Tanzania Safaris

Tanzania is Africa’s preferred destination thanks to its world’s spectacle –the Great Migration. Every year, 1000s of nature/animal lovers worldwide confine into the sweeping plains of Serengeti National Park to witness the iconic migration. The great migration in Serengeti is a lifetime opportunity to watch at a close range millions (about 2 million) of wildebeest on a move searching for greener pastures and water.

Serengeti National Park Tanzania’s iconic migration destination lies in the Northern circuit and extends up to 14763sq.km. Created in 1951, Serengeti is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a rich wildlife safari destination, offering not only the great migration experiences but big five encounters.

The peak season for Tanzania migration experience is from June to July and this is a key highlight in the Western corridor. Around September, the best area to observe this world’s spectacle is the Northern section of the park.

January to February bring out the best of wildebeest calving experience- watch wildebeest as they give birth in the wild amidst hundreds of predators. The great migration takes place within the Serengeti-Mara eco-system and this dramatic movement takes a circular form. Accompanying millions of wildebeests are 1000s of the Thompson’s gazelles, zebras and other grazers. As short as 3-days or 4 days, it is possible to undertake the great migration experience in the Serengeti National Park.

The ideal places to consider for a night stay on migration safaris in Tanzania include Ubuntu Migration Camp, Olakira Migration Camp and Kimondo Migration Camp.

Other significant wildlife to see at Serengeti National Park include spotted hyenas, African golden wolf, cheetahs, black backed jackals, aardwolf, African civets, hippos, crested porcupines, African striped weasel, reptiles such as serrated hinged terrapin, leopard tortoise, African python, Nile monitor, chameleon, puff adder, black mamba, rainbow agama, primates including vervet monkeys, olive and yellow baboons, mantled guereza and others.

Birds of visitor interest at Serengeti NP include spotted thick knees, spur winged geese, Maasai ostriches, Southern ground hornbills, martial eagles, yellow billed storks, red-billed buffalo weaver, grey breasted spur fowl, helmeted guinea fowl, and oxpeckers, etc.

A visit to Tanzania offers beyond great migration experiences. Tanzania is a complete big 5 game destination. The big five game safari in Tanzania’s finest parks involves exploring African leopards, rhinoceros, African lions, Cape leopards, and elephants. The best places to locate the big five game on Tanzania safari include Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater/Conservation Area, Tarangire, Nyerere National Park and Lake Manyara National Park.

Ngorongoro Crater –Conservation Area is one of the designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This protected area offers a complete big five game encounter and opportunity for you to encounter diversity of bird species. It is also strategically located whereby visitors can be in position to explore even the Ol Duvai Gorge.

Mt. Kilimanjaro is a world’s free-standing East African volcano rising up to 5895m and features spectacularly snow-capped peaks overviewing the vast savannas and Kilimanjaro National Park. There are multiple access routes to the stunning summits of Kilimanjaro Volcano including Shira, Marangu, Rongai, Machame, Umbwe and Northern circuit. Each route takes specific days for you to get to the peaks of Kilimanjaro Mountain.

The best time to go hiking on Kilimanjaro Volcano is during the dry season. This is especially around the months of December, January, and February to early March, June, July, August, September and October.

Experience the white beaches with sparkling blue seas and lush palm trees on Zanzibar beach holidays. Escape the bustling city life on our exclusive Zanzibar beach vacation, explore the finest white sands and historic also a recognized UNESCO World Heritage town -Stone town.

A Zanzibar beach holiday comes with plenty of opportunities for visitors to explore and experience the lush tropical Zanzibar Island. Some of the finest beaches worth exploring and experiencing on Zanzibar beach vacation include Bwejuu beach, the best spot for relaxation located on the Southeastern coast line and accessible about 1.5 hours’ drive from Stone Town.

At Bwejuu, expect to have the best of snorkeling, day trip to the Jozani Forest to explore the red colobus monkeys, diving, and dhow boat trip. At Bwejuu, top accommodation/resorts to consider for a night stay include Baraza Resort and Spa, The Palms, Breezes Beach Club and more.

Visit Michamvi beach, a remote coral lagoon and is a peninsula located on the central-east coast of the island. This beach area features comfortable beach resort –Konokono Beach Resort and Kichanga Lodge.

Kendwa beach, excellent for sunsets and swimming experiences. Also most popular as the little sister of Nungwi beach, the Kendwa beach is known for its beautiful colorful starfish. Kizimkazi beach –excellent for dolphin safaris and has comfortable places for a night stay including Unguja Lodge and the Residence Zanzibar.

Matemwe beach offering the best local cultural and scuba diving experience; Pongwe beach, Paje beach (excellent kite surfing and diving adventures), and Nungwi beach located on the Northwestern coast.

Tanzania is one of East Africa’s leading birding destinations, hosting over 1100 species of birds. These include 800 resident species, 200 regular migratory birds and over 40 endemic species. Tanzania’s notable birds include the red and yellow barbet, ostriches, fischer’s lovebirds, superb starling, banded green sunbird, Ashy starling, grey breasted spur fowl, Beasley’s lark, Pemba scops owl,

Pemba white eye, Kilombero cisticolas, love ridge’s sunbird, Pemba sunbird, Pemba green pigeon, Reichenow’s batis, Montane tiny greenbul, Moreau’s sunbird, Usambara hyliota, Uhehe fiscal, Tanzania seed-eaters, Uluguru greenbul, Usambara akalat, yellow-throated mountain greenbul, Usambara nightjar, Usambara weaver bird, Tanzania red billed hornbill, Usambara thrush to mention but a few.

Other special bird species include the African tailorbird, chestnut fronted helmet shrike, Amani sunbird, Friedman’s lark, Abbott’s starling, Fischer’s turacos, Bohme’s spinetail, Bar-tailed trogon, brown necked parrot, Karamoja apalis, red throated tit, Schawlow’s wheatear, long billed tailor bird, lappet-faced vultures, marsh tchagra, pallid honey guide, Kendrick’s starling, bateleurs, martial eagle, African hawk-eagle, Taveta golden weaver bird, spot throat, strip faced greenbul, Chapin’s apalis, secretary bird, scrab plover, village indigo bird, white-faced whistling, dapple throat, ducks,  and more.

The best time of the year to consider embarking on Tanzania birding tour is around November and April. It is during this period when several of Palearctic and intra-African migratory avifaunal species can be spotted. Most migratory birds can be spotted around November and May.

Top birding sites in Tanzania include Lake Manyara National Park, Arusha National Park, Serengeti National Park, Selous Game Reserve, Tarangire National Park, Katavi National Park, Ngorongoro Crater/Conservation Area, Ruaha National Park, and more.

The best time to visit Tanzania to witness the Serengeti NP migration is around June to early September. Huge herds of the wildebeest can be spotted around this period, and the most remarkable of all is the river crossing. Calving season –the perfect period to observe wildebeest and their newborns is around December, January to February.

The advantage of visiting Serengeti during calving season is that you have a higher chance to observe predators as they also hunt for the calves.

June to October are also the best months for embarking on a guided big five game viewing experience. These are the preferred dry months of the year to immerse through the Serengeti’s vast plains in search for its diverse wildlife.

A good selection of accommodation options exist across Tanzania’s premier destinations and comprise of budget, midrange and luxury. The top lodges in and around Serengeti NP include Four Seasons Serengeti, &Beyond Klein’s Camp, One Nature Nyaruswiga,

At Lake Manyara NP, top lodges to stay in include Lake Manyara Kilimanjaro Lodge, AndBeyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge, Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge, Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge, Mawe Mawe Manyara Lodge, Suricata Boma Lodge,

Lodges at Tarangire National Park include Tarangire Sopa Lodge, Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge, Tarangire Baobab Tented Camp, Chem Chem Safari Lodge, Tarangire Osupuko Lodge, and Tarangire Treetops by Elewana.

Top lodges in and around Ngorongoro Conservation Area include Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, Ngorongoro Lodge member of Melia Collection, AndBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge, The Manor, Kitela Lodge, Entamanu Ngorongoro and others.

The best lodges in and around Kilimanjaro National Park include Kaliwa Lodge, Kilimanjaro Scenic Lodge, Aivlys Lodge Kilimanjaro, Mrefu Farm Lodge, Babylon Lodge and more.