Few places that I know have the same impact; for me, this area within its vastness represents the most special destination. I reach for words: spectacular, thrilling, awesome, beautiful, extraordinary.—Richard Leakey

Richard Leakey, son of pioneering anthropologists Louis and Mary Leakey, is now the director of the Kenya Wildlife Service. You can read his insights into the Serengeti in the October 1999 issue of TRAVELER.

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Great Outdoor Recreation Pages
http://www.gorp.com/gorp/location
/Africa/YAHOO/SER_INTR.HTM
GORP provides interesting ecological information and suggests where to view the wildlife.

Natural World Heritage Property: Serengeti National Park
http://www.wcmc.org.uk:80/protected_areas
/data/wh/serenget.html
The World Heritage page on the Serengeti supplies basic facts and descriptions as well as conservation information.

Tanzania Tourist Board
http://www.tanzania-web.com/parks/serenget.htm
Get a brief introduction to the Serengeti and many useful listings of activities, tour operators, and travel information.