When is the best time to visit Serengeti National Park?

On our scoring, the strongest months are June, July, August. That score is computed from three years of rainfall and temperature: drier months concentrate animals around water and make the roads easier, which is what actually drives game-viewing. April scores lowest — usually because it is the wettest. That does not make it a bad month, but it is a different trip: greener, quieter and less predictable.

What is the weather like in Serengeti National Park in October?

Typically around 33mm of rain across the month, with daytime highs near 31°C. These are averages from the last three years of records, not a forecast — East African rainfall varies a great deal year to year.

How do I get to Serengeti National Park?

It is about 7.3 hours by road from Arusha (330km), which is the usual starting point for the northern circuit. That is a real estimate based on the actual distance and typical safari-road speeds, not a brochure figure.

How many nights should I spend in Serengeti National Park?

Two to three nights is where most people land, and three is better than two. One night means you arrive, sleep, and leave — you spend more of it driving than looking. The single most common planning mistake we see is too many parks with too few nights in each.

Accommodation is the biggest lever by a distance — ultra-luxury from about $1,100 a night, luxury from about $520 a night, mid-range from about $380 a night per person. The park itself, the guide and the animals are identical whichever you choose. Park fees are set by the government and charged per person per day.

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Northern Tanzania

Serengeti National Park

6 safaris ● 30°C Overcast

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Area 1,476,300 ha

Established 1940

Annual visitors 430,219

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Coordinates -2.400, 34.600

Now 30°C · 11 km/h

Overview

About Serengeti National Park

The Serengeti is Africa's most iconic safari destination, home to the Great Migration and the continent's highest predator density. Spanning 14,763 km² of open savannah, it delivers unmatched Big Five sightings and balloon safari experiences year-round.

The Serengeti National Park is a large national park in northern Tanzania that stretches over 14,763 km2 (5,700 sq mi). It is located in eastern Mara Region and northeastern Simiyu Region and contains over 15,000 km2 (5,800 sq mi) of savanna. The park was established in 1940.

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Jan 52

Feb 90

Mar 56

Apr 25

May 78

Jun 100

Jul 100

Aug 95

Sep 84

Oct 83

Nov 35

Dec 37

Scored from three years of rainfall and temperature at this park — taller is better for game viewing. Green (short) months are wetter: thicker bush, wildlife more dispersed.

4-5 Days Photo: Brett Bennett / Pexels