The Tanzanian Guide

Safari & Wildlife

Tanzania National Parks & Safari Guide

Tanzania is home to the Serengeti, the Great Migration, and the Ngorongoro Crater: three of Africa's most extraordinary wildlife experiences. We cover every major park and reserve with practical guides on when to go, where to stay, and what to budget.

Parks & Reserves

In-depth guides to Tanzania's top wildlife destinations, including fees, best seasons, and accommodation options.

Two hippos facing each other in the Katuma River, Katavi National Park, Tanzania
Safari & Wildlife

Katavi National Park: Tanzania's Most Remote Safari

Katavi is Tanzania's most remote major park - pods of 200+ hippos share the Katuma River, lions are bold, and visitor numbers stay in double digits daily.

Hundreds of flamingos wading in the shallow alkaline waters of Lake Natron, Tanzania
Safari & Wildlife

Lake Natron: Tanzania's Flamingo Breeding Ground

Tanzania's alkaline Lake Natron hosts up to 2.5 million lesser flamingos and the active Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano nearby - 3–4 hours from Arusha.

Safari vehicle at the Kikoboga Gate entrance of Mikumi National Park, Tanzania
Safari & Wildlife

Mikumi National Park: Tanzania's Most Accessible Safari

Mikumi National Park is 3 hours from Dar es Salaam: Tanzania's easiest Big Five safari. Lions, elephants, budget camps and entry fees covered.

Chimpanzee sitting in green grass, Gombe Stream National Park, Tanzania
Safari & Wildlife

Chimpanzee Tracking in Tanzania: Gombe and Mahale Complete

How Gombe and Mahale differ: chimp habitats, research histories, social structures, best season, and which park suits different travellers.

Massive herd of wildebeest crossing the Mara River during the Great Migration, Tanzania
Safari & Wildlife

The Great Migration in Tanzania: Timing, Routes, Camps and When to Go

The Great Migration's annual cycle: 1.5 million wildebeest, month-by-month crossing zones, calving ecology, and the forces driving the loop.

Hippos submerged in the Rufiji River at Nyerere National Park (Selous Game Reserve), Tanzania
Safari & Wildlife

Nyerere National Park (Selous): Boat Safaris, Walking Safaris and Camps

Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous) is Africa's largest game reserve. Boat safaris, walking safaris, camps and practical guide for visitors.

African wild dog with mottled coat looking toward camera, Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Safari & Wildlife

Ruaha National Park: Tanzania's Underrated Wildlife Giant

Ruaha National Park is Tanzania's largest park and least visited. Wild dogs, lions, elephants and true wilderness. Camps, costs and how to visit.

Elephants drinking at a waterhole beneath ancient baobab trees, Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
Safari & Wildlife

Tarangire National Park: Elephants, Baobabs and the Dry

Visit Tarangire National Park in Tanzania for massive elephant herds, ancient baobab trees and excellent dry-season wildlife. Park fees, camps and tips.

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