See the magnificent Serengeti plains in Tanzania

Imagine huge herds of wildebeest, gazelle and buffalo roaming the savannah. Imagine groups of elephants and giraffes grazing under the watchful eye of lions and cheetahs. Now imagine taking all of this in person, as you walk, drive, or soar over the plains. In the Serengeti National Park in northern Tanzania, you can do just that.

Serengeti National Park is not only the oldest national park in Tanzania, it is also the most popular, and with good reason. On this vast expanse of land, visitors can catch a glimpse of some of Africa’s most natural wonders, where plants and animals exist exactly as they did thousands of years ago. There is an extremely diverse mix of predators and prey here, and the same can be said for the variety of plants and landscapes. Serengeti National Park has one of the largest populations of African lions living within its boundaries, numbering more than 3,000 in total. You will also see black rhino, elephant, leopard and buffalo. There are hundreds of different species of birds here, making it a great park for bird watchers.

One of the best times to visit the park is during the annual wildebeest migration. From December to July, thousands of these magnificent animals make their instinctive journey in search of food, water, and a mate. Accompanied by zebras and other herbivores, huge herds roam the grasslands, fording rivers teeming with crocodiles and constantly searching for what is necessary to ensure their survival. Thousands of young are also born during this period, and watching the baby wildebeests join the adults is a sight to see. Another popular time to visit Serengeti National Park is from June to October, when you can best see the ferocious predators. Observe lions, cheetahs and other big cats in their natural environment, doing what they were born to do.

There are several different ways to experience all that Serengeti National Park has to offer. One of the best ways to do this is to stay in the park at one of the lodges or campgrounds, so you can spend several days observing the animals. You also have several options when it comes to park tours. You can go on walking safaris, game drives, bush picnics and even hot air balloon tours over the plains. Whichever tour you choose, taking any of the guided tours on offer will give you a glimpse of some of Africa’s most precious animals, living wild and free just as they were born to.