This World UNESCO heritage site covers an area of 5,700 square miles of some of the most diverse and amazing grassland ranges in Africa dotted with acacia trees. It is home to millions of Wildebeests, thousands of zebras and gazelles, hundreds of other ungulates, elephants, a good number of predators including lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, jackals, large Nile crocodiles in the Grumeti River and hundreds of different species of birds. Each Sectors of Serengeti offers unique wildlife adventure experiences and landscapes.
The main regions / areas of the Serengeti National Park:
- The Seronera and South-Central Region
- The Western Region and Grumeti
- The Northern Region – Lobo & Loliondo safari area
- The Eastern Region
- The Southern Region – Ndutu Area
The Seronera and South Central Region of the Serengeti
Often referred to as the heart of Serengeti National Park, Seronera (Central region) is the most visited sector in the park. With its vast grasslands, abundant wildlife including elephants, lions, giraffes and a high density of leopards, it provides for great game viewing opportunities. The ever present Seronera River in the Seronera Valley attracts lots of different wildlife to this area of the park especially in the dry season. Technically, the Great migration starts / begins from the Southern region of this area. Calving season and gathering of the wildebeests before they set off to the North.
While in this area, you can visit the Olduvai Gorge and the Masai villages found in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
The Western Region and Grumeti
The Western corridor which stretches for 50km is a remote area in the Western part of Serengeti National Park. It is famed by the crocodile infested Grumeti River which flows westwards into Lake Victoria as it is the first major obstacle the Wildebeests, zebras and other antelopes face during the Great Migration around the months of late May –July which are also the busiest months in this area as tourists flock the Western region for a chance to catch a glimpse of the wildebeest migration especially the river crossing. Together with the Mbalageti River, Grumeti river supports the dense bush and riverine forests in this area maintaining a lush green environment with clear blue skies providing serene views.
You can go for guided wildlife walks in this region of the Serengeti and also take on night game drives.
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The Northern Region of the Serengeti – Lobo & Loliondo Safari Area
This Sectors of Serengeti borders the famous Masai Mara Reserve of Kenya. By far, this is the least explored part of Serengeti National Park because of its remoteness. Nevertheless, it has stunning scenic landscapes, a large concentration of wildlife (elephants, giraffes, wildebeests, lions, hippos, antelopes, zebras) and a rewarding haven for birders.
It provides amazing game viewing chances especially as the wildebeests and their companions wind up the Great migration. A visit to the Northern area during mid-July and early November provides you with a chance to see the thrilling crossing of the famous Mara River, the biggest obstacle faced by the animals during the migration.
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The Eastern Region of the Serengeti
This Sectors of Serengeti is also relatively remote thus not often visited. Its located East of the Grumeti River going through the Lobo area under the Gol mountains. The region offers breathtaking views which are characterized by granite kopjes, acacia woodlands and open grasslands. It also prides in its big cat population of leopards, lions and cheetahs which are always here waiting on the arrival of the wildebeests, antelopes and gazelles from the Great Migration as they come back from Masai Mara in Kenya.
Best time to visit this area is around the months of October and November when the migrants are moving in. Lots of wildlife to spot in this area during that time.
Each of the sectors / regions in the Serengeti has something unique about it to offer from diversity of the wildlife and different ecosystems, picturesque landscapes and different nature features. This makes it a captivating African destination worth visiting for all wildlife and nature lovers.
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