With a sizeable proportion of its mainland devoted to wildlife, Tanzania boasts of the largest number of wildlife parks in Africa. The northern safari circuit comprising of the most popular wildlife reserves in east Africa is the most popular travel destination in Tanzania. Some of the best-preserved secrets of Tanzania are found in the game reserves in the southern safari circuit.  Another popular safari circuit of Tanzania is the Great Lakes circuit comprising of lakes Victoria, Tanganyika and Malawi.

Tanzania safari holidays in north

As the prominent nature reserves in the northern circuit are located close to each other, this is the most visited tourist circuit of the country. With a huge diversity of wildlife population and contrasting landscape, you can view a slice of the famous African wilderness by visiting the northern circuit. Most of the parks in the north can be covered in a single safari tour.

Serengeti National Park with its huge concentration of animals attracts the largest number of safari tourists in Tanzania. December to July is the best season for viewing the southward migration of the wildebeest from Maasai Mari to the lush plains of Serengeti. June to October, when the ungulates migrate to the northern limit of Serengeti, is the best time for spotting the famous predators of east Africa.
 
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area with its diverse landscapes, varied wildlife species, archaeological sites and the Maasai tribesmen is a unique microcosm of African wilderness. The Ngorongoro Crater is covered by open grasslands dotted with acacia trees. The nutrient rich alkaline Makat Lake attracts numerous species of birds. The swamps on the crater floor are inhabited by hippos and elephants. The local Maasai villages are popular venues for cultural safaris in Tanzania.

The Kilimanjaro National Park dominated by one of the world’s highest walkable summits draws mountaineers and trekkers to this stunning nature reserve. The attraction of the park is not limited to scaling the mountain. The foothills and the lower slopes of the mountain are covered by lush greenery. Abundant wildlife is found in the rainforests.

Tanzania safari holidays in south

The southern parks of Tanzania are inhabited by a number of endangered wildlife species including the African wild dogs, roan antelope and sable antelope. With few luxury lodges and tented camps available in the parks in the southern safari circuit, they are perfect for eco tourism.

Selous, one of the largest game reserves of Africa, is the most popular wildlife reserve in the southern safari circuit. More than half of Tanzania’s elephant population lives in Selous. Selous is also home to wildebeest, buffalo, African wild dogs, black rhino and numerous bird species.

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