What Animals Can You See in the Serengeti?

by Kelly Buckley September 17, 2025

Animals of the Serengeti are incredible, we had the most amazing Serengeti Safari experience…this is our photo diary of what we saw on our safari. We hope it inspires you to book your first safari and gets you excited for what you will experience.

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Animals of the Serengeti Safari – Day One

The animals of the Serengeti we saw on day one of our safari were: dwarf mongoose, zebra, wilderbeast, Masai giraffe, monkey, Black headed heron, eland (biggest antelope), buffalo, African elephant, grey headed kingfisher, lapis vulture, baboon, lilac breasted roller bird, water buck, python.

Animals of the Serengeti Safari – Day Two

The animals of the Serengeti we saw on day two of our safari were: Golden jackall, secretary bird, lion and cub, hippo, Egyptian geese.

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Animals of the Serengeti Safari – Day Three

The animals of the Serengeti we saw on day three of our safari were: Helene guinea fowl, giraffe, wilderbeast, Topi antelope, wilderbeast, giraffe, hippo, crocodile, male lion, cheetah, smallest antelope icky diky.

Animals of the Serengeti Safari – Day Four

The animals of the Serengeti we saw on day four of our safari were: Buffalo, Icky dicky, Secretary bird, Giraffe, Leopard, Hyena, Black stripe jackall, Lions, Spotted hyena, Corey bustard, Topi, Thompson gazelle black stripe, Grants gazelle brown

Animals of the Serengeti Safari – Day Five

The animals of the Serengeti we saw on day five of our safari were. Lion pack, Lesser flamingo more pink small, Greater flamingo pink beak taller, Grey crown grey bird, antelope, zebra, wildebeest. When our guide saw the honey badgers he was so excited! Apparently they are rare.

We decided on the 8-Day Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Mid Range with Safari Soles and it was more incredible than we could have imagined! I was so sad when our safari was over, and can’t wait to return to do another one. We wholeheartedly recommend this safari to anyone. Feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions, or email us direct, we are happy to help!

A safari in the Serengeti is an unforgettable experience. It really brings new meaning to the phrase ‘bucket list trip’. We can’t recommend it more highly and now want to go on as many safaris as possible! If you love adventure and animals you will love this!

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Kelly Buckley

Kelly Buckley is an Australian travel writer, photographer and co-founder of Passport Nomads. She is the primary writer behind many of the website's firsthand destination guides, travel itineraries, accommodation reviews and practical travel advice. Having discovered her love of travel through six months exploring Southeast Asia with her partner Mike, Kelly has continued travelling the world and documenting the destinations, cultures and experiences they encounter. With a background in education and a passion for photography, Kelly enjoys researching destinations and sharing detailed, experience-based travel advice to help independent travellers plan their own adventures.