UNESCO WHCNaturalInscribed 1981
Serengeti National Park
Overview
The vast plains of the Serengeti comprise 1.5 million ha of savannah. The annual migration to permanent water holes of vast herds of herbivores (wildebeest, gazelles and zebras), followed by their predators, is one of the most impressive natural events in the world.
About Serengeti National Park
The Serengeti National Park is a large national park in northern Tanzania that stretches over 14,763 km2 (5,700 sq mi). It is located in eastern Mara Region and northeastern Simiyu Region and contains over 15,000 km2 (5,800 sq mi) of virgin savanna. The park was established in 1940.
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Components(1 location)
Details
- Countries
- United Republic of Tanzania
- ISO Codes
- TZ
- Area
- 1,476,300 ha
- Coordinates
- -2.3333, 34.5667
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Serengeti National Park