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The best place to see Spotted Hyena is Serengeti National Park (tanzania), scoring 92/100 on the Wildlife Encounter Index.

Peak month globally: February (up to 92/100). 1 destinations ranked below.

When is the best time to see Spotted Hyena?

February is the peak month for Spotted Hyena sightings globally, with scores reaching 92/100 at the best destinations.

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Monthly peak sighting scores for Spotted Hyena
MonthPeak sighting score
January90/100
February92/100
March88/100
April72/100
May70/100
June85/100
July88/100
August90/100
September92/100
October90/100
November85/100
December88/100

Data: WEI v6 — published ecology research, official park reports, multi-year trip records · Updated June 2026 · How we score

Where can you see Spotted Hyena in the wild?

Deep-dive into the raw sighting scores across all spotted hyena destinations. Find the perfect match for your travel month.

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What are the best safari parks for Spotted Hyena?

Serengeti National Park (tanzania) ranks #1 with a peak WEI score of 92/100.

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Top safari parks for Spotted Hyena
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1Serengeti National Parktanzania92/100

Data: WEI v6 — published ecology research, official park reports, multi-year trip records · Updated June 2026 · How we score

Where is the best place to see Spotted Hyena?

Serengeti National Park (tanzania) ranks #1 with a peak WEI score of 92/100.

Data: WEI v6 — published ecology research, official park reports, multi-year trip records · Updated June 2026 · How we score

What is the best time of year to see Spotted Hyena?

February is the peak month for Spotted Hyena sightings, with scores reaching 92/100 at the best destinations. Use the monthly table above to compare all 12 months.

Data: WEI v6 — published ecology research, official park reports, multi-year trip records · Updated June 2026 · How we score

How does SafariDEX rank wildlife destinations?

Each score combines encounter probability, sighting reliability, and data precision — weighted using published research, official park reports and multi-year trip records. Scores above 75 indicate reliable sightings; above 85 means outstanding conditions. How we score →