At the foot of the Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara National Park combines groundwater forest, open floodplain, wetlands and lake scenery within a relatively compact area. It is a useful stop on Tanzania’s northern circuit and is particularly rewarding for...
Arusha National Park is an excellent choice for a nature-filled day close to Arusha city. In a relatively compact area it combines the forests of Mount Meru, Ngurdoto Crater, the Momella Lakes and open habitats where giraffe, buffalo and other wildlife may be...
Tarangire National Park is one of the most distinctive destinations on Tanzania’s northern safari circuit. The Tarangire River, ancient baobabs and open savannah create a landscape unlike Serengeti or Ngorongoro. The park is particularly well known for elephants and...
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is part of Tanzania’s northern safari circuit and contains the famous Ngorongoro Crater. It is not a national park: it was created as a multiple-use area where wildlife conservation shares the landscape with pastoral communities....
Serengeti National Park lies at the heart of one of Africa’s great savannah ecosystems. Its plains, acacia woodland, rivers and rocky kopjes support exceptional wildlife. UNESCO recognises the area for its ecological processes and the annual movement of vast herds of...
