March 13, 2021

Wildlife Experiences in the Serengeti

Africa Safaris Wildlife & Natural History

It’s always a thrill when our travelers return from a journey with tales of adventure and inspiring wildlife experiences. See these wonderful wildlife photos from Keith and Nancy, 20-time WT adventurers who recently returned from the Serengeti on a private departure of our Tanzania: The Great Migration Safari.

A trip to the Serengeti during January and February meant we could see the wildlife with very few other people around.

Two grey crowned cranes stand gracefully and forage in a grassy field, embodying the essence of Serengeti wildlife experiences.

Tanzania boasts the crowned crane as its national bird. Its magnificent plumage attracts much attention.

A group of giraffes stand and graze among trees and greenery in the Serengeti savannah landscape under a clear sky, offering one of the quintessential safari wildlife experiences.

The giraffe is the nation’s national animal.

Several giraffes and zebras graze and rest in a lush, green savanna landscape with dense trees in the background, offering quintessential Serengeti wildlife experiences.

Graceful of movement and tranquil of temperament, the giraffe represents Tanzanian acceptance in a culturally and religiously diverse environment.

A Kori bustard displaying its stunning feathers while standing majestically in a grassy field, capturing the essence of Serengeti wildlife experiences.

During the early wet season, we were able to spot the Kori bustard in its mating plumage.

A hippo stands in the grassy wetlands of the Serengeti with a bird perched on its back and a baby hippo lying beside it near a body of water, offering a serene glimpse into the wildlife experiences of this incredible ecosystem.

…and we also got to see other wildlife with their young, including this hippo calf.

A herd of elephants grazes in a grassy field with scattered trees under a partly cloudy Serengeti sky, offering a breathtaking wildlife experience.

Elephants are known to have strong relationships. We enjoyed watching them care for their young.

Two wildebeests grazing on a grassy field in the Serengeti, one adult and one juvenile, capture the essence of unforgettable wildlife experiences.

This gnu calf stayed with its mother, but many others got separated and wandered alone. Gnus are less concerned with their young than elephants.

Hyenas lying and resting in a shallow water pool in the grassy Serengeti savannah, with a lone zebra grazing in the background. This serene scene showcases the unique wildlife experiences of the region.

Even the predators take it easy. In the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, we were surprised to find hyenas lounging around the water hole like tourists at a hotel swimming pool. Even the nearby zebras were unconcerned.

A lion peeks over a large rock, partially hidden by plants and trees, in the natural outdoor setting of the Serengeti.

In the south Serengeti, rock formations known as “simba kopjes” (lion heads) are a favorite hideout for lion. We spotted this male lion gazing over a rock during a game drive.

A leopard lies gracefully on a tree branch, gazing intently at the camera, with dense foliage in the backdrop. This mesmerizing scene captures the essence of Serengeti's wildlife experiences.

Leopards hunt at night and sleep during the day, so it takes a trained eye to find them after sunrise. We were lucky to see this one lounging in a tree.

Normally this tree is the site for our sundowner, however, this lion took the staff by surprise; they had to move our sundowner to a different tree! This is why you always look up before you get out of the vehicle!

While the meat-eaters are in no danger of extinction, we were pleased that the “law of the jungle” seems to rely primarily on peaceful co-existence.

— Text and photos by 20-time WT adventurers Keith and Nancy Price, Tanzania: The Great Migration Safari.

Wildlife Experiences in the Serengeti

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