Seronera & Southcentral Serengeti Plains Safari Area

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About Seronera & Southcentral Serengeti

A visit or stay in the Seronera Valley, at the core of Serengeti National Park, involves some compromise. The area southeast of Seronera becomes a focal point for wildlife viewing during the December-April rainy season as vast herds of wildebeest gather here. Known as the predator capital of the world, Seronera offers almost guaranteed sightings of leopards, cheetahs, and lions. The area is renowned for its abundant wildlife, making it a prime destination for wildlife enthusiasts. The peak period for wildlife and visitor activity is between March and May when the wildebeest and their companions roam the area. The presence of resident wildlife ensures that visitors can enjoy wildlife viewing year-round, particularly during the Great Migration months. This region is pleasant, offering diverse habitats and year-round water availability. However, the abundance of wildlife, easy accessibility, and numerous facilities come with a trade-off. High visitor traffic is common, and you might find yourself among a cluster of safari vehicles, especially during big cat sightings. Despite this, enjoying the Seronera area is still very feasible (and highly recommended): consider avoiding peak crowds or choosing more secluded accommodations.

Wildlife Viewing Near Seronera

Most safari game drives focus along the Seronera River, and for good reason: lion sightings are frequent, and the riverbank hosts one of the world’s densest leopard populations. The sausage trees and umbrella thorns are prime spots in Africa for leopard spotting—there are simply not enough tall trees for these elusive animals to hide well. Several lion prides in the area have also taken to climbing trees regularly in recent years, especially during the rainy season. A truly unique sight!

The kopjes, or rocky outcrops, near Seronera regularly provide opportunities for lion sightings. The Moru Koppies, in particular, are excellent for observing lions and cheetahs. This area is also home to around 25 black rhinos, descendants of a herd of seven that migrated from Ngorongoro. The vast plains south of the Seronera River, often referred to as the Serengeti Plains, are ideal for cheetah sightings. Ecologically, the plains southeast of Seronera connect with the Ndutu and Ngorongoro Crater Area, featuring open grasslands dotted with clusters of kopjes. The plains rising towards the Kamuyo Hills west of the Seronera River are favorable for spotting hyenas, cheetahs, and elephants.

Fed by the Mbalageti River, the small saline Lake Magadi, northeast of Moru Koppies, often hosts large numbers of aquatic birds, including thousands of flamingos when the water level is right. The Retima Hippo Pool is home to up to 100 hippos, visible near the confluence of the Seronera and Grumeti rivers, about 15 kilometers north of the park headquarters.

Accommodation in Seronera & Southcentral Serengeti

The Serengeti Central area offers a vast array of accommodation choices. While many properties are larger and more commercial, there are also charming and relatively secluded tented camps, particularly on the main plains to the southeast.