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 generally 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.
Oldupai Gorge or Olduvai Gorge
Oldupai is a Masai word which means “the wild sisal plant”. Some people however call this the Olduvai Gorge. This is the most famous archeological site in the East African region. It is top spot for mostly the research travelers. The Gorge is located about 40 kilometers north western of the Ngorongoro crater. The gorge is about 90 meters deep.
This area has been a very instrumental area in the research on the evolution of humans. Some people actually refer to this place as the “Cradle of Mankind”. This area is the shadow of the Ngorongoro is and receives very low amounts of rain thus being the driest area of the Serengeti National Park.
The oldest human remains were discovered here and therefore researchers believe this place has an important place to play in the evolution and research about Humans. This place was first opened to the European world by a germ butterfly collector and professor in 1911. The Collector was called Professor Wilhelm Kattwinkle.
Visit Serengeti National Park in Tanzania with these recommended Tanzania tour operators or inquire with us below to book your safari directly through this website.
