Visiting Tanzania

Lions in the Bush

The best places for safaris in Tanzania are located throughout the country. From the famous Serengeti National Park to the stunning Ngorongoro Crater, there is no shortage of places to go on safari.

One of the easiest places to go on safari in Tanzania is the Serengeti. It is well served by established safari companies and offers accommodation ranging from basic tented camps to luxury safari lodges. The area is replete with wildlife and many visitors return from safari having seen all of the Big Five.

Another of the best places for safaris in Tanzania is the Ngorongoro Crater. The crater is a former volcano that is now a large safari park. Like the Serengeti, the area has everything from budget accommodations like Simba Camp to high end hotels like the Ngorongoro Serena Hotel. It is also well served by all of the best Tanzania safari companies. Additionally, it is a good place for self-drive safaris in Tanzania.

Another of the best places for safaris in Tanzania is Tarangire National Park. It is slightly less on the beaten path than the Serengeti or the Ngorongoro Crater, and offers a more private game viewing experience for visitors. It is a great place to go on safari if you want to avoid the crowds.

Zebras

Tarangire National Park in Tanzania is a game park that is popular for safaris in Tanzania.

Tarangire National Park is located south of Maasailand on 2600 sq/km of land.

One of the lesser known of the Tanzania safari locations, Tarangire National Park is a great destination for those travelers wanting an off-the-beaten-path experience.

There is no specific best time of year to visit Tarangire National Park. Tarangire can be visited year round, but there are certain times that are better for game viewing and weather than others.

March to May is the rainy season and many of the lodges shut down during these months due to the weather. It is best to visit at other times when the climate is dry and there is more opportunity to see the animals.

Cheetah

Many of the best Tanzania safaris take place in northern Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Serengeti is a 60,000 square kilometer game reserve that is famous throughout the world for its safaris. All of the Big Five can be spotted there, as well as many other species of animals, birds, and wildlife.

People visiting Tanzania can stay in one of the many Serengeti lodges and take daily game drives to see the wildlife. Most Tanzania safaris in the Serengeti include two game drives per day, one in the early morning and one just before sunset. This is when the animals are the most active, and when you are most likely to see lots of activity.

Make sure to plan your Tanzania safari at a good time of year; safaris are particularly great during the annual wildebeest migration that takes place between the Serengeti and the Masai Mara in Kenya.