Tanzania Wildlife Encounters
Tanzania is one of Africa’s top safari destinations. The wildlife viewing is out of this world and big cats are especially easy to see. All members of the Big Five can be found in various Tanzanian parks and reserves, and all five are present in the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park. Almost 40% of the country is protected and set aside for conservation, which means that it is easy to go on a Tanzania safari for two full weeks and drive from park to park while rarely leaving the bush.
The region is blessed with three safari circuits. The popular one is the Northern circuit with the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater which offer one of the best classical safaris in Africa, especially if timed with the annual wildebeest migration.
When to Visit Tanzania
Tanzania can be visited all year round. However, depending on what you want to experience:
From June to October, visiting Tanzania in the dry season will offer the best wildlife viewing opportunities. The skies are clear, and animals gather around waterholes, making it easier to see them. It is also the best time to witness the Great Migration in Serengeti National Park.
From January to February, the wildebeest is calving in the Serengeti National Park. It is also the best time to visit the southern and western circuit national parks.
From October to February, Tanzania is best for bird watching and enjoying the beautiful landscapes and wildlife without the peak-season hustle because the weather is still mostly dry.
From March to May, the rains are around making the trails and roads muddy. However, the rates for some trips are lower.
Activities in Tanzania
Explore Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park with its vast grasslands, and the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. Experience one of the world’s top safari wonders, the Wildebeest Migration, see the tree-climbing lions on Lake Manyara National Park, and watch herds of elephants and other wildlife during a hot air balloon safari.
Tanzania features national parks such as Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara National Park, Tarangire National Park, Nyerere National Park, Saadani National Park (the only national park in East Africa with a beach in front of the Indian Ocean) all offering authentic wildlife encounters. Other national parks include Mikumi National Park, Udzugwa Mountains National Park, Katavi National Park, and Mahale Mountains National Park. Tanzania has it all, the Big Five, and the Big Migration, among others.
Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru offer the world’s best hiking and mountain climbing experiences. Kilimanjaro is Africa’s highest mountain standing 5,895 meters above sea level, while Mount Meru stands 4,565 meters above sea level respectively. Mount Kilimanjaro’s biodiverse slopes hold five different ecological zones, with 7 routes available for participants to hike according to their fitness levels.
Cultural tours in Tanzania offer an authentic and enriching experience, allowing visitors to connect with more than 120 tribes, traditions, history, and everyday lives of the people. Indulge in the vibrant dances of the Maasai, the aromatic trails of Zanzibar’s spice plantations, the ancient ways of the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes, or the historical echoes of Bagamoyo. An encounter with each of these cultures provides a unique window into the soul of Tanzania. A Cultural tour in Tanzania is a journey into the heart of a nation whose cultural wealth is as vast and varied as its stunning landscapes.
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