Tanzania Solo Safari Adventures are peaceful as you explore one of the finest African Safari tour destinations. The country features on the bucket list of adventure travelers because of its outstanding nature and tour experiences. Such safari tour experiences are best enjoyed on solo travel with minimal interruptions in your itinerary.
It is quite a challenge to decide whether to travel solo given the costs involved and safety concerns. Many safari destinations on the African continent are remote and feared to be insecure by solo travelers. Tanzania has many of these less-traveled and exclusive safari destinations that are ideal for safari but might not be preferred by solo safari travelers.
The country is however Safe for all tourist types and offers the ultimate Discovery Journeys adventures. Below are some of the most recommended Tanzania Solo Safari Adventures you can opt for if you choose solo travel.
Wildebeest Migration Safari adventures
The wildebeest migration in Serengeti National Park is among the leading Tanzania safari experiences. It involves the movement of millions of wildebeests, zebras, and grant gazelles from Serengeti to Masai Mara. The migration is annual and the largest savanna animal migration on the continent.
The animal numbers of the migration are a wonder given their concentration in one ecosystem. Watching this migration is incredible and engaging even for solo safari travelers. A lot happens during the wildebeest migration cycle from predator hunts to the Calving period. All these natural moments are witnessed live while on game drives leaving one pondering about Mother Nature. Such moments of truth require the utmost attention and these can only be had when on Solo Safari Adventures in Serengeti.
The wildebeest migration attracts many travelers including couples and families. With this, you are assured of the right company after a day of journeying with the migrating herds in the open savanna ecosystem.
Tarangire Big Mammals Experiences
Tarangire National Park lies along the Northern Tanzania circuit and is among Tanzania’s most diverse destinations. It is famous for its large elephant herds, tree-climbing lions, and a mini wildlife migration. Tarangire favorably competes with Serengeti in terms of unique wildlife experiences.
It offers the most diverse Tanzania Solo Safari Adventures that are not limited to wildebeests. The park is home to all major savanna mammals including giraffes, zebras, elands, buffaloes, hippos, and gazelles. A safari moment with any of these species is rewarding and enjoyable even when done by a solo traveler. With this, you maximumly utilize your time in the park learning about the ecosystem and the different wildlife species.
Tarangire National Parks’ wildlife migration happens between July and November. This is a dry season spell where several animals migrate into the park in search of fresh pastures and drinking water. All the park’s major grazers gather along the Tarangire River with some wallowing in the mud to cool down. Tarangire also has some rare wildlife species and safari specials including the fringe-eared oryx and the gerenuk. These are best explored on Solo Safari Adventures as you can alter your safari program to add in more time with ease. Our 9-day Tanzania safari features Tarangire and other Northern Tanzania safari destinations.
Zanzibar Beach Getaways
Zanzibar is Tanzania’s most prominent beach holiday getaway destination. It comprises an archipelago of islands that are all exclusive and ideal for Tanzania Solo Safari Adventures. The islands are most renowned for their white sand beaches but also offer marine wildlife experiences.
Marine wildlife experiences feature moments with sea turtles, dolphins, and several fish species. Zanzibar has several coral reefs that act as home to different fish and small sea species. These can be explored on diving expeditions and sea exploration safari adventures. This gives a whole different tour experience compared to open savanna wildlife adventures on the mainland.
Zanzibar is also a rich historical destination regarding East African coastal trade and civilization. Stone town, Zanzibar’s oldest port has the finest example of Swahili coastal trading towns. These were built with architectural inspirations of the African, Arab, Indian, and European cultures. They date back to the 18th Century and depict one of the best cultural integrations on the continent. Stone town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is surely best explored on Solo Safari Adventures.
Southern Tanzania Photography Safari
Southern Tanzania has the best photography destinations ideal for Solo Safari Adventures. The whole south is not fully explored and has Tanzania’s largest protected areas. Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous) tops the list as the largest and most diverse Tanzania safari destination. It is home to four of the Big Five mammals all occurring in large numbers. The northern part of the park was specifically set aside for photography given its diversity and natural beauty.
Ruaha National Park is another incredible southern Tanzania destination that can be explored by solo travelers. Just like Nyerere, Ruaha National Park is secluded with a variety of savanna wildlife. Notable wildlife species you can see in the park include elephants, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, and Buffaloes. Wild dogs are present but rarely seen and so are lions and leopards.
Our 10-day southern Tanzania safari features all the major destinations in the south. It starts with Discovery Journeys in Nyerere National Park which is ideal for photography. From there, you proceed to Mikumi National Park for yet other savanna wildlife experiences. The safari then proceeds to Ruaha via Udzungwa Mountain National Park before returning to Mikumi. This safari can be further customized to add more days or experiences including fishing.
Birding
Birding is a niche and exclusive safari experience by default. The bird kingdom is really wide to include several species and ecosystems from wetlands to woodlands and open savannas. Birding requires attention to detail thus making it ideal for Solo Safari Adventures.
There are bird species that are reasonably big and can easily be spotted while on game drives dedicated to birding. Some other species are however small and spotting them highly depends on calls. This is typical of birds that live in forests and woodland areas. Tanzania has all these ecosystems and offers interesting birding experiences.
Birding in Tanzania is doable throughout the year each season with its advantages. The dry season from June to October is great because of minimal rainfall disturbances. It is the best time to see savanna wildlife birds. The rainy season months are equally great because it is when the migratory birds are in the region. Most birds are also in full plumage and therefore more active and vibrant.
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