About
The Serengeti Plains are wide, open grasslands that stretch across the heart of the Serengeti ecosystem. The views here are unbroken, with the horizon sitting low and far away, which is a large part of what makes the area so rewarding for anyone who loves wildlife.
What you can see
The plains host the Great Migration, the vast seasonal movement of animals that follows the rains and the fresh grazing they bring. They also support some of the densest populations of predators and prey found anywhere on Earth. Because the land is so open, animals are easy to spot across long distances, and a drive across the grasslands can bring sightings of herds, predators and birds in quick succession.
What kind of visit it makes
- Game drives that move slowly across open country, with long views in every direction
- Wildlife watching at its most concentrated, especially where herds gather and predators follow them
- A chance to appreciate the scale of the landscape, which is as striking as the animals themselves
Because the plains are a region rather than a single site, a visit is shaped largely by the route you take and the season you choose. The movements of the migration mean that what you see can change from one part of the year to the next.
Plan your time around the wildlife you most want to see, and allow for long distances between sightings. The open grassland rewards patience, and many visitors find that the quiet stretches between animals are among the most memorable parts of the day.
