Highlights of Tanzania
- Visit the world famous Serengeti National Park
- Vast plains with endless horizons, the wildebeest migration and incredible big cat sightings are all to be found in this famous and fantastic game reserve.
- Visit the world famous Serengeti National Park
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- See the tree climbing lions of Lake Manyara
- This shallow alkaline lake is often covered with a cloud of pink flamingos. Hippos bask in deeper areas and the park is known for its tree climbing lions.
- See the tree climbing lions of Lake Manyara
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- Take a game drive into the Ngorongoro Crater
- Ngorongoro is the world's largest intact volcanic caldera and also home to dense populations of big game making it an extraordinary place to visit.
- Take a game drive into the Ngorongoro Crater
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- Track wild chimpanzees in the Mahale Mountains
- Mahale Mountains are arguably the best place in Africa to track and observe wild chimpanzees. Their dramatic peaks loom over the blue waters of Lake Tanganyika in remote Western Tanzania.
- Track wild chimpanzees in the Mahale Mountains
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- Enjoy the remoteness of Katavi National Park
- Katavi is remote, wild and untamed. Only accessible by light aircraft and with just two tiny camps in a million acres this is a magical place.
- Enjoy the remoteness of Katavi National Park
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- See the flamingos on Lake Natron
- Far from the beaten track is the soda lake of Natron lying below the Rift Valley escarpment. The water attracts water birds and flamingos in their breeding season.
- See the flamingos on Lake Natron
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- Climb Mount Kilimanjaro
- Standing at over 5,895 metres tall, Kilimanjaro towers over the plains of Kenya and Tanzania. For the adventurous, climbing the mountain is the challenge of a lifetime.
- Climb Mount Kilimanjaro
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- Spend time in Ruaha National Park
- The dramatic and wild Ruaha National Park is located in the heart of Southern Tanzania. Game congregates around the great Ruaha River, particularly in the dry season.
- Spend time in Ruaha National Park
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- Visit Africa's largest game reserve: Selous Game Reserve
- Africa’s largest game reserve but visited by few, the Selous is a great place to get into the wild. The reserve has abundant game and boat trips are a highlight.
- Visit Africa's largest game reserve: Selous Game Reserve
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- Go elephant spotting along the Tarangire River
- In the dry season the wildlife is drawn to the Tarangire River and large elephant herds can be seen congregating on the banks.
- Go elephant spotting along the Tarangire River
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Our country specialists have travelled the length and breadth of Tanzania - here are a few of their favourite things to do
Tanzania is vibrant, exotic and a photographer’s paradise.
It is home to Africa’s largest parks, densest animal populations and most famous wildlife spectacles.
Wildlife of Tanzania
In the north, two million wildebeest and zebra flood across the Serengeti plains every year. There are tree-climbing lions, magnificent rhino and clouds of pink flamingos on glittering lakes. Away from the savannah, mountains are entangled in thick rainforest. Emerald leaves drip with dew, birds call, and the shrieks of chimpanzees slice the air. In the far flung parks of the south, glassy lakes are home to thousands of hippo and crocodiles. Elephant swim to lush islands, buffalo herds graze on open plains and wild dog make dens in hidden woodland.
Against this natural backdrop, the Tanzanians themselves are warm and friendly. Maasai herders walk their cattle across the plains and in tiny towns there are lively markets under rainbow-coloured umbrellas.
Islands of Tanzania
Finally, Tanzania’s islands are unbeatable. Strung out in the Indian Ocean, the Zanzibar and Mafia archipelagos are tropical and idyllic. Dhows laden with spices sail over turquoise waters, whilst below the surface lie rich coral reefs alive with iridescent tropical fish.
Popular Places to visit in Tanzania
Lake Natron is also the only known breeding ground for East Africa's millions of lesser flamingos which cover the lake between August and October. The Maasai culture is also a fascinating aspect of the area.
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Lake Manyara is home to huge flocks of pelicans and flamingos. The park surrounding the lake has excellent game densities and is perhaps best known for its tree-climbing lions.
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Standing at 5,895 metres tall, Kilimanjaro towers over the plains of Kenya and Tanzania. With knowledgeable guides it is possible to climb it over the course of several days.
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Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and certainly one of the wonders of the world. Wildlife in the crater is prolific and photographic opportunities are superb.
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Subject of countless documentaries, the Serengeti is perhaps most famous for the Great Migration, which each year sees up to two million wildebeest cross the plains in search of good grazing.
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Ruaha National Park has a hot, dry climate and dramatic scenery. Game is prolific with large prides of lion, often twenty or more strong. As well as game drives, early morning walks are also possible.
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The Selous Game Reserve is Africa’s largest game reserve, yet visited by few. As well as abundant game, it is ideal for boat trips. Some of the camps in the Selous offer overnight 'fly-camping' trips.
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A few hours south of Dar es Salaam is a peaceful spot with miles of deserted beaches. We recommend it for a three or four night stay after your safari.
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Katavi National Park is untamed and extremely wild. Access is by by light aircraft and there are only two tiny camps. It's a place where you can see hippo gather in pods of up to 600 strong.
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The Mahale Mountains are the best place in Africa to track and observe wild chimpanzees; crouching low, you can watch them grooming, drinking and playing. Visiting Lake Tanganyika is another highlight.
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Practical Info
Flight time from UK
10 hours (Dar es Salaam)
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