These are available during early morning and late afternoon into evening. The northern region of the Serengeti is characterised by savanna, open woodlands, hills, and water sources such as the famous River Mara. All year round, you can look out for a wealth of wildlife, not least the Big Five – lion, rhino, leopard, elephant, and buffalo. Smaller predators and herbivores in residence include cheetah, hyenas, jackals, wild dog, giraffe, wildebeest, and all sorts of antelopes. And there are hundreds of types of bird, from raptors to songbirds to water-dwelling species.