TANZANIA

Tanzania is a fascinating country with diverse landscapes – majestic summits, clear lakes and mighty streams, lush rainforest and open savannahs. These often unspoiled areas form unique habitats for a large variety of animals as well as over 1000 bird species. Mt Kilimanjaro (5895m) is the highest mountain in Africa and Mt Meru the fourth highest. The Serengeti National Park with its endless savannah and Ngorongoro Crater (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) both offer unbelievable game viewing while the islands of Pemba and Zanzibar are perfect for relaxing, swimming and diving after a bush safari. Almost as multifaceted as the Tanzanian landscape, are the people and their culture. Over 120 tribes with their own traditional languages and rites live together harmoniously in Tanzania. Tanzania really does have it all.

THINGS TO LOOK FORWARD TO WHEN VISITING TANZANIA:

  • The home of the Great Wildebeest migration, the Serengeti! The park is also a great place to see predators.
  • Tarangire National Park, famous for its vast herds of elephants and giant baobab trees.
  • Lake Manyara forms one edge of the Great Rift Valley. The lake itself is a true birder’s paradise with over 350 bird species.
  • Standing at 5,985 meters tall, Mount Kilimanjaro is one of the world's most accessible summits.
  • An unforgettable Serengeti Balloon Safari offers a bird’s eye-view of the plains, rivers and animals.
  • More than 1,100 bird species to spot in the country.
  • Selous Game Reserve, the world’s largest game reserve, boasting Africa’s greatest concentration of hippos, crocodiles and wild dogs.
  • The Ngorongoro Crater, a haven for wildlife, including the largest predator population in Africa and one of the last wild refuges for the black rhino.
  • Zanzibar has a wide range of accommodation choices and plenty to see, do and discover. It is the perfect place to relax after an exhilarating safari or climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.

NATIONAL PARKS

Tanzania has a broad range of National Parks and Game Reserves. All parks have their unique features regarding flora and fauna, and each of them is worth visiting, whether you want to see the Great Migration in the Serengeti or experience the remoteness of the Southern parks.

Serengeti National Park:

Home to the world-famous Great Wildebeest Migration, the Serengeti also offers an exciting wildlife experience throughout the year. The sheer numbers of the game are captivating, and there is never a shortage of exceptional game viewing. 


Ngorongoro Conservation Area:

One of the most iconic wildlife areas in the world, the Ngorongoro Crater is the main feature of this Crater Highlands region and home to some of the richest wildlife on the continent. The mineral-rich floor of the spectacular bowl is mainly flat, open and covered in nutritious grass creating a paradise for herbivores and predators alike.


Tarangire National Park:

Famous for the giant baobab trees and vast herds of elephant, wild and untamed Tarangire is Africa as it should be. During the dry season, the park features one of the highest densities of wildlife per square kilometre in Tanzania as the permanent water source attracts game from all the surrounding areas.


Arusha National Park:

Situated on the eastern edge of the Great Rift Valley, this unique park contains volcanic Momella Lakes, the Ngurdoto Crater and Mount Meru- the fourth highest peak in Africa.  This little gem of a national park near Arusha is a perfect way to begin or end your safari. The environment is unique, and it contains species that the visitor will not see elsewhere in northern Tanzania. Mount Meru towers over the nearby town of Arusha and is topped in Africa only by Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Kenya and the Rwenzori Mountains, all found in East Africa.


Lake Manyara National Park:

Located on the edge of the Great Rift Valley, Lake Manyara is a remarkably species-rich reserve, mainly known for its birds, elephants, flamingos and tree-climbing lions. Enroute to Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti, Lake Manyara is well worth a stop in its own right. Its forests, bush plains, baobab-strewn cliffs and hot springs offer an incredible variety in a small area. The alkaline soda lake is home to a fantastic array of bird life with the best bird watching from November to April.

Ruaha National Park

Wild, exclusive and unconstrained, Ruaha National Park is the new safari frontier. One of the largest national parks on the continent, the extraordinary ecosystem offers landscapes of compelling beauty and unique wildlife including many prides of lion, good numbers of leopard and large buffalo herds.


Selous Game Reserve

The whole reserve measures 45,000 km2, larger than Switzerland and more than twice the size of Ruaha National Park. The northern sector of the Selous, north of the Rufiji River, is dedicated to photographic safaris, boat safari, walking safari and fishing. Home to one of Africa’s largest populations of African wild dog, one of the continent’s greatest predators, the Selous also has an abundance of birdlife: there are more than 400 recorded species of bird. 


Rubondo Island National Park 

In the south-west corner of Africa’s largest lake, Africa’s largest island national park has lain unexplored for decades. Home to wild chimpanzees, elephant, giraffe and over 200 species of bird, this sub-tropical forest eco-system is pristine and waiting to be explored on foot, by boat or traditional safari vehicle.


Zanzibar Island

The palm-fringed beaches and sparkling turquoise waters of this spicy and exotic island set the scene for ultimate relaxation. Wander through the winding streets of Stone Town, full of memories from Zanzibar’s Arabic past and immerse yourself in the old Swahili culture, or try snorkelling in the clear ocean and discover the underwater world.