No matter what time of year, Serengeti National Park has something to offer, lots of surprises and secrets that mother nature always hides away. The vast park has different tourist attractions to see, activities to do, abundant wildlife and bird-life sightings all year round.
Let what you wish to experience on a safari trip to the Serengeti determines what time of the year you choose to visit the park. So, when to visit?
Some factors to consider
The Wildebeest Migration
A chance to witness this natural wonder is almost everyone’s priority when they decide to plan a visit to Serengeti. A brief guide to movement of the animals during the migration; December to May – Ndutu area and Southeastern Serengeti, May to July – Western Corridor, July to October – Serengeti Mara Area and October to November – Northern plains and Lobo area.
The Tourism Seasons
The Dry Season (from late June to October)
This is considered the peak season as many tourists also prefer visiting the park during the dry season. It provides great game viewing experiences as the vegetation thins out making it easy to spot the wildlife. In addition, the animals always gather around the present water sources providing concentrated wildlife sightings a game drive.
Note that the park is always crowed with tourists during this season especially in the Seronera region. Be sure to book your accommodation in advance.
The Wet Season (November to May)
This is considered the low season. If you are not a fan of crowds and would like to enjoy and have the Serengeti to yourself, this would be the best time to visit. Lush green vegetation, calving season (late January to February) presenting exciting predator action in the Southern region and lower accommodation rates (April and May).
Be ready for short rains the seldom interfere with your trip.
Best time for Bird-watching in Serengeti
Serengeti National Park is home to a diverse bird-life. Over 500 different bird species inhabit the park. If you are a bird lover / bird watcher, then you would plan to visit the park during the wet season.
That is November to May. The lush and green environment in the park at this time attracts in migratory birds from North Africa and all the way from Europe. Add those to the resident birds and you have yourself a bird paradise.
Serengeti National Park has a lot to offer. Whichever time of the year you choose to travel, you are all set to have an amazing African Safari.
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