Tanzania safari trips : Tanzania is a country which is found in East Africa and safaris are among the many reasons why people visit the country.
Tour packages are offered across the various destinations of Tanzania and the duration of safaris around the country vary. Day tours are also done during safaris and tours can also go up to a month across Tanzania. The most sort after tours in Tanzania are about 3 days, 4 days and 5 days safaris.
There are also various costs incurred during tours in Tanzania and they include park fees or entrance fees, transport costs, accommodation and meal costs, personal costs among others. These costs can either be shared by individuals on safari for instance group safaris are cheaper due to the shared costs as compared to the individual costs.
Which is the best safari in Tanzania?
Safaris or tours in Tanzania are carried out at different times of the year across the destinations found in the northern, southern, western, central and coastal areas of Tanzania.
The northern part of Tanzania is famous for wildlife viewing during safaris in the country and the destinations in this part of the country like Serengeti national park, Tarangire national park, Lake Manyara national park, the Ngorongoro crater among others are more accessible as compared to other parks of Tanzania.
The dry season from June to October is considered a good time to engage in a safari around Tanzania when the weather is favorable and wildlife species can also be seen. For those tourists who wish to avoid crowds during safaris in Tanzania, the low season is recommended.
Destinations in Tanzania to visit during safari trips
Ngorongoro crater is the world’s largest inactive caldera which is also known for wildlife species like the big five and also for Olduvai gorge. The calving season during the wildebeest migration can also be seen in the Ngorongoro conservation area around Ndutu where over 8000 calves are born daily in the grass plains.
Tarangire national park is known for its beautiful landscape and a variety of wildlife species. This national park is known for having many elephants which can be seen during game drives around Tarangire national park which is named after the Tarangire river which flows through the national park. There are also over 600 bird species found in Tarangire national park.
Serengeti national park is known for the great wildebeest migration, the big five such as elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos and buffalos and its vast savannah plains where numerous wildlife species can be sighted during a safari. Serengeti is also among the oldest national parks of Tanzania. The national park covers about 14750 square kilometers and it consists of savannah plains, woodlands and there are different parts of Serengeti and they include the southern, central, western and northern parts of Serengeti.
Lake Manyara national park is another destination to visit when on a trip to Tanzania and this national park is a place where wildlife species like the tree climbing lions can be seen and activities like canoeing, night game drives and a canopy walks can be carried out during a safari.
Arusha is another place to visit when touring Tanzania and this town has various attractions which can be seen and many activities to engage in during a safari and they include Arusha national park, waterfalls, coffee tours, visiting the Maasai markets and so much more. The town is known as the safari capital and is a get way or starting point for safaris to the Tanzania wildlife safari parks of the northern tourist circuit of Tanzania.
Mount Kilimanjaro is another place to visit during trips in Tanzania and it is the highest mountain in Africa at 5895 meters. The mountain is also among the seven summits of the world and it is a famous hiking destination in Africa and in the world. Hikes in Tanzania can also be carried out on Mount Meru which is the second highest mountain in Tanzania.
Zanzibar island is also among the destinations visited in Tanzania and this island has beautiful white sand beaches, a rich history, diverse cultures as well as numerous activities to engage in like snorkeling, diving, surfing, swimming, city tours, cultural tours, spice tours, safari blue tours and so much more. Zanzibar also has a diversity of marine life which can be seen during holidays on the island thus Tanzania safari trips.
Mikumi national park is found in the southern part of Tanzania and it is the fourth largest national park in Tanzania. Different wildlife species are found in this national park such as elephants, giraffes, zebras, warthogs, impalas, buffalos among others. The national park is allocated about 4 hours’ drive from Dar es Salaam.
Dar es Salaam is a large city found in Tanzania and it is found on the Indian ocean coast. There are various cultures in Dar es Salaam such as Arab, African and Indian cultures. Some of the places to visit around Dar es Salaam include Mbudya island, Bongoyo island, village museum, the national museum among others.
Ruaha national park is also among the large national parks of Tanzania and it has very many elephants and other wildlife species which can be seen during a safari. This destination is not as crowded as the parks in the northern part of Tanzania and it has un spoilt wilderness and offer an authentic wildlife viewing experience.
Nyerere national park or Selous game reserve is another destination to visit in Tanzania and it is among the large wildlife viewing destinations of Tanzania covering about 5% of the total area of Tanzania. A variety of wildlife species can be seen during a safari around the national park like elephants, giraffes, lions, leopards, antelopes, wildebeests, cheetahs and many others.
Apart from the destinations mentioned above, Tanzania has other places to visit during a safari.
When booking safaris around Tanzania, it is important to consider factors like duration of the safari, where to stay, how to get to the destination, activities to engage in during the safari among others.
