Safari in Tanzania - East Africa"s Safari Dream Destination of Choice
Tanzania is a land of large things - superlatives, if you wish. It has the largest share of the largest lake in Africa (Lake Victoria) and the deepest lake in Africa (Lake Tanganyika)
In terms of wildlife safaris, Tanzania is the ultimate African safari destination of choice. It has so much to offer. From annual migration of millions of antelopes and wildebeest, to game viewing in the vast extinct volcano of the Ngorongoro Crater, to historic and atmospheric Stone Town in Zanzibar, Tanzania remains a treasure trove of travel experiences for the intrepid African traveler.
Tanzania protects much of its wildlife and natural resources. For example, almost a one-fourth of Tanzania, (remember it is East Africa's largest country), is made up of protected reserves and national parks. The largest game Reserve in Africa, Selous Game Reserve, is found in the southern part of this country. Selous is four times the size of the better-known Serengeti in northern Tanzania.
Selous Reserve is simply vast, and has the largest concentration of Elephants, not only in Africa, but in the entire globe. Its covers 55,000 square kilometers and is a World Heritage Site, boasting some of the most exclusive and pioneering boating safaris that African safari lovers can enjoy.
That is not all, Tanzania is also home to Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest Mountain, which attracts thousands of visitors each year, climbing its lofty heights to test their courage and endurance.
Safaris in Tanzania's northern wildlife parks begin from Arusha. For a slow road safari, your first stop is likely to be Lake Manyara National park. Before you venture on to Ngorongoro and further on to Serengeti. Lake Manyara is a relatively small park, renowned for the astounding spectacle of its tree-climbing lions and the estimated one million pink flamingoes which give the shallow soda lake a vast, magnificent pink blush. The bird species count in Lake Manyara has been estimated at slightly over 400.
From Lake Manyara, your next stop is likely to be the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO- protected world heritage site, where viewing all of the Big Five on a single day is a real possibility. This area is not only home to a marvelous variety of wildlife, where sightings of rhino and large lion prides are quite likely, but they share this protected area with the legendary Masai people - a proud African tribe, nay, THE proud, authentic African tribe.
Moving on - Serengeti is undoubtedly the world's most famous national park, and it is here where the great, awe-inspiring annual migration of the wildebeest and antelopes between the Serengeti and the Masai Mara takes place between August and October. When talking about wildlife safaris, Serengeti is one of the most spectacular sights in the entire African continent.
Winding up your African tour, the little spice island of Zanzibar, located off the Tanzania mainland, is a snorkeling and scuba diving paradise. Besides being an ideal beach holiday destination, Zanzibar is filled with cultural and historical intrigues in the picturesque little alleys of its old town, commonly known as the Stone Town of Zanzibar.
If, we were are to list any highlights of your Tanzanian Tour, we would not leave out the following items:
1. The remarkable tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara National park
2. The Crater Tour into the Ngorongoro that teems with wildlife
3. The great wildebeest migration spectacle (depending on your season of travel
4. A few days stay in the Spice Islands of Zanzibar
In terms of wildlife safaris, Tanzania is the ultimate African safari destination of choice. It has so much to offer. From annual migration of millions of antelopes and wildebeest, to game viewing in the vast extinct volcano of the Ngorongoro Crater, to historic and atmospheric Stone Town in Zanzibar, Tanzania remains a treasure trove of travel experiences for the intrepid African traveler.
Tanzania protects much of its wildlife and natural resources. For example, almost a one-fourth of Tanzania, (remember it is East Africa's largest country), is made up of protected reserves and national parks. The largest game Reserve in Africa, Selous Game Reserve, is found in the southern part of this country. Selous is four times the size of the better-known Serengeti in northern Tanzania.
Selous Reserve is simply vast, and has the largest concentration of Elephants, not only in Africa, but in the entire globe. Its covers 55,000 square kilometers and is a World Heritage Site, boasting some of the most exclusive and pioneering boating safaris that African safari lovers can enjoy.
That is not all, Tanzania is also home to Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest Mountain, which attracts thousands of visitors each year, climbing its lofty heights to test their courage and endurance.
Safaris in Tanzania's northern wildlife parks begin from Arusha. For a slow road safari, your first stop is likely to be Lake Manyara National park. Before you venture on to Ngorongoro and further on to Serengeti. Lake Manyara is a relatively small park, renowned for the astounding spectacle of its tree-climbing lions and the estimated one million pink flamingoes which give the shallow soda lake a vast, magnificent pink blush. The bird species count in Lake Manyara has been estimated at slightly over 400.
From Lake Manyara, your next stop is likely to be the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO- protected world heritage site, where viewing all of the Big Five on a single day is a real possibility. This area is not only home to a marvelous variety of wildlife, where sightings of rhino and large lion prides are quite likely, but they share this protected area with the legendary Masai people - a proud African tribe, nay, THE proud, authentic African tribe.
Moving on - Serengeti is undoubtedly the world's most famous national park, and it is here where the great, awe-inspiring annual migration of the wildebeest and antelopes between the Serengeti and the Masai Mara takes place between August and October. When talking about wildlife safaris, Serengeti is one of the most spectacular sights in the entire African continent.
Winding up your African tour, the little spice island of Zanzibar, located off the Tanzania mainland, is a snorkeling and scuba diving paradise. Besides being an ideal beach holiday destination, Zanzibar is filled with cultural and historical intrigues in the picturesque little alleys of its old town, commonly known as the Stone Town of Zanzibar.
If, we were are to list any highlights of your Tanzanian Tour, we would not leave out the following items:
1. The remarkable tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara National park
2. The Crater Tour into the Ngorongoro that teems with wildlife
3. The great wildebeest migration spectacle (depending on your season of travel
4. A few days stay in the Spice Islands of Zanzibar