Specifically, the word is a feminine noun in its singular form. The same may be said for the Italian nâ¦oun nona (ninth), which also may function as a feminine singular adjective according to context. The pronunciation will be NON-na in terms of the person and NO-na in terms of the musical/numerical term.
The name Serengeti is an approximation of the word used by the Maasai to describe the area, siringet, which means the place where the land runs on forever. The first Briton to enter the Serengeti, Stewart Edward White, recorded his explorations in the northern Serengeti in 1913.
1 This is an excellent time to see predator action. 2  The scenery is lush. 3  April and May are low season, so it's usually less crowded and rates might be less.  Although wildlife is easier to spot in the dry season, the Serengeti offers good game viewing throughout the year.