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Tanzania may be the most well-known country in Africa where travelers visit for Big five watching in Serengeti National Park that is located in the northern Circuit close to Masai Mara Game Reserve, Mount Kilimanjaro, and Zanzibar.
Adventurers from all over the world flock to Tanzania to have a wildlife safari in some of the best national parks in the world which have been reviewed on the travel guides, advisory websites and explorers magazines.
Tanzania Travel tips are crafted to guide you plan your Tanzania safari in a unique way , it being guided or self drive Safari that grants you the free to decide where to go.
The town of Moshi, at the base of Kilimanjaro, is where many adventurers come to start their trek to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Kilimanjaro is the highest point in Africa at 5895 meters. It’s one of the biggest tourist attractions in Tanzania, but it will set you back about $1500-$3000 to climb it on the cheap end. If you want the views without the climb I recommend heading to Moshi anyway and trying to get up into the mountains or hike to base camp. Don’t forget the Kilimanjaro beer that is one of the national beers of Tanzania and is readily available at any bar – sweat and hike not included.
TANZANIA officially the United Republic of Tanzania, is a country in East Africa within the African Great Lakes region. It borders Uganda to the north; Kenya to the northeast; the Indian Ocean to the east; Mozambique and Malawi to the south; Zambia to the southwest; and Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west.
Tanzania is home to the highest mountain in Africa, Mt Kilimanjaro (5895 m), the second largest fresh-water lake in the world – Lake Victoria and one of the deepest lakes in the world – Lake Tanganyika.
It also has a perfect coast line, with islands like mafia, pemba and Zanzibar providing a perfect spot for water sports and relaxation. The culture is a kaleidoscope of African, Arab, European and Indian origins. 120 tribal groups reside within the country. The Masai, Samburu and Arusha are of Nilotic origin with Dar es Salaam as the administrative capital and Dodoma the legislative.
Tanzania safari tours take you on a voyage through legends and the intrepid explorers of the past. Tanzania, the largest country in East Africa, offers possibly the ultimate exotic adventure, in a spectacular world.
Book the 5 Days Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Tour to explore Tanzania’s safari destinations while watching wildlife wander around their natural habitat.
Book this 5 Days Southern Tanzania Safari Adventure to explore Mikumi National Park, Ruaha National Park in Tanzania. This offers amazing wildlife safaris on tour.
Explore Tanzania as you book the 7 Days Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Serengeti Safari to enjoy wildlife safaris at Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara and Serengeti National Park.
The 8 Days Tarangire, Lake Natron, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Tour offers you an amazing Wildlife Safari in Tanzania to Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park.
This 9 Days Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara Tour offers travelers unique wildlife safaris in Tanzania as they explore Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park.
This 9 Days Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara Tour offers travelers unique wildlife safaris in Tanzania as they explore Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park.
Tanzania is awesome to explore while on vacation holiday as you transfer from one destination to another watching wildlife animals wander around their natural habitat. While on Tanzania Safari you watch wildlife animals as well as visit the local Masai homesteads to get to learn about their way of life, customs and traditions. These safaris in Tanzania take place in destinations i.e Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara National Park, Mikumi National Park, Ruaha National Park.
Arusha is located in northern Tanzania, and is the capital of the Arusha Region. Arusha, the safari capital of Tanzania is a colourful town nestled under the humble peaks of Mount Meru and surrounded by lush coffee plantations, is the base from which most travelers visit Tanzania’s renowned game reserves and is the busiest tourist centre on the mainland.
This buzzing town has a variety of interesting sights from the forest fringes crater of Lake Duluti, local Meru villages, vibrant markets, aromatic food stalls and even an enlightening National Museum.
Arriving by air into Arusha is a memorable one, as you are greeted with expansive views from above, of Mt Kilimanjaro, Mt Meru, the Blue Mountains and the Masai plains. This large city is an excellent starting point for Tanzania safaris. This destination can divided into two sections, the vibrant city and a safari destination.
Arusha accommodation in Tanzania is offered at luxury lodges and camps like legendary lodge, Arusha coffee lodge and Activities in Arusha includes city tours, excursions to Arusha National Park, tours of the coffee plantations and walking safaris.
This is the largest lake in Africa and is also the largest tropical lake in the world and the world’s second-largest fresh water lake by surface area with the largest bit housed in Tanzania. The White Nile and the Katonga River flows into this spectacular natural wonder.
Lake Victoria Tanzania is quite a shallow lake that reaches a depth of 84 meters. A few tourists flock to the area for the quirky, local lifestyle.
Musoma and Bukoba, lakeside cities, are popular attractions in the area.
The islands near Mwanza and Musoma are ideal for wildlife safaris. A visit to Rubondo Island National Park rounds off an unforgettable Tanzania safari. Accommodation is offered at luxury lakeside lodges like Rubondo camp.
Activities in Lake Victoria Tanzania includes nature walks, fly fishing, daily game drives and chimpanzee trekking. Rubondo camp
Lake Tanganyika in Tanzania is the longest and second deepest freshwater lake in the world situated on the western border of Tanzania and has 18% of the world’s fresh water. The lake is spread across other countries, but Tanzania is host to most of the lake.
Access to Lake Tanganyika is by road and air transfers. About 26 rivers flow into the spectacular Lake Tanganyika and a myriad of fish swim in the spectacular freshwater lake boasting up to 280 species of fish that are exported throughout the world.
Lake Tanganyika accommodation in Tanzania is offered at luxury lake lodges like greystoke mahale. Activities in Lake Tanganyika comprises of snorkeling, diving, kayaking, primate trekking and cultural interactions.
Zanzibar. It forms part of Tanzania in East Africa, and comprises of the Zanzibar Archipelago in the Indian Ocean. Most travelers visit Zanzibar first during their Tanzania beach safari, and the area can be accessed by road or air transfers.
Zanzibar Beaches are ideal to relax and unwind. After an action-packed Tanzania safari there is no better way to end your holiday than on the white, sandy beaches of Zanzibar, lazing away, sipping cocktails and living the island paradise dream. An array of water-based activities can be delighted in Zanzibar, and equipment for beach activities can be arranged.
Kilimanjaro is a giant volcanic mountain located in Tanzania, comprising of 3 distinct volcanic cones. This spectacular natural wonder is the highest mountain peak in all of Africa, and access to Kilimanjaro is by road and air transfers.
Thousands of tourist flock to Tanzania in attempt to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, so the area is not a secluded African destination but it is one of the finest and most popular. Kilimanjaro is easy to climb with or without equipment, and many climbers easily reach the crater.
There’s much more to Kilimanjaro than the great volcanic mountain – the area inhabits spectacular species of wildlife including leopard, elephant, buffalo, and Abbot’s Duikers. Kilimanjaro accommodation in Tanzania is offered at mountain lodges.
Activities in Kilimanjaro includes hiking, mountain climbing and game viewing
Selous Game Reserve is located in the southern section of Tanzania, and is one of the biggest wildlife parks in the country. The the expansive Selous Game Reserve almost stretches into the Serengeti and this large wildlife sanctuary can be accessed by road or air transfers.
The stunning backdrop of riverine and lush vegetation sets the scene for an unforgettable African safari in Tanzania.
Selous Game Reserve is home to lion, leopard, wild dog, buffalo, giraffe, eland, hyena, sable, hippo, crocodile, kudu, baboon, wildebeest, zebra and impala.
Selous Game Reserve accommodation is offered at Tanzania safari lodges like Beho beho, kiba point and activities include boating safaris, wildlife game drives and bush walking.
Ruaha National Park is located in central Tanzania and is the largest park in the country. The scenic views and wildlife adds to the allure of Ruaha National Park. Access to this park in Tanzania is by road and air transfers.
Renowned for being the biggest park and having the best wildlife in all of Tanzania, Ruaha National Park should be included in the ultimate Tanzania safari. Wildlife at the park includes wild dog, leopard, cheetah, giraffe, eland, zebra, impala and many more.
The bird life of Ruaha National Park is just wonderful and bird enthusiasts can expect to see some of the 517 different species of bird. The best time for a birding safari is during the wet season.
Ruaha National Park accommodation in Tanzania is offered at safari lodges like Ruaha river lodge, kigelia Ruaha. Activities in Ruaha National Park include game viewing, bush walking safaris and bird watching. Ruaha river lodge, kigelia Ruaha.
Lake Manyara is a picturesque shallow river, located on the East African Rift in the Manyara Region of Tanzania. This East African destination is perfect introductory Africa or Tanzania safari, and can be accessed by road and air transfers.
Lake Manyara is ideal for guests looking for a scenic Tanzania safari destination. The area is renowned for its majestic tree-climbing lion and spectacular flamingo migration. Lake Manyara is an all year destination and wildlife such as warthog, wildebeest, buffalo, hippo, flamingo, zebra, warthog, water buck and impala can be seen.
Lake Manyara accommodation in Tanzania is offered at luxury game lodges like Maraboi tented camp
Activities in Lake Manyara include game drives, bush walking safaris, fishing, canoeing and cultural tours.
Tarangire National Park is located in the Manyara Region of Tanzania, and is the sixth largest park in the country. The park is formed around the Tarangire River, which is the water supply for the abundance of local wildlife. The Tarangire National Park can be accessed by road or air transfers during a Tanzania safari.
Tarangire National Park is renowned for its large population of elephant and tree climbing lion. The fauna and flora of this park is unique, and on game drives wildlife such as zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, gazelle, impala and oryx are spotted.
The bird life of Tarangire National Park is nothing short of spectacular and birds such ostrich, hornbill and turkey can be spotted throughout the park.
Tarangire National Park accommodation in Tanzania is offered at luxury game lodges like Kuro Tarangire, lake burunge tented camp
Activities includes guided bush walks, game drives and community tour.
Ngorongoro is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is located in the Crater Highlands in Tanzania. Ngorongoro has the largest population of predators in Africa and can be accessed by scenic flights and road transfers.
Ngorongoro is one of Africa’s premier safari destinations and game viewing at this Tanzania safari area is truly enchanting – approximately 25 000 mammals freely roam the area. Among the spectacular wildlife of Ngorongoro are leopard, jackal, zebra, buffalo and elephant. The flamingo migration at Lake Magadi is one of the highlights of a Ngorongoro safari, witness thousands of flamingo gathering at the saline waters of the lake.
Ngorongoro Crater accommodation in Tanzania is offered at lodges and tented camps. Activities in Ngorongoro includes game drives, cultural tours and walking safaris.
The Serengeti National Park, proclaimed the 7th wonder of Africa is the largest and most popular park in Tanzania and is renowned for its spectacular wildebeest and zebra migration. Serengeti National Park is teaming with stunning wildlife and it is thought that over 3 million large mammals cross the plains for fresh grazing areas.
From May to July you can witness the annual great migration of millions of Zebra and Wildebeest in search of water and forage as the seasons change. However, the rest of the year the park is still one of the most prolific areas for exceptional game viewing.
The park is home to abundant predators – a high density of cheetahs on the south eastern plains, solitary leopards along the Seronera river and lions predating the open plains. All three jackal species occur, as well as the Spotted Hyena. Apart from the wildebeest and zebra migration, an abundance of crocodile can also be spotted in the park.
Wildlife that freely roam the Serengeti National Park includes elephant, rhino, lion, leopard, buffalo, giraffe and cheetah. The Serengeti National Park is home to over 500 species of bird that includes ostrich, crowned crane, martial eagle and secretary bird.
The endless expanse of space, specie diversity and ecosystem variety make this a once in a life time Tanzania safari experience. Serengeti National Park accommodation is offered at luxury Tanzania safari lodges.
Activities in Serengeti National Park safaris includes game drives, excursions to witness the migration, village tours, microlight flights and bush walking safaris.
There is no best time to visit Tanzania because of its vast area, the climate varies from region to region, and in any given month and there will be a best time for something like birding or catching up with the Great Migration in a certain region.
The wildebeest migration together with other animals like the zebras goes on all year round in a cycle that is linked to the rainfall patterns. They race to keep up with where the rainfall is moving to, and where the fresh grazing will be growing.