Tanzania safaris.

Tanzania is one of the east African countries that is in proximity to the Indian Ocean, equator and is also in the Great Rift Valley. Tourism is one of the sectors in Tanzania that contributes a large amount to the country’s GDP because of remarkable physical attractions in the country such as a Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti national park the Zanzibar Island and the extraordinary customs and traditions of the different cultural groups, such as the Maasai people and the Swahili people in Tanzania. Tanzania is also known as one of the countries where visitors can experience the wonders of the wildebeest migration and also get to see the big five” lions, leopards, rhinos, buffalos and elephants.

When to visit Tanzania for safaris.

The dry season in the month from June to October is considered to be the best time to visit Tanzania because it offers optimal wildlife viewing in the different parks of Tanzania such as Serengeti national park and Tarangire national park. This is period also good for outdoor activities such as hiking Mount Kilimanjaro, marine exploration at the Zanzibar islands and visitors can also access the remote areas for accommodation and for safari adventures because the roads are less muddy during this season because of the limited rainfall that is received in these months in a lot of the places in Tanzania..

Nevertheless, some people would prefer visiting Tanzania for safari in the other months so as  to get the best priced offers when it comes to pack entrance fees, accommodation, and other safari packages because unlike the months of June to October in Tanzania, the other months have less crowds therefore the few visitors that come to visit Tanzania in these months are able to get more affordable offers  and they could also enjoy other activities, such as bird watching at Lake Manyara national park and community visits to the Maasai villages in Serengeti national park.

Some of the top places to visit while in Tanzania.

Serengeti national park.

This park is normally known for the great migration that is part of the Seven Wonders of the World and it’s also situated around the Mara region where the Mara River flows. The great migration in Serengeti national park usually happens from October to July and visitors can witness the crossing of the wildebeests in Serengeti in the months of July August and also October to November.

Calving of the wildebeests also happens in the southern plains of the park around the Ndutu area and tourists could also witness the predator prey interactions during this time when they are at the maximum. Serengeti is also known for holding the big five, “lions, leopards, buffaloes, elephants and rhinos’ in large numbers and also the park has rare wild species, such as the African, wild dog, the Black rhino and many more others. Tourists can also explore the Moru kopjes that are in the central parts of the park and these are unique granite rock formations with ancient Maasai rock paintings, and they also have a wildlife such as the lions and leopards.

The Serengeti national park also avails tourists the exploration of the local community of the Maasai people that are known for being skilled in hunting and creating unique art and hut architectural designs. The hadzabe people are also one of the tribes in Serengeti that is one of the last groups of people in the world that still practices hunting and fruits and food gathering and Tourists Usually when they visit Serengeti they get to learn a lot more about the standards of living of these people.  Activities in the park include.

• Wilderness dinners and bush breakfasts.
• Game drives.
• Sunset watching.
• Visit of the Maasai villages and many more

Kilimanjaro Mountain.

This dramatic landscape stands at 5,895m above sea level, and it is known as the highest volcano worldwide and it also carries different glaciers such as the Rebmann glacier. As hikers climb to the top of the top of mountain Kilimanjaro they go through the different vegetation zones starting from the cultivated and forest zone then the heath and moorland and after the alpine zone then lastly the glacier zone.

All of these ones have different flora species such as the lichens, giant groundsels and many more. Different kinds of wild animals, such as the blue monkeys, duikers, mongoose and wide variety of bird species such as the augar buzzard, bronze sunbird and Andaman council.

Tarangire national park.

This is another park in Tanzania where are you can witness the great migration around the Tarangire River. This park is also known as one of the parks in Tanzania that  have large populations of elephants and it also has other wild species such as the gazelles, cheetahs, zebras and many more and you can enjoy activities such as birdwatching, game drives and local community visit in this park.

Ngorongoro conservation area.

This is one of the areas with high wildlife concentration in Tanzania including the wildebeests and the largest a caldera in Africa that has a wide variety of bird species most especially the pink flamingos. This conservation area has other scenic view attractions such as the Endoro waterfalls, the Olduvai Gorge, Nasera rock and it is near the Olduvai Gorge museum. You can get to enjoy ecstatic nature photographic safaris, botanical exploration, bush meals and horse riding in this area.

Stone town.

Get to explore a combination of the African, Indian, European, Arab and Swahili culture of the people of Zanzibar at the stone town. The popular activity that is done at this town is exploring the unique spices such as the cloves, vanilla at this town. You can also explore the ancient slave routes and the tortoises at Prison Island that is near the stone town.

Zanzibar Island.

This is an island that is situated along the Indian Ocean, and it is known for its white sand Pristine beaches that offer breathtaking panoramas to the tourists and it has other islands such as the Pemba Island, Mnemba Island and Changu Island. Visitors can enjoy numerous activities at this island such as snorkeling, beach tours, diving and many more.

Mahale mountains national park.

This is an ideal site for people that would want to carry out chimpanzee trekking as it has a large population of them and visitors can also be able to observe other species in the park such as the lions. The park is also in proximity to Lake Tanganyika which widens the scope of adventurous activities at the park.

Kikuletwa hot springs.

Get to enjoy activities such as swimming and birdwatching amidst the radiant greenery surroundings at the hot springs.

Where to stay while in Tanzania for safaris.

Kuoom lodge Serengeti.

The lodge is located in Serengeti and it is built using wooden structures and it is in the shape of a dome. It offers onsite parking, all the essentials in the hotel room and breakfast is also offered. It charges from US$ 248-US$ 345 per person for one night.

Pili pili orient beach resort.

This is a hotel in Zanzibar that offers the stunning view of the crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean and each room has its own private outdoor swimming pool. The prices for one person per night are 85$.

Africa safari rift valley.

This is a Lodge in Magara Tanzania and because of its location in the rift valley and the way it is built at an elevation point it offers mind blowing greenery scenic views to the visitors. it is also closer to Lake Manyara national park and Lake Tarangire national park and the costs for one person per night is 137$.

AVO Boutique hotel.

This hotel is also located in Zanzibar around the Uroa village and its rooms have a view of the breathtaking sunsets at the sea waters. The rooms cost about 64$-80$ for a person per night and the rooms have all essentials.