Serengeti National Park Travel Guide

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Serengeti National Park Essentials

This selection highlights the core features of the Serengeti ecosystem, from the dramatic Mara River crossings where thousands of wildebeest face crocodile-infested waters to the granite kopjes that serve as lookout points for predators. The list includes the Ndabaka Plain in the western corridor and the Gol Kopjes, known for high cheetah concentrations. Cultural sites featuring ancient Maasai rock paintings and percussion rocks offer a glimpse into the region's human history alongside its dense populations of hippos and lions.

10 places

Serengeti Campsites

This collection spans the Serengeti's distinct regions, from the central Seronera valley to the northern Mara River. It includes public campsites like Nyani and Lobo, which provide basic amenities like communal kitchens and washrooms, alongside luxury mobile camps such as Sayari and Olakira. These accommodations are strategically positioned to track the Great Migration, offering proximity to river crossings in the north and calving grounds in the south.

13 places

Serengeti Safari Lodges

This collection features permanent lodges and seasonal mobile camps strategically located across the Serengeti ecosystem. From the central Seronera Valley to the northern Lobo hills and the southern Ndutu plains, these accommodations provide direct access to the Great Migration's calving and river crossing points. Architecture varies from mid-century stone structures built into granite kopjes to luxury tented suites on elevated wooden platforms near key waterholes and predator-dense regions.

8 places

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: June, July

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Typical weather in January

Good

28° · extremes 14°–32°
16° at night
17 rainy days
17 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
27°C · warm for swimming
UV index 12 · extreme

Typical weather in February

Good

29° (feels like 28°) · extremes 15°–33°
17° at night
14 rainy days
18 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
27°C · warm for swimming
UV index 13 · extreme

Typical weather in March

Fair

28° · extremes 15°–33°
17° at night
18 rainy days
19 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
28°C · warm for swimming
UV index 13 · extreme

Typical weather in April

Fair

27° · extremes 15°–31°
17° at night
22 rainy days
15 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Light breeze
27°C · warm for swimming
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in May

Good

26° · extremes 14°–29°
16° at night
15 rainy days
18 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
26°C · warm for swimming
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in June

Great

27° (feels like 25°) · extremes 13°–29°
15° at night
6 rainy days
18 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
25°C · warm for swimming
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in July

Great

28° (feels like 26°) · extremes 12°–30°
14° at night
4 rainy days
18 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
24°C · cool for a dip
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in August

Great

29° (feels like 26°) · extremes 13°–31°
15° at night
7 rainy days
17 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
25°C · warm for swimming
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in September

Great

30° (feels like 28°) · extremes 14°–32°
16° at night
8 rainy days
18 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
26°C · warm for swimming
UV index 12 · extreme

Typical weather in October

Good

30° (feels like 28°) · extremes 15°–33°
17° at night
13 rainy days
19 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
27°C · warm for swimming
UV index 12 · extreme

Typical weather in November

Fair

28° · extremes 15°–32°
17° at night
20 rainy days
14 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
27°C · warm for swimming
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in December

Fair

28° (feels like 27°) · extremes 15°–32°
16° at night
20 rainy days
15 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
27°C · warm for swimming
UV index 11 · extreme

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2); NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Tanzanian Shilling TZS · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Electricity: Type G
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: English, Swahili
Tap water: Not safe to drink
Driving side: Left
Calling code: +255

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Serengeti National Park

Featured Lists

Serengeti National Park Essentials

Serengeti Campsites

Serengeti Safari Lodges

Serengeti National Park — Map

Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

Practical information

Tours & Activities

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