Serengeti National Park is strategically located in the northern part of Tanzania, it is the oldest conservation area of the country gazette in 1951, the park is a real gem of the African wilderness known for the great wildebeest migration, there are millions of wildebeests, zebras, gazelles and their predators running from north of Tanzania. This has been recorded as one of the most thrilling things to do in the world it is recognized as one of the 7 wonders of the world. The 14738 square kilometre national park is home to abundant wildlife species including the so-called big five of the wildernesses. (Lions, African elephants, African Buffaloes, leopards, and Rhinos), in Africa, Serengeti National Park is known to have the highest concentration of lions.
Driving to Serengeti National Park is one of the most interesting things to do passing through the angelic countryside of Tanzania, from Arusha it takes approximately 225 kilometres though this distance changes depending on which gate you are using to access the park. The road to the park by far is one of the most convenient although it is advisable to consider using a 4*4-wheel car drive for the inner roads of the ecosystem, driving off the tracks is not allowed it is wise not to press guides or driving to go off the tracks because this is charged wholesomely, while viewing animals in the park it is important to stay inside your car.
Driving to Serengeti National Park is mostly with Tour operators to be on the safe side, however, it is more than possible to self-drive to the national park with this option you will need to hire a park ranger at the park entrance to guide you through the park and for safety purpose.
Besides driving to Serengeti National Park, the other option is flying to Serengeti National Park. There are many airstrips within the park connecting from international airports of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Kilimanjaro International Airport, and Dar-es-salaam Airport. Flights last for about 45 minutes depending on the location you are coming from, it is from here that you will be transferred to the accommodation booked for your stay. Domestic flight handlers fly to the park daily on scheduled or charter flights which can be booked through your ground handler, for example, Coastal Air and Precision Air, to mention a few.
Driving to Serengeti National Park is best during the dry season between the months of December -February and June-September when the trails are drier and easier to access, this is also referred to as a high tourism season hence there are many travelers in the park.
Things to do in Serengeti National Park include game drives, which are conducted in the morning, afternoon, and evening times, the morning is the best time to view animals when they are active, and these drives last for 2-3 hours or even the entire day. Birding in Serengeti and the great wildebeests’ migration is a thrilling experience not to miss while in the National Park.