What is so special about Serengeti National Park?
This vast ecosystem spreading over 1.5 million hectares (larger than the state of Connecticut) boasts the highest density of big mammals in the world, over 500 bird species and is home to the Great Migration…it was also declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981!
Why was Serengeti changed into a national park?
Because the hunting of lions made them so scarce, the British decided to make a partial game reserve of 800 acres (3.2 square km) in the area in 1921 and a full one in 1929. These actions became the basis for Serengeti National Park, which was established in 1951.
How much does it cost to visit Serengeti National Park?
3. Tanzania Safari Destinations & the cost implications
| National Park | Entry Fee per Adult/day | Entry Fee per Child (5-15 years)/day |
|---|---|---|
| Serengeti National Park | $60 | $20 |
| Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area (24 Hour Single Entry) | $60 | $20 |
| Arusha, Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Parks | $45 | $15 |
Is Serengeti the biggest national park?
It is located in the Mara and Simiyu regions and contains 15,000,000 hectares (37,000,000 acres) of savanna. It is well known for the largest annual animal migration in the world of over 1.5 million blue wildebeest and 250,000 zebra and the largest lion population in Africa….
| Serengeti National Park | |
|---|---|
| Region | Africa |
Why to visit the Serengeti National Park?
WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT SERENGETI IN YOUR LIFETIME #1: A natural world wonder . The moment you get to Serengeti is the moment you can finally say, “Wow. The scenery in… #2: Home of the World Cup of Wildlife. Every year, over two million wildebeests, 300,000 zebras, and 900,000 gazelles… #3:
What animals to see in Serengeti National Park?
Serengeti is probably the most lion’s populated area on the planet.
What birds to watch in Serengeti National Park?
Grey-breasted Spurfowl. This bird species is one of the popular birds in Central Serengeti; they are also locally common and endemic to Tanzania.
Do people live in Serengeti National Park?
Serengeti National Park itself does not have residents since it has national park status, but many tribes do call the greater Serengeti home. The Maasai is one of the most famous tribes in the area; they live across northern Tanzania and southern Kenya, including areas surrounding the Ngorongoro Crater.
