Mount Kilimanjaro

Mount Kilimanjaro, a gem of Tanzania safaris, draws numerous safari tour travelers eager to ascend the highest mountain in Africa. This walk attracts over 16,000 climbers each year due to its reputation, and with proper management of altitude sickness, you can expect a relatively easy ascent. Opt for the Northern Circuit detour to steer clear of the most crowded routes and relish a more tranquil ascent.

Mount Meru

Situated approximately 40 kilometres west of Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru presents a neat triangular form, frequently surrounded by clouds. Located within Arusha National Park, the mountain acts as a peaceful refuge for various wildlife, including giraffes, leopards, and hyenas that roam during the early hours of the day. Ascending this dormant volcano, standing at 15,000 feet, typically requires three to four days. Climbing Kilimanjaro serves as a favored introduction for individuals planning to tackle the mountain, as it provides an opportunity to adjust to the altitude beforehand. Treks commence at Momella Gate within the park. The hiking guides often share captivating stories with their clients about their professional encounters with wild animals in the park while spending nights in mountain huts along the trail.

Serengeti National Park

Siringet, meaning “endless plains” in the Maa language, is a park deeply connected to the Maasai people, who have inhabited this area for thousands of years. Anyone traveling to the Serengeti National Park will experience expansive, verdant plains adorned with acacia trees that extend for miles in every direction. The plains host a rich ecosystem that nurtures a remarkable variety of plant and animal life, featuring 35 distinct species of mammals and 450 different bird species, establishing it as an exceptional birding safari destination in Tanzania. Annually, from May to September, over two million wildebeest, antelope, and zebra migrate from the southern Ndutu region of the park to the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. This represents the largest terrestrial migration on the planet.


Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park is three hours’ drive from Arusha town. A large population of elephants serves as the main attractions for safari tours in Tarangire, located in the southern region of the conservation area. They travel inland to Lake Manyara, both of which lie under the rain shadow of Mount Ngorongoro. An interesting feature of Tanzania’s natural landscape is demonstrated by this pattern: the country has natural corridors that allow elephants and other animals to move freely between parks. The park’s vast baobab trees, potentially hundreds or even thousands of years old, stand out as another remarkable feature. The branches of these iconic, excellent trees are extensively used by baboons, leopards, and various other animals that inhabit the park.

Nyerere National Park

This National Park was formerly referred to as Selous Game. To reach Nyerere National Park, Africa’s largest reserve, one can drive for five hours from Dar es Salaam. The road remains smooth until the last uneven section, where a 4WD vehicle is necessary. Nearly 31,000 square kilometres (11,970 square miles) host extensive herds of wildlife, featuring the Big Five and various antelope species that are rare in other parks throughout the continent. Be on the lookout for sable, Lichtenstein’s hartebeest, brindled gnu, and roan antelope.
The endangered African wild dogs, whose frantic pace during hunting makes for an exciting game drive, are also found in the largest concentration in the world in Nyerere. A passionate observer can easily spend hours searching for birds in the forest and nearby regions. The park serves as a haven for photographers, featuring verdant landscapes and the stunning Rufiji River meandering into oxbow lakes. Remember that most guests choose to take a one-hour charter flight to one of the park’s various airstrips—providing another opportunity to capture unique photographs.

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park is compact—covering only 650 square kilometres or 251 square miles—but it certainly makes a lasting impression. A unique spectacle in this park is the sight of lions climbing trees, alongside buffalo, hippos, cheetahs, and giraffes. Seasoned birdwatchers can observe around 400 species of birds, including pelicans and forest hornbills. Numerous lesser flamingos forage in the pink waters of the highly alkaline Lake Natron for sustenance.

Ruaha National Park

Ruaha, the largest national park in Tanzania managed by the state, features the Great Ruaha River, majestic baobab trees, and boasts one of the highest concentrations of elephants found in any park across Africa. Few lodges exist in that area, and the number of visitors is limited. It provides an authentic and exciting Tanzania safari experience, showcasing a wilder environment than the nearby Selous Game Reserve. Due to the high population of elephants in this area, walking safaris and night driving are frequently not allowed. The Jongomero Camp, beautifully luxurious and seamlessly blended into its natural environment, is nestled along the Jongomero River in the remote southern part of the park. The guides here are exceptional, possibly the finest in all of Tanzania.

Gombe Stream National Park

Gombe Stream National Park, renowned for Jane Goodall’s behavioral studies of the local chimpanzees, is situated near the shores of Lake Tanganyika. Her investigations are regarded as the most extensive ever undertaken on a single community of wild animals, lasting four decades. In addition to chimpanzees, the diverse wildlife inhabiting the compact (22 square kilometres/13.5 square mile) grasslands, forests, and dense rainforest of Gombe includes red colobus, blue monkeys, olive baboons, and red-tailed monkeys.

Stone Town

Stone Town, referred to as Zanzibar Town, served as a vibrant trading center for firearms, textiles, minerals, and spices for over a thousand years, drawing traders from Europe, Persia, and China. The presence of numerous mosques and the Islamic attire worn by the residents reflect the significant influence of Islam on the island. Today, this heritage is felt in the charmingly narrow cobblestone alleyways filled with structures crafted in the Arab style. In addition to serving as a central point for the slave trade, Stone Town housed a large and infamous market known for its violence. The trade in slaves, encompassing both males and females, was arguably one of the most vigorous in the world before its extinction in 1873.

Kitulo National Park

This national park, referred to by locals as Bustani ya Mungu, or “the Garden of God,” is a haven for botanists, brimming with vibrant orchids, lobelias, and lilies that thrive in the fertile volcanic soil. This virtual Serengeti of flowers is not only a paradise for birdwatchers but also a sanctuary for numerous rare species that gracefully flutter and soar across the vast, verdant meadows. The plateau can be accessed from Mbeya using a 4×4 vehicle. Explore the stunningly beautiful rolling plains on one of the marked hiking paths, or challenge yourself with a hill climb under the majestic heights of the Kipengere, Poroto, and Livingstone ranges. The period from October to April, coinciding with the blossoming season, represents the perfect opportunity to visit.

Lake Tanganyika

Lake Tanganyika, the largest freshwater lake in Tanzania, holds the distinction of being the second-deepest lake worldwide. This forms the basis for a significant local fishing industry that spans Tanzania, Zambia, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. As you journey across the seas on a dhow, prepare for an experience that feels almost dreamlike, with the sun setting and soft breezes guiding your way. Diving or visiting the fish market in the lakeside village of Kigoma is a great option; we recommend staying at the Lake Tanganyika Hotel, situated right on the coast. Lupita Island provides luxurious accommodations along with a variety of activities such as swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, hiking, and fishing, all set against the backdrop of a vast lake.