Here Is Why Tanzania Safari Tours Are The Best

By Scott Stone


Planning a visit to Africa is always a headache, even for seasoned travelers. The continent is blessed with immense natural beauty, and settling on one particular area to tour is bound to be a hard task. One of the best places to view wildlife at is East Africa. This article gives a sneak preview of what to expect when on Tanzania safari tours.

The country has a glowing international reputation among tourists owing to its diverse wildlife species. While the typical westerner only gets to see most wild animals in a zoo, one who visits Tanzania is certain to see lots of them in their natural habitat. Conservationists have always lauded the present administration and those of the past for their immense wildlife conservation efforts.

This has led to the flourishing of diverse species all across the nation right to the border with Kenya. Both the grasslands and the mountainous regions are roamed by large groups of cheetahs, leopards, lions, buffaloes, wildebeests and elephants. The Serengeti alone, which is the biggest national park in the country, is estimated to host over 3000 lions.

The main animals that most tourists always hope to spot when touring the region are the Big Five. One will never fail to spot them when in Tanzania. They include lions, elephants, black rhinos, leopards and buffaloes. These species have long been held in high regard by Africans and foreigners.

It is possible to see these magnificent creatures on a single day outdoors. This is all thanks to the massive conservation efforts that the government has put over the past couple of decades. Today, there is a healthy population of the Big Five in the Serengeti and in the plains that dot the Ngorongoro Crater.

The country also prides itself with being the setting for the Great Migration, a natural wonder of the modern world. The spectacle occurs annually in River Mara. The Mara has long been used as a demarcation point for the Maasai Mara and the Serengeti National Parks.

Every year, thousands of wildebeests and zebras cross the crocodile infested river to either the Kenyan or Tanzanian side. Be sure to time your trip well in order to catch this spectacle. A reputable tour agency should help you decide the appropriate timing for your journey.

There is a unique kind of energy associated with Tanzanian culture. Troupes dancing to traditional tunes always welcome tourists at the airport. There are seven cultural sites given world heritage status scattered throughout the country. The coast has its fair share of history too. A large number of slave ports were based there, a reminder of the dark past that once plagued the continent.

Tanzanian weather is pleasant for most of the year. The rainy and dry seasons present the only weather variations through the year. November and April are the only two wet months. If you are undecided on where to go for your vacation, you should certainly visit this East African gem.




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