Serengeti national park is situated in the northern part of Tanzania covering 14,763 kilometers squared adjacent and bordering Masai Mara national reserve in Kenya. The park is famous for the great wildebeest migration which involves over 1 million animals trekking from Serengeti to Masai Mara in search of water and pasture.
Serengeti national park boasts with diverse wildlife species, some of the animals found at the park include; wildebeests, lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffalos, African bush elephants, giraffes, warthog, black rhinos, spotted hyenas, black backed jackal, patas monkey, vervet monkey, Nile crocodiles, black backed jackal, African wild dogs and olive baboons among the rest. The park is also a bird enthusiasts paradise with over 500 species of birds recorded.
Walking Safaris in Serengeti
Walking Safaris in Serengeti is a better way to get connected. Learn more about the Serengeti flora and fauna either a knowledgeable guide. Although walking inside the park is prohibited. Some lodges and camps inside offer short walks within the vicinity if the property but walking Safaris are mainly done outside the park borders.
Walking Safaris give you a more tangible experience compared to hot air balloons and game drives. This is for adventurous people who want to have an authentic experience, you access remote areas not reachable by car
Walking Safaris can be done in a period of 30 minutes to about an hour or more. Depending on the location within the park. Walking Safaris are done at designated areas, walking without a Ranger guide is prohibited.
However safe walking safaris might seem to be. It’s very important to cautious and follow your guides instructions during the walking safari. The age restriction for a walking safari is 16 years and above
People in groups can be segmented to a maximum of 8 people per group. With two Ranger guides during the walk.
The best time for taking walking Safaris in Serengeti national park is earl morning or evening hours. When the weather is cool and favorable for walking whereas wildlife can also be easily spotted.
Tourists intending to do walking Safaris in Serengeti national park must carry. Plenty of drinking water, good walking shoes, hats, sun glasses, sun screen, insect repellents, binoculars and other necessities touch might need during the walks.
The best time for visiting Serengeti national park is during the drier months. June to August and December to February when its easy to spot wildlife.
