Tanzania safari offers an adventure-filled experience, that will help you create lasting memories and discoveries after visiting the great blend of landscapes and animals; Recognised as one of Africa’s best Safari Destinations Tanzania will fulfill your thirst for a great safari experience. This Country has been committed to Conservation measures thus most of the wild animals are in their natural habitats. These areas remain untouched by human development.
Top destinations in Tanzania
Serengeti National Park.
One of the best places to watch the Great Migration between Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park across the Mara River into Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Park. In this seventh wonder of the world, the wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles run across the Mara River at lightning speed to avoid attacks from the crocodiles and the waiting hunters of the savannah. The grazers move in to look for fresh grazing grounds as the Serengeti is already dry at this time of the year. The Serengeti is also home to many big cats, making it a good place to see leopards, cheetahs, and lions.
Ngongoro Crater.
This Crater has often been referred to as the Garden of Eden is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The collapsed volcanic caldera hosts many animals including the elephants, lions,= and rhinos in a small area. This place offers a rewarding safari as you can see all the animals very easily.
Selous/ Nyerere National Park
This is one of Africa’s huge fauna reserves. This reserve offers a remote and tranquil safari experience, it is the home of a huge number of animals. There are huge numbers of crocodiles, hippos, and elephants. This is one of the parks in Africa that will allow nature walks to happen.
Mahale Mountains National Park
This park is at the shores of Lake Tanganyika. The park is known for its huge chimpanzee population. The mountains in the park provide a good enviroment for the animals to florish at. its gives a good place for ragged terrain walks and lovers of nature will get a good experience.
Tarangire National Park
A park that has many traditional baobab trees that are an execcellent scene. Tarangire offers a more intimate safari experience and is best for honeymoon or romantic safaris. This park has a good number of elephants and seeing an elephant is so easy. Other animals are lions, leopards and also a wide range of birds.
Tanzania Safari Sample Itinerary.
Day 1-2: Arrival in Arusha.
The first day begins in Arusha the gateway to Tanzania’s northern circuit. You can spend this day enjoying the African weather and preparing for an adventure of your life time.
Day 3-4: Tarangire National Park.
Start a journey to Tarangire National Park for a game drive and watch the many various wildlife in the park.
Day 5-6: Ngorongoror Crater.
Travel to Ngorongoro Crater for a full day frive. Explore the crater and observe the diverse wildlife and fauna.
Day 7-9: Serengeti National Park.
This day the juorney is to the Serengeti national park for a three days game drive. In this park you will experinec the Great Wildebeest Migration and other wildlifes.
Luxury Safari (9+ days).
The above itinerary can be combined with stays at luxury tented camps and lodges.
Day 10: Return to Arusha.
Complete your Safari with a return to Arusha for your departure.
Best Times To Visit In Tanzania
It is important to know the kind of experience you want to have.
- The optimal time is the dry season when the animals congregate at the drinking points. This way more animals can be viewed more easily.
- The Green Season: This season is between, November and May. This time the landscapes are very green, and the wilderbeest will be moving back to the Serengeti.
Accommodation options in Tanzania.
Tanzania offers a wide variety of accommodations to suit each and every person who wants to visit the Country.
Luxury Lodges
One of the best options is Singita’s Milele Villa in the Serengeti, which offers opulence. One of the best features of this Luxury Lodge is a pool and personal safari guides.
Mid-range Lodges.
Seronera Wildlife Lodge is the best in this category.
Budget camps
Public campsite in the Nation parks such as the Serengeti and Ngorongoro that offer basic facilities for the adventurous travelers.
How to get around in Tanzania
- Book an International flight to Dar es Salaam in Tanzania or the Kilimanjaro Airports.
- Schedule flights to available airstrips within National Parks.
- Road Transfers with experienced drivers /guides are common for park transfers.
Travel requirements
- Health requirements that involve vaccinations such as hepatitis A and B and also typhoid.
- Visa requirements that can be obtained upon arrival or online.
- Pack all the necessary requirements, such as insect repellent and a good camera.
A safari tour to Tanzania is one of the best experience you can have in Africa. Plan ahead and make all the reservation ahead of your visit to have a good time once you arrive for your safari.