1. Great Migration
For a lot of people this spectacle of nature is the reason why they visit the Serengeti. It’s an impressive sight to witness millions of mammals thunder across the plains in search of fresh grass and water. Huge lines of wildebeest, storms of red dust, wild river crossings and predators everywhere. The Great Migration is a year round circle and can be seen in different parts of the Serengeti. Check the best time to see the Serengeti Migration.
2. Grumeti River
This tour is also a great opportunity to see more of the scenery and local life of Zanzibar. Hundreds of thousands wildebeest and zebra crossing the Grumeti River in the Serengeti has been the centre of many documentaries. Around May and June the first herds reach the Grumeti River in the western corridor of the Serengeti. They tend to grow into a mega herd before crossing the fast flowing river, escaping from the jaws of hungry crocodiles. The views around this time are beautiful, impressive and dramatic at the same time.
3. Moro Kopjes
Kopjes are rock formations that rise out of the Serengeti plains like little mountains, surrounded by grasslands. These kopjes offer shade, small water pools and great viewpoints for many animals, including lions, leopards and cheetahs. Some kopjes have African rock paintings an one of the rocks, called the “Gong Rock”, is believed to be an ancient musical instrument. The Moru Kopjes area, in central Serengeti, is also the best place to spot a black rhino in the Serengeti National Park.
4. Seronera River Valley
This enormous valley is choked with wildlife. Due this unique ecosystem, Seronera supports a much greater diversity of wildlife than anywhere else in the Serengeti. The large amount of prey also draws the highest population of predators. It is one of the best places in Africa to spot large predators like lions, leopards, cheetahs and hyenas. Elephants, zebras, elephants, giraffes, wildebeest and many other species can be seen here on any given day. Wildlife viewing is good here all year-round.
5. Retina Hippo pool
If you want to see hippos everywhere you look, go and visit the Retina Hippo Pool. This deep puddle of water is home to roughly 200 splashing, playing hippos. Enjoy sightings of baby hippos and huge male hippos yawning, scoop water with their mouth, lazily bobbing around in the pool. Watching these massive mammals is fascinating. This is one of the few places in the Serengeti where you can actually get out of the vehicle to take pictures.
6. Walking safari
Discover the Serengeti on foot during a multi-days walking safari. Go back in time and feel like its first explorer. The wilderness becomes more real when you become part of the environment. Explore remote areas where safari vehicles are not allowed. Your senses start working when you connect with nature and walk on the same path as lions, elephants and giraffes. Smell the bush, feel the warm African breeze and hear elephants trumping in the distance. It is such an exciting experience to be so close to nature.
7. Balloon safari
The ultimate way to see the beauty of the Serengeti is by floating in a hot air balloon over the endless plains at dawn. Witness the sunrise over the African savannah and the variety of wildlife below. Enjoy a bird’s eye view of this awesome park, while you float in the direction the wind takes you. After an one hour balloon flight, a glass of champagne and delicious English breakfast awaits, to celebrate this amazing adventure.
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