Tanzania parks

Sometimes if you're self-driving, it can be difficult to find information on the parks and reserves, especially in Tanzania.  Most info is normallly about paid tours, and doesn't give those tips about the places if you're planning to camp... This is what we've tried to do - give our overall impression of the parks that we've visited in Tanzania, and things that we would have liked to know before we got there!

Serengeti NP

 

Seeing the Serengeti from the air

One of the most iconic national parks in Africa, home to the migration and teeming with predators.  The sense of freedom when looking out over the Serengeti Plains is breathtaking. Read more...


Ngorongoro Crater

Cheetah in the Ngorongoro Crater

Unusual and breathtaking to see the ecosystem in the volcano crater in Tanzania, full of animals, predators and birds.  (Except for giraffe!) 
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Tarangire NP

Baobabs in Tarangire NP

The most accessible park in Tanzania's north, the ideal time to go is in the dry season, where all the elephants and antelope move to the river, followed of course by the predators.  Read more...


Lake Manyara NP

The alkaline Lake Manyara

A small park around Lake Manyara in Tanzania, known for its tree climbing lions (although they climb in almost all the parks in Tz), silver-cheeked hornbills, and the blue monkeys.  Read more...


Ruaha NP

Ruaha river in the dry

In the south of Tanzania, it is a lot less popular than the northern parks, which means less visitors, so you feel you're on your own there... fabulous! Read more...


Mikumi NP

Udzungwa mountains in Mikumi

The most accessible national park from Dar, along the Tanzania Zambia highway, it surprised us with its sightings and game numbers.  Well worth a visit as a weekend getaway. Read more...


Selous GR

Crocodiles galore in Selous GR

One of the largest game reserves in the world, unfortunately 90% is hunting concessions.  But the 10% north of the Rufiji river is reserved for phototourism, and has plenty to offer - especially African wild dogs.  Read more...


Mkomazi NP

Lovely scenery, skittish game in Mkomazi NP

A small park on the main road between Arusha and Dar es Salaam, bordering the Pare-Usambara mountain range, and housing the unusual antelope, the Gerenuk.  Read more...

Saadani NP

Beach is the highlight

The closest National park to Dar Es Salaam, the park offers the unique beach and bush options with a few lodges and campsites inside the park. Read more...