Although we specialize in Kilimanjaro tours, we also have many years of experience providing safari tours and some of our fondest memories are made while out on safari. As with our Kilimanjaro tours, we are committed to providing our crew with fair working conditions and wages.

Our safari tours are all customizable and clients have the opportunity to visit numerous parks during their tour. We offer both camping accommodations as well as a variety of lodging options to ensure our clients receive personalized adventures to suit their budget and comfort needs. Some of the National Park tours we offer include, but are not limited to:

Southern Serengeti:

• Best to visit late December through April

• Known for wildebeest migration and calving

Western Serengeti:

• Migrating wildlife arrive in May and stay until September

• Has resident animals that remain throughout the year

• Features the Grumeti River, the best place to see crocodiles and hippopotamus

Central Serengeti:

• Most animals remain in this area throughout the year

• Great for viewing leopards, cheetah, lions, buffalo, and antelopes

• Most visited area because of accessibility of facilities

• Sunrise balloon safari is available

Northern Serengeti (kwagatende):

• Best to visit June and July because of the of the wildebeest migration across the Mara River

• Most scenic and remote area

• Many luxury tented camps and lodges

• Great for walking safari

Serengeti National Park

The Serengeti, derived from the Maasai word ‘siringet’ meaning endless plains, is a large and impressive park sitting at 14,763 square kilometres in the northern circuit of Tanzania. Most people know the Serengeti as a place to witness the awe-inspiring wildebeest migration between Maasai Mara in Kenya and Tanzania - a natural wonder that people travel across the world to witness. This once a year event happens when grazing animals migrate to the Serengeti for greener pastures to birth their calves.

A lesser known quality of the Serengeti, is that it provides great opportunities to spot big cats - meaning leopards, cheetahs, and lions. The endless plains provide ample opportunity to witness these incredible felines resting, hunting, and even mating. This park also presents the greatest opportunity to see the big five animals, that being elephant, buffalo, rhinoceros, lion, and leopard.

Other animals that are commonly seen in the Serengeti include: a variety of antelope (Thompson gazelle, Grant gazelle, waterbuck, eland, heartbeat, impala, dik dik, topi, and duiker), a variety of primates (baboon, vervet monkey, blue monkey, and black and white colobus), and a variety of scavenger mammals and birds (hyena, jackal, and vulture). In addition, it is common to see nile crocodiles and monitor lizards around the various rivers and swamps in this park.

The Serengeti has four main sections: southern, western, central, and northern. With a park this big, each section has it’s own unique features. For further information on each section, please refer to the sidebar on the left.

Unlike other parks, the Serengeti is littered with kopjes landmarks (large boulder-like volcanic rock formations) where animals often take shelter and can be seen relaxing in the morning sun. A fun little creature often spotted here is the rock hyrax. These impressive landmarks (and animals) are not to be missed!

Ngorogoro Crater:

• Easy to spot animals throughout the year

• Home to the endangered black rhinoceros

• The world’s largest unbroken caldera

• Lake Magadi

Ngorogoro Conservation Area:

• Unique combination of wildlife and humans living together

• Best location for armed ranger walking safari, especially Empakai Crater and Olmoti Crater

• Historic ecological sites

Ngorogoro Crater and Conservation Area

The Ngorogoro Conservation Area is unique in that it is one of the only locations in the world where you can witness both human and wildlife conservation in one location. As you journey towards the crater you will see wild animals and local Maasai people living in unison, often with zebras and other antelope grazing among cattle.

The crater floor is 264 square kilometres in size and 610 meters deep, making it the world’s largest unbroken caldera. Inside you will find a plethora of animals, including the critically endangered black rhinoceros. Most of the animals in the crater are considered resident animals and do not leave the crater often, mostly due to the abundance of food available. With that much being said, the crater has an influx of grazing animals during the migration season, primarily late November through April, when wildebeest, zebras, and antelope search out greener pastures to give birth to their calves.

A popular feature in this park is the hippo pool, where you can see numerous hippopotamus wallowing and cooling themselves in a small pond near a beautiful picnic site. The presence of this water feature, in addition to Lake Magadi, attracts a variety of large bird species into the region, such as storks, pelicans, flamingo, geese, and other water birds.

Other animals that are often seen in the crater include: lion, cheetah, warthog, hyena, jackal, gazelles, buffalo, ostrich, and a variety of birds species.

Near the Ngorogoro Conservation Area you will also find Olduvai Gorge and other historic ecological sites where early human evolution has been documented.

Tarangire National Park:

• Best to visit during dry season (June through November)

• Features Tarangire River

• Coined “ The Home of Elephants”

• Features tree climbing pythons

• Abundance of baobab trees

Tarangire National Park

Known as ‘the home of elephants’, this charming park is our personal favourite and presents the best opportunity to see elephants in abundance. 3,200 square kilometres in size, this park offers a unique ecosystem unlike other parks in this area.

In the dry season (June through November), animal populations increase due to the influx of water flowing to the Tarangire River from the Greater Rift Valley. These migrating animals include: zebra, buffalo, wildebeest, impalas, and gazelles. With that much being said, animals can be spotted here all year round and include: giraffes, lions, leopards, waterbucks, warthogs, baboons, monkeys, and ostriches.

In addition, there are over 320 species of birds and it’s not uncommon to spot tree climbing pythons due to the vegetation in the area.

One of the sights that makes this park so special is the abundance of baobab trees, which never fails to impress even the most seasoned travellers.

Lake Manyara:

• Is best for visiting June through early December, but is enjoyable almost all year long

• Home to tree climbing lions

• Hot water springs

• Best park for aquatic bird watching

• Lush, green forrest surrounds the lake

• Stretches down the Greater Rift Valley

Lake Manyara

One of the smallest main parks in Tanzania, Lake Manyara boasts one of the most visibly diverse ecosystems. The outer reaches of the park showcase some of the oldest and tallest trees in the area, making this park a tree lover’s dream. The dense forrest features everything from fig to mahogany trees and lush low growing ferns. As you venture closer to the lake and into the woodlands, the vegetation becomes drier and other types of trees begin to emerge, such as acacia and other dry bushes and grasses.

Make sure to keep your eyes focused when you visit this charming park, as most of the resident land mammals are often seen among the trees. In fact, it is among one of the few locations in the world where you can see tree climbing lions. These felines are hard to spot, but certainly possible with the right amount of patience and focus.

Other animals that are commonly seen in the park include: elephants, antelopes (impalas, Thompson gazelle, Grant gazelle, dik dik, mountain goat, bush back, duiker), wildebeest, buffalo, zebra, baboon, and giraffe.

Because of it’s location on the floor of the Greater Rift Valley, this park showcases a variety of geological features. Most notably, there is a natural hot spring caused by underground volcanic activity, which encourages natural algae growth in the lake. This causes flamingos to flock to the area in mass amounts to feed upon the algae. Like land mammals, water birds migrate around the region and June through October is the best time to spot these beautiful pink birds along the shore. Other water birds that you are likely to see include storks, herons, and pelicans.

All tours are customized and based on the client’s budget and travel plans. Safari tours can range from day trips to week long safari excursions through numerous parks. We are happy to recommend a route to suit your needs. Please contact us today to create your unforgettable Tanzanian safari experience!