Serengeti Park Hodenhagen is a safari and Amusement park in northwest Germany in the city of Hodenhagen between Bremen and Hanover. Serengeti Park opened in 1974 and covers an area of over 220 hectares. The park area can be visited by bus, jeep or train. Dining options and accommodation are offered on site.
The park is divided into three zones:
- Serengeti-Safari – home to more than 1,500 wild animals such as lions, tigers, giraffes, antelopes and elephants.
- Jungle-Safari – where live over 200 monkeys of 20 different species, such as macaques, chimpanzees and white-shouldered capuchins.
- Adventure-Safari – in which you can find attractions from amusement parks such as climbing parks, carousels, roller coasters and playgrounds.
Serengeti Park is an ideal place to spend free time for families and children, and the attractions in the park ensure great fun for everyone.
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Serengeti-Park Hodenhagen is one of the most unique destinations on Germany’s tourist map. It combines a zoo (safari) with a massive amusement park, spanning 220 hectares in Lower Saxony. If you want to feel like you’re on the African savanna without leaving Europe, this is the place for you.
The park is divided into four main zones that guarantee a full day of excitement:
Serengeti Safari: The biggest attraction. You can drive through the enclosures in your own car or on a special bus (Serengeti Bus), where lions, tigers, giraffes, rhinos, and elephants roam freely. It’s a 10-kilometer route among 1,500 animals.
- Jungle-Safari: A walking zone where you’ll encounter over 200 monkeys of various species. Here, you can enter some of the enclosures and come face-to-face with lemurs or marmosets.
- Adventure-Safari: A classic amusement park with over 100 attractions. Here you’ll find roller coasters, carousels, a Ferris wheel, and spectacular acrobatic shows.
- Water World: Water attractions, including high-speed Jet-Boats and rafting rides.
History of the amusement park
Serengeti-Park was opened in 1974 by Paolo Sepe. From the very beginning, the idea was to create a place where animals live in conditions close to their natural habitats, and people are merely guests in their world. Over the decades, the park has evolved from a traditional safari into a modern leisure complex, remaining to this day in the hands of the Sepe family.
Company data
The official operator of the park is:
Serengeti-Park Hodenhagen GmbH
Am Safaripark 1, 29693 Hodenhagen, Germany
Price list and opening hours
The park is primarily open during the summer season, i.e., from late March to late October. During the season, Serengeti is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., though on weekends and during special events (e.g., Halloween), hours may be extended until 9 p.m.
Adult tickets start at €50, and children receive a discount. Children under 2 years of age enter for free.
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Getting to Serengeti Park
The park is located in the Hamburg-Hanover-Bremen triangle, near the A7 highway. Simply take exit 49 (Westenholz) to reach the park. You can also easily reach Serengeti by regional train to the Hodenhagen station and then take bus line 600 directly to the park.
Accommodation
Serengeti-Park offers over 900 beds in themed lodges:
Masai Mara Lodges: Cabins with a direct view of the giraffe and antelope enclosure.
Jambo Lodges: Comfortable cabins ideal for large families.
Safari-Tent-Lodges: Luxury glamping on the shores of the lake.
Dschungel Lodges: Located in a quieter, wooded part of the park.
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Contact customer support
If you have any questions, visit the park’s website and go to the “Contact” section, where you’ll find all the necessary contact information, such as the phone number +49 (0) 5164 / 97 99 0 or email: [email protected]
Deals and discount codes
Park visitors can enjoy a variety of discounts, such as:
Kinderfreikarte (Free Child Ticket): A PDF is available for download on the official website, entitling one child (ages 3–12) to free admission (provided they are accompanied by an adult paying the full price).
“Grandma & Grandpa” Promotion: On select weekends in March and April, grandparents pay only the child rate (€39.50) for admission when visiting the park with their grandchildren.
Free Admission for an Egg: At Easter-any child who brings any egg (chicken, chocolate, or decorative) to the ticket counter enters the park for free. Look for similar themed promotions on the Serengeti website.
Afternoon tickets: After 1:30 p.m., tickets are usually about €10 cheaper.
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