Serengeti Hotels for Your Next Holiday
Why Tourists Visit Serengeti
- * Witness the Great Migration wildlife spectacle.
- * Enjoy hot air balloon safaris for a panoramic view of the Serengeti Plains.
- * Explore the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino) on guided game drives.
- * Visit Olduvai Gorge, an iconic archaeological site also known as the 'Cradle of Humankind'.
- * Experience authentic Maasai village tours and cultural performances.
Serengeti has over 150 accommodations ranging from luxury lodges to budget-friendly tented camps, with the Seronera area boasting a higher concentration of lodges due to its central location and reliable animal sightings year-round. Recently opened, &Beyond Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge offers ultra-modern interiors combined with sweeping views of the Grumeti River at an average luxury cost of $900-$1200 per person per night. For budget travelers, tented camps in the Ikoma area provide affordable options at around $200-$300 per night for 3-star accommodation, while 5-star luxury in the southern Serengeti ranges between $700-$1500 per night depending on the season.
The Serengeti, located in northern Tanzania, is renowned worldwide for its breathtaking Great Migration, a UNESCO World Heritage event where over two million wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles make a perilous journey across the plains.
Key attractions include the Seronera River Valley, famed for year-round game viewing, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area on the southern border, and the Grumeti Reserves in the west for its quiet, luxury safaris.
The region also boasts diverse ecosystems, from vast open savannahs to acacia woodlands, offering unmatched opportunities for wildlife photography and cultural experiences with the local Maasai communities.
Serengeti Tips You Must Know
* Book at least 6-9 months in advance if traveling during the peak season (June to October) to secure the best rooms and safari packages.
* Visit from December to March for incredible predator sightings when the calving season creates an abundance of prey for lions and cheetahs.
* Stay in central Serengeti for year-round wildlife or western Serengeti during May-July to catch the Great Migration crossing the Grumeti River.
* Consider using local chartered flights to access remote areas of the park as driving times can exceed 6 hours from major cities.
* Bring warm layers for morning and evening game drives as temperatures can drop significantly despite the tropical setting.