Wildlife Safari in Tanzania

Wildlife Safari in Tanzania  : Tanzania is a wildlife safari paradise, from Tarangire National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Lake Manyara National Park, from Serengeti National Park to Arusha National Park, Ruaha National Park, Nyerere National Park, and Mkomazi National Park etc. Tanzania is home to elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, wildebeests, buffalo, zebra, primates, over 1000 species of birds, and countless other animals. Safari game drives, walking safaris, and hot air balloon safaris in Tanzania are all once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to explore and enjoy Tanzania’s wildlife.

On a Tanzania wildlife trip/ tour/ safari, you can watch animals roaming free and unencumbered—predator and prey, completing the circle of life. Every trip into the bush offers the chance to observe and photograph a variety of creatures up close, all while being escorted by skilled guides, trackers, and expedition leaders in the safety of a 4×4 safari vehicle. During your safari holiday in Tanzania, you can choose from 22 wildlife national parks to visit and enjoy game viewing. Tanzania, with its many national parks, is often regarded as the best wildlife safari destination in Africa, having the largest number of wildlife.

BEST TIME FOR WILDLIFE SAFARI IN TANZANIA

Tanzania Wildlife Safaris are best experienced during the dry season, which runs from late June to October. In the Serengeti, June and July are the best months to see the wildebeest migration. Late January to February is a good time to see wildebeest calving. Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, and Tarangire are among Wildlife Safaris Tanzania’s most popular northern circuit parks, which are frequently visited all year.

High season is from July to March, when the parks on the northern circuit become extremely crowded.

Low Season: The low season is April and May, when the northern circuit parks still see a lot of visitors.

Best weather; the best months to visit are June through October, when there is little rain and animal viewing is exceptional.

Worse Weather: The rainy season is at its climax in March and April.

SEASONS FOR WILDLIFE SAFARIS IN TANZANIA

Tanzania has mainly two seasons which are rainy season (low season) and dry season (peak seasons).

The Dry Season: June to October

• The months of June and July are ideal for viewing the wildebeest migration.
• The wildebeest river crossings in the northern Serengeti are best seen in August and September.
• Animals are easier to spot in Tanzania Wildlife Safari National Parks because they congregate around waterholes and rivers and there is less foliage.
• Because there is little to no rain, there are fewer mosquitoes, the sky is clear, and most days are sunny.
• Despite the fact that the majority of tourists travel during the summer, Except for the Seronera section of the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, the parks are rather uncrowded.
• It gets cold in the mornings and at night. During the months of June, July, and August, you should dress warmly for morning game drives in open safari vehicles.

The Wet Season: November through May

• Late January to February is the best period to see calving in the southern Serengeti, as well as predator in action.
• The countryside is lush and lovely; it’s the off-season, which means reduced rates and fewer crowds in the parks.
• Identifying animals during a wildlife safari in Tanzania is easy during the season. There will still be plenty of animals to observe, and most northern circuit parks provide excellent wildlife viewing all year round.
• Bird viewing is at its best, as you’ll observe a variety of species migrating from other continents such as Europe and America.
• Rains, with the exception of March, April, and May, are usually brief afternoon showers that pose no risk to your vacation.
• The wet (rainy) season is at its peak from March to May.

Throughout the year, Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater provide excellent animal viewing opportunities. The best months to witness the migration are June and July, and February is the optimum month for wildebeest calving. Tanzania Wildlife Safari Holidays offer excellent wildlife watching in both of Tanzania’s 22 national parks throughout the dry season.

TANZANIA’S BEST WILDLIFE SAFARI DESTINATIONS

In any Tanzania wildlife safari tour Consider three regions for more safari experience: the well-known “northern safari circuit,” the “southern safari circuit,” and the “isolated parks in western Tanzania.”

Northern safari circuit

Tanzania’s wildlife showpiece is the “Northern safari circuit,” which comprises all of Tanzania’s famed parks, including the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, and Tarangire national parks. The magnificent Serengeti offers what many consider to be Africa’s best wildlife safari: the annual migration of 1.5 million wildebeest. Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara National Park, and Tarangire National Park are all close by and offer excellent wildlife safaris. However, everything can become extremely crowded, especially during the dry season.

If you have more time on your holiday and want to go on a wildlife safari to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit, keep in mind that each park on this circuit has its own uniqueness and experience, therefore visiting all of them is suggested if you have more time. Combining all of the northern safari circuit parks into a single itinerary might take anywhere from 5 to 7 days.

The Serengeti National Park is Africa’s best safari park, known for massive wildebeest migrations, big five encounters, and greater predator populations. The Ngorongoro crater is also notable for its vast number of bird species and big fives. The Tarangire national park is noted for having the largest herds of elephants, while the Lake Manyara national park is known for having tree-climbing lions and a greater number of flamingo bird species found in the park’s lake.

If you only have a limited amount of time and want to see a lot of animals and the Big Five in a short amount of time, consider Serengeti national Park and Ngorongoro conservation area as part of your northern Tanzania safari circuit.

Southern Safari Circuit

Another recommended spot to visit in Tanzania for wildlife safaris is the Southern Safari Circuit, especially if you despise overcrowded roads and prefer cool and comfortable surroundings. Tanzania’s southern parks are ideal for those looking for abundant and unique species in a remote part of the continent. National parks are less visited and provide the impression of being alone.

Game drives in open vehicles, boat safaris, and walking safaris are among the activities available. Flights between the parks are included with these safaris. Selous and Ruaha national parks, as well as Udzungwa and Mikumi national parks are all national park found in the Tanzania southern safari circuit and they are all close to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s largest city.

Western safari circuit

With only a few other people nearby, Tanzania’s appeals to those looking for outstanding and contrasting wildlife safari experiences. Focus East Africa tours in Tanzania will focus on the buffalo and lions in Katavi National Park or the chimps trekking in the densely forested Mahale Mountains National Park. However, getting to these sites takes longer and costs more money than getting to parks in the north or south of the country.

 THINGS TO DO IN TANZANIA WILDLIFE SAFARI

The most crucial aspect of a wildlife safari is going on a game drive.

Standard Game Drives come in a variety of shapes and sizes, as shown below. With a custom safari and your own vehicle, you can choose the types and duration of wildlife drives you go on. When you go on a group safari, the types of activities and durations are usually predetermined. The game drives are usually organized and managed by the resort or camp where you are staying, on safaris where you fly to the game park or reserve. Game drives can be long, hot, dusty, and bumpy (don’t forget your sports bra, women), but they’re a lot of fun.

Most game drives avoid the heat of the day, when many animals seek shade, and it is widely accepted that early morning and late afternoon game drives provide the best opportunities for game viewing, although this is not always the case because animals go where and when they want.

Game Drive in the Early Morning

An early morning game drive usually begins around 6 a.m. and ends about 8:30 a.m., when you return for breakfast. Almost all lodges and campgrounds will have tea, coffee, cookies, and other light refreshments available starting at 5:30 a.m., so you may have a quick bite to eat before heading off.

Game Drive in the Morning

A morning game drive normally begins after breakfast at 7:30 a.m. and ends around 12:30 p.m., just in time for lunch.

Game Drive in the Late Morning

A Late Morning Game Drive is frequently done in conjunction with an Early Morning Game Drive and begins between 10 and 11 a.m., returning around 12:30 p.m. for lunch.

 Game Drive in the Afternoon

 An afternoon game drive normally begins at 4 p.m. and ends between 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Game Drive throughout the Day

An all-day game drive, as the name implies, lasts all day and usually includes a packed lunch. They usually leave after breakfast around 7:30 a.m. and return between 6 and 6:30 p.m. before dark. They’re typically used in huge safari parks or reserves such as nyerere national park or Selous game reserve where you’ll be traveling long distances or, in the case of the Ngorongoro Crater, to avoid paying two entrance fees.

Other safari activities in Tanzania wildlife safari include hot air balloon safaris, which are only offered by a few national parks in Tanzania, such as the Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater; horseback riding safaris, which are also offered by a few national parks in Tanzania, such as the Serengeti National Park; canoeing safaris in Lake Manyara National Park, Arusha National Park, Selous and Nyerere National Parks; and walking safaris which is available in almost all Tanzania safari parks such as Tarangire national park.

WHAT TO EXPECT ON A WILDLIFE SAFARI TOUR IN TANZANIA

Tanzania has the highest density of animal populations of any country on the planet. Tanzania has more animals per square mile of land than any other country. Tanzania is home to a diverse range of animals that lives in different habitats such as ponds, woodlands, forest, rivers, lakes, swamps, open grass lands etc. THERE ARE

• 430 animal species in Tanzania
• 1,112 different bird species in Tanzania.
• 60,000 insect species in Tanzania
• About of 100 snake species in Tanzania
• Hundreds of fish, reptiles, and amphibians.

Expect to witness a lot more wildlife than you thought on your Tanzania wildlife trip/tour/safari. Many bird species, all big five mammals (lions, leopards, black rhinos, elephants, and buffaloes), and large wildebeest migrations can all be seen at the Serengeti national park. Thomson’s gazelles, wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, ostriches, secretary birds, buffalo, elephants, giraffes, impalas, lions, leopards, hyenas, and many other wildlife species are other species to see in any Tanzania wildlife safari holiday.

Furthermore, Tanzania offers a winning safari combination: some of Africa’s top wildlife safaris combined with magnificent tropical beaches. In addition to the Serengeti’s famous wildebeest migration, there are other world-class safari destinations here. You can combine your Tanzania wildlife safari with other safaris such as hiking Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru; beach safaris on Zanzibar Island; city tours in Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Dodoma, and Mwanza; and cultural safaris such as visiting Maasai bomas in the Ngorongoro crater or visiting Hadzabe and Datoga people for an unforgettable experience.