Tanzania has some of the best safari destinations in Africa
From the Wildebeest Migration to the Big 5 and Tropical Beaches Tanzania Delivers
Safari is visible almost everywhere in Tanzania. It has been a way of life for decades. Few places in Africa match Tanzania’s variety of wildlife and landscapes.
From the iconic savannahs of the Serengeti, Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater to the sun-drenched beaches and vibrant coral reefs of Zanzibar, a Tanzania safari unfolds one magnificent experience after another. And that’s before you venture to off-the-beaten-path treasures such as chimpanzee trekking in the pristine rainforests of Mahale and Rubondo, or enjoy intimate, crowd-free game viewing amid the impressively wild and singular landscapes of Nyerere (formerly Selous) and Ruaha.
Excellent Year-Round Game Viewing, Including the Big 5
Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration
Climb Africa's Highest Mountain
Go Off the Beaten Path
Enjoy Tropical Island Destinations
Below is a list of top destinations and why travers should go
Top Tanzania Safari Destinations
| Destination | Why Go |
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| Ngorongoro Crater |
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| Tarangire National Park |
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| Lake Manyara National Park |
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| Ruaha National Park |
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| Nyerere National Park (Selous) |
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| Mahale Mountains National Park |
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| Serengeti National Park |
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Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration
No other destination on Earth can offer a wildlife encounter to match the annual Wildebeest Migration, and it is one of the best times to go to Tanzania when it is in full swing.
The Migration is the highlight of most first-time Tanzania safaris. About 2 million wildebeest, zebra, and antelope travel across the Serengeti and the Mara River, looking for fresh grass, facing predators along the way. This stunning event is one of the last large land migrations on Earth — the large herds look like ants speckling the horizon.
The Serengeti National Park – Tanzania's premier national park – hosts the bulk of the Migration.
Mobile camps move regularly to stay as close to the herds as possible.
Some accommodations offer easy access to river crossing points.
Note: availability of well-located safari camps between June and October (river crossing season) is limited.
If you want front-row seats to the dramatic river crossings, you should book your Tanzania safari at least a year in advance. Or opt to go when the herds give birth and graze their way across the plains, which is just as impressive to see the massive herds but easier to make bookings – plus the crowds are fewer.
Enjoy Tropical Island Destinations
Many Tanzania safaris finish with a luxurious pause: a palm‑fringed beach where the Indian Ocean unfurls warm, azure water beneath your feet. After long, dusty days of thrilling wildlife and relentless adventure, a sun‑drenched island offers the ideal place to exhale, savor the memories, and let the world slow down. Leave your safari camp after a leisurely breakfast and be sinking into powder‑soft sand in time for late‑afternoon sunset cocktails — the perfect finale to an unforgettable journey.
Zanzibar – one of the world's most romantic honeymoon destinations.
Mnemba Island – a private island holiday paradise.
Pemba Island – among the world’s best diving sites.
Mafia Island – swim with migrating whale sharks (about October to April).
Climb Africa's Highest Mountain
Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Kilimanjaro is not only the tallest mountain in Africa, it’s also the highest free-standing mountain on Earth. Rising almost 6 kilometres (4 miles) above Tanzania’s plains, the journey to the ‘Roof of Africa’ typically takes five or more days and demands both stamina and determination. There are many routes to the summit, each offering different levels of difficulty, varied climbing times, differing degrees of crowdedness, and unique displays of natural beauty.
A Kilimanjaro hike can be easily combined with a Tanzania safari in nearby parks and reserves.