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Serengeti

Tanzania

Map showing the location of Serengeti, Tanzania

Home of the Great Migration: about 1.5 million wildebeest cross the plains in a yearly loop. Calving is Jan–Feb, river crossings Jul–Oct.

Best time to visit Serengeti

The best time to visit Serengeti is January and February, or June to October.

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Quick facts

Trip type
Nature
Region
Africa
Budget
$$$$ (expensive)
Time zone
Africa/Dar es Salaam (UTC+3 in January)
Coordinates
2°20′S 34°50′E

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Serengeti travel questions

When is the best time to visit Serengeti?

The best time to visit Serengeti is January and February, or June to October.

How expensive is Serengeti?

Serengeti is expensive: $$$$ on JourneyBay's four-level budget scale, from $ (budget-friendly) to $$$$ (expensive).

What is Serengeti known for?

Serengeti is known for safari, Great Migration and Big Five. Home of the Great Migration: about 1.5 million wildebeest cross the plains in a yearly loop. Calving is Jan–Feb, river crossings Jul–Oct.

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