subject: Tanzania - The Ultimate African Safari Destination [print this page] African safaris are well-known among adventure and wildlife seekers, families on excursions, unconventional honeymooners and nature lovers. There are many safari packages available in Africa representing the ultimate safari experience. Tanzanian African safari is considered one of the world's greatest safari destinations that provide an amazing and incredible experience for a wild and memorable safari holiday. It is considered by some as one of the last untouched places on Earth. It is a place of awe-inspiring beauty and majesty with feral wilderness, vast horizons, sunny beaches, charming ancient towns, ancient archaeological sites and geological wonders.
Adventures in Tanzania
Tours and safaris in Tanzania are an incredible experience for anyone at any age. One can explore the following destinations during the Tanzanian African Safari:
1. Lake Manyara: Lake Manyara is a shallow lake in the Natron-Manyara-Balangida branch of the Great Rift Valley. One will see an enormous topographical variety and abundant wildlife for its relatively manageable range of 330 square kilometers. Lake Manyara is the playground for baboons, hippos, impalas, elephants, wildebeests, buffalos, warthogs and giraffes. It is famous for tree climbing lions and a large number of leopards.
2. Ngorongoro Crater: Ngorongoro Crater is generally considered as one of the natural wonders of the world. It is situated at the eastern edge of the Serengeti in northern Tanzania. It is known as the largest unbroken ancient caldera in the world and is now considered as "Africa's Garden of Eden". It is ringed with steep walls and sheltered forests, grasslands, fresh springs and a large soda lake at its centre. It is one of the most architecturally spectacular safari destinations in Tanzania.
3. Serengeti National Park: Serengeti means "endless plain" in the Maasai language. It is a 14,763 sq. kilometer expanse of grasslands and forests. Serengeti National Park is situated in a high plateau between the Ngorongoro highlands and Kenyan border and extends nearly all the way to Lake Victoria in the west. The Serengeti is known as the most prestigious wildlife reserve in Africa due to its density of predators and preys. It includes Patterson's elands, klipspringers, dikdiks, zebras, gazelles, lions, impalas, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas and other larger mammals like rhinos, giraffes, elephants and hippopotamus.
4. Tarangire: Tarangire is one of the finest parks in Tanzania. It is located in the Rift Valley and its name originates from Tarangire River that crosses through the park. Its extensive landscape is soothing as the wooded savannas stretch far and wide in every direction. It is famous for its huge number of elephants, baobab trees and tree climbing African pythons.
There are many things to explore in Tanzania like game reserves, the highest mountain Kilimanjaro and the rich diversity in wildlife found in its national parks. So enjoy a unique and highly customized adventure in Tanzania African safari.
Tanzania - The Ultimate African Safari Destination
