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The Serengeti – The Heart of Africa

Endless grassland plains, prides of hunting lions and hordes of roaming wildebeest are just a tiny bit of what makes up this perfect ecosystem, situated in what can only be described as the Heart of Africa. The sheer magnificence of this place is only matched by its immense size.

A brief history:

The Serengeti plains have been inhabited by the Maasai people for centuries, but were only discovered by Europeans in the late 19th century. Dr. Oscar Bauman, a German geographer and explorer, was the first to enter the park in 1892. The Maasai, known for being fierce warriors, protected the land and prevented the exploitation of resources by the Europeans. The Maasai have subsequently moved to the Ngorongoro highlands after the creation of the park. The Serengeti National Park stretches from the north of Tanzania into the southern parts of Kenya.

The majesty of nature: