Where should I go on Safari?

As with so many things the best thing for you depends on your interests. Many of Tanzania’s national parks and game reserves have unique appeal throughout the year although the game viewing experience and the ‘human’ experience can vary considerably depending on the time of year you visit.

 Northern Tanzania Safaris

The North of Tanzania is just spectacular. The beautiful lush area around Arusha is home to Mount Kilimanjaro reaching a height of 5,895 metres. This snow-capped volcano, not yet extinct, is the highest point on the entire African continent. But this is also the area of the great parks. It includes the Tarangire National Park with its herds of Elephant and Baobab landscape, Lake Manyara on the edge of the rift valley and the Serengeti National Park as well as the unforgettable Ngorongoro Crater ; a sort of living Noah’s Ark and the beautiful volcano studded Conservation Area that surrounds it. This is also the home of the vast migratory plains of the Serengeti, undoubtedly the most famous and most spectacular safari country in the world.

 Southern Tanzania Safaris

At lower altitude the parks of the South tend to have a more dense vegetation but although less visited they are equally beautiful. The Selous Game Reserve , (the largest Game reserve in the world) offers wonderful game viewing, as do the isolated Parks of Katavi, Mikumi and Ruaha .

 Western Tanzania Safaris

The Western Circuit in Tanzania offers a unique and unforgettable safari experience. This circuit encompasses several national parks and game reserves, each with its own distinct charm and wildlife. Known for its pristine wilderness and abundant wildlife, Katavi National Park is a must-visit for those seeking a more remote and unspoiled safari experience. For a truly unforgettable encounter, consider adding Gombe Stream National Park and Mahale Mountains National Park to your itinerary, where you can observe chimpanzees in their natural habitat.

Zanzibar and the islands

There are three main islands off the coast of Unguja the main island usually referred to as Zanzibar, Pemba to the North and Mafia Island to the South. Each island has its own unique character but it is the main island of Zanzibar that has captured the world’s imagination with its fascinating multi-cultural history, the strangely decadent and exotic crumbling Stone Town and its beautiful beaches.