Tanzania · Africa
Serengeti
The Great Migration, lions at dawn and endless golden plains.
- Best time
- Jan–Feb, Jun–Oct
- Flight time
- 10h from London · 16h from New York (to Kilimanjaro)
- Language
- Swahili, English
- Currency
- Tanzanian shilling (TZS), US dollars widely used
- Time zone
- Africa/Dar es_Salaam
About Serengeti
Why we love Serengeti
The Serengeti is the classic African safari: endless plains dotted with acacias, huge herds of wildebeest and zebra, and some of the highest densities of big cats on earth. Every year more than a million animals follow the rains in the Great Migration.
We place you in intimate tented camps that move with the herds, pair game drives with walking safaris and hot-air balloon flights, and finish with barefoot days on the beaches of Zanzibar.
Highlights not to miss
- 01
The Great Migration
Witness dramatic river crossings in the northern Serengeti from July to October.
- 02
Balloon over the plains
Drift above the herds at sunrise, then land for a champagne bush breakfast.
- 03
Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into a vast volcanic caldera teeming with wildlife, including black rhino.
- 04
Zanzibar finale
Spice farms, Stone Town and white-sand beaches to end your safari.
When to go
The best time to visit Serengeti
Our travel designers recommend Jan–Feb, Jun–Oct for Serengeti. Temperatures are average daytime highs; rainfall is the monthly average.
| Month | Average high (°C) | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 90 |
| Feb | 28 | 80 |
| Mar | 28 | 130 |
| Apr | 26 | 150 |
| May | 26 | 70 |
| Jun | 26 | 15 |
| Jul | 26 | 10 |
| Aug | 27 | 15 |
| Sep | 28 | 25 |
| Oct | 29 | 40 |
| Nov | 28 | 90 |
| Dec | 28 | 100 |
Journeys
Journeys to Serengeti
FAQ
Serengeti, answered
June to October is the dry season with excellent game viewing and river crossings. January and February are calving season in the southern plains.