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Hosts the Largest Terrestrial
Mammal Migration in the World
This natural wonder of the world contains the oldest ecosystem on the
planet, the Serengeti ecosystem. Within its boundaries is the famous
Serengeti National Park, known for the massive annual migration of
more than 1.75 million animals, including wildebeest and zebras. The
Serengeti is located in northern Tanzania and extends to Kenya. The
small portion of the Serengeti that lies in Kenya is called Maasai Mara.
The park known internationally for its incredible scenery and
magnificent wildlife. In fact, this park is often the source of the wildlife
footage shown on television and in documentaries
All three ‘big cats’ can be seen easily throughout the Serengeti. Lions
roam everywhere, Cheetahs are common on the southeastern plains,
and leopards can often be found lazing in one of the big trees along
the Seronera River.
Tanzania The Promised Land
The Serengeti
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