A major attraction of the national park is the Big Five. The Big Five consists of the lion, leopard, African elephant, rhinoceros, and the African buffalo.

• Lion – Who wouldn’t want to see The Lion King? While going on a safari in the Serengeti, you will notice that the lions can commonly be found in pride with their females, cubs, and sub-adults. Because lions can take up to 18- 20 hours to rest, it can be difficult to witness them hunting. Lions are most active early in the morning and at sunset.
• Leopard – Compared to the other big five, leopards are the most difficult to find. Usually found resting in trees, leopards are masters of stealth.
• African Elephant – African elephants are the largest living land mammals. Giant African elephants can often be seen on a safari in Serengeti. While they can be found in different habitats, they are most commonly found in forests, woodlands, and savannahs. They are usually seen roaming in herds led by the matriarch.
• Black Rhinoceros – They are mainly found in the park’s center. Unfortunately, only a few Black rhinos are left. Rampant poaching caused their decline in the mid-1970s. They usually enter the Serengeti from the northern section.
• Wild Buffalo – Far from lazy animals, wild buffalo are beasts that can run at speeds of almost 35 mph. They are easy to notice when traveling in Serengeti. The male buffalo are enormous and weigh up to 900 kg/2,000 pounds. On top of their humongous physique and beast-like speeds, most wild buffalo of the Serengeti has a bad temper, so watch out!