A safari in Tanzania is most recommended National Parks to visit in one of our all-time favorites, arguably our preferred safari overall, so the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater are certainly the way to go. The Ngorongoro Crater is a must as one of the world's most astonishing natural wonders, and the Serengeti is the perfect pairing as a quieter, more private safari experience. The following are National Parks that you never miss it while you want to do a safari in Tanzania especially in the northern circuit.
Serengeti National Park in Tanzania safari was established in 1952. The Park covers 5,700 sq. miles, (14,763 sq km), the endless plains Serengeti is marked with trees and kopjes from which majestic lions control their kingdom; gaze upon the Great Migration in awe or find an elusive leopard in a riverine forest. Or perhaps see everything from a bird’s-eye view and soar over the plains at sunrise during a hot air balloon safari.
The resident population of lion, wildebeest, zebra, hyena, jackals, buffalo, cheetah, elephant, giraffe, and birds
In Tanzania safari all of the accommodations are luxurious, eco-friendly and provide a true Serengeti experience. There’s a wide variety of accommodation available, from midrange lodges, luxury lodges to camps. We love to help you find your home away from home.
• June to February -Areas are best at different times
•July to March -The Seronera or central Serengeti area becomes crowded
•The Seronera area gets crowded during peak season (June and July and October to April)
•It is the home for annual wildebeest migration (late January to September)
•Marked as a top wildlife viewing all year-round
•Many airstrip
•The endless plains of Serengeti feel like authentic Africa
•Superb for spotting all predators
•Availability and excellent mid-range and luxury lodges
•Hot air balloon safaris are done there
The weather conditions in the Serengeti National Park of Tanzania safari, depends in the daytime during the Dry season (June to October), when the temperature stays nice and warm. It's a different story at night, when the mercury can take a deep dive. The heat creeps up a few degrees during the Wet season (November to May), though the odd cold front can introduce a chill.
Ngorongoro crater is the largest broken caldera in the world that was formed after a giant volcanic mountain collapsed inside. The Ngorongoro Crater is a highly-esteemed wildlife sanctuary. It’s nominated by UNESCO World Heritage Site, as the 8th Wonder of the World and Africa's Garden of Eden because it the home to over 25,000 large mammals, thereby making it the dense concentration of wildlife on the continent including big five.
Ngorongoro crater is 610 meters deep and cover a total area of 260 square kilometers. Ngorongoro crater is one of the most beautiful natural wildlife safari sites in the world and an exceptional place to see all the big 5 animals; rhino, elephant, lion, leopard and buffalo.
In Tanzania safari Ngorongoro crater, is mainly occupied by short grass plains with some swampy vegetation cover, Lerai Forest. The short grass is the ideal point that attracts more grazers like wildebeest, Zebras and many more. The walls of the crater rim are covered by the montane forests with the most common ones are the Peacock flowers and highland trees.
The Crater is the home to a healthy population of all members of the big 5 animals; rhino, elephant, lion, leopard and buffalo.
Other wildlife include cheetah, jackal, gazelle, hyena, foxes, flamingo and large herds of wildebeest. The wildlife stays in the crater year-round so there’s really no bad time to visit, but it’s a popular site and may therefore be more pleasant to visit during the shoulder or low seasons.
In Tanzania safari, Ngorongoro crater is well-known for its high concentration of wildlife worldwide with its per capita being the highest compared to Serengeti national park. The crater is a home of over 25,000 large animals with 26 black Rhinos, over 7,000 wildebeest, 4,000 zebras, 3,000 elands over 4,00 buffalos, Hyenas, cheetahs, jackals, wild dogs and many more.
On the other hand, the African most famous national park is a home of over 1 million wildebeest, 8000 hyenas, more than 1000 leopards, and 3,000 lions. Other animals include hippos, crocodiles, gazelles, zebras, giraffes, topis mention but a few. The total land area favors the good numbered of wildlife at the park with little or no tight competition for boundaries
In Tanzania safari, Ngorongoro conservation area, has a mild temperate climate. Due to the altitude, it’s possible for night-time temperatures to drop below freezing. Even during the day, the crater never gets very hot, so make sure to bring layers.
Note: March to May there is long rains and during October to December there is short rains. Dry Season start from June to October and December to January
During the dry season, you’ll find the vegetation in the crater to be less dense, making wildlife spotting much easier — especially when it comes to big cats. At this time, a lot of the animals clustered around permanent water sources, again resulting in more frequent sightings
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The days are usually sunny without being too hot; the crater floor only reaches a high of 20˚C (68˚F).The afternoons tend to be quite dusty, which results in a soft light that can make for beautiful photographs
Tarangire national park is among of Tanzania safari that characterized by skyline, large elephant herds and framed by the stubby branches of fat baobab trees, the backdrop for superb game viewing, especially during the winter seasons. It is a good choice for travellers who want to see and view more animals and few tourists while on safari, an often-overlooked gem. Tarangire National Park during the dry season, its marshes dry out into verdant grassy, draw great herds of elephant, buffalo, antelope and other plains game.
Away from the busier north, the southern end of the park is home to camps that specialize in walking safaris, allowing their guests to immerse their senses in the experience of exploring the African bush on foot.
For Birds watchers, Tarangire National Park is known as a wonderful birding destination and also features large numbers of game, particularly during the dry season, when the Tarangire River is the only source of water supply in the area. The landscape is of particular interest too, due to the high number of scenic baobab trees.
Lions and other predators are frequently spotted. Elephant, buffalo, antelope and other plains game. The Park boasts over 500 species of birds, including some species available to Tanzania.
•You can do a walking safari and marvel at ancient baobabs. •You will discover hundreds of ancient rock paintings in the vicinity of Kolo. •Tarangire is famous for having large herds of up to 300 elephants surrounding the river.
Lake Manyara national park is among of Tanzania safari that comprised of woodland, rainforests, marshlands, savannah vegetation, Marang forest reserve, Maji Moto springs, ground water forest, Lake Manyara itself which is a shallow alkaline lake that covers two-thirds of the park wildlife species among others.
Lake Manyara famous for tree climbing lions, astonishing variety of birds, and wallowing hippos, and Ngorongoro crater consist of high population of predators as well as Cape buffalo and black rhinoceros.