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Central Serengeti

Visit Central Serengeti

The beating heart of a magnificent ecosystem, Central Serengeti is the best place to go on a safari in Tanzania. The region is humming with wildlife. The area possesses a variety of habitats, ranging from swamps and rivers to kopjes and thick woodlands, which in turn nurture a variety of fauna. In fact, a particular Simba Kopje here is the very kopje that inspired the Pride Rock seen in Disney’s The Lion King!

The famed Seronera River Valley is also located in the southern part of Central Serengeti. It has such a dense population of big cats and it is referred to as the Big Cat Capital of Africa.

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Central Serengeti has plenty of wildlife throughout the year but going during the Dry Season, which is from June to October, is a good option as the bush thins out which makes it easier to spot animals and birds. You will find a lot of them near water bodies. You will also encounter fewer mosquitoes during the dry season.

During Wet Season although, the region will be less crowded and it will also be a great time for bird watchers as birds will be nesting and breeding during this season.

The wildebeest migration in this region will be the densest from April to May as they will be moving from South to West. And then in December and January as well you should be able to spot the migration in Central Serengeti as it will be coming back to the South.

To help you have an immersive, unfogettable experience, Central Serengeti offers a wide range of activities for you to choose from.

Geame Drive:

Game Drives are ofcourse an activity that no one will be missing. You will be driven around Serengeti's most abundant region in a 4x4 vehicle by an experience driver/guide. Your driver will take you some of the best locations where you will get a good view of the wild, and use his expertise to track and find the animals you specifically wish to see. In addition, if there are certain birds or topographical features ypu wish to see, you need only inform your driver and he will try to locate them for you.

Hot Air Balloon Safari:

A hot air balloon safari in the central Serengeti is a thrilling experience that allows you to witness the beauty of the Serengeti from a completely different perspective. The hot air balloon safari usually begins early in the morning around 6 a.m. You will be picked up from your camp or lodge between and 4:00 and 5:30 a.m. and driven to the launch site.

Upon arrival at the launch site, you'll have the opportunity to watch as the balloon is inflated, and then you'll climb aboard the basket for takeoff. As the balloon gently lifts off the ground, you'll be treated to an amazing aerial view of the Serengeti's vast grasslands, rolling hills, and abundant wildlife.

During the flight, which lasts approximately one hour, you'll drift silently over the Serengeti, marveling at the stunning scenery below and the majestic wildlife that roams the plains. Your pilot will guide the balloon over different areas of the Serengeti, providing interesting facts and insights into the ecosystem and wildlife that you see below.

As the flight comes to an end, the balloon will descend and gently land on the plains. After landing, you'll enjoy a celebratory glass of champagne before being treated to a breakfast in the bush, complete with coffee and a variety of treats.

All our clients who have done this activity have given flattering reviews. However, it must be noted that this safari can get expensive, as it charges 599$ per person.

Walking Safari

A walking safari in Central Serengeti can be an incredible way to experience the park's wildlife and landscape up close. Walking safaris offer a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the wilderness and see things from a different perspective than you would on a traditional game drive.

One of the most significant advantages of a walking safari is the opportunity to learn about the park's ecosystem and the flora and fauna that inhabit it. Your guide will provide information on the plants and animals you encounter, as well as the cultural history of the area. You will also have the chance to observe the behavior of the animals and learn how they interact with their environment. If you're a fan of the critters and creepy crawlies, then the walking safari will give you amole opportunity to find and observe them.

Your walking safari will take olace in the Seronera region and you will have the option of doing either a short walk or a long walk. A short walk lasts for 4 hours, while anything above 4 hours will be a long walk.

If you wish to do one, we will organise book a safari for you with TANAPA and arrange a Park Ranger for you a day before the activity is scheduled.

Please note that since you will be spending at least 4 hours walking on bumpy trails, your outfit andshoes must be comfortable enough. Your walking sneakers will suffuce for the walk, and there is no need to purchase new boots simply for a walking safari. Your bottoms must cover your legs entirely, andmust not be on dark shades such as blue and black. This will keep the Tsetse flies at bay which can bite and get really annoying if proper precautions are not taken.

Rhino Safari

Rhino Safari is a unique activity that only takes place in Central Serengeti. The region around Moru Kopje in the Central region is home to Serengeti's only rhinos. Hence, the government initiated a Rhino Project in this region to protect and increase the numbe of Rhinos who were heavily poached for their horns in the past and are still under a grave threat.

For the Rhino Safari you will be taken to the special zone around Moru Kopje, and look for those magnificent creatures. Our vehicle will take you till the Moru Ranger Post, where you will be transferred into a government vehicle, which will be an open jeep. The ranger operating the jeep will visit the zone in the morning before the safari to look for areas where the rhinos will be present, and then take you to those locations during the tour. This will ensure that you will get to see the rhinos and the safari will be worth your money.

The safari will last from 45 minutes to about 2 hours and will cost 100$ per person.

Besides Rhinos, you will also have the opportunity to look for big cats such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs.

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