Tanzania Tour Destinations are among the best places to see elephants. These giant land mammals are among Savanna’s Big Five and the world’s largest animals. Elephants are intelligent and have a good memory because of their large brain. The three main elephant species include the African Bush Elephants, the African Forest Elephants, and the Asian Elephant.
African Bush Elephants are common in the different Tanzania Tour destinations and can easily be spotted while on game drives. They were named after their eared-shaped African map. Male and female elephants have tusks unless on rare genetic occasions of not having any or when poachers have cut them off. Elephants are among the most vulnerable and threatened animals because of poaching. They are hunted down because of their Ivory which is perceived to be valuable.
Besides poaching, elephants and other safari animals are threatened because of habitat loss. Population density and tourism development have increased wildlife-protected land encroachment as people set up accommodation facilities. This has created a human-wildlife conflict in many areas as animals including elephants stray in people’s gardens destroying crops.
Tanzania has several protected areas that were gazetted with the primary role of acting as the home of these different animal species. Elephants and many other safari animals freely roam these areas for food and survival. Below are those top Tanzania Tour Destinations where you can see elephants.
Tarangire
Tarangire is among the prominent Tanzania Tour destinations. It is located in Northern Tanzania and covers a land area of 2,850 square kilometers. Tarangire has one of the highest elephant concentrations in East Africa and therefore the top Tanzania Tour destinations to see them.
Elephants live in herds led by a dominant female called a Matriarch. These mainly comprise subordinate females, males, and infant elephants. Male elephants play a role in protecting the herd and young ones. They are however forced to leave the herd after 15 to 20 years of living with their mothers. These join other bachelor males but feed within the territory of the matriarch and are never far.
Tarangire has the best elephant safari experiences and you can learn more about these giants there. Other notable animal species in the park include leopards, Zebras, and giraffes. Tarangire is renowned for its tree-climbing lions a rare occurrence in lions.
Serengeti
Serengeti National Park is Tanzania’s iconic and must-visit Tour destination. The park is located in Northern Tanzania stretching towards the Kenya border. It connects with Masai Mara National Reserve forming one of Africa’s best safari ecosystems.
Serengeti’s ecosystem comprises open savanna grasslands, woodlands, and scattered shrubs. This ecosystem is home to several wildlife species including elephants. Serengeti is most famous for the wildebeest migration, an annual mass movement of wildebeests, zebras, topi, and grant gazelles.
Elephants are not involved in the wildebeest migration but exit in large numbers and can easily be seen in herds moving over the Serengeti ecosystem. Serengeti safari adventures are remarkable because of the high numbers of the different wildlife species present in the park. Because of this, Serengeti stands out of all Tanzania Tour Destinations. Our 8-day Serengeti Safari covers the park extensively for the wildebeest migration and Discovery Journeys with elephants.
Nyerere National Park
Nyerere is East Africa’s largest protected area. It is located in southern Tanzania covering a land area of 30,893 square kilometers. The park was initially a reserve (Selous) and upgraded into a National Park in 2019. Nyerere is among Tanzania’s best-reserved safari tour destinations because of its remote location.
Southern Tanzania is generally less explored when compared to northern Tanzania destinations like Serengeti. With this, all southern Tanzania tour destinations Nyerere inclusive offer exclusive safari experiences.
Nyerere National Park is home to several wildlife species including the African wild dog, elephants, zebras, and lions all occurring in large numbers. The park’s large size gives it an advantage of enough space for even the land’s largest mammals. Part of the park was set aside for photography and is best recommended for those interested in wildlife photography and documenting.
Ngorongoro Crater
The Ngorongoro Crater is Worlds largest unfilled caldera. It is also located in Northern Tanzania and is among the top natural wonders on the planet. The crater floor is another top Tanzania tour destination to see elephants. It is home to all the big five mammals including buffaloes, rhinos, lions, and leopards.
Being a natural enclosure, it is easy to spot elephants and all other animal species in the Ngorongoro Crater. The crater is best explored on game drives in the morning and late afternoon. It has a riverine swamp with hippos and water birds.
The Ngorongoro Crater is an impressive attraction in itself. It has beautiful scenic views of the different landscapes it has. Such a combination of landscapes and animal species including the African elephants is perfect for safari. It is the right experience you need on your Tanzania Discovery Journeys adventure. Ngorongoro can be visited alongside other Northern Tanzania Tour destinations in a 7 or 9-day Tanzania safari.
Mikumi
Mikumi National Park is located in southern Tanzania about a 4-hour drive from Dar-es-Salaam. It is among the less traveled paths in Tanzania perfect for viewing elephants. The park is home to rare antelope species like the greater Kudus and Sable antelopes. It is a major stopover for those visiting Ruaha and other southern Tanzania safari destinations.
The elephant population in Mikumi is stable and elephants are commonly seen while on game drives. Such moments enable you to closely observe and learn more about elephants and other animal species. The exclusive experiences in the park are the most underrated moments as you enjoy your safari with minimal interruption.
Our 10-day southern Tanzania safari features Mikumi, Ruaha, and Nyerere National Parks. It is among our top-selling Tanzania safaris that are ideal for honeymooners, photographers, and families. Beyond Tanzania are other Discovery Journeys experiences including gorilla trekking in Rwanda and Uganda.
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