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This stunning and varied national park is not only huge, it is also very beautiful. It is located in north western Tanzania. People come to the Serengeti just to marvel at it’s land, animals and general beauty. The Serengeti is massively famous, so let’s divulge into the depths of this mysterious place.

The word Serengeti is actually derived from the Maasai language meaning endless plains. The Maasai were a very strong and respected people that populated the Serengeti and when Europeans first visited these lands, they left the animals alone in the Serengeti to avoid aggravating the local people. The aptly named Serengeti spans a total area of about 30,000 kilometres squared.

The main event that the Serengeti is famous for is the Circular Migration. Called many other things, this Migration occurs every year from late July through to early October. Over 2 million herbivores travel up through the Serengeti over the Mara River following the rains that will provide them with food and water. They continue up into the Masai Mara reserve, a popular destination for Kenya holidays and safaris.

The Serengeti also has its very own active volcano called Ol Doinyo Lengai. Becuase this volcano is still active, it has lava flows and ejects ash as well, this in turn damages plants and even prevents plant growth. Tanzania is also famous for its 550 or so Avifauna, or its bird species.

If you are interested in going on a safari, this is one of the places that should be at the top of your list. If you make in at around August to September you will be in the peak season to see the Circular Migration in action.

So why dont you leave home and embark on an adventure on Tanzania holidays or Zambia holidays, you wont be at all disappointed.