Naabi Hill Gate
Naabi Hill
The southern entrance to Serengeti. Anyone entering from the Ngorongoro side must check in here, and a short climb up the hill offers views of the ‘endless plains’.
Naabi Hill Gate is the main entrance into Serengeti from Arusha and Ngorongoro. Drivers complete park entry procedures here, which usually takes 30–60 minutes. While waiting, you can take a short path up the small hill beside the gate, where the views are wide. In the rainy season you can see dense wildebeest herds across the plains. It is also a good place to understand the name ‘Serengeti’, Maasai for ‘endless plains’. The gate has toilets, a picnic area and simple information boards, and you will often see rock agamas, hyraxes and various birds. Park and vehicle fees are checked here, so pay online in advance.
Opening hours
About 06:00–18:00