Serengeti National Park
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The park is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It was established in 1951, making it Tanzania’s oldest national park. It shares its northern border with Kenya’s Maasai Mara Game Reserve. The western corridor reaches Lake Victoria, while the eastern boundary is near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
A unique feature of the park is its seasonal migration patterns. The park forms part of the larger Serengeti ecosystem, which includes several other conservation areas and is the theatre for the annual Great Migration. This is one of the most spectacular natural events globally, where approximately two million wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles migrate in search of fresh pasture and water.
The park is divided into several regions, each boasting unique geographical features. These include the endless, grassy plains of the south, the acacia savannah of the central region, the hilly, more densely wooded northern border, and the western corridor marked by black clay soil and the Grumeti River.
Serengeti National Park is one of the most biodiversity-rich areas in the world, home to an astonishing variety of wildlife. The park provides a habitat for over 70 large mammals and 500 bird species.
The Serengeti is most famous for the Great Migration. This massive movement involves around 1.5 million wildebeest, 200,000 zebras, and 350,000 Thomson's and Grant's gazelle moving cyclically through the park each year in search of new grazing pastures. This grand spectacle is one of nature's greatest shows, filled with dramatic scenes of life and death as these herds face the threats of predators and challenging river crossings.
The Serengeti is a stronghold for predators, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas. It's estimated that the park is home to around 3,000 lions, one of the highest numbers in Africa, which are often seen lounging on the savannah or atop the kopjes. Cheetahs are frequently spotted; their high-speed chases across the plains are a sight. Though more elusive, Leopards can often be draped on acacia branches or prowling at dusk.
In the rivers and water bodies, you'll find large Nile crocodiles and pods of hippos. The Serengeti is also home to the African elephant, with herds often seen in the Seronera Valley and near the Mara River. The park also protects the endangered black rhino, occasionally seen in the Moru Kopjes area.
The park's avian diversity is equally impressive, with over 500 bird species, including ostriches, secretary birds, marabou storks, and various raptors. The Serengeti's skies always have birdlife, whether the colourful lilac-breasted roller or the majestic martial eagle.
Arusha to Serengeti: 5 hours drive.
Ngorongoro to Serengeti: 2 hours drive.
Lake Manyara to Serengeti: 3,5 hours drive.
Tarangire to Serengeti: 4 hours drive.
Flight Arusha to Serengeti: 1 hour.
Mrimba Palm Hotel boasts a beautiful setting, offering a refreshingly serene environment from the hustle and bustle of the busy Arusha City Center. Boasting a calming silence that offers total relaxation from the busy day after a long trip to Arusha or just a peaceful time to reflect on all the marvelous experiences of the day. Our restaurant encompasses a classic catchy decor, a masterclass display of beauty with pine roofing on the inside, and beautiful tabletops and chairs from the rare and affluent Mahogany hardwood. The Mrimba Palm Restaurant offers you an amazing experience during meals; dinner, lunch, snacking, and lunch with a wide range of drinks on order.
Featuring an outdoor pool and restaurant, Planet Lodge is located in Arusha. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi in public areas. The African-style chalets have a private bathroom, air conditioning, and mosquito net. Extras include a telephone, towels, and linen. The Planet Lodge restaurant serves international and local cuisine. The bar offers a selection of drinks. Guests can relax by the poolside and in the lush garden while enjoying Mount Meru’s views. The lodge is a 1-hour drive from the Arusha National Park and within 48 km from the Kilimanjaro Airport. Free private parking is available on-site.
With pool views, Karama Lodge is situated in Arusha and has a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk, a bar, a garden, and a year-round outdoor pool. Both WiFi and private parking are accessible at the lodge free of charge. There is a private bathroom with a shower in all units, along with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests at Karama Lodge can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Old German Boma is 5 km from the accommodation, while Njiro Complex is 6 km from the property. The lodge is a 1-hour drive from the Arusha National Park and within 48 km from the Kilimanjaro Airport. Free private parking is available on-site.
Located in Arusha, 2.6 km from Old German Boma, Gran Melia Arusha provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool, and a fitness center. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can make use of a bar. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony, and a private bathroom with a shower. Every room is equipped with a coffee machine, while selected rooms have a kitchen with a fridge. All units in Gran Melia Arusha are equipped with bathrobes and an iPod docking station. A continental breakfast is available daily at the accommodation. Gran Melia Arusha offers 5-star accommodation with a sauna and terrace. Arusha Central Market is 3.1 km from the hotel, while the Uhuru monument is 3.1 km away.
Marera Valley Lodge, located on the outskirts of Karatu town about midway between Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater, is close to the village of Rhotia. Convenient to the main road, this elegant lodge has stunning views over the valley to the hills beyond. We look forward to your visit when we can offer you true Tanzanian hospitality and a warm welcome. Our large main building has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating areas with views of the pool and the beautiful nearby hills. Enjoy a drink or an alfresco lunch on the spacious verandah overlooking the pool. Relax in the bar and lounge area with a cozy fire in the cooler months and take your meals in the large dining room. You’ll find the welcoming reception area and gift shop here as well. The Rosemary Spa is located in a quiet corner of the garden and offers massage and other treatments for your relaxation. The cottages are set in lush tropical gardens and a walking path circumnavigates the extensive organic vegetable garden.