While on a safari in one of the most famous and most visited national parks in Tanzania, you are presented with several tourist activities to take part in. Knowing what to do in Serengeti National Park helps you plan your time well and enjoy every day of your safari in this wide open wilderness.
What to do in Serengeti National Park
Game Drives in Serengeti
Game drives are the most popular activity on any African safari. You get into a safari vehicle with a guide and drive through different parts of Serengeti National Park. These drives take place in the morning, afternoon, or full day depending on your plan.
During game drives, you have a high chance of seeing the Big Five animals. You can also see wildebeests, giraffes, gazelles, zebras, cheetahs, hippos, and hyenas. The Serengeti is also home to many bird species, making each drive interesting and rewarding. Game drives are the best way to explore the wide grasslands and enjoy wildlife viewing.
Guided Nature Walks
Guided nature walks offer a different way to explore Serengeti National Park on foot. Naabi Hill is one of the main places where walking safaris are allowed, especially for visitors entering the park through this gate. From the hill, you can enjoy wide views of the park.
Guided nature walks are also available in the Grumeti Game Reserve in the western part of the Serengeti. These walks are good for visitors who enjoy learning about plants, small animals, and birdlife while walking with an armed ranger and guide.
Bird Watching
Serengeti National Park is home to more than 500 bird species. Birds live in the grasslands, woodlands, and open savannah areas. Bird watching is a good activity for visitors who enjoy nature and photography.
You may spot ostriches, bustards, African fish eagles, shrikes, turacos, sunbirds, weaver birds, secretary birds, and many types of vultures.
Hot Air Balloon Safari
A hot air balloon safari lets you see Serengeti National Park from the air. You fly early in the morning and enjoy wide views of wildlife below. This activity is good during the Great Migration season when large herds are moving across the plains.
The balloon ride itself is a special experience and is worth adding to your Serengeti safari plan.
Visit to a Maasai Village
The Serengeti is also home to the Maasai people. Visiting a Maasai village gives you a chance to learn about their daily life, traditions, and culture. You can watch traditional dances and take part in cultural activities during the visit.
Charge your batteries, pack your camera and binoculars, and get ready. The Serengeti wilderness is waiting for you.
