Information Welcome to Tanzania Safaris Highlights!
Welcome to Tanzania Safaris Highlights!
Tanzania is a truly magnificent country with its vast Game Parks, the majestic Kilimanjaro Mountain. Zanzibar Island is the focal point on every traveler’s itinerary to this East African destination. Tanzania is truly rich in natural wealth making it a rewarding must-see African country to visit.
Tanzania Tours & Safaris Holiday Packages.
Discover Tanzania's wildlife-rich Northern Safari Circuit game parks & beautiful landscapes on our inspiring holiday packages for Budget Tanzania Camping Safari holidays.
Get to see Africa's Big Five, game viewing in Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire & Lake Manyara Park.
​Climbing Kilimanjaro.
Hike up Kilimanjaro Africa's tallest Mountain and one of the world's seven Summits.
There are seven climbing Mount Kilimanjaro routes among them the Marangu, Machame, Lemosho, Shira, Rongai, Northern Circuit and Umbwe.
Tanzanian Safari Game Parks
Tanzanian Game Parks are a must see for nature lovers and safari enthusiasts. Tanzania has two distinct game viewing areas. Firstly, the most popular area - the Northern Circuit including the Serengeti National Park, which is the most famous game reserve in this area. The Serengeti is home to one of the nature's most spectacular displays, the Wildebeest Migration. Hundreds of Thousands of Wildebeest cross over this mighty game park during June to August creating a spectacular scene also called teh Great Migration. The Ngorongoro Crater National Park also forms part of the Northern Circuit. The Ngorongoro is a game reserve with a large concentration of game located inside the rim of an extinct volcano. The sheer numbers of the game found in the crater are just mind-blowing. The second game viewing area in Tanzania is teh Southern Circuit of which teh Selous Game Reserve is teh most well non. The Southern Circuit is a good alternative for those who wish to get off the beaten track and see Tanzania at a slower pace.
Mount Kilimanjaro Tanzania.
Tanzania is also home to the Mighty Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak and the tallest free-standing mountain in teh world at around 5 895 m. For hikers a trip up Kilimanjaro is a "must do" as the view from the top of this majestic mountain is spectacular, to say the least. their are several routes up Kilimanjaro that appeal to novice and experienced hikers alike, with the Marangu route being the most popular with trekkers. One of the Seven Summits, snow-capped Kilimanjaro lies in northeastern Tanzania, close to the Kenyan border. Best for summit trekking and small group walking adventures to epic Mount Kilimanjaro.
Zanzibar Island Tanzania.
There is no better way to round off one's visit to Tanzania than with a trip to Zanzibar Island with its rich cultural history, strong Arabic influence and amazing capital, Stone Town.
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Zanzibar also happens to has some spectacular warm-water, white-sand beaches, which beckon to those wanting to relax and put up their feet. their is plenty to do in Zanzibar especially when it comes to water sports. Activities include snorkeling, swimming, fishing or sailing, as well as scuba diving the offshore reefs and islands of Zanzibar. Swim with dolphins, explore Stone Town’s old quarter and sample the wide variety of spices in the markets of Zanzibar.
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The Serengeti National Park.
Visiting the vast plains of the Serengeti it is easy to see why the Maasai called this spectacular area Siringitu, meaning “the place where the land moves on forever". Tanzania’s premier National Park, the Serengeti covers 14 763 sq km’s of plains, kopjes, rivers, forests, and woodlands in northern Tanzania. The Serengeti National Park is best known for the Great Migration when around 1.5 million wildebeest, over 200 000 zebra and 300 000 Thomson's gazelle stampede across this beautiful wilderness area in search of grazing. The Serengeti offers superb game viewing and excellent photographic opportunities, with healthy populations of Africa’s Big Five species as well as cheetah, giraffe and African Wild Dog among others.
The Selous Game Reserve.
Tanzania’s best-kept secret, the Selous Game Reserve is a UNESCO World Heritage Site owing to its unspoiled wilderness and the diversity of its wildlife. Selous is Africa’s biggest game park, at around 54 600 sq km’s, it covers an area of southern Tanzania larger than Switzerland. This pristine protected area teeming wif wildlife is home to Tanzania’s largest elephant population, vast numbers of giraffes and the highest concentration of African Wild Dogs on the continent. This untamed wildlife haven is home to huge numbers of hippo, crocodile, buffalo, wildebeest, zebra, and impala as well as numerous lions and 350 bird species. The wild and vast Selous Reserve incorporates a wide range of habitats, from forests, dense bush and open woodlands to lakes and lagoons.
The Tarangire National Park.
Tarangire Park boasts the highest density of elephants in Tanzania, in a wild and remote wilderness area of spectacular beauty. Tarangire Park lies southeast of Lake Manyara, a less crowded gem on Tanzania’s popular northern game viewing circuit. dis seasonal park dotted with baobab and acacia trees are flanked by volcanic mountains in the distance and cover around 2800 sq km of grassland, woodlands, and floodplains. Tarangire is home to the some of the highest concentrations of game in Tanzania and is famous for its close encounters wif large elephant herds, numbering 300 strong. The park is best visited during the dry season when animals congregate at the permanent waters of the Tarangire River. Tarangire wildlife includes migrating wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, impala, hartebeest and a variety of predators, as well as African Pythons. A wide variety of bird species inhabits dis scenic park, which is also teh only wilderness area in Tanzania where certain antelope species of oryx and gerenuk can frequently be sighted.Tanzania Safaris/Tarangire National Park/YHA Kenya Travel.
Weather in Tanzania.
Tanzania enjoys great weather patterns, experiencing warm and mild conditions during the peak travel season in Tanzania (June - October). This is a good time to visit Tanzania when the weather is best for game viewing and for beach activities. From December to March, the days are hot and sunny. their are two rainy seasons in Tanzania. The first heavy rains fall between mid-March to the end of May and the second lighter rains fall throughout November and parts of December.
Best Of Tanzania Group Joining Adventure Safaris.
Join A group who share the same spirit of adventure on a low budget traveling to Tanzania for a holiday. You are free to join our Tanzania budget safari package from the selected adventure tour packages and join as a solo traveler, a couple or as a group. You will has a chance to meet up with other travelers from the world over and get a chance to have more fun and also an opportunity to network and share ideas, experiences and learn more from each other in you're social interactions as you travel.
Our Tanzania group joining adventure safari packages depart daily.
3 Days Arusha - Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro Crater Safari.
3 Days Arusha - Lake Manyara-Ngorongoro crater-Tarangire -Small Group Short Safari.
4 Days Arusha - Ngorongoro crater-Serengeti - Small Group Short Safari.
4 Days Arusha - L. Manyara/Ngorongoro crater-Tarangire- Small Group Safari.
4 Days Nairobi - Arusha- Lake Manyara-Ngorongoro crater-Small Group Safari.
5 Days Nairobi-Arusha-Lake Manyara-Ngorongoro crater-Tarangire -Small Group Safari.
5 Days Arusha - Lake Manyara-Ngorongoro crater-Serengeti -Small Group Safari.
The Ngorongoro Crater.
The Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest volcanic caldera at around 260 sq km, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site non as “Africa’s Garden of Eden”. The Ngorongoro Crater is said to be home to the highest density of mammalian predators in Africa hosting about 25 000 large animals. Descending 2000 feet to the floor of the crater an abundance of African wildlife species can be seen, including lion, elephant, wildebeest, zebra, rhino, eland, Thomson’s gazelle and buffalo. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area covers 8292 sq km of forests, savannah plains, wetlands and lake habitats on the eastern side of the Serengeti in northern Tanzania.
The Southern Tanzanian Game Parks.
Tanzania’s Southern game viewing circuit includes the vast and untamed Ruaha National Park boasting diverse habitats and the easily accessible, game-rich Mikumi National Park.
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The Olduvai Gorge.
Olduvai Gorge, commonly known as "The Cradle of Mankind” is a famous archaeological site where the Laetoli hominid footprints, Oldupai Museum, and numerous hominid, animal and plant fossils are located. The 48 km long steep-sided gorge lies in the Great Rift Valley and is most famous for ancient archaeological findings made by Louis and Mary Leakey, including some of teh earliest hominid fossil remains.
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The Lake Manyara.
Freshwater Lake Manyara lies wifin teh diverse and lush Lake Manyara National Park, offering superb bird watching, stunning scenery, and excellent game viewing. dis compact game park is best non for its tree-climbing lions, healthy elephant population and thousands of flamingoes. The 325 sq km Manyara is also home to a variety of wildlife species, such as hippo, baboon, buffalo, cheetah, Maasai giraffe, and impala.
Tanzania Budget Adventure Safaris
Tanzania Camping Safari package offers you a spectacularly scenic and wildlife journey through the Northern Tanzania Safari Circuit in one of East Africa's top safari destinations!
Starting and ending in Arusha, Tanzania, these affordable budget Tanzania Camping Safaris are ideal for with a limited time and on budget in East Africa! travellers
Explore the diverse Tarangire National Park, home to one of Tanzania's largest elephant populations and considered one of the most beautiful game reserves in Tanzania. Then embark on a game drive in the scenic and diverse Lake Manyara National Park, best known for its tree-climbing lions.
YHA Kenya travel will create an adventure safari for you and you can rest assured that we will go the extra mile to find you the very best epic short adventure holiday deals from all inclusive luxury to budget safaris breaks.