Few names in African safari are as famous as the Serengeti. Stretching across vast plains in northern Tanzania, Serengeti National Park is one of Africa's most celebrated wildlife destinations. The landscape seems almost endless, with open grasslands, rocky kopjes, river systems and woodland providing habitat for enormous numbers of animals. The Serengeti is best known for the Great Migration, one of the world's most remarkable wildlife spectacles. More than 1.5 million wildebeest, together with large numbers of zebras and other grazing animals, move through the greater Serengeti-Mara ecosystem in search of fresh grazing and water. Tanzania Parks Wildlife in the Serengeti The Serengeti is a classic Big Five destination, with opportunities to see lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards and rhinos. The park is particularly famous for its big cats. Lions are frequently encountered across the plains, while cheetahs are often seen hunting in open grassland and leopards can be found around riverine areas and woodland. The wildlife changes with the seasons and the movement of the migration, meaning that every visit can feel different. The Great Migration The Great Migration is one of the biggest reasons travellers choose the Serengeti. Rather than being a single event that happens on one particular date, the migration is a continuous movement of animals through the ecosystem. Different areas of the Serengeti offer different opportunities depending on the time of year. June to October is generally popular for dry-season wildlife viewing, while January and February are associated with the calving period in the southern Serengeti. Tanzania Parks Things to Do The classic Serengeti experience is a game drive, exploring the plains with an experienced guide. Travellers can also experience hot-air balloon safaris, photography safaris and guided walking experiences in permitted areas. Tanzania Parks For photographers, the combination of wildlife, golden grasslands, dramatic skies and enormous herds creates some of the most memorable scenes in East Africa. Where to Stay Accommodation in the Serengeti ranges from comfortable camps and lodges to luxury tented camps and seasonal campsites. TANAPA lists several accommodation categories within the park, allowing travellers to choose according to their style and budget. Tanzania Parks Getting to the Serengeti The Serengeti can be reached by road from the northern Tanzania safari circuit or by scheduled and charter flights to airstrips serving different areas of the park. Road travel from Arusha can take several hours, but the journey itself becomes part of the safari experience. Tanzania Parks Why Visit the Serengeti? The Serengeti is one of those places that lives up to its reputation. The scale of the landscape, abundance of wildlife and possibility of witnessing the Great Migration make it one of the world's great safari destinations. Onyx Nature Safaris can combine the Serengeti with Ngorongoro and other destinations across the northern Tanzania safari circuit.