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Tanzania is a land of rolling plains, dramatic mountain ranges, great lakes and pristine white sandy beaches. Add to this spectacular landscape the largest wildebeest migration on earth, some of the world’s most cunning predators, vibrant tribes and unspoiled coral reefs and you have a holiday destination to satisfy even the most discerning traveler. A Tanzania safari offers abundant wildlife in world famous locations such as the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti. The lesser known areas like Lake Manyara National Park, Ruaha National Park and Selous Game Reserve are equally stunning.
Serengeti National Park is one of Tanzania's largest national parks and home to millions of animals. While most visitors come to see the annual wildebeest migration, the park is also a great place to spot the Big Five and over 500 species of birds. The best time to visit is between June and September, and the park is especially popular during the migration in May or early June.
Get a quoteNgorongoro Conservation Area is home to the famous Ngorongoro Crater and is one of Tanzania's most popular wildlife viewing areas. The crater is a permanent water source that attracts thousands of animals, making it a fantastic spot for viewing large animals and birdwatching. Visitors can see lions, elephants, rhinos, gazelles, and many more species. The crater is also a remarkable geological site, as it is the largest intact ancient caldera in the world.
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Tarangire National Park is a great destination for wildlife viewing during the dry season, from July to September. During this time, the park has one of the highest concentrations of migratory wildlife, including wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, and more. The park is also known for its large population of elephants and baobab trees, as well as being a top spot for birdwatching with over 300 species recorded.
Get a quoteLake Manyara National Park is a unique park with forest, woodland, grasslands, and swamps. Visitors can observe the large population of elephants, tree-climbing lions, and hippos, making it a popular destination for wildlife drives, canoeing, mountain bike tours, and birdwatching. Two-thirds of the park is covered by water, and Lake Manyara is host to thousands of flamingos and diverse birdlife.
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Mount Kilimanjaro National Park is not known for its wildlife but for the chance to climb Africa's highest peak. The best time to climb is from late June to October, during the dry season. The mountain rises from farmland to rainforest and alpine meadow, and then to barren lunar landscape at the peak. The slopes are home to buffaloes, leopards, monkeys, elephants, and eland, while the alpine zone is abundant with birds of prey.
Get a quoteMount Meru is a beautiful volcano and the second-highest mountain in Tanzania. Visitors can hike to the summit for stunning views of the volcanic cone below, passing through parkland, forest, giant heather zones, and moorland.
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Katavi National Park is a remote wilderness area with a large flood plain that is home to many hippos, crocodiles, and over 400 species of birds. The park is especially lively during the dry season, when herds of impala, reedbuck, lions, zebras, and giraffes can be seen. Elephants and buffaloes also converge on the park when the flood waters retreat.
Get a quoteRuaha National Park is Tanzania's largest park, with large herds of buffalo and gazelle, and one of the largest concentrations of elephants in Tanzania. The Great Ruaha River provides fantastic wildlife viewing on the banks, and the park is known for its spectacular gorges, majestic trees, and over 400 species of birds.
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Selous Game Reserve is the largest game reserve in Africa, with open grasslands, woodlands, rivers, hills, and plains. Visitors can watch a diverse range of wildlife, including elephants, hippos, rhinos, buffalo, antelope, giraffe, warthog, and big cats. The Rufiji River is a key feature of the reserve, providing the opportunity to see water-based wildlife.
Get a quoteLake Natron is a mineral-rich soda lake in northern Tanzania, at the border with Kenya, with sweltering 40°C waters and high salt content that make it inhospitable for most creatures. However, it surprisingly serves as a breeding ground for hundreds of thousands of lesser flamingos, thanks to the volcanic springs that feed it. The lake sits below Ol Doinyo Lengai, an active volcano in the Rift Valley. From the lake, visitors can take trails to the Engero Sero waterfalls that flow over craggy rocks into a natural pool.
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Zanzibar, also known as Unguja, is a popular holiday destination in Tanzania, renowned for its beautiful beaches. As part of the Zanzibar archipelago that includes the islands of Zanzibar and Pemba, it offers some of the world's best beaches with soft white sand and clear shallow water. Stone Town, located in the heart of Zanzibar, is the cultural hub, known for old Arabian townhouses, narrow alleyways, and a busy port. Many of the landmarks in Stone Town have been restored to their original glory, and some historic buildings are now museums and tourist attractions.
Get a quoteMafia Island attracts divers and snorkelers from around the world to its undersea world, protected by the Mafia Island Marine Park. It has coral gardens, an abundant variety of fish, and a relaxed diving atmosphere. The best months for diving are October to March, while May to October offers the best weather on Mafia Island. This island paradise is also a breeding site for the endangered green turtle and a popular location for deep-sea fishing, especially tuna, marlin, sailfish, and other big-game fish.
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Pemba Island is the northernmost island in the Zanzibar archipelago, offering some of the best scuba diving in the Indian Ocean. The island has a laid-back atmosphere with hilly terrain and deep valleys, drawing mountain bikers to its 1,000-meter peaks. The city of Chake Chake, the main population center on Pemba, is a popular base for scuba divers, and Misali Island Beach is a must-visit spot. Pemba is also a world-renowned clove producer and known for its juju traditions of medicine and magic, attracting people from throughout East Africa to learn from the voodoo and traditional healers.
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