Every year, approximately 1.3 million wildebeest, 200,000 zebra and 500,000 Thompson’s gazelle move around the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem – more than 2 million animals in total – during what is known as The Great Migration. Most of lodges and Tented camps are well positioned to offer game drive excursions to the different regions of the park and surrounding areas to view the migration throughout the year, no two of which are alike. To help you make the most of your getaway, be sure to bring clothes and supplies appropriate for an adventure in the Serengeti.
Preparing for your Adventure
CLOTHING:
As a general guide, comfortable, casual, wash-and-wear clothes are recommended. Please note that muted colours are recommended for game-viewing. Game drives are conducted in the early morning and late afternoon, which can be very cold, especially during the winter months.
FIRST AID:
Although we are equipped with a first-aid clinic, we suggest that you bring a small, airtight container with a few well-chosen articles, such as bandages, travel-sickness tablets, antiseptic cream, antihistamine cream, pain-relieving tablets for headaches, indigestion tablets, sunscreen, eye drops, insect repellent, medication for upset stomachs and after-sun moisturizer. We remind travellers who have any allergies, such as to insect stings, or an asthma condition to pack the required medication. Please remember to bring any prescribed medication.
VISA AND PASSPORT:
Please be sure to check your visa requirements carefully before your intended date of travel. Travellers may be able to apply for their visas online here. It is a mandatory requirement that you travel to Africa with at least two blank passport pages per country you plan to visit, and that your passport is valid for a minimum of six months after your date of travel.
INSURANCE
We strongly advise that you take out comprehensive travel insurance covering yourself for personal effects, personal accident, medical and emergency travel expenses, and trip cancellation.
AMREF FLYINF DOCTORS
AMREF Flying Doctors is the leading international health development non-governmental organization based in Africa. To support travellers visiting remote locations in East Africa, including Tanzania, AMREF Flying Doctors offers The Maisha Tourist scheme, which provides quality and affordable Air Ambulance evacuation services in cases of medical emergencies. All visitors to Serengeti are strongly recommended to hold medical evacuation coverage.
STAY HEALTH
Please consult your physician before you travel to Africa for advice on precautions against malaria and other potential medical issues.
FLIGHTS, TRANSFERS AND FEES
Flights and road transfers are typically quoted on a shared/scheduled basis. Please note that the travel route may vary on the day. Scheduled charter flights may stop at airstrips/airports en route to your destination to collect or drop off other guests or to refuel. Guests also may be required to change planes at some of these stops. As a result of these stops, flight durations may vary. Tanzanian National Park and concession fees are charged per person, per 24-hour period.
YELLOW FEVER
Flights and road transfers are typically quoted on a shared/scheduled basis. Please note that the travel route may vary on the day. Scheduled charter flights may stop at airstrips/airports en route to your destination to collect or drop off other guests or to refuel. Guests also may be required to change planes at some of these stops. As a result of these stops, flight durations may vary. Tanzanian National Park and concession fees are charged per person, per 24-hour period.
Serengeti Safari Cost
So how much does a safari in Tanzania cost? On average, a Tanzania safari costs $ 200 USD per person per day.
Budget Tanzania safari price is: $ 200 per person per day
Midrange Price: is from $ 350 USD per person per day.
Serengeti Luxury Safari Price is: from $ 600 USD per person per day.
Below, we have covered costs by Serengeti National Park, time of the year, accommodation, add on African safari tours and mode of transport.
Serengeti National Park Safari Prices (US$ 70 – US$ 650)
- Entrance Fees: Peak Season costs $70 USD, Low Season Costs $ 60 USD per person
- 1 Day safari Serengeti costs from: $ 350 USD per person
- 2 Day Safari Costs from : $ 600 USD per person
- 3 Day Serengeti Safari from: $ 650 USD per person
Serengeti is famous for the wildebeest migration, Animal list include, elephants, lions, cheetah, leopard, hippos, buffalo, giraffe and Zebras.
Serengeti National Parkis Tanzania’s largest and most famous National park with great wildlife and various hectares of savannah. It is located in Northern Tanzania and was established in 1951 and covers 14,763 sq km of large savanna grasslands, dotted with acacia trees. The park is home to the greatest wildlife and receives over 350,000 tourists per year. The Serengeti National Park is famously known for the annual Great migration where by thousands of wildebeests together with other animals like the elands, zebras, gazelle and impalas move to around the park throughout the year in search for better and new grazing lands and water. Amazingly as these wildebeests migrate also predators including the wild cats are finding their way to prey.
There are various activities that can be done in Serengeti National Park such as balloon safaris over the park; 6 people these safaris can be done throughout the year- this is an amazing experience whereby you can view the park well and also do photography, balloons used here carry 16 people and there are added services like a drive through the park and champagne breakfast in the bush. Other activities include; Luxury Safaris, Birding Safaris, Wedding Safaris, Wildlife Safaris, Camping Safaris. Over 500 bird species are found in the park and many of these are found in the swampy areas. Other animals found in the park except the wildebeests are the lions, bat eared foxes, leopards, jackals, cheetahs, hyenas.
Serengeti National Park can be visited any time in the year however the best months for wildlife viewing are between December and June. The best time for viewing the Great Migration is through May to July, though still this event can be viewed any time in the year since they move from place to play and their patterns are predictable by the park rangers in most cases they know where to find these animals. You can get to Serengeti by air (using flights), car hire or you can go through tour operators.
