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The greatest wildlife spectacle on Earth — two million wildebeest thundering across endless savannah during the Great Migration. The Serengeti's big cats, hot-air balloon safaris, and African sunsets define the safari experience.

Best Time to Visit

June to October (Great Migration), January to February (calving season)

Daily Budget

$150-500/day

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Weather

Equatorial savannah. Warm year-round (20-28°C). Long rains March-May, short rains November-December. Dry season June-October is prime safari.

Top Things to Do in Serengeti

  • Great Migration — 2 million wildebeest and zebra crossing the Mara River
  • Big Five game drives — lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino
  • Hot-air balloon safari at sunrise
  • Ngorongoro Crater — the world's largest intact volcanic caldera teeming with wildlife
  • Maasai village cultural visit

Travel Tips

  • 1.Mid-range camping safaris ($200-300/day) offer great value vs luxury lodges
  • 2.The migration moves — June-July in western corridor, August-October in northern Serengeti near the Mara
  • 3.Book through a licensed Tanzanian operator for better rates than international agencies
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