Tanzania safaris are among the best and most rewarding experiences in Africa. For sheer variety in terms of both wildlife and the local flora, this is one hot African destination that you would be doing yourself a great disservice in missing out on. Here are just a few of the spectacular sights awaiting visitors.
The Serengeti offers the rare sight of the annual wildebeest migration which it a stunning event beginning in June and continuing through to October. The determined herds co-ordinate their journey and travel in huge groups as they drive from the southern plains into the northern regions. The herds face several challenges along the way including fierce crocodiles around the Grumeti, Bologonja and Mara rivers. Follow them along a portion of their courageous journey towards their goal in the northern plains and Maasai Mara.
The seasonal rainfalls from February to the end of April lead to one of the most spectacular displays of natural beauty in the Serengeti. An option worth exploring is that of Tanzania travel via the Serengeti Wilderness Mobile camp as this area enables holiday makers to see a great deal more of the area's abundant floral display, as well as the merrily sated predators.
The forests of Mahale which connect to the shores of Lake Tanganyika make for some of the best chimpanzee viewing available, and there's never a dull moment as these playful mammals go about their business. Watersports are also available at the lake such as fishing and snorkelling, as well as many other activities at Greystroke camp.
The rainfall season during April and more sporadically in May are the perfect times to travel the Ngorongoro Crater, as the flowers are in full bloom all through the highlands. This remains a secretive trip, as most tourists have headed back by this time. Little known is the fact that this is one of the best times to join a game drive through the crater and surrounding hills.
The Tanzania hotels offer top quality accommodation for all and Tanzania safaris feature a rare glimpse of untarnished splendour.