**Serengeti: The Endless Plains of Wonder** The Serengeti is Tanzania's most famous national park and Africa's wildlife theater par excellence. Spanning 14,750 square kilometers of endless grasslands, this UNESCO World Heritage Site embodies the classic African safari experience that has captivated humanity for generations. Home to the world's greatest wildlife spectacle—the Great Migration—the Serengeti witnesses over two million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles following ancient rainfall patterns in an eternal circular journey. This dramatic movement creates river crossings filled with crocodiles, predator-prey encounters, and mass calving seasons that define nature's raw magnificence. The park supports the world's largest populations of lions, with over 3,000 individuals ruling the plains alongside leopards, cheetahs, and spotted hyenas. The "Big Five" roam freely across diverse ecosystems: short-grass plains perfect for cheetah hunts, kopjes (rocky outcrops) favored by lions, and riverine forests harboring leopards and elephants. Serengeti's landscapes vary dramatically from the southern Ndutu plains where wildebeest calve, to the Western Corridor's crocodile-infested rivers, to the northern Mara region's dramatic crossings. Each area offers unique wildlife experiences throughout the year. Beyond migration drama, the Serengeti showcases timeless Africa: golden grasslands stretching to horizons, acacia trees silhouetted against spectacular sunsets, and Maasai culture harmoniously coexisting with wildlife. The name "Serengeti" derives from the Maasai word "siringet," meaning "endless plains"—a perfect description of this legendary ecosystem where nature's greatest show continues its ancient rhythm, unchanged for millennia.