Where to Go

This park borders six conservation areas, including Kenya's Masai Mara National Reserve and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, creating a vast ecosystem, which allows ~1.5 million wildebeest to complete one of the largest wildlife migrations on the planet. This results in an intense interaction between predators and prey. Witness this phenomenon on a migration safari.

A highlight and world-renowned classic on the Northern Safari Circuit: Descend to the bottom of the world’s largest intact caldera to see some of the world’s best wildlife in the Ngorongoro Crater. 20 km in diameter this incredible landscape with open plains, lakes and woodlands can leave you speechless. It is a natural wonder on the Northern Circuit and one of the most popular attractions.

Tarangire National Park is for elephant lovers. Found in northern Tanzania, it is home to a very special geological formation, the Tarangire River. During the dry season, this winding river acts like a huge magnet, drawing numerous animals out of the landscape to reside at the river until the rains return. On safari, you can see countless tracks meandering towards the river.

Located on the Southern Circuit Ruaha National Park is for people hoping to discover amazing wildlife with fewer visitors. The park is the border, or melting pot, between two sets of fauna and flora - you will find plants and wildlife of Eastern as well as Southern Africa in Ruaha. An almost unimaginable ~1650 plant species have been identified here.

Mahale feels like a fairytale dreamland where forested mountains rise away from the white sandy beaches of Lake Tanganyika. Sundowners on a dhow is the best way to take in the views of this tropical paradise. Accessed by plane and then boat, Mahale Mountains National Park is a remote park with very few visitors and offers a chance to disconnect from the world.

The Selous Game Reserve and Nyerere National Park have been described as one of the largest remaining wildernesses in Africa. The Miombo woodlands are home to a higher diversity and density of species than anywhere else. Thanks to these qualities it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This small park on the Northern Circuit is an ideal stop-off on the way to the Serengeti National Park. It is a beautiful place for nature lovers to unwind on the first few days of a safari. Lions reside here, but they can be difficult to spot. Buffalo are a species found in large numbers along the forested shoreline.

Only 50km from Arusha this park offers unique activities to explore nature, including trekking Mount Meru. Low predator numbers mean that you can experience every corner of the park during a guided walk. Every turn provides you with amazing views of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru. Walk past herds of buffalo and giraffes to Tululusia waterfall, Ngurdoto crater and incredible viewpoints.

Only 218 km from Dar es Salaam, Mikumi National Park makes a wonderful stop-off on the Southern Circuit. Not only huge, it is beautiful. The Ruhebo and Uluguru mountains rise on the northern boundary, whilst acacias, baobabs and tamarinds dot the savannah. Four out of the Big Five, with only the rhino being absent, await you.

Makuyuni Wildlife Park is a year-round destination. But as many places in Tanzania, the best time to spot wildlife is during the dry season from June to October. Vegetation is more scarce allowing you to spot wildlife more easily. This is also the best time to go on a walking safari.