Why a Tanzania Safari Adventure?
Choosing the right type of vacation can be a daunting experience. You want to ensure that your hard-earned money and well-deserved time off work are invested in the perfect break. With so many different types of holiday varieties and destinations on offer, it is also hard to narrow down where to go and what to do. So, let me help you and give you an insight into a great overall vacation, a Tanzania safari.
The country of Tanzania, located in central East Africa, beholds a magical mixture of scenery, nature and wildlife. There is so much to see and do there that it is a destination that appeals to many groups of people seeking their adventures, such as backpackers, families, honeymoon couples, hikers and mountain climbers, mountain bike and motorbikers, wildlife and nature enthusiasts and photographers.
Some of the destinations you may want to add to your Tanzania safari itinerary may include the Ngorongoro Crater, the Serengeti and Selous – And here’s why:
Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area
This World Heritage Site is simply one of the most amazing places on earth! The crater is formed from a volcano that collapsed over 2 million years ago and featured walls around two thousand feet high. You can take walking safaris or stay in accommodation situated on the crater’s rim, which gives amazing panoramic views – many people describe it as being “larger than the eye can see.” The wildlife inside the crater itself includes the ‘Big Five’ (Black Rhino, Cape Buffalo, Elephant, Masai Lion and Leopard) as well as Hippo, Eland, Hyena and Plains Zebra. You may even spot a Black Kite soaring in search of fresh prey.
Serengeti National Park
One of the greatest natural wonders of the world is said to be the annual ‘Great Migration,’ which sees over 1 million wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle make their clockwork journey from the Serengeti to the Masai Mara and back again. This makes the Serengeti such a special park to visit while the migration is there, as you can see sights such as the mass birthing of around half a million wildebeest calves and the picking off of weaker herd members by predators such as Lion, Cheetah and Crocodile.
Selous Game Reserve
Over four times the size of the Serengeti is Selous. It is the largest Reserve of its kind in the world, covering a ground of around 50,000 square Kilometres and is packed full of wildlife to fill its large land mass. The types of animals you can expect to see while there can include a Lion, African Hunting Dog, Greater Kudu, Elephant, Sable, Masai Giraffe and a Warthog. You can also take a boating safari out on the Rufiji river – which flows through the park and into the Indian Ocean, where you can spot Crocodile and Hippo, as well as many birds that fish in the River such as Fish Eagle and Malachite Kingfishers.