Iconic Tanzania Safari Destinations
Tanzania offers a diverse safari experience, with its renowned Northern Circuit drawing travelers to iconic parks like the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, celebrated for their dense wildlife and dramatic landscapes.
For those seeking a path less traveled, Tanzania’s southern and western regions promise equally captivating adventures.
These parks offer exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities, including the famous Great Migration and a chance to see the Big Five making it the perfect introduction to Tanzania’s safari experience.
Serengeti National Park is world-renowned for its vast plains and incredible wildlife, making it a prime destination for game drives. Known for the Great Migration of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles between June and September, it offers a unique opportunity to witness one of nature’s most spectacular events.
The Serengeti also provides year-round wildlife viewing, including the Big Five, cheetahs, and other predators. Whether you’re a first-time traveler or a seasoned safari-goer, the Serengeti promises an unforgettable safari experience with stunning landscapes and abundant wildlife.
Ngorongoro Crater a UNESCO World Heritage site, is one of the most unique and biodiverse places on Earth, offering unparalleled wildlife viewing. Often referred to as the “Garden of Eden,” its rich ecosystem supports an impressive concentration of animals, making it one of the best places in the world to see the Big Five in a single day.
The crater’s unique landscape, which includes a lush floor surrounded by towering cliffs, creates a natural haven for a variety of species, from elephants to lions, and rare rhinos. It’s a must-visit for anyone looking to experience the diversity of Tanzanian wildlife.
Tarangire National Park is famous for its large herds of elephants, providing a spectacular sight for wildlife enthusiasts. It is one of the least crowded parks in Tanzania, making it an ideal choice for those looking for a more tranquil safari experience.
The park is also home to a diverse range of wildlife, including giraffes, zebras, and a variety of bird species. The iconic baobab trees and the Tarangire River add to the unique beauty of the park, especially during the dry season when animals gather around the river. It’s a fantastic destination for nature lovers seeking a quieter, more intimate wildlife experience.
Lake Manyara National Park is renowned for its rare unique tree-climbing lions and diverse birdlife, making it a fantastic destination for those looking for a more relaxed safari experience.
The park offers a perfect blend of wildlife encounters and stunning landscapes, with its mix of lush forests, open grasslands, and the picturesque lake itself. It is an ideal choice for visitors who want to explore Tanzania’s rich ecosystems while enjoying a less crowded, more intimate safari experience. Manyara is also home to large populations of flamingos and other bird species, making it a haven for birdwatchers.
Arusha National Park is a hidden gem, offering a unique safari experience with diverse landscapes and wildlife. Unlike the other parks in the Northern Circuit, it is known for its stunning combination of savannah, forest, and mountain scenery.
The park is home to Mount Meru, the second-highest peak in Tanzania, and visitors can enjoy walking safaris, allowing for a more intimate experience with nature. Wildlife enthusiasts can spot giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and a variety of primates, including the playful colobus monkeys.
Additionally, the park is renowned for its birdlife, making it a fantastic destination for bird watchers. With its scenic beauty and variety of experiences, Arusha National Park offers a perfect starting point for a Tanzanian safari.
Southern Tanzania National Parks are less visited compared to the popular Northern Circuit, which is often the first choice for many tourists. However, these parks are perfect for second-time visitors to Tanzania who seek a more off-the-beaten-path safari experience. At Tanzania Wildlife Adventures, we offer custom Southern Circuit safari packages that you can book on request. You have the flexibility to tailor your own experience, ensuring that your adventure is as unique and immersive as you’d like it to be.
Nyerere national park is the largest national park in Tanzania and is perfect for tourists seeking a remote and peaceful safari experience. Formerly known as Selous Game Reserve, the park offers a unique combination of game drives, boat safaris, and walking safaris, making it ideal for travelers who want to see large populations of elephants, hippos, and rare species like wild dogs and African hunting dogs.
It is an excellent choice for photographers, nature lovers, and those looking for an off-the-beaten-path adventure. Additionally, the park’s dedication to sustainable tourism and its large-scale conservation efforts make it a great destination for eco-conscious travelers.
Ruaha National Park is home to the largest population of elephants in Africa and is the second-largest national park in Tanzania. Visitors can expect to see a variety of iconic safari animals, including lions, giraffes, zebras, and buffalo.
The park is also known for its high number of antelope species, such as greater kudu, lesser kudu, sable, and roan antelope. Predators like lions and leopards are also common. Additionally, it is a great destination for birdwatchers, with over 570 species recorded, including the secretary bird and the Ruaha red-billed hornbill.
Are less visited than those in the northern circuit and are primarily accessible by air. Many tourists choose to visit this region as an addition to or extension of their Tanzania safari, offering a more exclusive and remote safari experience. At Tanzania Wildlife Adventures, we offer custom Western Circuit safari packages that you can book on request. You have the flexibility to tailor your own experience, ensuring that your adventure is as unique and immersive as you’d like it to be.
Gombe Stream National Park Located on the shores of Lake Tanganyika, Gombe National Park is renowned for its pioneering chimpanzee research, made famous by Dr. Jane Goodall’s groundbreaking studies that began in 1960. Visitors have the rare opportunity to track wild chimpanzees, offering an immersive and unforgettable wildlife experience.
The park’s lush forests, steep hills, and pristine beaches create a stunning setting for eco-tourism. In addition to chimpanzees, Gombe is home to olive baboons, red-tailed monkeys, and a diverse range of bird species, but the chimpanzee population remains its main attraction.
Katavi National Park is one of Tanzania’s least visited parks, offering a truly off-the-beaten-path safari experience due to its remoteness. The park is renowned for its large concentrations of hippos and crocodiles, particularly around its seasonal rivers and lakes.
Katavi also features vast plains alive with wildlife, including large herds of buffalo, elephants, and diverse antelope species like eland and topi. Additionally, predators such as lions, leopards, and hyenas are commonly spotted, making it an ideal destination for wildlife enthusiasts seeking an untouched wilderness.
Mahale Mountains National Park offers a unique blend of natural beauty and adventure. It is larger and more remote, featuring forested mountains, pristine white sandy beaches, and the crystal-clear waters of Lake Tanganyika.
The park is home to one of Africa’s largest and most stable populations of wild chimpanzees, with habituated groups available for trekking. Accessible primarily by boat or small charter flights, Mahale combines chimpanzee trekking with activities like swimming, kayaking, and snorkelling in Lake Tanganyika. Its expansive size also allows for multi-day hikes, making it a truly immersive wilderness experience.
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Janeth S2024-11-09 Wonderful Experience Amazing Trip and Amazing Guide, Thank you so much to our Guide and the whole Team, we will back again for Kilimanjaro Climbing Daydream2024-09-12 Amazing encounter! A Trip to Recall! Tanzania Wildlife Adventures provided our family of five with an amazing experience. Rafael, our tour, was really entertaining, patient, and informed! Communication was easy because he spoke French and English well. At Ngorongoro, we had the good fortune to witness a rhino up close in addition to the other species.With its gorgeous white sand beaches and pristine oceans, Zanzibar was similarly breathtaking. After our safari, the hotel we stayed at was a lovely place to unwind. Visiting a local spice farm was one of our favorite experiences; there, we tasted fresh spices straight from the source and discovered the island's long history of producing spices. Zanzibar was the ideal place to conclude our journey because of its beauty and culture. John W2023-11-22 BEST EXPERIENCE EVER Amazing Trip, Amazing Guide, Nice Hotel and Food As Well, Thank you so much Yusuph for Organizing us This amazing Trip. Milena2023-10-25 Best Safari Experience My husband and I had the most exciting and unforgettable safari in Tanzania. We went to four different parks with Mansoul who knew them all very well and worked hard to show us all the animals that we had hoped to see, and many more. This trip gave me the first close up experience with a leopard and with cubs. We had made a deliberate choice to stay in top of the range properties where we could enjoy first class service and great meals. We are happy that Patrick got it right as the hotel and lodges were fabulous. If you are not sure of the company to pick, go with TWA. They are exceptionally good. Daris2023-10-19 Unforgettable Family Safari We were very happy with the trip to Tanzania. We could not have asked for a better outcome. I have to commend this team for organizing everything the trip so well; we had a good vehicle an amazing guide and a perfectly arranged itinerary. Patmos was really tuned in during the trip, nothing could go past his keen eyes. He found wildlife in places where we could not find any and that enriched our experience in a big way. We managed to see many different animals and birds. We also enjoyed the beautiful landscapes together. Back in camp Patmos would keep us company in the evenings at the Bush Tv - Camp fire with his lively stories.I highly recommend TWA and Patmos. We had an unforgettable experience. Lonut2023-10-14 Super Adventure in Tanzania We recently had an opportunity to go on safari to Tanzania organized and hosted by the wonderful team at TWA. We spent the entire tour with guide Kihori, he is the reason our trip was so fabulous. His knowledge of the circuit animals, birds, history, tribes and migration routes was second to none. We managed to see some of the best sunsets in Serengeti. They are absolutely stunning, particularly from the pool deck at Serengeti Safari Lodge. It was everything we expected and much more! Aarne8642023-10-09 Highly rewarding An absolutely fabulous trip. It all came together because of the excellent planning and preparation by Patrick at the office, coupled with the partnership with an excellent guide - Mustapha. He made our trip to be a great adventure with his masterly in finding animals, captivating lessons about conservation, history, culture and so much more. Mustapha was great as our fixer with the Maasai and Hadzabe tribes.The evening stop overs were well thought out along the circuit, very comfortable and perfect for a safari traveler.It was a very rewarding and memorable trip. anonimousalexandra372023-10-05 The best Trip From the best Tour Companya A memorable tour. Both the tour guide and the chef were superb. Our tour guide was very educated and quite friendly. We found it to be so enjoyable that I would suggest it to everyone.We appreciate Yusuph's efforts in planning our enjoyable trip; we will return to climb Kilimanjaro. Katarina B2023-09-27 The most incredible vacation My family of six just got back from Tanzania where we had an incredible time. Baraka was an amazing guide. From the moment Baraka took collected us from our hotel in Moshi we immediately got to like him. He is easygoing, charming and very experienced guide. His presence enriched our trip because he knew where to find the animals, their routes, translated a lot of Swahili and Maasai between us the locals. He was there for everything! We even scored some very good bargains at the Masai market in Arusha. It would be an understatement to say that the trip was great. It was much more than that.....Definitely the most amazing safari experience that surpassed all our expectations. Oskar Bamble2023-09-19 We had a great trip in our favorite holiday destination. This was our second safari with Tanzania Wildlife Adventures and that must count for something. The level of organization, dedication and friendliness of everyone at Tanzania Wildlife Adventures is extremely reassuring. We were ecstatic to have Jason as our guide again, they had honored our request to have him with us on tour again, His service is a cut above the rest, full of life, friendly and considerate to our needs. With him we experienced the rich diversity of the people, flora, fauna and sceneries.We saw so many elephants, lions, baboons, zebras, antelopes, wildebeest, warthogs, cheetahs, birds, hippos, crocs and everything else on offer. We love staying in lodges for the comfort and we are very happy with the choices made. We already miss Tanzania and the great friends we have made, we will definitely be back for another visit.
Plan your trip with us and experience the beauty of Tanzania like no one else. Take time for yourself and live a unique experience: the trip of a lifetime. Let us plan your tailor-made trip for you.
Plan your trip with us and experience the beauty of Tanzania like no one else. Take time for yourself and live a unique experience: the trip of a lifetime. Let us plan your tailor-made trip for you.