Serengeti (Seronera), Tanzania: travel guide
Endless plains, big cats and the Great Migration in central Serengeti
Iconic endless plains famed for the Great Migration and big cats; Seronera in the central Serengeti is the main safari hub and airstrip.
About Serengeti (Seronera)
Seronera is the central hub of the Serengeti, the great grassland plain of northern Tanzania, rather than a town. The Seronera Valley has permanent water and is known for lions and leopards, and is a good area for seeing big cats.
The Serengeti is the stage for the Great Migration, as huge herds of wildebeest and zebra move through the ecosystem through the year, so where the herds are depends on the season. Granite kopjes rise from the plains, the Serengeti Visitor Centre explains the park's ecology, and Naabi Hill Gate marks the southern approach.
The Serengeti suits safari lovers, photographers and first-time visitors. Game viewing is good year-round, and the dry months from June to October are the most popular.
- Country
- Tanzania
- Currency
- TZS
- Time zone
- Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Nearest airport
- SEU
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Top places to visit in Serengeti (Seronera)
Serengeti Visitor Centre (Seronera)
visitor_centre · 4.5 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate
Central park visitor centre with a self-guided kopje nature trail, museum displays and picnic site.
Seronera Valley
game_area · 4.4 rating · about 8 h · check the fee at the gate
The heart of the Serengeti, with year-round resident wildlife and superb big-cat sightings along its rivers.
Naabi Hill Gate
park_gate · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate
Main southeastern entrance to the Serengeti atop an isolated kopje with sweeping plains views and a short walking trail.
Things to do
- Serengeti Full-Day Game Drive Wildlife · 10 h · from USD 120 per person
- Hot Air Balloon Safari over the Serengeti Activity · 4 h · from USD 599 per person
- Seronera Valley Big Cat Drive Wildlife · 5 h · from USD 80 per person
Day trips and tours
- Serengeti Full-Day Game Drive 10 h · from USD 120
Where to stay in Serengeti (Seronera)
- Seronera (Central Serengeti) about TZS 400 per night
Central location with the highest year-round game density and the park visitor centre.
Hotels
- Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti 5-star
- Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge 4-star
Getting to Serengeti (Seronera)
Airport: Serengeti (SEU)
Getting around
- Domestic Flight
- Offroad Vehicle
- Walking
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Frequently asked questions about Serengeti (Seronera)
- What are the top-rated places to visit in Serengeti (Seronera)?
- The highest-rated places in our Serengeti (Seronera) guide are Serengeti Visitor Centre (Seronera), Seronera Valley.
- Where should I stay in Serengeti (Seronera)?
- Our guide covers these areas to stay in Serengeti (Seronera): Seronera (Central Serengeti).
- How do I get around Serengeti (Seronera)?
- Ways to get around Serengeti (Seronera) covered in our guide: Domestic flight, Off-road vehicle, Walking.
- Which airport is nearest to Serengeti (Seronera)?
- The nearest airport to Serengeti (Seronera) has the code SEU.