Tanzania is a fascinating travel destination embodied by Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak; the Serengeti National Park, home to one of the best wildlife shows in the world the wildebest migration; and the Ngorongoro Crater with its unbelievable density of animals in an exctinct caldera.
Tanzania game reserves are generally divided into the popular Northern Safari Circuit or the rugged Southern Safari Circuit. Most first time visitors to Tanzania opt to visit the Northern Circuit that includes the incredible Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater , Lake Manyara, and Tarangire National Park ; however, travelers wishing to avoid large groups of tourists will find the reserves in the southern part of Tanzania remote, rugged and vast. Tanzania also has stunning beach locations and Indian Ocean islands, not least of which is Zanzibar . Zanzibar, with its beautiful beaches, rich culture, and history, is a perfect compliment to start or end an African safari.
Tanzania is most famous for hosting the Wildebeest Migration, which circulates through the celebrated Serengeti National Park and Kenya's Masai Mara with river crossings occurring from July to October at the Mara and Grumeti Rivers; and calving occurring in February on the southern plains of the Serengeti. The Ngorongoro Crater , an ancient volcano, is recognised as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa, and in its valley floor resides one of the highest predator densities in Africa.
Often, the long dry season (from June to October) is considered the best time to visit Tanzania, as the variety of spectacular game reserves, such as the Selous, Ruaha, Katavi, and Mahale, are at their best with regards to game viewing. Tanzania is also home to some of the best chimpanzee colonies in the world. The Mahale Mountains National Park is remote and undiscovered - only accessible by boat or plane. One of the biggest wild populations of chimpanzees resides in these forests.
