Tanzania safari national parks
Tanzania safari national parks
Tanzania safari national parks : Tanzania is a destination that is famous for safaris and there are many national parks found across the country. Wildlife safaris are common in the northern part of Tanzania where national parks such as Serengeti national park, Lake Manyara national park, Tarangire national park, Arusha national park, the Ngorongoro conservation area, Kilimanjaro national park. This part of Tanzania is most visited for safaris compared to other parts of the country.
Other national parks of Tanzania are found in the western and southern parts of the country and they include Ruaha national park, Selous game reserve or Nyerere national park, Gombe stream national park, Mahale national park, Mikumi national park, Udzungwa mountains national park, Mkomazi national park, Katavi national park, Kitulo national park, Burigi chato national park, Kigosi national park, Ugalla river national park among others.
- Serengeti national park
Serengeti national park is among the popular safari destinations of Tanzania and is known for the wildebeest migration.
There are also numerous wildlife species which can be seen during a safari in Serengeti national park and these include the big 5 such as elephants, lions, leopards, buffalos, rhinos. Other wildlife species at the destination include cheetahs, giraffes, hippos, zebras, gazelles, impalas, waterbucks, kudu, hartebeests and many others.
You can access Serengeti national park by flights to Kilimanjaro international airport. Another way to get to the national park is by driving from Arusha which takes about 7 to 8 hours to get to Serengeti national park.
- Lake Manyara national park
A safari to Tanzania can also include a visit to Lake Manyara national park which is also found in the northern part of Tanzania.
Tree climbing lions are among the wildlife species which can be seen during a safari around Lake Manyara national park. The national park is located about 130 kilometers from Arusha town and is also accessed by flights to Kilimanjaro international airport.
Activities carried out during a safari in Lake Manyara national park include day game drives and night game drives, canopy walk, bird watching, cultural tours and also nature walks around the diverse habitats in the national park. Flamingos can also be seen at this destination.
- Tarangire national park
Tarangire national park is also part of the northern tourist circuit of Tanzania. This national park is famous for its large herds of elephants.
The destination is also a good birding destination in Tanzania with over 600 bird species. Tarangire national park can be accessed through flights to Kilimanjaro international airport. The national park is located about 120 kilometers from Arusha town.
- Arusha national park
Arusha national park is also found in the northern part of Tanzania and is about 30 minutes’ drive from Arusha town.
Mount Meru which is the 2nd highest mountain of Tanzania is an attraction which is found in this national park and there are also lakes found in the national park, wildlife and bird species, waterfalls among others.
This national park is good for travelers who wish to combine a hiking experience with a wildlife safari when they are visiting Tanzania.
- Kilimanjaro national park
Kilimanjaro national park is another destination in the northern part of Tanzania which can be visited during a safari.
The highest mountain in Africa at an altitude of 5895 meters is found in this national park. Mount Kilimanjaro is visited throughout the year by tourists who hike to the summit of the mountain which is Uhuru peak. There are different routes which can be used for hiking on the mountain and they include Lemosho route, Marangu route, Machame route, Rongai route, Umbwe route, Shira route and also the northern route.
You can also combine a safari to other destinations in the northern safari circuit with a hiking experience on Mount Kilimanjaro. The destination can be accessed by flights to Kilimanjaro international airport or by driving to Moshi.
- Ruaha national park
Ruaha national park is another safari destination of Tanzania and it is located in the southern part of Tanzania.
Attractions in the national park include the Ruaha river, wildlife species and bird species, baobab trees. Ruaha national park during safaris in Tanzania can be accessed by flights from Dar es Salaam and also by driving from Dar es Salaam or Iringa town.
Activities which are done during safaris around Ruaha national park include game drives, walking safaris, bird watching, cultural tours and also hot air balloon safaris.
- Nyerere national park
Another safari destination in Tanzania is Nyerere national park which was also known as Selous game reserve which is found in the southern part of Tanzania.
The national park can be accessed by driving from Dar es Salaam and also by flight from Kilimanjaro international airport and also from Dar es Salaam. A variety of wildlife species can be seen during a safari around Nyerere national park and they include elephants, hippos, lions, leopards, lions, rhinos among others.
Attractions in the national park include River Rufiji, wildlife species such as many hippos which can be seen during a safari.
- Gombe stream national park
Gombe stream national park is home to the chimpanzees in Tanzania. This national park is located in the western part of Tanzania.
The national park is located on the shores of Lake Tanganyika and can be accessed by flight from Dar es Salaam or by boat. Wildlife species in Gombe national park include chimpanzees, red tailed monkeys, colobus monkeys among others.
Attractions in the national park include Lake Tanganyika, waterfalls, chimpanzees and also various bird species.
- Mikumi national park
Mikumi national park is also one of the Tanzania safari national parks and is located in the southern part of Tanzania. The national park is home to a number of wildlife species such as hippos, zebras, wildebeests, impalas, buffalos, giraffes, kudu, elands, elephants, lions among others.
During a safari, Mikumi national park can be accessed by driving from Dar es Salaam and also by flights.
- Kitulo national park
Another place to visit during a safari in Tanzania is Kitulo national park which is found in the southern part of the country.
Kitulo national park can be accessed by driving and also by flight during a safari. The national park is about 90 kilometers from Songwe airport and 110 kilometers from Mbeya town. Another way to get to the national park is by railway transport.
Attractions in Kitulo national park include Kitulo plateau, flowers, waterfalls as well as over 350 plant species. The national park also consists of forests, grassland and also rocky ridges.
- Katavi national park
Katavi national park is another safari destination which is found in the western part of Tanzania. It is the 3rd largest national park in Tanzania.
The national parks can be accessed by road, by flight and also by rail transport. By driving Katavi national park can be accessed from Dar es Salaam. Safari activities carried out in the national park include nature walks, game drives, hikes and also birding.
Other national parks found in Tanzania include Burigi chato national park, Mahale national park, Udzungwa mountains national park.
