Take a Closer Look

Explore Tanzania

​

Tanzania stands as the largest country in East Africa, with nearly one-third of its territory designated as protected areas for wildlife conservation. This nation is not only renowned for its iconic safari destinations that draw crowds from around the world, but also for its untouched reserves that offer a genuine wilderness experience.

 

The Serengeti, celebrated for the Great Migration, witnesses nearly 2.5 million wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle traverse its expanse following seasonal rains in a perpetual loop. The most intense part of this migration occurs at the Mara River crossings, where the herds confront hungry crocodiles, territorial hippos, and treacherous waters.

 

The Ngorongoro Crater, formed 2 to 3 million years ago, ranks among East Africa's most wildlife-concentrated regions. Within this ancient caldera, you can spot Thomson's gazelles and wildebeest grazing, lions and leopards on the prowl, and perhaps the rare black rhino lurking in dense vegetation. Beyond the crater's edges, the Maasai coexist with the natural world in a striking balance.

 

While many visitors are drawn to the well-trodden northern parks, venturing south to the baobab-dotted Ruaha National Park or the expansive, untamed Nyerere National Park (formerly known as Selous Game Reserve) promises a more secluded safari adventure.

 

Thrilling adventures await: Consider a trip to Rubondo Island National Park in Lake Victoria to search for wild chimpanzees in the forest or embark on a trek up Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's tallest peak. Afterwards, indulge in a relaxing retreat along the palm-fringed beaches of Zanzibar.