Serengeti National Park : Holidays always come with a lot of options for spending your precious time after being busy for a number of days or even months. People don’t like to have a boring holiday with nowhere to go. When it comes to planning a trip, the hardest part is the choice of where to go, what to see, and how accessible the chosen location is. With all the options you have out there for your adventurous safari, I would like to recommend you to pick Tanzania as your favorite destination and I guarantee you an adventure full of lifetime memories you will never forget. And while choosing Tanzania, you should also choose Explore Africa Safaris, as your trusted tour operator for organizing and managing your entire safari while in Tanzania.
Tanzania is blessed with an unbelievably beautiful Mother Nature and unspoiled destinations that await you. Among these spectacular destinations for a Tanzania safari, is the splendid Serengeti National Park, the most documented park in the world. Best-selling movies and documentaries have been shot from this majestic park, leaving us with remarkable Serengeti National Park photos. Serengeti National Park is rich in a vast of attractions including the Big Five, wildlife, the Great Migration, over 500 bird species, stunning vegetation, and the so-called “endless plains”. Being in spectacular destinations like Serengeti makes you unique and you would love to do many things including;
Trekking the Great Migration in Tanzania
The Great Migration is the largest migration of mammals ever. It is one of the Seven Wonders of Africa. This endless cycle of migration of wildebeests along with zebras and gazelles commences between April and May and stops in December. The herd migrates from southern Serengeti to the eastern part in between June and July. It then heads to the Western Corridor and then crosses the Grumeti River then herding northwards where it crosses the mighty Mara River into the Kenyan reserve, Mara National Reserve. The herd then returns to Serengeti straight to the southern part when the rainy season begins. About 500,000 calves are born between January and February. When the pasture and water become scarce the herd moves to the eastern side and the cycle repeats itself.
If you are interested in trekking this natural event, you may book a special safari to witness unforgettable events like the crossings of the Grumeti River and the Mara River crossings.
Wildlife viewing
Serengeti is home to a diverse of wild animal species including the largest concentration of carnivores, or the big cats (lions, leopards, and cheetahs), all the Big Five animals, and other wild animals. On a game drive, you can witness the “King of the Jungle” resting in the short grasslands of the Serengeti plains.
A drive through the Moru Kopjes will give excellent views of the world’s fastest land animal, the cheetah hiding in the rocks or using its thrilling hunting techniques to secure a meal. Huge herds of wildebeests, buffalos, zebras, gazelles, and antelope species are always encountered in the savanna plains of the Serengeti.
Bird-watching
Serengeti is home to over 500 bird species, some of which are endemic species. Make sure you carry a pair of binoculars for a sensational vision. For the best birdwatching experience, one must starting the birdwatching Safari early in the morning. This is because the best time to find nesting birds in the nests is early morning. This trip is usually slow and quiet, in order to avoid scaring the birds. Serengeti National Park is home to five endemic bird species including Kori bustard, Secretary bird, Fischer’s lovebird, and Rufous-tailed weaver. Birdwatching is rewarding in the breeding season which commences from November to April when the migratory species have settled for nesting.
Hot air balloon ride
If you want to experience a different perspective of vision, a hot air balloon may be perfect for you. A bird’s eye view of the Serengeti may be interesting since you will be floating in the air while at the same time experiencing a beautiful scene including the ‘endless plains’ of Serengeti and the animals residing it. The hot air balloon safari starts early morning, at 5.00 a.m. A single hot air balloon ride may take 12 up to 16 people. This safari is perfect for honeymooners as well as family and friends who want to celebrate their birthday party. You will never regret to take this trip.
A bush meal and bush sleep
You have to make a memory by eating in the African wilderness. A dinner in the bushes of Serengeti is gorgeous and will be more than a memory with your loved ones. Having that thrilling night dream with the voices of the wilderness is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for you. Under normal conditions, a safari to Serengeti National Park that is well planned and organized by a professional tour guide can hardly be forgotten. For you to have such a safari, the doors for inquiries at Explore African Safaris are always wide open.
