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“The seventh wonder of the world”
The Park is located 335km (208 miles) from Arusha, stretching north to Kenya and bordering Lake Victoria to the west. Its size is 14,763 sq km (5,700 sq miles). You can reach through scheduled and charter flights from Arusha, Lake Manyara and Mwanza. Drive from Arusha, Lake Manyara, Tarangire or Ngorongoro Crater.

Wildebeest Migration
A million wildebeest each one driven by the same ancient rhythm, fulfilling its instinctive role in the inescapable cycle of life: a frenzied three-week bout of territorial conquests and mating; survival of the fittest as 40km (25 mile) long columns plunge through crocodile-infested waters on the annual exodus north; replenishing the species in a brief population explosion that produces more than 8,000 calves daily before the 1,000 km (600 mile) pilgrimage begins again.

Migration Routs
Dec: The migration started leaving Kenya's Maasai Mara in November. It moves quickly south down the Loliondo boundary. The rains have started and fresh grass covers the Serengeti plains.

Jan: The migration is settled in the short grass lands on the southern plains. Game moves into the Ngorongoro Crater. Zebra are foaling.

Feb: Over 2 million wildebeest, zebra, gazelles, eland and predators are in the Serengeti plains. Wildebeest are dropping foals.

Mar: The heavy rains are approaching and the short grass plains are starting to take strain.

Apr: The migration starts moving slowly through woodlands towards the western corridor as the long or heavy rains set in. The wild flowers come out in full bloom.

May: The migration follows the Mbalageti river towards the Grumeti Controlled Area where the long grass plains and woodlands provide food.

Jun: The rains are ending and the dry season is approaching as the migration crosses the Grumeti River - the Grumeti crocodiles enjoy their annual feast.

Jul: The migration moves north east through the Grumeti towards the Ikorongo Controlled Area. Some migratory animals move towards the Lobo area.

Aug: Most of the migration is concentrated in the Ikorongo area where the Mara is crossed to get into the sweet grasses of the Maasai Mara.

Sep: The migration moves into Kenya's Maasai Mara in search of water and fresh grazing.

Oct: The Serengeti is near the end of the dry season, water is available in the Maasai Mara.

Nov: The migration starts moving south in anticipation of the new seasons rains which are usually about to start.

What to do
Hot air balloon safaris, walking safari, picnicking, game drives, bush lunch/dinner can be arranged with hotels/tour operators.  Maasai rock paintings and musical rocks.
Visit neighboring Ngorongoro Crater, Olduvai Gorge, Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano and Lake Natron's flamingos.

When to go
To follow the wildebeest migration, December-July. To see predators, June-October

Accommodation
Splendid lodges, luxury tented camps and camp sites scattered through and outside the park.