5 Things You Need to Know About A Serengeti Safari

The Serengeti is one of the most famous national parks in the African Safari Scene. Here you will be able to spot various wildlife activities such as the wildebeest migration, Predators hunting and so much more. Therefore, no surprise that this is a place that you would not dare miss out on your bucket list, whether during this period or sometimes in the future. To others, it is not just about its natural wonders but also for its world-class accommodation facilities located within the park.

The origin of the name “Serengeti”

Origin of the name “Serengeti - Safarihub

 The name “Serengeti” is derived from the Maasai word “Siringit”, which means the “endless plains”.This accurately describes the endless vast savanna and its rolling hills. Though many people think that it is made up entirely of grassland, but it also consists of woodlands, forests, and savanna. 

History of the Serengeti

History of the Serengeti - Safarihub

Serengeti is among the oldest national park in Tanzania operated by the National Parks (TANAPA). It was first entrenched in the 1920s and officially declared as a national park in 1951. In 1981 it was named a UNESCO world heritage. The Serengeti currently attracts more than 300,000 visitors each year making it a major draw to the country’s tourism sector.

No permanent human inhabitation in the park, this was done so as to minimize human destructive activities within the national park, hence all the people (Maasai tribe) who inhabited the area were allocated to safer places.

Animals in the Serengeti

Animals in the Serengeti - Safarihub

If you visit Serengeti National Park, you may be able to spot some if not all the big five animals which consist of the Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo, Leopard, and Lion. Other animals you can expect to see include Crocodiles, Wildebeests, Wild Dogs, Cheetahs, Hippos, and Antelopes.

Besides the animals, there are also has more than 400 species of birds, turning it to a bird watcher’s paradise.

Best season/time to visit.

Best season/time to visit - Safarihub

This will vary mostly to tourists depending on their interests. For instance, one might be interested in viewing the Migration. Due to the migration interest, they are forced to visit a certain period of the year to spot the migration. But all in all, there is no specific time to visit the place, since wildlife sightings are all good all year round. 

Activities in the Serengeti

Serengeti National Park offers a wide range of activities due to its Vast savannah. Hence, the following are the various activities that one can undergo while in Serengeti.

Hot Air Balloon over Serengeti - Safarihub

  • Game Drives
  • Hot Air Balloon
  • Visit Olduvai Gorge
  • Watching the Mara & Grumeti river crossings
  • Wildlife spotting at Seronera Plains
  • Hippo Pool visits
  • Visit the Bologonja Springs

Hippo Pool - Safarihub