Destinations
Safari
Ngorongoro Crater
The Ngorongoro Crater is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has been recognized as one of the seven natural wonders of the world. The crater was formed over 2 million years ago when a massive volcano – larger than Mount Kilimanjaro – collapsed and formed what is today the world’s largest unfulfilled volcanic caldera. Inside the crater you can see elephants, lions, zebras, and many other animals including the rare black rhino.
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park is home to the world’s largest migration of mammals twice per year. It has also been recognized as one of the seven natural wonders of the world and it is the best place in Tanzania to observe lion herds in their natural habitat. Serengeti National Park is the East African wilderness you dream of.
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park is about two and a half hours outside of Arusha, making it an excellent half-way point between Arusha and the Ngorongoro Crater. The park is famous for its massive herds of elephants – up to 300 at a time. Tarangire is also home to almost 600 different species of birds.
Lake Manyara National Park
Ernest Hemingway called the beautiful setting of Lake Manyara National Park, “the loveliest I had seen in Africa.” For 50 km the park is straddled on one side by Lake Manyara and on the other side by a 600 foot high escarpment of the Great Rift Valley. The park is home to huge troops of baboons as well as lions, elephants, leopards, and other big game.
Ernest Hemingway called the beautiful setting of Lake Manyara National Park, “the loveliest I had seen in Africa.” For 50 km the park is straddled on one side by Lake Manyara and on the other side by a 600 foot high escarpment of the Great Rift Valley. The park is home to huge troops of baboons as well as lions, elephants, leopards, and other big game.Arusha National Park
Just outside of the city limits and at the foot of Mt. Meru, Arusha National Park provides a beautiful day trip from the city. The park features its own caldera and offers visitors the opportunity get out of the car and hike. Safarigoers can also enjoy a surprising number of environments for such a small area.
Ernest Hemingway called the beautiful setting of Lake Manyara National Park, “the loveliest I had seen in Africa.” For 50 km the park is straddled on one side by Lake Manyara and on the other side by a 600 foot high escarpment of the Great Rift Valley. The park is home to huge troops of baboons as well as lions, elephants, leopards, and other big game.Selous Game Reserve
The Selous Game Reserve is technically not a national park but it has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its unique flora, fauna, and natural features. This large park is in the southern part of Tanzania and is a long drive from the other parks. It is well worth the journey though, and visitors can see a full range of African big game and enjoy hunting, walking, and boating safaris as well as game drives.
Ernest Hemingway called the beautiful setting of Lake Manyara National Park, “the loveliest I had seen in Africa.” For 50 km the park is straddled on one side by Lake Manyara and on the other side by a 600 foot high escarpment of the Great Rift Valley. The park is home to huge troops of baboons as well as lions, elephants, leopards, and other big game.Saadani National Park
Saadani National Park is one of Tanzania’s newest and most unique parks. The park is ideally situated for visitors interested in enjoying Tanzania’s coastline. It is the only park that borders the sea and is nearby to a number of interesting cultural sites. It is home to enormous biodiversity that includes giraffes, lions, sea turtles, and humpback whales.
Ernest Hemingway called the beautiful setting of Lake Manyara National Park, “the loveliest I had seen in Africa.” For 50 km the park is straddled on one side by Lake Manyara and on the other side by a 600 foot high escarpment of the Great Rift Valley. The park is home to huge troops of baboons as well as lions, elephants, leopards, and other big game.