Arusha National Park
Arusha National Park is one of northern Tanzania’s most scenic and diverse safari destinations, located just a short drive from Arusha city. Although smaller than many of Tanzania’s famous national parks, it offers an impressive combination of mountains, forests, lakes, volcanic landscapes and abundant wildlife. The park is dominated by Mount Meru, Tanzania’s second-highest mountain, […]
Mkomazi National Park
Mkomazi National Park is a spectacular wilderness destination in northeastern Tanzania, renowned for its rare wildlife, dramatic semi-arid landscapes and peaceful safari atmosphere. Sharing an ecosystem with Kenya’s Tsavo National Park, Mkomazi offers travelers a quieter and more exclusive alternative to Tanzania’s busier northern safari parks. The park is especially famous for its conservation of […]
Mount Meru
Mount Meru is Tanzania’s second-highest mountain and one of the country’s most rewarding trekking destinations. Rising above Arusha National Park, this dramatic volcanic peak offers a quieter and more scenic alternative to Mount Kilimanjaro, with beautiful forests, wildlife-rich lower slopes and breathtaking views from the summit. The climb usually begins inside Arusha National Park, where […]
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park is one of northern Tanzania’s most distinctive safari destinations, famous for its enormous elephant herds, ancient baobab trees and the life-giving Tarangire River. Located southwest of Arusha, the park offers excellent wildlife viewing in a beautiful and relatively peaceful setting. The Tarangire River is the heart of the park and becomes especially […]
Lake Natron
Lake Natron is one of northern Tanzania’s most dramatic and unusual destinations, famous for its striking alkaline waters, vast flamingo populations and spectacular volcanic scenery. Located near the border with Kenya, the lake lies beneath the towering Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano and forms part of the Great Rift Valley landscape. The lake is especially important […]
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park is one of northern Tanzania’s most scenic safari destinations, beautifully positioned between the Great Rift Valley escarpment and the alkaline waters of Lake Manyara. Although relatively compact, the park offers an impressive variety of habitats, including groundwater forest, open grasslands, acacia woodland, wetlands and lakeshore environments. This diversity supports a rich […]
Lake Eyasi
Lake Eyasi is one of northern Tanzania’s most fascinating cultural and scenic destinations, located southwest of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in the Great Rift Valley. Unlike Tanzania’s traditional wildlife parks, Lake Eyasi offers travelers a deeper cultural experience centered on local communities, traditional lifestyles and the dramatic landscapes surrounding the seasonal lake. The area is […]
Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa’s highest mountain, rising to 5,895 metres (19,341 feet) above sea level. It is also the world’s tallest free-standing mountain and one of Tanzania’s most iconic natural attractions. Tanzania Parks The mountain consists of three volcanic formations: Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira. Kibo is the highest summit, Mawenzi is the second-highest peak, while […]
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater is one of Tanzania’s most extraordinary wildlife destinations and one of the most famous safari areas in Africa. Located within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the crater is a vast volcanic caldera surrounded by steep walls that create a natural enclosure for an exceptional concentration of wildlife. The crater floor supports a remarkable variety […]
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park is Tanzania’s most iconic safari destination and one of the greatest wildlife areas in Africa. Famous for its vast open plains, extraordinary predator populations and the world-renowned Great Migration, the Serengeti offers unforgettable wildlife experiences throughout the year. The park is best known for the Great Migration, when enormous herds of wildebeest, […]