Best Time to Visit Serengeti

The best time to visit the Serengeti National Park depends on what kind of wildlife experience you want. The park offers exceptional game viewing throughout the year, but different seasons provide unique highlights. 

January – March: Calving Season This is one of the most exciting times to visit the Serengeti. The wildebeest migration gathers in the southern Serengeti and Ndutu plains, where thousands of calves are born every day. This period attracts many predators including lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. 

April – May: Green Season The rainy season transforms the Serengeti into a lush green landscape. While there may be occasional rain, this is a great time for photographers and travelers looking for fewer crowds and lower safari prices. 

June – July: Migration Movement The wildebeest herds begin moving north toward the western corridor and Grumeti River. This is a fantastic time to witness large herds crossing rivers while predators follow closely. 

August – October: Mara River Crossings This is the most famous time of the Great Migration, when thousands of wildebeest attempt dramatic crossings of the Mara River in northern Serengeti. 

November – December: Migration Returns South Short rains begin and the migration moves back toward the southern plains, completing its annual cycle. Overall, the Serengeti offers incredible wildlife viewing all year, making it one of the best safari destinations in Africa.

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