Here are the top five reasons why Tanzania should be your next safari destination:
1. Unmatched Wildlife Viewing (Including the Big Five)
Tanzania is home to some of the most iconic safari parks in Africa, including the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Selous. You can see:
- The Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino)
- Unique species like wild dogs and giraffes
- Huge populations of wildebeest and zebras
2. The Great Wildebeest Migration
Tanzania hosts the world-famous Great Migration, where over 1.5 million wildebeest and 300,000 zebras travel across the Serengeti in search of fresh grazing.
- A once-in-a-lifetime spectacle
- Predators like lions and crocodiles follow the migration
3. Stunning Natural Landscapes
Tanzania’s geography is breathtaking and diverse:
- Ngorongoro Crater – the largest intact volcanic caldera in the world
- Mount Kilimanjaro – Africa’s highest mountain
- Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Park – lush and teeming with wildlife
4. Bush-to-Beach Experience
After your safari, you can relax on Zanzibar’s white-sand beaches. Tanzania offers a unique blend of:
- Safari adventures
- Indian Ocean beach holidays
- Rich Swahili culture and history
5. Authentic and Less Crowded Safaris
Compared to Kenya and South Africa, Tanzania offers:
- More untouched and wild areas
- Fewer tourist crowds
- A more authentic and intimate safari experience