Tanzania Wildlife Tour Adventures tops the bucket list of most wildlife enthusiasts. The East African country covers 947,303 square kilometers with some of the largest protected wildlife areas. Nyerere National Park covers a land area of 30,893 square kilometers making it the largest national park in East and Central Africa.
Tanzania wildlife tour destinations are diverse with high densities of safari animals and birds. These inhabit the varying ecosystems from open savannas, forests, woodlands, and swamps. Discovery Journeys to Tanzania feature game drives, birding adventures, boat cruises and nature walks in these ecosystems. These leave you with lasting unforgettable African safari memories.
The allure of a Tanzania Wildlife Tour
Serengeti’s wildebeest migration is among the most fascinating Tanzania wildlife tour adventures. The migration involves millions of wildebeests and hundreds of zebras moving over the open savannas in search of fresh pastures. Wildebeest migration numbers are high for any safari tour destination. Journeying with them unmasks other wildlife mysteries of the predator live action, which rarely happens in other safari destinations.
Tanzania has the highest Big cat concentration including lions, leopards, and cheetahs. The country is among a few savanna wildlife tour destinations where you are guaranteed to see all the Big Cats. Lions live in pride of up to 20 individuals and can be easily spotted while on game drives. Leopards are solitary and prefer to stay in thickets but come out to hunt. Cheetahs; the fastest land animals are endangered because of a high decline in their population but still many in Tanzania. This makes Tanzania the best East African destination for the Big Cats experience.
Tanzania has a diverse bird life with over 1100 bird species including endemics. Birding tour experiences in Tanzania vary depending on destination choice. Tanzania wildlife tour destinations like the Ngorongoro Crater have diverse ecosystems offering multiple birding experiences. Lake Magadi in Ngorongoro Crater is home to water birds including pink flamingos.
Best Tanzania Tour Destinations
Northern Tanzania has the most outstanding wildlife tour destinations. Serengeti National Park tops the list with the Big Cats experience, wildebeest migration, and overall wildlife density as the key attractions.
Lake Manyara National Park lies between Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. It is famous for its tree-climbing lions, primates like baboons and blue monkeys, and other savanna wildlife species. The park offers exclusive Tanzania wildlife tour experiences and can be explored on day and night game drives, nature walks, and cycling.
Ngorongoro Crater is home to the Big Five Mammals and an iconic attraction. It offers the most up-close Tanzania wildlife Tour experiences to feature other savanna animal species including zebras, wildebeests, elands, and buffaloes.
Southern Tanzania is remote and less explored. Notable southern Tanzania wildlife tour destinations include Mikumu National Park, Nyerere, and Ruaha National Parks. River Ruhudji, Mnyera, and Kilombero offer fishing safari experiences with a chance to catch the Tanzanian Blue Tiger Fish.
Planning your Tanzania Discovery Journeys
It is important to note key aspects when planning your Tanzania wildlife tour. Destination choice, activities of interest, getting there, and accommodation choice determine the success of your safari. Tanzania can be accessed by air to Kilimanjaro International Airport for those interested in visiting northern Tanzania. The airport is served by several airlines including Air Tanzania, Qatar Airways, Kenya Airways, and Ethiopian Airways.
Southern Tanzania is accessed via the Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam. There are internal flights that connect the north to southern Tanzania safari destinations for those who are interested in both destinations. Western Tanzania is more secluded and is only best accessed by charter flights.
Discover Journeys to any Tanzania safari destinations are customized based on one’s preference. For these best safari adventures, we recommend 10 days or more. Our 8-day Serengeti Safari covers the Wildebeest migration safari in the different sectors of Serengeti National Park. The 9-day Tanzania safari features Northern Tanzania tour destinations including Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti National Park.
The 5-day Tanzania fishing safari is recommended for those interested in sport fishing. Our 10-day Southern Tanzania safari covers the less traveled destinations in the south.
What To Expect
Tanzania is a busy wildlife safari destination throughout the year. The peak season months of June to October have the highest tourist numbers. It is likely to have over 100 safari vehicles in one game drive. It pressurizes safari animals like lions bearing high tourist numbers. High tourist numbers are a turn-off for ecotourists with high regard for nature.
To avoid crowds and inconveniences it is recommended to visit during the off-season months from January to May and November. These months double as the wet season with rainfall most likely to occur any time of the day. Some lodges close as others discount their rates making Tanzania safari adventures more affordable.
The country can be visited alongside other East African destinations like Uganda, Rwanda, and Kenya. Uganda and Rwanda are famous for primate trekking including mountain gorillas and chimpanzees. Kenya is the birthplace of safari iconic for its savanna adventures in Masai Mara, Amboseli, and Samburu National Reserve.
Where to Stay
All Tanzania safari destinations are facilitated by a variety of accommodation options. These range from budget to deluxe and high-end safari lodges and camps. These lodges get fully booked in the peak tourist season from June to October. It is therefore recommended to book your safari in advance to avoid any inconveniences.
Serengeti National Park has temporary camps that move with the migration. They are set in the different sectors of the park depending on the wildebeest migration journey. These have limited capacity and best booked ahead of time. Contact Us for more information.
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