Seronera Valley
Seronera
The core game-viewing area of central Serengeti. A year-round river and acacia woodland draw large numbers of lions, leopards and cheetahs, so big cats can be spotted at any time of year.
Seronera Valley lies in the centre of the park. Even in the dry season, the Seronera River keeps pools of water that sustain stable herds of gazelles, zebras and buffalo, which makes it one of the densest concentrations of big cats in Africa. Leopards often lie up in the sausage and acacia trees along the river, lion prides and cheetahs roam the grassland, and hippos and crocodiles lurk in the river bends. Seronera is also the park's transport and service hub, with an airstrip, many campsites and lodges, and a visitor centre with trails and wildlife exhibits. Hot-air balloon flights often take off from here. Whenever you visit the Serengeti, plan to spend at least a full day game-viewing in this area.
Opening hours
Park hours approx. 06:00–18:00 for game drives