Plan your Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and beyond
Tanzania offers some of Africa's most spectacular safari experiences, from the endless plains of the Serengeti to the wildlife-packed Ngorongoro Crater. This checklist covers Tanzania-specific planning, permits, and logistics.
January-March: calving in southern Serengeti. April-May: herds move northwest (rainy season). June-July: herds in western corridor. August-October: Mara river crossings (northern Serengeti). November-December: herds return south.
The Ngorongoro Crater has some of the highest park fees in Africa. Budget $295 for the vehicle descent fee plus $70/person/day. It is worth every dollar for the wildlife density, but plan your budget accordingly.
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