Habitats & Predators
Short-grass plains (south) = calving & cheetah; riverine west = Grumeti crocs; north = Mara River crossings & mixed terrain; central = big cat hub with year-round residents.
The Serengeti is 14,700 km² of savannah, kopjes and river systems—home to vast resident wildlife and the annual movement of ~2 million wildebeest & zebra. With Afro-Views Tours & Safaris, we time sightings to seasons, base you close to the action, and keep transfers efficient so you spend more time with wildlife and less time on roads.
Savannah, river lines and kopjes split the park into zones with different “personalities.” We use this to decide where you sleep and how you move.
Short-grass plains (south) = calving & cheetah; riverine west = Grumeti crocs; north = Mara River crossings & mixed terrain; central = big cat hub with year-round residents.
No off-road driving in the park; speeds and viewing distances are enforced. Crossings are never guaranteed. We value patience and positioning over chasing radio call-outs.
Early starts for soft light; mid-day siesta; golden-hour returns. Two-night bases minimize packing and maximize “wildlife time.”
Road distances are long; some tracks slow in rains. We use smart camp placement and—when it truly saves time—optional small flights.
Herds move with rain and grass. These windows are reliable guides, never guarantees.
Short-grass plains & calving (late Jan–Mar). Superb cheetah & hyena action; storms possible; off-road permitted in Ndutu (within rules).
Long rains; lush scenes; fewer vehicles; sticky black-cotton soils. Resident cats in central; herds trend west.
Grumeti River obstacles & croc drama as weather improves. Book early; distances are real.
Peak season; famous crossings (not daily). Blue skies, dust, premium rates, limited beds near Kogatende/Lamai.
Short rains; herds trend south via central. Flexible routing wins.
We match region, camp style and budget to your dates and priorities.
Private vehicles for control and photography, group options for value, and smart add-ons.
Your pace, your sightings. Custom routes by season; lodges or mobile camps; balloon option.
Set departures with shared vehicle/camps. Less flexible but best price-point—great for solo travelers.
Dawn balloon + bush breakfast (weather & age limits), Ndutu green-season off-road (NCA), and beach wind-down in Zanzibar.
Everything can be tailored—pace, rooming, add-ons and budget.
Never—crossings depend on herd pressure, weather and crocodiles. We stay near key sites, keep patient watches and avoid unsafe crowding.
Yes—lush backdrops, fewer vehicles and sharp pricing. South/central deliver strong resident game; roads can be muddy but manageable with planning.
Typically 7–8+ years, weather permitting, weight/safety limits apply. We book the launch closest to your camp to save sleep.
Seronera ↔ West/North legs can be 3–6+ hrs. We design sequences that cut “windshield time” and use short flights only when they truly save hours.