Tanzania National Parks Safaris. Most of the safari activities take place in the northern part of Tanzania normally referred to us the northern circuit where you will have a chance to visit Ngorongoro National park a UNESCO Conservation area and world’s largest intact volcanic caldera with vast wildlife species and natural ecosystem. Among other national parks you will visit include Lake Manyara National park and Tarangire National park best known for its thousand populations of elephants. Eco Adventure Safaris is one of the most established and experienced operators in East Africa offering trips to Tanzania. Our driver-guides are among the most dedicated and Knowledgeable in terms of fauna and flora and continue to entice guests with their keen ability to locate wildlife and provide in depth knowledge. Our fleet of four-wheel-drive vehicles is one of the newest and largest in Tanzania and ideal for traversing Tanzania’s rugged terrain.
Tanzania National Parks Safaris. The best and most famous event in the northern circuit of Tanzania is the annual great migration of more than a million wildebeests and zebras which begins and ends in Serengeti National Park. This is one of the most dramatic experiences of nature one can witness on your safari to Africa.
The Southern circuit in Tanzania consists of the Selous Game Reserve and Ruaha National park. The lifeline of Selous is Rufuji River supporting a population of bird life and wildlife including elephant, buffalo, hippo, crocodiles as well as magnificent scenery. Ruaha is a true wildlife haven, sustained by the Great Ruaha River and central for the resident crocodiles, hippos, turtles and fish there as well as a huge array of over 400 bird species. This makes Tanzania one of the best safari destinations in world.
Serengeti National Park
Tanzania National Parks Safaris. Serengeti National Park is the oldest and one of the largest National Parks in Tanzania best national park to visit for safari 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, watch a hyenas chase away lions for prey. Serengeti remains the best place in Tanzania and East Africa to film Lions and the Wildebeests. Serengeti National Park is home to Big 5 animals which include Lions, Leopards, Elephants, Rhinos and Buffaloes. You can as well choose to encounter these animals up close through a walking safari tour at the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania and discover lions, elephants, giraffes, crocodiles and more exotic animals in their natural habitat.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Tanzania National Parks Safaris. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is home to a variety of wildlife and the Ngorongoro Crater which is the world’s largest intact Volcanic Caldera great for wildlife encounters and safari experience. The Conservation Area consists of different habitats that range from grassland, rivers, swamps, forests and open savannah plains. These environment habitats attract a wide range of wildlife including the wildebeest and the Big 5 animals. A safari to Ngorongoro Conservation Area will give you an opportunity to see one of the most famous sites in Africa, the Ngorongoro Crater alongside great wildlife viewing in the beautiful mind-blowing environment and great sceneries.
Lake Manyara National Park
Tanzania National Parks Safaris. Lake Manyara National Park is located between Lake Manyara and the Great Rift Valley home to tree climbing lions. 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 is home to some of the migratory mammals from Tarangire National Park which includes wildebeests, Zebras, Thomson’s gazelle and Grant’s gazelle. Predators to film in Lake Manyara National Park include lion, leopard, black-backed jackal, bat-eared fox, serval, honey badger, African wild cat, spotted hyena, African civet, genet (Genetta) species and several mongoose species. Cheetah and African golden cat are rarely sighted. Other notable mammals include elephant, baboon, lesser flamingo, greater flamingo Cape buffalo, lion, hippopotamus, wildebeest, bushbuck, impala, giraffe, zebra, white pelican, yellow-billed stork, Ayres’s hawk-eagle, Nile monitor, white-breasted cormorant, palm-nut vulture and cobra.
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park is located few kilometers from Arusha town home to huge Elephants and large herds. 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 see Elephants in East Africa. Tarangire has beautiful scenery made up of its habitats which range. Tarangire 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.
Best Time to Visit Tanzania for Safari
The best time to visit Tanzania for safari is during the Dry season, from late June to October, when wildlife viewing is generally at its best. The wildebeest migration in the Serengeti is usually during June and July and the time to see the wildebeest calving is late January to February. The southern and western circuit parks are best visited during the Dry season (June to October), unlike the more popular northern circuit parks that can be visited year-round. The Great Migration normally happens in the dry season forcing the wildebeests and Zebras to move in search for fresh grazing vegetation and water. The Great migration is an epic safari option recommended for many travelers visiting Kenya and Tanzania this will give you best African Safari Experience.
Eco Adventure Safaris organizes both budget, mid-range to luxury trips Tanzania to experience the Great Migration, we have our popular trips that you can choose from below that include this experience. We as well consider highly customizing all trips to best match our clients’ needs, please feel free to contact us here and we will customize for you a Great Migration tour that will suite your interest budget and time.
What is the best time to see the Great Migration in Tanzania?
The best time to see the Great Migration and do a safari in Tanzania is during the dry season period that is between the months of July to early October every year. During this period in the southern parts of Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater the vegetation is sparse and dry, the waterways are as well dry this forces the wildebeests and Zebras to migrate to the North plains that is southern part of Masai Mara National Park to search for fresh vegetation and water. During the Migration the wildebeests and Zebras rear 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.
Tanzania Safari Trips
Tanzania Safari is one of the best African Safari to see wildlife in Africa, the best and famous event in the northern circuit of Tanzania is the annual great migration of more than a million wildebeests and zebras which begins and ends in Serengeti National Park. This is one of the most dramatic experiences of nature one can witness on your safari to Africa.
The Southern circuit in Tanzania consists of the Selous Game Reserve and Ruaha National park. The lifeline of Selous is Rufuji River supporting a population of bird life and wildlife including elephant, buffalo, hippo, crocodiles as well as magnificent scenery. Ruaha is a true wildlife haven, sustained by the Great Ruaha River and central for the resident crocodiles, hippos, turtles and fish there as well as a huge array of over 400 bird species. This makes Tanzania one of the best safari destinations in world.
Eco Adventure Safaris is one of the most established and experienced operators in East Africa offering safari trips to Tanzania. Our driver-guides are among the most dedicated and Knowledgeable in terms of fauna and flora and continue to entice guests with their keen ability to locate wildlife and provide in depth knowledge. Our fleet of four-wheel-drive vehicles is one of the newest and largest in Tanzania and ideal for traversing Tanzania’s rugged terrain.
Is Tanzania safe to Visit?
Tanzania is generally safe to visit. People are friendly and happy to welcome visitors and help you with advise on where to go, sleep and visit. Several foreign governments have advised against travelling to some remote areas, but tour operators will only take you to areas that are considered safe. For more info on these remote areas, please see the travel advisory links below. As with many countries, there is some crime in the cities, but most issues can be avoided by following basic safety precautions. Many tourists visit Tanzania every year, and the vast majority of visits are trouble-free.
Crime occurs in most cities in the world and Tanzania is no exception. Most issues are minor, such as petty theft and pickpocketing. You are unlikely to encounter any trouble on guided activities. When venturing out in the city, you can easily avoid issues by following a few simple safety precautions: seek advice from your hotel before taking a walk in the city; don’t wear valuables and only take the money you need with you; don’t walk after dark, rather take a taxi.
Your safari guide will ensure your safety at all times all you have to do is follow your guide’s instructions. Always remember that all animals in parks and reserves are wild. When on a self-drive safari, only leave your car where it has been designated as safe to do so, and don’t drive too close to animals. Contact us here for more information on places you are planning to visit I Tanzania we will guide you all through accordingly.