Serengeti Big Five Safari
Grassland & Savanna
Mammals
Beginner
Tanzania — Serengeti
June to October
Overview
Classic African safari targeting the Big Five on the endless Serengeti plains.
Equipment
- Binoculars
- Camera with telephoto
- Sun hat
- Dust cover for camera
Safety Notes
- Never leave the vehicle during game drives
- Maintain 25m distance from all wildlife
Identification Tips
1
Lions rest in shade of kopjes during midday
2
Follow vulture circles to find predator kills
3
Elephants gather at water holes in late afternoon
Species Checklist
| Species | Likelihood | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Lion | common | Kopjes and shade trees midday |
| African Elephant | common | Near water holes afternoon |
| Leopard | uncommon | Sausage trees along rivers |
| Black Rhino | rare | Dense bush early morning |
| Cape Buffalo | common | Large herds on open plains |