Tanzania

Mount Kilimanjaro. Tanzania is home to the iconic Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest point.

The Great Wildebeest Migration. The profound Serengeti National Park is home to the Great Wildebeest Migration which is Tanzania’s top sought wildlife attraction.

Extraordinary wildlife sighting. Renowned for its exceptional year-round game viewing, superb Big 5 sightings along the greater Serengeti Ecosystem.

All year-round destination. Tanzania enjoys all year-round safaris as it hosts the greater wildebeest migratory corridor. Get to encounter the calving and mating season for the migratory animals and also sight the predators taking advantage of the vulnerable calves as prey.

BEST ATTRACTIONS IN TANZANIA

Most of the country’s attractions are located in the northern part and include Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park and Lake Manyara National Park. Also found in the north is Ngorongoro Conservation Area including Ngorongoro crater, an extinct volcanic caldera that inhabits a variety of wildlife. The western part includes Mahale, Katavi and Gombe National Parks. The country is also particularly rich in plant diversity with an entire Kitulo National Park dedicated to flowers.

1. Serengeti National Park

Serengeti is not only Tanzania’s flagship conservation area but one of the greatest national parks in Africa mostly sought after for the tracking of the Great Wildebeest Migration. The migration sees millions of wildebeest, zebra and antelope run the gauntlet of predators as they migrate around the Serengeti- Mara ecosystem in search of fresh grazing from the seasonal rains. It not only boasts one of the oldest and most varied ecosystems but one of the worlds greatest concentrations of wildlife.

2. Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro conservation area is an extensive highland area with the famous 600m deep Ngorongoro Crater as its focal point. This caldera is regarded as one of the most beautiful wildlife havens. The steep sides of the crater have become a natural enclosure for a wide variety of wildlife including the endangered black rhino.

3. Mount Kilimanjaro National Park

This is the highest peak in Africa, and also the highest freestanding mountain in the whole world. The majestic mountain is found in Kilimanjaro National Park in Northeastern Tanzania. Unlike other parks, wildlife is not the main attraction for this park rather to witness and stand in awe of this tall standing natural wonder and hiking up the summit. Several species of wildlife can be found in the park including Cape buffaloes that mainly inhabit the montane forests, grasslands and moorland, the African bush elephants, leopards, blue monkeys and many other species including rodents such as tree hyrax and grey duikers.

4. Tarangire National Park

Tarangire is renowned for its baobab tress spread across its vast grassy landscapes, thrilling African wilderness safaris, exceptional game viewing, remarkable bird watching and infamous elephant migration, boasting one of the largest elephant populations in the country. In addition to its amazing variety of wildlife, Tarangire’s famous tree climbing lions are undoubtedly one of its top wildlife highlights.

5. Nyerere National Park Formerly Known as Selous Game Reserve

Located in the southern part of Tanzania the reserve offers the best escape from the large tourist crowds in the northern destinations like Serengeti, offering you a remarkable wildlife experience. This is one of the most important sanctuaries for the endangered wild dog and the puku antelopes. Other animals include lions, wildebeests, giraffes, zebras elands, waterbucks and many other animal species.

6. Lake Manyara National Park

The park offers a thrilling wilderness experience and diverse habitats, vast grasslands, forests dense woodlands and steep mountainsides. It is famous for huge elephant herds and large populations of hippos all which can be admired at a much closer range than in other parks. The lake is renowned to attract large numbers of birdlife including the flamingos providing birding enthusiasts a truly sensational sighting.

7. Ruaha National Park

The park boasts vast wild landscapes filled with rocky escarpments, baobab studded hills, and spectacular gorges. The Ruaha river is one of main features of the park as it attracts an abundance of wildlife for watering thus providing visitors with ample magnificent up-close wildlife viewing opportunities on the river banks. Besides hosting one of the largest concentrations of elephants in Tanzania, Ruaha is home to large herds of buffalo, gazelle, wild dogs, lions, leopards, cheetah, giraffes, zebras, impala bat eared foxes and jackals to mention merely a few.

8. Mahale National Park

Nestled on the Lake Tanganyika shoreline and among forested slopes of the Mahale Mountain National Park is one of the most sought-after national parks and tourist attractions in Tanzania. Its also regarded as one of Tanzania’s most beautiful national parks, boasting lush green forested mountains cascading down to the lakeshore, crystal-clear waters lapping against while sand coves, and the magnificent mist covered peak of Mount Nkungwe which can be seen in the background. The park was originally created to protect the thousands of chimpanzees that inhabit the region, perfect spot for chimpanzee trekking.

9. Beach Experience

Days on safari can be long and dusty, and a sun-kissed tropical island is the ideal place to reflect on your experience. Tanzania beach experience ranges from Zanzibar Island which is best and famous for honeymooners, to Pemba Island known for diving expeditions, Mafia Island where swimming with migrating whale sharks is the catch point and Mnemba island known for private holiday beach getaways.

Tanzania is one of Africa’s most popular Safari destinations and is known as a safe country for safari lovers from all over the world. From the classic savannah destinations of the Serengeti, Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater to the beaches and coral reefs of Zanzibar, a Tanzania safari delivers one massive travel experience after another. Get to experience year-round game viewing to wildebeest migration and tropical beach finales.