Where to see the Great Migration: dangerous river crossings in Tanzania and Kenya
Millions of wildebeests and zebra join the annual Great Migration in Tanzania & Kenya. We tell you, where to see the famous river crossings!
Millions of wildebeests and zebra join the annual Great Migration in Tanzania & Kenya. We tell you, where to see the famous river crossings!
After weeks and months at home, you’re ready to travel again. It has to be safe; it has to be physically distanced, but you’re definitely ready to take a break from the rest of the world? A safari in Tanzania might be exactly what you’re looking for. Secluded outdoor spaces are the new normal and Tanzania has plenty of that.
That really depends on what you want to do and see. The best time to travel to Tanzania for safari is normally during dry season from June to October. The southern and western circuit parks are especially popular during this time, while the northern circuit parks are worth visiting year-round.
Where to go on safari in Tanzania? We share selected destinations and national parks all over Tanzania and explain why it matters where you go. Discover the country’s biodiversity, its extinct volcanoes and grass-covered savannas.
On a recent trip around the country, our colleague and travel expert Natascha visited numerous accommodations in Tanzania’s stunning wilderness areas. Inspired and knowledgeable about which tented camps she recommends to her guests, she shares her favourite 5 with us.
Climbing Mt Kilimanjaro and summiting the highest free-standing mountain in the world is a bucket list adventure for many. But you’re on the go, don’t have much time, feel not quite fit enough or simply can’t get your head around not showering for a week? Not a problem.
What more could you ask of a safari: some of the most famous national parks in the world, hidden gems along the way, professional safari guides, intimate lodges and camps, and most of all: incredible wildlife sightings. A Tanzania and Kenya safari across the safari giants of East Africa is an unforgettable experience.
Busy – is probably the last thing you want to feel or be on your Tanzania safari. But busy it can get, if you decide to travel during the peak season of the northern hemisphere’s summer months or over the Christmas holidays.
You are making plans to travel to East Africa, but you can’t quite decide whether to go on safari in Tanzania or in Kenya? Well, that’s a difficult one indeed! Both countries are known for their large herds of animals, spectacular landscapes, unique locations and stunning accommodations. Safari equals Tanzania, safari equals Kenya. The best thing though: you don’t have to decide between the two. Visit both!
Situated between Tarangire National Park and the famous Ngorongoro Conservation Area, followed by the world-renowned Serengeti, Lake Manyara is often overlooked as a safari destination. At 330 square-kilometres of which more than half are often submerged in water, it certainly is one of the smaller national parks – in African terms.