Tanzania is rightfully extolled as the finest safari destination in Africa. Expeditions of National Geographic, Discovery Channel and Animal Planet don't cease to produce documentaries about the unique wildlife habitats and beauty of this place. Being the largest country in East Africa, Tanzania has more than 30% of its vast territory classed as national parks, game reserves and conservation areas.
From the great migration of the Serengeti to the more remote parks, a Tanzania Safari offers superb game viewing in a dramatic setting of snowy peaks, volcanic craters, and the Masai steppe of endless plains. Tanzania is renowned for its sheer numbers of wildlife. There are lots of big cats, and hordes of wildebeest, zebra, and Thompson’s gazelle that migrate across the grasslands every year, with dramatic river crossings along the path of this Great Migration.
Few countries can compare Tanzania’s natural beauty and cultural diversity – with Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar, the Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater all in one country. If you’re energetic or adventurous, go on a multi-day walking safari in the Serengeti or Ruaha National Parks or tackle a trek to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak and the world’s highest free-standing mountain. Don’t miss a visit to the exotic spice islands of Zanzibar for an infusion of aromas and architecture in historic Stone Town.