The Serengeti National Park was initially inhabited by the Masai people who used to use these as graze grounds. The Park derives it name from the Masai language. The word “siringet,” which translated as a place where the land runs on, is where the park gets its name.
The Serengeti tour will give you beautiful views to make your safari worthwhile. The endless plains as described by the Masai are home a vast number of wildlife which include the endangered black Rhinos and many others. The plains are mostly savanna lands but have a mixture of woodlands and thickets.
The Serengeti has the largest number of herbivores in the region. This is probably due to the fact that it has a very large plain that allows the animals to graze very well. The notable ones include the wildebeests, zebras and gazelles. With this number of herbivores, the predators also thrive here as they have a lot of prey to survive on. They keep following the animals the entire time even during the calving and migration season.
There are a variety of birds that thrive here with this good ecosystem. Some of the other wild life to look out for is: Giraffes, Lions, Leopards, Warthogs, Hippos, cheetas and many other cats. There are large herds of Elephants and Buffalos.
Night Game drive in Serengeti National Park
One of the most exciting things to do in the Serengeti National park is a Night game drive. Some animals are however nocturnal. You can only see them at night while others are more active at night. Some are resting at night and will be stationed in one place therefore easy to spot. The area boasts of over 30,000 animal species here. The park covers an area of about 14,763 square Kilometers. The Serengeti boasts of a big concentration of cats the prominent one being the lions as well as large herd of Buffalos and Elephants.
However, game drive in the Serengeti National Park is done during the day. To have the best of the game drive, you are supposed to start very early before the animals scatter and then run the game drive for the whole day till you are tired. The Park closes at around 4.30pm and all cars are expected to exit if you are not spending the night in the park.
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