The Best Tanzania Safaris
Tanzania has a lot of magical journeys to offer for all categories of travelers during their safaris around the country.
It’s the biggest East African country and 80% of the land is all occupied by National Parks and Game reserves which can be visited for safari. When it comes to the big 5, Tanzania really offers you all you need to see especially during the Peak season or during the dry season where you will observe the great Wildebeest migration which is one of the dramatic moments that all travelers are mostly interested in. From National Parks, to islands Tanzania is truly magical.
Why you should visit Tanzania for a Safari
There are many reasons to visit Tanzania for safari and some of them include the following;
- Diversity of Wildlife species
When it comes to the diversity of wildlife species, Tanzania is truly blessed with so many wildlife species such as wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, impalas, waterbucks, giraffes, cheetahs, elands, lions, leopards, buffalos, hippos, rhinos among others.
- Best National Parks
Tanzania has got different National Parks which are mostly visited by many travelers and one of these include Serengeti National Park which is the oldest National Park in the country.
Other national parks to visit during safaris in Tanzania include Lake Manyara national park, Tarangire national park, Ruaha national park, Nyerere national park, Gombe stream national park, Mikumi national park, Katavi national park and many others. The northern safari circuit is the popular safari circuit in the country for wildlife safaris.
Tanzania is truly the best country to visit in East Africa and it is actually the best to experience Game drives.
- The Great wildebeest Migration
Tourists during their Tanzania safaris can enjoy the wildebeest migration which takes place in Serengeti national park every year. Over 2 million wildebeests can be seen during the migration which takes place in different parts of the park including the northern part of the park where Mara river crossings take place, in the central part of Serengeti and also in the western part of the park and southern plains of Serengeti.
- Mount Kilimanjaro
Many of the tourists on Tanzania safari are always interested in challenging themselves to climb the highest mountain in Africa which is Mount Kilimanjaro located in northern Tanzania.
Mount Kilimanjaro is the best adventure destination for hikers who are mostly interested in mountain climbing or hiking. The mountain is the highest mountain in Tanzania at an altitude of 5895 meters.
Different routes are used to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and they include the Marangu route, Machame route, Lemosho route, Rongai route and Umbwe route.
- Diverse culture
Another reason to engage in Tanzania safaris is to interact with the locals and get to know more about their way of life and culture through traditional dances, trying out local food, visiting homesteads among other activities done during cultural tours in the country.
Best National Parks to visit during Tanzania safaris
Tanzania has different national parks in the north, south, and western parts of the country and they include the following;
- Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park is the best National Park which has been visited by many travelers on safari in Tanzania.
What makes this National unique is that it has no end of indications with its vast savannah plains and numerous wildlife species. This makes Serengeti national park among the most attractive game viewing destinations in the entire African continent.
- Ngorongoro Crater
The Ngorongoro crater has attracted many people to visit Tanzania for wildlife viewing experiences during the year.
Ngorongoro Crater has dense wildlife population to see during Tanzania safari which includes zebras, African elephants, lions, Leopards, cheetahs and antelopes among others. A wide variety of bird species can be seen around the conservation area including flamingos which can be seen around Lake Magadi found in the crater.
- Tarangire National Park
Tarangire national park is among the safari destinations located in the northern part of Tanzania.
The name Tarangire originates from the Tarangire River which crosses through the national park and is a source of water for wildlife species especially during the dry season in the months of June to October.
Tarangire National Park is famous for its large herds of Elephants which roam around freely in the park as well as the baobab trees. This is the best park among Tanzania because it offers less crowded and more time to see the animals living in the wild.
The seasonal swamps and rivers attract large numbers of animals in Tarangire national park creating a wonderful memorable safari experience for tourists who are always visiting this destination.
- Lake Manyara National Park
Covering a total area of about 325square kilometers, Lake Manyara National Park is one of the smallest National Parks in Tanzania renowned to have been established in the years of 1960.
The park is very famous for the tree climbing lions and the large flocks of Flamingo Birds which flock the lake to find food. Most of the diverse habitats of Lake Manyara are composed of ground water forests, woodlands and hot springs.
Lake Manyara national park is also a great spot for bird watching with over 400 bird species recorded in the Park such as flamingos. Other animal species that you will find this park include African Elephants, African Buffaloes, and Leopards, Giraffes, Baboons, Hippos, Hyenas and bushbucks.
- Kilimanjaro National Park
Africa’s tallest Mountain Kilimanjaro with its snowcapped peaks has attracted many of the adventure seekers to visit Kilimanjaro national Park.
One of the best activities to do in this National park is mountain Climbing where adventure travelers go on a hiking and climbing experience to the Uhuru peak which is the highest point on the Kilimanjaro mountain at an altitude of 5895 meters.
However it is advisable to always check your health before climbing the mountain as this may results in to other sickness such as Acute Mountain Sickness.
Other national parks to visit during a safari in Tanzania include Nyerere national park, Ruaha national park, Mikumi national park, Gombe stream national park among others.
