Serengeti National Park Tanzania
Serengeti National Park Tanzania - An episode of series: Top 10 Destinations in Africa for a First-Time Visitor.
Tanzania is home to another iconic African destination: the Serengeti. Located in the far north of the country, it shares unfenced borders with Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve. Together the two parks host one of nature’s most extraordinary events, the annual Great Migration of several million wildebeest, zebra, and other antelope. For the best chance of seeing the herds on the move, head to the Serengeti from December to July, making sure to check which area of the 5,700-square-mile park is currently seeing action. .
Even if you don’t catch the migration, the Serengeti is a remarkable safari destination. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in recognition of its ecological importance, it boats the highest concentration of plains game in Africa. The abundance of antelope, zebra, and other ungulate species attracts large numbers of predators, making the Serengeti one of the best places on the continent to spot lions and leopards. All of the Big Five can be seen with some luck (rhinos are notoriously difficult to spot). .