National parks
A safari tour in a national park is a must when you visit Tanzania. Explore all the wild life and see lions, elephants, giraffes, leopards, antelopes, birds and much more...
Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro is the Eighth Natural wonder of the world, and the largest unbroken caldera in the world as well as International Biosphere Reserve. has some 25,000 wild animals making this the most intensive game viewing area on earth. While there, you will see a variety of wild animals and vegetation including grasslands, swamps, forests, salt pans, a saltwater lake and rich birdlife. The chances are also good that you will see lions, elephants, buffaloes, cheetahs, hyenas, jackals and various herbivores such as wildebeest, Thomson's gazelles, zebras, reedbucks, Eland, waterbuck, Hippopotamus flamingos, and you are also likely to see a black rhino. The rich wildlife of the crater shares its habitat with local Masai tribes who have grazing right. You will encounter the people of this fascinating tribe as they tend their cattle. Travel with Yes Tanzania for more enjoyments.
Mkomazib
Located near the border with Kenya, Mkomazi National Park is a dry savannah land with an interesting variety of animals to be viewed. Its unique location, off of the normal circuit of national parks, makes it a great place to view wildlife without the distractions of other tourists all around you. While in Mkomazi, you are likely to see the famous white albino giraffes as well as the unique black rhino. Other animals regularly seen here include: elephants, giraffes, zebras and antelopes.
Manyara
In the afternoon by four wheel drive to Manyara National Park. The most spectacle in the park is the tree-climbing lion which are occasionally seen relaxing on the braches of the trees, it`s rich birdlife and lovely flamingo. Other animals found in this park include, elephant, leopards, impalas, buffalos, wildebeest and hippos.
Serengeti
Put simply, the Serengeti is known to be the world's greatest wildlife sanctuary. The Park itself expands over 14,763 square kilometers and is home to millions of wildlife, including more than 500,000 zebras, 1,600,000 wildebeest and 3,000 lions. Other animals include gazelles, cheetahs, giraffes, and impalas. If you're a bird-lover, the Serengeti is also the place for you, as this park is home to more than 400 different bird species. In addition to the animals, the park's terrain itself is varied and breathtaking - from lakes to rock outcrops to treeless savannah land.
Tarangire
During the dry season (June to February is the best time to visit), Tarangire National Park has one of the highest concentrations of wildlife and beautiful landscape of any of the country's parks. The main vegetation type is open grassland with acacia woodland and the odd solitary baobab. You will see large herds of zebra, wildebeest, and elephants. Year-round, there are lots of gazelle, giraffe, waterbuck, impala, warthog, buffalo, Lion and occasionally leopard. The park is also good for birdwatchers, over 517species of birds exist, with many species to be seen.