It’s no secret that Tanzania has some of the best safari experiences in Africa. The country is unrivalled in its variety of wildlife, its stunning landscapes and unique safari experiences. Tanzania is by far the best place in Africa to see African predators, Elephants & Wildebeest in the wild.
We are often asked: which is the best safari in Tanzania? Let us run down through our top 5 best safari options.
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Northern Safari
The most popular destinations for safari is referred to as the ‘northern circuit’. This includes a trip through Lake Manyara, the Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and conservation area, the Tarangire National Park and the surrounding areas. You are going on Safari to see the animals, right? Well, the northern circuit has unrivalled numbers of wildlife and presents the best animal viewing opportunities in the country. Undoubtedly, many who come to see the wildlife consider the northern circuit as the best safari in Tanzania.
The northern circuit is also home to the Great Wildebeest Migration which is the largest land migration of animals on the planet. Thousands of Buck, Gazelles, Zebras and Wildebeest migrate around the northern route which attracts scientists, photographers and filmmakers from all over the world. This would be the best Safari to watch the predators at work.
Sky Safari
Sky Safari, to some, is the best safari in Tanzania due to its sense of adventure, the views from your personal aircraft and the speed at which you can glide from place to place. The Sky Safari package by Elewana includes an 8 day itinerary which takes care of all of your transfers (by air and land) plus your accommodation will be the award-winning Elewana collection.
During the Sky Safari adventure, you will have an opportunity to explore the northern circuit with private game drives with an expert guide. This is the best safari in Tanzania if you are happy to be whisked away, have every need catered for and spend your nights in some of the best safari accommodation in the country.
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Safari & Sand
Safari and Sand is usually a safari package which combines the two best aspects of Tanzanian tourism: the wonders and adventure of a Tanzanian safari, and a glorious beach holiday on an idyllic beach.
In our opinion, it is the best Safari in Tanzania; simply put, it allows you to enjoy two very different holidays during one trip. Tanzania is often overlooked as a beach holiday destination but the shores are some of the finest in the world. After you have finished your safari tour, you can catch a quick flight to the island of Zanzibar where you will find ample luxury beach hotels, pristine coastline, coral reefs, and points of historical and cultural importance.
It does make sense to rest your weary feet for a week after your safari in the crystal clear sun-kissed Indian ocean, doesn’t it? Not to mention that Tanzania has some unbelievably good seafood!
Here is an example of a great Sand & Safari itinerary.
Camping Safari
Camping may not be the most luxurious way to do a safari, but it is the rawest and closest to a true experience that you can get. For many, going into a big luxury hotel or lodge will ruin the whole safari experience; they would much rather get back in touch with nature and put up their tent for the night. Sleeping in the bush can be exhilarating. Sometimes, you are only meters from the animals in the wild and you will hear every bump, creek and howl.
I understand completely if you have long put your camping days behind you. You may, however, be interested in a more luxurious camping option which combines the authentic connection to nature with the comfort of the modern day (Much like the Pioneer Camp or the Migration Camp). It may also be prudent on your safari itinerary to opt for one night in a camping option to experience what many consider as the best safari in Tanzania.
Lake Natron
Last but certainly not least, a place you need to see when you’re on Safari is Lake Natron. Lake Natron is a soda, or alkaline, Lake which is situated just north of Lake Manyara and is famous for being a marvel of nature and science. Parts of Lake Natron are so alkaline that it could potentially burn your skin, or eyes if you come into contact with the water. The water also contains high concentrations of chemicals which were used during the ancient Egyptian process of mummification. Animals that are unlucky enough to die in the water are found calcified; they become hardened ghostly statues.
Lake Natron isn’t often part of a Safari Itinerary but is certainly worth a visit – You will never see anything else like it!
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