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Northern Serengeti Safaris

Published by Acacia Safaris Ltd

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Northern Serengeti Safaris – Guaranteed adventure in the northern Serengeti, Lobo & Loliondo

Northern Serengeti Safaris – Northern Serengeti is a fascinating safari spot in Serengeti National Park with incredible numbers of wildlife for you to spot on Safaris. The region is unspoiled, beautiful, and quiet in comparison to the southern Serengeti plains. The area stretches from the Lobo Hills southwards to Seronera, the central park of Serengeti National Park. Northern Serengeti is typified by green rolling hills, which is a pleasant diversion from the much flatter southern plains – with incredible numbers of wildlife. Safaris with Acacia Safaris Limited guarantees exceptional adventure experiences in Serengeti National Park.

The northern Serengeti is famous for wildebeest calving and Migration and perhaps a must-visit for those travelers interested in witnessing new birth. On top of the famous, the sheer diversity here is incredible with a single visit offering a lot of sightseeing experiences. Travelers who make it to this corner of the Serengeti are rewarded with views of gorgeous landscapes of green rolling hills, granite outcrops, and acacia woodlands dotting open savanna, incredible wildlife, and most importantly, massive herds of wildebeest and zebra making the dangerous crossing of the croc-infested Mara River during the Great Migration in June and July and again in September, October, and November.

This sector of the park is also home to the greatest concentration of elephants in the Serengeti, as well as good numbers of lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hyenas and diverse resident animals such as giraffes, topi, eland, and hippos.

Serengeti Wildebeest Migration

Wildlife viewing in Serengeti

The Serengeti is renowned for its incredible wildlife and offers some of the best wildlife viewing experiences in Africa. The Serengeti is a year-round destination, but the best time for wildlife viewing is during the dry season, which usually runs from late June to October. This is when the animals congregate around water sources, making it easier to spot them.

The most popular way to explore the Serengeti and see wildlife up close is by going on guided game drives. These can be done in open 4×4 vehicles with experienced safari guides who know the area well and can take you to prime wildlife viewing spots.

For a unique wildlife viewing experience, consider taking a hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti. This allows you to get a bird’s-eye view of the vast plains and spot wildlife from above.

To maximize your wildlife viewing opportunities, stay at lodges or camps located inside the Serengeti National Park. This way, you’ll be right in the heart of the action and won’t waste time traveling to the park each day.

If you’re looking for a more immersive wildlife experience, you can also opt for guided walking safaris. These allow you to explore the Serengeti on foot with an armed guide, providing a unique perspective and the chance to encounter wildlife at a closer proximity.

Best time to visit Northern Serengeti – Northern Serengeti Safaris

Serengeti North can be visited all year round. Some months of the year however are more favorable compared to the others. The best time to visit the region is during June and July and again in September, October, and November. Wildebeest viewing during this period is fantastic as large loads of mammal grazers can be witnessed here. The best time to visit northern Serengeti and Lobo also becomes more important when planning a safari to Northern Serengeti especially if timed well when the Great wildebeest migration passes through the area on the southward leg from the Serengeti Mara area and the Masai Mara back to the southeastern Serengeti Plains. Acacia Safaris will help you plan your Northern Serengeti Safari, guaranteeing an exceptional experience.

What is the best month to visit the Serengeti?

The best time to visit Serengeti National Park is during the Dry seasons between June and July and again in September, October, and November. The National Park is teeming with incredible wildlife numbers all year round. Book your Tanzania safari with Acacia Safaris Limited and experience the incredible wildlife sightseeing experience today.

Are the Big 5 in the Serengeti?

Serengeti National Park is home to all of the “big five” animals and can be spotted during safaris and game drives. The Big Five can be found in large numbers in the Serengeti National Park, except rhinos, which are rarer and mostly found in the Northern part of Serengeti National Park.

Our ultimate knowledge of Serengeti will make the joy of discovering this award-winning safari park much easier without needing to script the whole adventure, Plan with us for the ultimate wilderness experience in Tanzania.