Serengeti

What are the best experiences on a Serengeti national park holiday?

The Great Migration is naturally the main highlight of any Serengeti holiday- the location of the herds varies depending on the time of year so please speak to us about when you are planning to go and we can suggest the best camps for you. Ballooning over the Serengeti is a truly magical experience and one we would recommend for all visitors. The early start means you can watch the sun rise over the plains and spot animals from the air before returning to terra firma for a delicious Champagne breakfast. The park offers superb year round game viewing, even at times when the migration isn't around, so do consider it out of migration season - the big cat sightings are especially good. Spend a few nights in one of the mobile tented camps that follow the migration route for a true wilderness experience and unforgettable Serengeti holiday.

When should I travel on a Serengeti holiday?

Holidays to the Serengeti are possible during most months of the year. The early part of the year is generally wet but in June and July the rains break and the plains become a spectacular carpet of green, bringing all manner of wildlife and birdlife out to enjoy the lush grasses. This is an excellent time for predator sightings as well, and the Migration is moving through the Central and Western sectors of the park. August and September are regarded as the peak time for Serengeti National Park safaris as the herds congregate in the North of the park, crossing over into the Masai Mara and back. This is the best time of year to see the iconic river crossings. Warm days and cool nights are common and it tends to be very dry at this time of year. October to December is another good time of year for a Serengeti safari holiday although there can be some rains in November - however this does make safaris after the rains very good.

Africa Travel’s top tips for a Serengeti safari holiday?

Singita Grumeti Reserves offers the chance to enjoy horseback safaris on their private concession, a wonderfully different way to enjoy your game viewing and see the Serengeti. For close up cheetah sightings head for a stay at Namiri Plains - this exclusive area has been closed to visitors for 20 years, recently re-opening as one of Africa's premier locations for cheetah sightings. Although they can mean long days, driving safaris (with your own private guide) offer a chance to see the wonderfully varied landscapes of the Serengeti.

Don’t be afraid to travel at the end of the rains in June - this is a fantastic time of year to enjoy the Serengeti, especially in the central region around the Moru Kopjes. Try a stay at Lemala Ewanjan Camp, a beautiful place to stay offering one of the best sundowner spots in Africa. Mwiba Lodge is located in a private concession and is an ideal getaway for watching the wildebeest calving period from November to May

The right accommodation for your luxury Serengeti safari

Wherever you’re planning to visit for your Serengeti safari holiday, Africa Travel will make sure you stay in comfortable and luxurious accommodation that is tailored to your requirements. Our dedicated staff listen to each of your needs and preferences before recommending the best Serengeti safari lodges for you, which are always based on their own personal experiences.

Accommodation in the Serengeti is varied, comprising of permanent lodges such as Lemala Kuria Hills and Singita Sasakwa, which offer the very best in luxury accommodation. By their nature, the permanent lodges are best visited when the migration is in that specific area, however, if you visit out of season then there is an excellent resident game around such lodges and you do benefit from the areas being much quieter. There are also a number of fixed tented camps, which give a really authentic safari experience without compromising on comfort. Good examples of these would be Serengeti Pioneer Camp or Serengeti Kusini. These camps are very popular with visitors who want an authentic tented safari experience, but without compromising on the excellent food, great service and luxuries that have become associated with modern safaris. There are also a number of semi-permanent "mobile" camps which move 2 or 3 times a year to follow the migration. These are tented camps, but again, there is no compromise on luxury and they offer an excellent chance of seeing the migration no matter what time of year you visit them. Camps such as Olakira and Kimondo are great examples of these mobile camps and very popular with our clients.

Why book your holidays to the Serengeti with Africa Travel?

With over 30 years’ experience in creating dream trips to Africa, there is no one more qualified to organise your Serengeti holidays than Africa Travel. We have a wealth of specialist resources to help you book your luxury Serengeti safari and as all of our staff have travelled the continent themselves you can trust that our personal recommendations will deliver the holiday you have always dreamed of. We even have staff living in Africa to ensure your trip runs as smoothly as possible. Our years of knowledge mean that we can give personalised recommendations for your trip, including the best time of year to go on safari, the best safari camps or lodges to stay at, and the best African safari guides, experts and tour guides to assist you.