National Park · Tanzania
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park is a national park in Tanzania, covering 3,648,011 acres (1,476,299 ha), established in 1940.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Tanzania |
| Area | 3,648,011 acres (1,476,299 ha) |
| Established | 1940 |
| Coordinates | 2.4000° S, 34.6000° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Serengeti National Park
The Serengeti National Park is a large national park in northern Tanzania that stretches over 14,763 km2 (5,700 sq mi). It is located in eastern Mara Region and northeastern Simiyu Region and contains over 15,000 km2 (5,800 sq mi) of savanna. The park was established in 1940. The Serengeti is known for the largest annual animal migration in the world of over 1.5 million western white-bearded wildebeest and 250,000 Grant's zebra, along with between 400-500,000 Thomson's gazelle and smaller herds of common eland. The national park is also home to the largest lion population in Africa.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Best time to visit
June to October — dry season, best for the migration; January to February for calving season
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Arusha, Tanzania |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about a 7-8 hour drive from Arusha |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
|---|---|
| Lodges | Lodges and tented camps inside the park |
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Airports near this park
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- Mwanza International Airport (MWZ) · Mwanza, Tanzania · 114.9 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Tanzania
Frequently asked questions
Where is Serengeti National Park?
Serengeti National Park is in Tanzania (2.4000° S, 34.6000° E).
When was Serengeti National Park established?
Serengeti National Park was established in 1940, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Serengeti National Park?
Serengeti National Park covers 3,648,011 acres (1,476,299 ha).
When is the best time to visit Serengeti National Park?
June to October — dry season, best for the migration; January to February for calving season.
Does Serengeti National Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Serengeti National Park has campgrounds.
How do I get to Serengeti National Park?
The nearest town is Arusha, Tanzania. about a 7-8 hour drive from Arusha.
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11812902 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serengeti_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://tanzaniaparks.go.tz/serengeti — Best time to visit, as stated by the source.
- https://www.travoholidays.com/destinations/tanzania/places/serengeti-national-park — Getting there — nearest town and airport, as stated by the source.