The park boasts a resident population of lion, cheetah, elephant, giraffe, and birds, making it a premier destination for wildlife enthusiasts. Accommodation options range from luxury lodges to mobile camps, catering to various preferences. Spanning 5,700 sq miles (14,763 sq km), the park is larger than the U.S. state of Connecticut.

Within the 30,000-km² region, two World Heritage Sites and two Biosphere Reserves have been established. The Serengeti’s unique ecosystem has inspired countless writers, such as Ernest Hemingway and Peter Mattheissen, as well as filmmakers like Hugo von Lawick and Alan Root. Numerous photographers and scientists have also contributed to documenting its wonders.

The Serengeti ecosystem is among the oldest on earth. Its climate, vegetation, and fauna have remained largely unchanged for over a million years. Early humans appeared in Olduvai Gorge about two million years ago, and many life patterns, including migration, have persisted for millennia.

The great migration, for which Serengeti is most famous, involves over a million wildebeest and about 200,000 zebras. They migrate south from the northern hills to the southern plains during the short rains in October and November, then move west and north after the long rains in April, May, and June. This ancient instinct to migrate is so strong that no drought, gorge, or crocodile-infested river can deter them.

Explore the diverse vegetation and landscapes of the Serengeti ecosystem and meet some of its most fascinating inhabitants.