SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
The Serengeti National Park is arguably the best known wildlife sanctuary in the world. “Serengeti” means “endless plains” in the Masai language, and within its boundaries are more than three million large mammals. About 35 species of plains animals can be seen here including the so-called “big five” - elephant, rhino, lion (some 1,500 of them), leopard and buffalo. In May or early June, huge herds of ildebeest, gazelle and zebra begin their spectacular migration. In their wake follow the predators; lion,

cheetah and wild dog with vultures circling overhead. Other common species found here include hippo, giraffe, eland, impala and other antelope types, baboons, monkeys and a profusion of over 500 species of bird. The park is famous for its 400 species of birdlife, both migrant and resident, and the black and white colobus monkey. Other animals frequently seen in the park are baboon, elephant, giraffe, buffalo, hippo, leopard, hyena, zebra and a wide range of antelope species.

Getting there: A six hour drive,
or one hour flight, from Arusha.