Eco-friendly Safaris in Tanzania

Eco Adventure Safaris offers Eco-friendly Safaris in Tanzania which offer you a unique and sustainable way to experience the country’s rich wildlife and natural beauty. These safaris focus on minimizing the environmental impact while providing enriching experiences for visitors. Here are some key elements and options for eco-friendly safaris in Tanzania:

Key Elements of Our Eco-Friendly Safaris

1. Sustainable Lodging:
   • Eco-Lodges and Camps: In all our offers we only book accommodations that use solar power, recycle waste, and have minimal impact on the environment.
   • Community-Based Lodging: Staying in accommodations that are owned and operated by local communities ensures that tourism benefits the local economy directly.
2. Low Impact Transportation:
   • Electric Safari Vehicles: We also use electric vehicles which produce less pollution and noise, allowing for a more immersive wildlife experience.
   • Walking Safaris: Guided walking safaris reduce the carbon footprint and offer a closer connection to nature.
3. Conservation and Community Projects:
   • Wildlife Conservation: Participating in safaris that contribute to wildlife conservation projects, such as anti-poaching initiatives and habitat restoration.
   • Community Involvement: Engaging with safaris that support local communities through education, healthcare, and employment.
4. Ethical Wildlife Viewing:
   • Respectful Wildlife Encounters: Safaris that adhere to ethical guidelines for wildlife viewing, ensuring animals are not disturbed or stressed.
   • Educational Focus: Tours that provide insights into the behavior, ecology, and conservation of wildlife.

Our Popular Eco-Friendly Safari Options in Tanzania

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park is one of the best national parks in Tanzania where to spend a holiday, it is the oldest and one of the largest National Parks in Tanzania. Serengeti National Park is the most visited park in Tanzania famous for massive migration of the Wildebeests and large herds of animals including Zebras, Elephants and towers of Giraffes. Serengeti remains the best place in Tanzania and East Africa to film Lions and the Wildebeests.

The Great Wildebeest Migration in Serengeti National Park is the best activity to lookout for on holiday in Tanzania.

You will have an opportunity to see the Great Migration, this happens every year between the months of June to October which involves over 1.5 million wildebeests and thousands of Zebras migrating from the southern parts of Serengeti National Park plains and Ngorongoro crater to the southern parts of Masai Mara National Park in Kenya and back to Serengeti National Park. This involves the wildebeests and Zebras rearing their young ones, this is not simple given the fact it is more of 3000 miles journey which tiresome making it a life and death migration, many die due to exhaustion giving a chance to other carnivore animals to ease their search for food like Hyenas, Cheetahs and Lions. Of the above dry months August and September are the best months to see the Great Migration given the fact this is good time as well to experience the river crossing during the migration, late October the rains will resume in Tanzania and the herds will start their journey back to southern parts of Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro crater grassland plain areas.

Where to stay in Serengeti National Park

Lodge options to stay in Small Group Safaris To Tanzania on safari in Tanzania in Serengeti National Park range from Budget, mid-range to luxury options. You will choose what to stay in depending on your interests and budget. Lodge options in Serengeti National Park include Mwiba River Lodge, Mwiba Wildlife Reserve, Mbali Mbali Soroi Serengeti Lodge, Singita Sasakwa Lodge and Zawadi Serengeti Safari Lodge.

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park is another great park in Tanzania to visit on holiday in Tanzania. The park is located few kilometers from Arusha town. It is known to have the largest concentration of wildlife only after Serengeti National Park. The park is home to the highest population density of elephants in Tanzania making it one of the best places to film Elephants in East Africa. Tarangire has beautiful scenery made up of its habitats which range. Visiting Tarangire National Park will give you an opportunity to encounter large herds of Elephants up close and other wildlife alongside its beautiful scenery as a backdrop.

What to see in Tarangire National Park

Baobab Trees

Tarnagire National Park is dominated by the breathtaking beautiful and historical baobab trees which are one of the major attractions of this park. Along with your guide a visit to these trees will give you an opportunity learn about the beliefs and history attached to them. These Baobab trees are said to be moving creatures which used to walk around on the surface of the earth using their roots, unfortunately there movement annoyed the creator God who punished them and stopped their movements thus planting them in one place upside down with their roots up so that they couldn’t move again.

Wildlife

The park is home to large herds of Elephants one herd can go consist up to 300 Elephants. Other animals include wildebeests, buffaloes, impalas, gazelle, heartbeest, zebras, elands, stately fringe-eared oryx and peculiar long necked gerenuk.

Where to stay in Tarangire National Park during your holiday

Lodge options to stay in on holiday in Tarangire National Park range from Budget, mid-range to luxury options. You will choose what to stay in depending on your interests and budget. Lodge options in Tarangire National Park include Tanzania Baobab Tented Camp, Kwa Kuchinia, Roika Tarangire Tented Lodge, Tarangire Treetops, Oliver’s Tented Camp, Maramboi Tented Camp, Tarangire Sopa Lodge and Tarangire Safari Lodge among others.

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park is located between Lake Manyara and the Great Rift Valley. The park is dominated by Lake Manyara a shallow alkaline lake at an altitude of 960m which was formed in a depression within the Rift Valley System. Lake Manyara National Park has a variety of diverse habitats ranging from evergreen underground forests, woodlands, extensive swamps and Grasslands home to various flora and fauna, it best known for its tree climbing lions.

Where to stay in Lake Manyara National Park

Lodge options to stay in Lake Manyara range from Budget, mid-range to luxury options. You will choose what to stay in depending on your interests and budget. Lodge options in Lake Manyara National park include Lake Manyara Tortillis Camp, andBeyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge, Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge, Lake Manyara Kilimanjaro Lodge, Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge.

Selous Game Reserve

Selous Game Reserve is located in the southeast of Tanzania. It is another amazing National Park to visit on your holiday safari to Tanzania especially for those interested in un-crowded parks by tourists and untouched gems in Africa. It is a remote and less visited game reserve. Selous Game reserve is the largest protected wildlife reserve in Africa covering 5% of Tanzania’s total area. The park is home to diverse habitats ranging from miombo woodlands, riverine swamps, open wooded grassland, hills and open plains offering safe habitats to wildlife.

Where to stay in Selous Game Reserve during your holiday in Tanzania

Lodge options to stay in Selous Game Reserve range from Budget, mid-range to luxury options. You will choose where to stay in depending on your interests and budget. Lodge options in Selous Game Reserve include Sable Mountain Lodge, Selous Kinga Lodge, Selous Great Water Lodge, Selous Wilderness Camp, Selous Luxury Camp, Selous Mbuyu Safari Camp and Mivumo River Lodge among others.

Tips for Choosing Eco-Friendly Safaris in Tanzania

• Research Operators: Look for safari operators with clear sustainability policies and certifications from recognized eco-tourism bodies.
• Ask Questions: Inquire about the operator’s environmental practices, community support initiatives, and wildlife conservation efforts.
• Pack Responsibly: Bring reusable water bottles, avoid single-use plastics, and pack biodegradable toiletries.

By choosing Eco-Friendly Safaris in Tanzania, you contribute to the preservation of Tanzania’s stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife while supporting local communities and promoting sustainable tourism practices.

What is the best time to visit Tanzania?

Tanzania can be visited throughout the year and the best time is during the months of December to February and then June to October which is relatively dry than March to May and November.

Why book Eco-friendly Safaris in Tanzania Through Eco Adventure Safaris

Eco Adventure Safaris provides unrivalled and professional tour and travel services in Uganda, Kenya, Congo, Tanzania and Rwanda. Since then, Eco Adventure Safaris as established herself as one of the leading tour operators in all these countries including Tanzania. Eco Adventure Safaris boosts of a professional office and field team that takes care of all your requests and inquiries and work closely with Tanzania Tourism Board. We are highly recommended on trip advisor as well as Safari bookings. Our website is one of the best and reliable point to help you start preparing for your Tanzania safari as we have the best and update information that you can rely on. Eco Adventure Safaris is owned and run by Ugandans who have explored Tanzania and as such, you will be dealing with a team that sells what they know. Please feel free to contact us here for more information about Eco-friendly Safaris in Tanzania.