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- Travel Serengeti National Park your way
- Best tour companies for Serengeti National Park tours
- Best places to start your Serengeti National Park tour
- Serengeti National Park tours for every type of group
- Top Serengeti National Park travel itineraries to fit your plans
- Demographics
- Best time to visit Serengeti National Park
- Serengeti National Park travel guides - curated by our experts
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7 Days PRIVATE Best of Tanzania Safari ** Departing Everyday ** Sustainable approach to travel, Travelife Certified
24 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We were lucky to witness a lion successful hunt in Serengeti where 3 lionesses brought down a wildebeest.”
BTreadwell, traveled in September
The Great Migration unfolds across Serengeti's endless plains near Ikoma Wild Camp or Serengeti Wild Camp. Big cats prowl among kopjes, wildebeest herds graze freely, and sunrise game drives wind through acacia-dotted savannas.
Duration 7 days Destinations Moshi, Arusha, Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Mto Wa Mbu, Tarangire National Park Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch Operator World Adventure Tours From
- NZ$4,212
Cheetah Classic Adventure Safari in Tanzania **Sustainable Approach to Travel
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We got to see many different animals in all the parks that we visited. We loved the camps and lodges that we were booked in.”
Savanah, traveled in February
Stays at Ikoma Wild Camp and Serengeti Safari Lodge provide perfect bases for wildlife viewing. Morning walking safaris and afternoon game drives showcase resident wildlife from different angles. The UNESCO World Heritage site hosts migrating herds throughout the season.
Duration 6 days Destinations Kilimanjaro, Moshi, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Ikoma, Serengeti National Park Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German, French, Spanish Operator World Adventure Tours From
- NZ$3,509
The Serengeti's endless plains reveal their secrets during dawn and dusk game drives seeking the Big Five. Nights at camp within park boundaries immerse visitors in wildlife sounds. Hot air balloon rides culminate in five-star bush breakfasts, while skilled guides track the great migration.
Duration 37 days Destinations South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya Age Range Ages 15+ Operator Intrepid Travel From $11,420
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Two full days of game drives reveal the Big Five across Serengeti. Bush camp stays within the national park offer prime viewing of sunrise safaris and sunset wildlife. Hot air balloon rides float over endless plains, concluding with champagne breakfasts.
Duration 52 days Destinations South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda Age Range Ages 15+ Operator Intrepid Travel From
15% Off- NZ$18,060
8-Day Tanzania - Great Migration Safari (December-April)
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“The experience was phenomenal.”
rey, traveled in September
Migrating herds cross Serengeti's 6,000 square miles near Serengeti Kati Kati Camp. Zebras and elephants share space with hunting predators. Expert guides lead full-day drives to remote corners of this iconic park.
Duration 8 days Destinations Karatu, Ndutu Lake, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian Operator Muraa African Safaris From
15% Off- NZ$6,532
What people love about Serengeti National Park Tours
My sister and I went on and 8 day safari to Tanzania. We booked our trip with World Adventure Tours. The company has a lot of great facilities and incredible customer service. After we selected the 8 day safari option, the company took care of all the details, accommodations in Tanzania, transport and activities. They were friendly and accommodating to our needs and really exceeded all our expectations. Our guide was called Daniel. He had excellent English and was very friendly. He was so easy to talk to that we developed a friendship with him over the span of the 8 days. Daniel knew a lot about the wild life and he shared this information with us as we saw the animals. We learnt a lot from him. The sighting that we remember most is the wildebeest migration. We were awed to see so many wildebeests crossing in pursuit of greener pastures. We were left speechless by the sheer number of the wildebeests. We were happy that we went with Daniel because we were safe and secure with him. Daniel. He was a teacher, a friend, a protector, and a great man to spend 8 days with. We were happy that we agreed to stay at Zara properties during our whole trip because they deserve a different comment to talk about exhaustively; Springlands in Moshi, Highview Hotel in Karatu, Serengeti Safari Lodge and Ngorongoro Wild Camp. You need to visit them so that you can experience the amazing hospitality and great amenities that we were offered. I recommend World Adventure Tours. They provide the most incredible experiences, and they give the best to their clients.
7 Days PRIVATE Best of Tanzania Safari ** Departing Everyday ** Sustainable approach to travel, Travelife Certified
- Cheetah Classic Adventure Safari in Tanzania **Sustainable Approach to Travel
We had another incredible trip with World Adventure Tours with accommodations organized at various Tanzania Wildcamps and lodges. My family has used Wold Adventure Tours three times for our trip in Kenya and Tanzania and they have always impressed us with their excellent organization, great deals and the overall quality of the trips. It is always fulfilling and adventorous to travel with this company who offer personalized trips!
- 3 days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Fly-in Lodge safari from Zanzibar
Fly from Zanzibar to Serengeti Best Safari We had a great time during our safari in Serengeti & Ngorongoro. We flew in from Zanzibar for couple days and it was really worth doing it. Our game watching was great, we saw Big 5 just in two days and a number of other species as well. Special thanks to our driver guide Aboh who explained a lot of things to us about the park, history, ecosystem, habits, local traditions, etc. Really vast knowledge, Bravo!
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Tanzania's Serengeti National Park is home to the massive migration of wildebeest and zebra, one of the most incredible natural events to witness on an African safari adventure holiday. Explore our selection of best tours and embark on a safari to Serengeti National Park.
See all Safari toursSelect from our extensive range of 97 fully guided tours to enjoy a worry-free experience through Serengeti National Park with our expert guides leading the way.
Explore a wide diversity of jeep & 4wd tours through Serengeti National Park. We have 31 adventures that vary from 3 days to 19 days. With the greatest number of departures in October, this is also the most popular time of the year.
Explore a wide diversity of overland truck tours through Serengeti National Park. We have 11 adventures that vary from 11 days to 58 days. With the greatest number of departures in December, this is also the most popular time of the year.
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Best places to start your Serengeti National Park tour
Most safaris kick off from Arusha, where 44 different tours begin in this lively city. Another 21 tours start from Nairobi, while some visitors choose Zanzibar as their jumping-off point, particularly if they want to mix beach days with their wildlife experience. You'll want to book about 26 days ahead since the best lodges fill up fast, though during the busy months of July through September it's smart to plan even earlier to get your pick of accommodations and expert guides. The wildlife viewing hits its peak in the southern Serengeti and Ndutu Plains from December to March when thousands of wildebeest calves are born, while the western corridor offers dramatic river crossings from June to July. Early morning and sunset drives give you the best shots at seeing and photographing the park's big cats, including some harder-to-spot predators like servals and also caracals. More visitors are now adding Maasai-led cultural tours to their trips, which gives you real insights into local traditions and helps support community tourism projects.
Serengeti National Park tours for every type of group
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56 tours in Serengeti National ParkExplore a wide diversity of group tours through Serengeti National Park. We have 56 adventures that vary from 3 days to 58 days. With the greatest number of departures in October, this is also the most popular time of the year.
Small Group
41 tours in Serengeti National ParkSmall-group Serengeti safaris run 3-8 days with just 7-8 fellow travelers, creating an intimate atmosphere where lasting friendships often form. Our TourRadar customers particularly enjoy the 8-day tours combining Lake Victoria, the Serengeti plains and also Ngorongoro Crater - the smaller group size means everyone gets prime viewing positions during game drives. The camping experiences stand out, with travelers sharing stories around dinner, while wildlife moves through camp at night. Expert guides like Peninnah, Sue and Walter excel at pacing these tours perfectly, explaining animal behaviors, while positioning vehicles for the best wildlife encounters. The cultural elements add depth too - you'll visit Maasai villages, participate in traditional dances and also gain authentic insights into local life. These tours hit that sweet spot between adventure and comfort, mixing nights under canvas in the wilderness with strategic game drives to spot elephants, lions, leopards and also rhinos.
Private / Personalized
57 tours in Serengeti National ParkPrivate safaris give you total freedom to explore at your own rhythm, running anywhere from 3 to 14 days with your own guide and vehicle. Many travelers choose routes linking the Serengeti with Tarangire, Lake Manyara and also Ngorongoro Crater - the parks work really well together. Guides like Obed and Joseph get wonderful feedback for going the extra mile - they spot distant cheetahs, explain complex behaviors and adjust the schedule to match what interests you most. After busy game viewing days, you'll return to quality spots like Zara's tented camps for comfortable beds and hot showers. The cultural side is well covered too, from tasting banana beer with the Chagga people to watching Makonde wood carvers at work.
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The 3-day tours dive right into prime Serengeti wildlife viewing. Flying from Zanzibar puts you straight into the action - our travelers regularly spot lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos and also buffalos in just two days. Guides know exactly where to position vehicles for sunrise predator sightings, and the luxury tented camps put you right in the wild. You'll hear animals moving through camp at night and wake up to sweeping savannah views. Many guests add visits to Olduvai Gorge to learn about human origins, and you can spend time in Maasai villages learning local customs and browsing authentic markets.
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Seven days gives you time to properly explore Tanzania's northern circuit. Our private tours connect Lake Manyara's unique tree-climbing lions with vast Serengeti plains and the wildlife-packed Ngorongoro Crater. TourRadar customers tell us they love meeting the Chagga people, tasting traditional banana beer and exploring local farms and markets. We use a mix of luxury lodges and intimate tented camps, each picked for the best wildlife viewing spots. Some routes include Zanzibar flights, combining beach time with safari experiences. The guides earn constant praise - they spot distant animals, understand complex behaviors and know exactly where to stop for perfect photos.
TourRadar recommends visiting:
Nairobi, Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro, Bagamoyo, Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam
Demographics
Our small group safaris running 3-7 days work perfectly for solo travelers - you'll join just 7-8 like-minded adventurers who often become friends by trip's end. Expert guides like Flavian know all the prime spots to position vehicles for capturing those perfect shots of big cats, elephants and also wildebeest. Solo guests tell us they love having everything sorted out, from the Kenya-Tanzania border crossings to quality stays at places like Ngorongoro Wildcamp. Everyone's favorite part? The shared dinners at camp, trading stories about what you spotted that day while the African night comes alive around you.
Couples can choose from 6-day classic safaris or extended 12-day journeys that blend romance with wilderness. Many pick tours featuring intimate tented camps where you'll watch the sun sink below the horizon from your private deck. Our guides Justin and Mark have a knack for creating those special moments - setting up surprise drinks in the bush or finding quiet spots away from other vehicles to watch lions on the hunt. The mix of adventure and comfort works beautifully according to TourRadar customers - track cheetahs across vast plains by day, then return to quality lodges for dinner by candlelight. Several routes include visits to local coffee plantations or sessions with Maasai artisans where you'll learn traditional crafts together.
Young adults gravitate towards our 3-day fly-in safaris that maximize wildlife viewing while minimizing travel time. These quick-hit tours let you spot the Big Five straight from Zanzibar, with comfortable tented camps putting you right in the heart of the action. TourRadar customers appreciate how the guides balance serious wildlife knowledge with fun, social elements - they'll track leopards at dawn then set up perfect sunset viewing spots where the group can hang out together. The week-long camping safaris also work well for this age group; you'll fall asleep to lion calls from your secure tent and wake up for sunrise game drives when predators are most active. The mix of intense wildlife encounters and cultural experiences hits the mark - from watching dramatic river crossings to learning traditional dances in Maasai villages and exploring local markets. Our guides like Aboh and David earn consistent praise for their deep knowledge, tracking skills and ability to create a laid-back yet adventurous atmosphere where everyone feels involved in spotting wildlife.
Our classic 6-day Tanzania safaris hit the sweet spot for seniors, balancing excellent wildlife viewing with thoughtful touches and comfort throughout. Starting in Tarangire National Park's rich landscapes, travelers spot elephants, lions and varied birdlife from vehicles chosen for their smooth suspension and optimal viewing positions. TourRadar customers often mention guides like Flavian, who knows exactly how to position vehicles for the best photos while adapting the pace to suit the group. The accommodations blend traditional safari lodges with upscale camps, and properties like Ngorongoro Wildcamp get consistent praise for attentive service and well-appointed rooms. Cultural elements add depth through optional Maasai village visits, carefully selected to avoid challenging terrain. The itineraries cleverly build in downtime between game drives, whether that's evening drinks on private decks or sharing tales over dinner in the lodges. The route flows naturally from Tarangire to Ngorongoro, Serengeti and beyond, keeping drive times manageable while maximizing chances to see black rhinos, lions, zebras, wildebeest and also diverse birdlife across the parks' most accessible areas.
Families do really well on our longer Serengeti tours that run 7-8 days - it gives kids time to ease into safari life. The camping inside national parks creates moments your children won't forget, like hearing lions roar in the distance from their cozy, secure tent. Between game drives, you'll visit Maasai villages where warriors perform traditional dances and kids get hands-on learning about local life. The Meserani Snake Park and Masai Cultural Museum keep younger visitors engaged when they need a break from wildlife spotting. Our guides Peninnah, Sue and Walter know exactly how to pace things for families, making sure everyone gets good views while explaining animal behaviors in kid-friendly ways.
Solo Travelers54 tours- Couples24 tours
- Seniors (50+)21 tours
Best time to visit Serengeti National Park
- Fall / Autumn 2025
World Adventure Tours and African Polecat Safaris stand out among safari operators in the region based on what our travelers tell us. World Adventure Tours works with Zara Properties to provide really comfortable lodges and camps, while their guides Daniel, Joseph and also Obed consistently get mentioned by name in reviews. Travelers appreciate how they track wildlife movements and position vehicles just right for watching lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos and also buffalo - the complete Big Five. The timing is particularly good during the wildebeest migration, when the guides know exactly where to set up for the best viewing spots. African Polecat Safaris takes a similar quality approach - they've invested in well-maintained vehicles with good suspension for those bumpy tracks, and their accommodations hit that sweet spot between comfort and feeling properly immersed in the wilderness. Their staff undergoes extensive training which shows in how they handle everything from wildlife spotting to explaining local ecology. What makes these safaris real adventures is the unpredictable nature of wildlife viewing - you might find yourself following fresh lion tracks at dawn, or quietly watching a herd of elephants pass right by your vehicle. The guides know how to read animal behavior and adjust the schedule when something interesting is happening nearby.
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- Winter 2025 / 2026
Our top Serengeti winter tours focus on the southern plains and Ndutu area from December through March, right where the great migration settles in. The 8-day tours really hit the mark for wildlife viewing, especially during wildebeest calving season. Our safari vehicles get you close to the action and TourRadar customers love how these trips combine game drives across Lake Nakuru, the Serengeti and also Ngorongoro Crater. You'll spot rhinos along Lake Nakuru's shoreline, and the nights camping in the park are something special - there's nothing quite like being tucked in your comfortable tent while lions call in the distance.
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- Spring 2026
Spring tours in the Serengeti showcase exceptional wildlife activity in the southern plains and Ndutu region. From December through March, TourRadar customers gather to witness thousands of wildebeest calves taking their first steps on the savanna, offering prime migration viewing opportunities. The 8-day safaris encompass Lake Nakuru, the Serengeti, and also Ngorongoro Crater where you'll find excellent rhino sightings along the lake's shoreline. Our expert guides position vehicles in just the right spots for unobstructed views of these remarkable animals. The nights become magical in comfortable tents set up within the park, where distant lion calls serve as your evening soundtrack. You'll discover both natural wonders and cultural heritage through Maasai village visits, stops at Olduvai Gorge, and intimate encounters with the ecosystem's diverse wildlife.
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- Summer 2026
Summer in the Serengeti means river crossings, and our 7-14 day tours catch the migration moving through the western corridor from June through July. Starting from Nairobi or Arusha, these safaris work their way through multiple parks at just the right pace. Our guides know exactly where to position vehicles for the best views of crocodiles and wildebeest at river crossings - it's what they do best. Some tours mix things up with stops at the Olduvai Gorge museum and Maasai villages, while others stick to pure wildlife watching. Our travelers particularly like how the accommodation varies from bush camping to proper lodges where you can take a cool dip between game drives.
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When's the best time to experience the Great Migration in Serengeti?
The Great Migration really is a year-round spectacle and each season brings something special. If you want to see thousands of baby wildebeest and zebras being born head to the southern Serengeti in January and February it's quite incredible. For those dramatic river crossings where massive herds brave crocodile-filled waters you'll want to be in the western corridor during May June and July. The northern Serengeti hosts huge herds from July through October before they start heading south again.
What local cultural experiences can you have and where do they happen?
You can really connect with Maasai culture by visiting their traditional bomas or villages near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. It's a chance to see authentic Maasai dance learn about their way of life and pick up some beautiful handcrafted souvenirs from local markets. Lots of people add a Maasai village visit to their Serengeti trip especially those booking our 7-day private safari package called the "7 Days PRIVATE Best of Tanzania Safari."