Located north of Selous, Mikumi National Park offers the chance to experience pure African nature and rich wildlife. The main feature of Tanzania’s fourth-largest national park are the floodplains. These flooded savannahs attract a great mix of wildlife and are often compared to the famous Serengeti plains. Mikumi is a perfect safari destination for those…
What most people don’t know is that Ruaha National Park is the largest park in Tanzania. The vastness of this remote area ensures an authentic ‘wild’ experience with views almost for yourself. Ruaha boasts 10 percent of the planet’s lion population, as well as one of the largest elephant populations. Due to the Ruaha River…
The huge but little-known Selous is one of the great last wildernesses in Africa. It is Africa’s oldest wildlife reserve and with 50,000 sq. km, it’s the largest on the continent too. The sheer diversity of its landscape attracts a wide variety of animals. The wildlife in this pristine reserve is impressive, with almost 120,000 buffaloes,…
Lying in a beautifully scenic area below the Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Natron is an oasis in the dry remote landscape. This lake is extremely alkaline and therefore so toxic that hardly any animals can survive, except flamingos. Lake Natron is the main breeding ground in East Africa for millions of Lesser Flamingos. It is…
Ngorongoro Crater is chosen as one of Africa’s Seven Natural Wonders because of the abundance of animals and beautiful colours of the landscapes. The view from the rim into the crater floor is simply unreal. This spectacular arena is home to the Big Five and the densest population predators found anywhere in Africa. Extinct volcano…
Tarangire National Park is a true paradise for elephant and bird lovers. It is home to the largest population of elephants in East Africa and more than 550 bird species. Especially during the dry season, animals flock around the Tarangire River, which is the only source of water in the area. The landscape is incredible…
A massive soda lake crowded with flamingos, tree-climbing lions and a breathtaking scenery is what makes Lake Manyara National Park famous. This smaller wildlife reserve is not only incredibly diverse, but also the perfect place to see the spectacular 400 meter high Rift Valley Escarpment. Tranquil soda lake The blend of diverse habitats and wildlife…
Serengeti National Park in Tanzania came out as the clear winner of the best safari park on the African continent, in a poll of 139 safari animal parks. The ranking comes from online marketplace, SafariBooking.com, based on 2,530 reviews by safari-goers and renowned industry experts. Crowned best safari park The famous Serengeti beat all the other…
You just booked your first safari to Africa and now wonder what to pack and what to wear on safari? Let’s clear one thing up. You don’ have to go head-to-toe-khaki or spend a lot of money to buy a complete new safari wardrobe. You will probably have most of the clothes you can wear…
For a lot of people the Great Wildebeest Migration is the main reason why they visit the Serengeti. It’s truly an impressive sight to witness millions of mammals thunder across the plains in search of fresh grass and water. Huge lines of wildebeest, storms of red dust, dangerous river crossings and predators chasing. The wildebeest…