Safari destination · Serengeti National Park
Seronera Central Serengeti
The beating heart of the Serengeti, renowned for its permanent water sources and massive resident big cat populations.
8 Hours
3 nights
Year-round
Fly-in possible
About
About Seronera Central Serengeti.
The beating heart of the Serengeti, renowned for its permanent water sources and massive resident big cat populations. The Seronera River Valley is Africa's premier leopard hotspot, while the surrounding golden plains and granite kopjes host sprawling lion prides and cheetahs. Offers spectacular year-round wildlife viewing, iconic savanna landscapes, and world-class dawn hot air balloon safaris.
Government fees
Fees at Seronera Central Serengeti.
Pass-through to the Tanzanian government — paid directly to the authority on top of accommodation. We always itemise every line on our quotes. TDL applies on top at 1% of net room rate.
| Fee | Amount | Peak | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Concession Fee | $59.00 | $70.80 | Per person / night |
| Adult Entry Fee | $70.80 | $82.60 | Per person / day |
| Child Concession Fee | $11.80 | — | Per person / night |
| Child Entry Fee | $23.60 | — | Per person / day |
| TDL (Tanzania Development Levy) | 1% of room | — | Per room / night |
| Vehicle Fee | $17.70 | — | Per vehicle / day (24-hour permit) |
Getting there
Drive times to other destinations.
Approximate dry-season drive times in a private 4×4. Legs marked as productive game viewing are themselves part of the safari experience. Long legs that need an overnight midway, or transfers we always fly, are flagged in the note column.
| Destination | Drive time | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Ndutu Ngorongoro Conservation | 2 hr 30 min | Game-viewing drive |
| Grumeti Western Serengeti | 3 hr 30 min | Game-viewing drive |
| Ngorongoro Crater | 4 hrs | Game-viewing drive |
| Karatu | 4 hr 30 min | Game-viewing drive |
| Kogatende Northern Serengeti (Mara River) | 5 hrs | Game-viewing drive |
| Lamai Northern Serengeti | 5 hr 30 min | Game-viewing drive |
| Lake Manyara National Park | 6 hrs | Game-viewing drive |
| Tarangire National Park | 7 hrs | Game-viewing drive |
| Arusha City | 8 hrs | Transit drive |
Where to stay
Lodges and camps here.
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Pricing
How safari pricing works.
Park fees, lodge tiers, transport ranges. Everything line-itemised.
Seasons
When to visit.
Month-by-month calendar. Where the migration is each month.
Lodges
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Common questions
Tanzania safari FAQ.
Planning, lodges, park fees, transport — answered.