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Detailed terrain analysis, administrative locations, and environmental landscape data

Serengeti National Park Geographic Profile and Mapped Regional Boundaries

This geographic profile details the physical scope of Serengeti National Park, situated across the Mara and Simiyu regions of Tanzania. Explore its 14,763 square kilometer expanse, which includes varied terrain from volcanic hills and riverine networks to extensive grassland and woodland habitats.

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The endless plains home to Africa's greatest wildlife migration

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park is a vast protected area spanning approximately 14,763 square kilometers in northern Tanzania, straddling the Mara and Simiyu Regions. Established in 1940, this iconic park protects one of the most spectacular ecosystems on Earth, characterized by expansive savanna grasslands, scattered acacia woodlands, riverine forests, and granite outcrops known as koppies. The park forms the core of a larger Serengeti ecosystem that extends into Kenya's Maasai Mara National Reserve to the north and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to the southeast. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site and IUCN Category II protected area, the Serengeti represents a cornerstone of African conservation, sheltering the largest concentration of large mammals on the continent and hosting the world's most renowned wildlife spectacle.

Location: Tanzania
Park type: National park
Established: 1940
Area: 14,763 km²

Serengeti National Park Atlas

Location overview

Administrative boundaries across Mara Region and Simiyu Region

Geographic Location of Serengeti National Park in Tanzania

Serengeti National Park is positioned within Tanzania and spans the Mara Region and Simiyu Region. Factual records define the territory as an entirely inland protected area that does not cross international borders.

Countries: Tanzania
Regions: Mara Region, Simiyu Region
Primary location: Mara Region

Boundary and coordinates

Serengeti National Park’s mapped outline spans 14,763 km²

Serengeti National Park mapped boundary and 14,763 km² area

Serengeti National Park has geometry spanning its vast recorded extent of 14,763 km². The outline conveys the protected landscape’s immense reach, while the source provides no component allocation or perimeter.

Boundary area: 12,947.1 km²
Boundary perimeter: 828.2 km
Northernmost point: 1.4188° S
Southernmost point: 3.3239° S
Easternmost point: 35.2668° E
Westernmost point: 33.8647° E
Geographic centre: 2.338° S, 34.7862° E
North–south span: 210.7 km
East–west span: 155.9 km

Serengeti National Park

Terrain and natural features

Mixed terrain classifications and recorded within park boundaries

Serengeti National Park Terrain Geography and Named Natural Features

Serengeti National Park encompasses mixed terrain classifications alongside recorded streams, rivers, lakes, peaks, and viewpoints. Individual feature cards detail names, types, measurements, and spatial relationships where documented.

Selected named natural features

Streams

Oldibai

Streams

Mama Kent Kobo River

Wetlands

Shrek's House

Peaks

Simba Kopjes

Rivers

Sand River

Streams

Seronera River

Serengeti National Park Natural Features Index

Environmental setting

Recorded tropical climate zones, mixed relief, and seasonal habitat types

Environmental Classifications and Physical Setting of Serengeti National Park

Recorded landscape features and habitat types outline the physical setting across tropical climate zones and mixed relief terrain. Connected atlas destinations link specific environmental categories to broader regional protected-area geography.

Relief: Mixed relief
Climate: Tropical
Water: Major water bodies
Forest cover: Partial forest
Seasonality: Strongly seasonal

Landscape features

Grassland · Forest · Woodland · Hills · Mountains · Volcano · Wetland · Rivers

Habitat types

Savanna · Grassland · Riverine habitat · Tropical forest · Wetland

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Explore National Parks and Protected Areas Near Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Continue exploring national parks and protected areas similar to or geographically connected with Serengeti National Park, delving into their distinct ecosystems and conservation efforts. Compare diverse protected landscapes, mapped terrain, and the regional spread of wildlife migration corridors across Tanzania and neighboring countries.

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About 101 km away#1 closest

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Ruma National Park: Kenya National Park within Nyanza Province Geographic Atlas

Explore its protected landscape and mapped geographic boundaries.

This MoriAtlas entry details Ruma National Park, a designated national park situated in Kenya's Nyanza Province. The focus is on its identity as a protected landscape, its specific geographic footprint, and its representation within a mapped atlas of natural areas. Users can investigate the park's terrain context, its regional placement, and the precise nature of its protected boundaries, offering structured geographic insight.

Area: 120 km²
Established: 1983
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

Ruma National Park Protected Landscape

National parkMwanza Region

About 115 km away#2 closest

West

Saanane Island National Park: Tanzania National Park with Mapped Protected Landscape Identity

Discover its geographic context within Mwanza Region and atlas exploration value.

Saanane Island National Park represents a key protected area within the Mwanza Region of Tanzania. This detailed entry focuses on its identity as a national park, emphasizing its mapped boundaries and geographic presence. It's designed for users seeking a structured understanding of its landscape context and its place within a broader atlas of protected natural areas, offering factual, geography-focused discovery.

Area: 2.8 km²
Established: 2013
IUCN: II
Visitors: 5.3K annual

Saanane Island National Park details

A digital illustration of Lake Manyara National Park showing a lush savanna with acacia trees, a prominent cliffside of the Great Rift Valley, and a large lake under a soft, pastel-colored sky.

National parkArusha Region

About 116 km away#3 closest

Southeast

Lake Manyara National Park

Unique habitats from groundwater forests to alkaline lake shores.

Lake Manyara National Park, in Arusha Region, Tanzania. Landscapes: lakes, wetlands, and forests.

Area: 648 km²
Established: 1960
IUCN: II
Visitors: 178.5K annual

Lake Manyara National Park Atlas

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National parkManyara Region

128 km away#4 closest

Southeast

Tarangire National Park: A Detailed Look at its Mapped Boundaries and Protected Landscape

National park geography in Manyara Region, Tanzania

Tarangire National Park stands as a core protected area within Tanzania's Manyara Region, offering a deep dive into its specific geographic attributes and mapped boundaries. This page provides essential atlas context for understanding the park's landscape character and its placement within the regional geography. Focus on the park's protected status and its unique natural terrain, providing a factual basis for geographic discovery and research.

Area: 2,850 km²
Established: 1970
IUCN: II
Visitors: 161.8K annual

Tarangire National Park Protected Area

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National parkNakuru County

About 145 km away#5 closest

Northeast

Hell's Gate National Park: National Park Atlas and Mapped Landscape Exploration

Discover Nakuru County's protected terrain and geographic context.

Explore the mapped boundaries and unique geographic identity of Hell's Gate National Park, a protected national park within Kenya's Nakuru County. This detailed atlas view focuses on the park's natural landscape and its place within the regional geography, offering structured discovery of its protected terrain and surrounding context. Understand the visual and geographic essence of this significant conservation area.

Area: 68.25 km²
Established: 1984
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Hell's Gate National Park Atlas

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National parkKenya

About 158 km away#6 closest

Northeast

Mount Longonot National Park: Kenya's Mapped Protected Landscape for Atlas Exploration

Discover the natural terrain and park boundaries.

Mount Longonot National Park serves as a vital protected area within Kenya, offering a focused lens for geographical exploration. This national park's defined landscape and mapped boundaries provide essential context for understanding its place in the broader regional geography. Ideal for users seeking detailed information on protected territories, Mount Longonot National Park offers insights into Kenya's natural heritage through an atlas-centric approach.

Scope: Terrestrial

Mount Longonot National Park Atlas

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National parkKenya

161 km away#7 closest

Northeast

Lake Nakuru National Park

Geographic boundaries, terrain analysis, and ecosystem context.

Lake Nakuru National Park, in Kenya. Landscapes: lakes, wetlands, and grasslands.

Area: 188 km²
Established: 1961
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

Explore Lake Nakuru National Park Geography

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National parkKenya

171 km away#8 closest

Northeast

Nairobi National Park

Explore the mapped boundaries and regional context of this Kenyan national park.

Nairobi National Park, in Kenya. Landscapes: grasslands, forests, and woodlands.

Area: 117 km²
Established: 1946
IUCN: II
Relief: Mixed relief

Nairobi National Park Geography

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Continue Exploring Serengeti National Park's Protected Landscape and Geography

Delve deeper into the geographic specifics of Serengeti National Park, understanding its mapped protected area context and its unique savanna ecosystem. Learn how this protected landscape fits into the broader regional atlas and discover the intricate natural features that define one of Africa's most significant conservation areas. Engage with detailed geographic insights that go beyond surface-level observations.

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