Parks close together, range of different habitats.
Wildlife, the big animals, are almost easy to see. It's not 100% guaranteed, but I think it shouldn't be that way. Tansania is a peaceful country. You don't have to be afraid all the time.
Tanzania is an absolutely beautiful country and the wildlife is amazing.
Email Gerald Davison | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We saw plenty of wildlife during our stay and we didn't feel particularly crowded by hordes of other people.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Mainly very quiet but one or two places are very busy at times.
Amazing safari parks, lots of diversity, beautiful views, amazing birding.
Email Sheikh. Ghulam Sarwar | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Tanzania is the country which is most famous in the world for the safari parks.
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35-50 years of age
It's not a zoo - it's out in the wilderness. It's something my family hasn't seen before. The country seemed so natural, and in some ways - healing.
Beautiful country with a wide variety of safari options
Tanzania has many safari options, from luxury hotels in the heavily visited Ngorongoro to unserviced campsites in Mikumi National Park. In general the main roads outside the cities are OK but other roads are often dirt. However, in my experience safari companies are well aware of this and bring appropriate transport (as always, you get what you pay for).
Tanzania has some unmissable sights: Ngorongoro, Serengeti (an extension of the Mara in Kenya) and, if you are fit enough, climbs up Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro.
Safari options range from basic camping (in parks where it is allowed) to all-inclusive luxurious hotels in the middle of the savannah. Often it is a good idea to get a park ranger to accompany you if available - they often offer - and because they work in the park all the time, they can be more knowledgeable about recent animal sightings.
If you are visiting the parks in the north of Tanzania you probably won't have much reason to visit Dar es Salaam, and you probably won't miss much either. It isn't a particularly interesting place and many people just pass through on the way to Zanzibar.
Tanzania is a haven for parks. While some are more off-the-beaten-track than others, nearly all of them provide unparalleled wildlife viewing activities and stunning scenery.
