Game Drive Safaris at Serengeti National Park : Serengeti national park boasts to be one of Tanzania’s best game drive destinations and is found on the Serengeti plain in north central Tanzania. This great national park is found close to the border of Tanzania and Kenya. Serengeti national park is also close to Ngorongoro national park. This beautiful national park sits on a vast piece of land of 14,763 square kilometres that makes it indeed a great Game drive safari destination. Serengeti national park is approximately 501.9 km by road from Serengeti national park to Dodoma the capital city of Tanzania and it is approximately 872.1 km from Dar es salaam. Serengeti national park was first gazetted in the year 1940 and later given national park status in 1951. Arusha city is the closest town to Serengeti national park making access to Serengeti through Arusha city easy and very accessible.
Game drive safaris at Serengeti national park are one of the best ways tourists at Serengeti national park get to view the different wildlife and bird species that are the national park. These game drives are charged and prices can always be found and paid for by trusted tourist operators. The various wild animals that can be found at Serengeti national park include; Elephants, lions, rhinos, giraffes, Zebras, duikers, baboons, monkeys, buffaloes, antelopes, hyenas, warthogs to mention but a few. While on game drives, Tourists use safari vehicles in the presence of a well-trained tour guides and move through the different tracks that move through Serengeti national park. Game drives at Serengeti national park can be carried out in a group or individually, these game drives can be carried out from morning to evening and night drives that are charged. However, it is important to note that besides game drives there are numerous wildlife activities that can take place at Serengeti national park such as;
Bird watching; At Serengeti national park there are numerous bird species that one can explore from. These bird species include the following; Martial eagles, ostriches, Turacos, Herons, parrots, sunbirds, go away birds to mention but a few. These birds indeed shall be able to full fill a bird lover expectation. While on a guided nature walk, hiking or game drive a tourist can get the opportunity to view the various bird species and also be connected with nature. Bird lovers shall indeed enjoy there Birding tour at Serengeti national park as it is a Birders Haven.
Guide nature walks; There are numerous walking trails that cut across through Serengeti national park providing tourists with the opportunity to get intimate with wildlife species and also get to connected with nature especially while walking around this great national park. However, while on a nature walk, one must put on protective clothing such as long- sleeved shirts, trousers and safety boots. It is also worth noting that while on a nature walk at Serengeti national park, one should walk along with a well- trained and armed guide in order to get a great sense of direction and also be protected in case of any threats of attack from wild animals.
Cultural Tours; While on a safari in Serengeti national park, one can take a walk around the neighboring community especially people living close to the national park who are the famous Maasai people. These group of people are pastoralists and are have a very rich culture and believes, have interesting traditional songs and dances, ways of living not forgetting that the Maasai make wonderful pieces of crafts and clothing. This cultural safari around Serengeti national park would indeed be one of the best as one would be able to explore the different and rich Maasai culture.
Picnics and camping; Several designated Camp and picnic Sites with in Serengeti national park provide opportunities for tourist to spend time with nature and enjoy the scenic views while dinning, playing night games to mention but a few additionally to this Camping facilities are available for those who wish to spend a night under the star in the heart of wilderness.
Serengeti national park is best viewed during the dry seasons of the year that consist of the months of January, February, June, July, august, September and December as during these months of the year there are minimal rainfall which makes it easy for tourists to spot the various wildlife species and also navigate comfortably through the different walking trails in Serengeti national park.
