Tanzania is a stunning safari destination, offering both quality and quantity. The wildlife viewing is stunning, and there are just so many options for places to explore and safari activities to do. It would be difficult to cover all the highlights in Tanzania within a short time.

There are three safari circuits: the most popular, the Northern safari circuit, which includes famous places such as Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater. The lesser-known Southern circuit centres on Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve), Ruaha National Park, and Mikumi National Park. The offbeat Western circuit covers Katavi National Park, Gombe Stream National Park, and Mahale National Park, the chimpanzee reserves on Lake Tanganyika shores.

Avid mountain climbers would be surprised to know that the highest peak in Africa is home to volcanoes and the only free-standing mountain in the world, standing in royalty in Tanzania. Mt Kilimanjaro rises between Kenya and Tanzania, but trekkers can climb the mountain from the Tanzanian side. If you want to enjoy the beauty of Kilimanjaro, come to Tanzania.

The best way to explore the national parks on a well-planned safari is to cater to a small group of people who book a safari tour together. A group safari comes with a price. You should budget a starting price of $500 per person per day. It is difficult to put a specific figure on a trip, as many variables need to be considered. For instance, camps are usually cheaper than lodges. 

On the other hand, the Serengeti and other national parks in the Northern circuit have big hotels that are much more affordable than the small, exclusive lodges and tented camps. Though the latter are often more basic. Seasons make a big difference. You definitely have to pay a premium price to visit the forest during the height of the wildebeest migration.

The wildlife viewing in Tanzania is mesmerising. A safari experience in the Northern circuit takes you to Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Parks, the Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Any of these parks offers fantastic game drives, though some are seasonal. Doing the whole circuit enhances the experience, as you’ll see through diverse nature. As the Northern circuit is the most popular, the location is often heavily crowded during peak seasons. If you really want to stand out from all that, visit the Southern circuit. Here, the game view is slightly more challenging but still very good. This circuit draws African visitors who are less driven to tick off the Big Five.

Tanzania has a slick, experienced tourism industry, and a Tanzanian safari is overall very safe. There is a lot of petty crime happening in big cities like Dar es Salaam, so walking alone isn’t recommended. Tourists sometimes face trouble in Arusha and other cities. Most of the time, the hassle is mild. It is really just touts who want to sell things (any trinkets to beaded necklaces). 

You need to be firm and hold your ground to defend any situation. In any case, most safari travellers on Tanzanian tours don’t have to spend very much (or any) time in urban centres, so none of this is likely to be a concern.

Tanzania is a top African safari destination. Many large reputable operators working in Africa organise Tanzanian holidays for the travellers. Most safari operators offer almost similar packages, and the differences mostly lie in the service of the guides and vehicles. If you're interested in exploring safari, you might want to do some research and look for operators that specialise in it. Compare Tanzania safari prices and packages on review sites and choose the one that fits your budget. Read the reviews; they give you a clear idea of the guides' dependability and quality.

The safari industry in Tanzania is well established, with a good variety of accommodation options available. Go with an outfitter. It not only offers a comfortable camping safari and the most budget-friendly way to travel, but also adds to the sense of adventure for life about nature and animals. If you don’t like real camping but enjoy the romance of tents, you can choose camps (with actual beds and flushing toilets) that offer different levels of luxury. For travellers who wish to spend their evenings in a less bushy environment, some hotels arrange a full disconnect from the countryside. This also means less chance of creepy-crawlies in your room. Currently, the inclination is toward exclusive designer lodges that blend into the environment and offer unparalleled luxury and service. The sky is the limit.

When on a Tanzania tour, you can expect an experience of a lifetime, or maybe the first of many more to come. Once the safari bug has bitten, people tend to return again and again to experience the beauty of the African bush. It is hard to stay away for too long without thinking of coming back. Tanzania is the perfect destination for first-time safari travellers, with its wildlife game drives and diverse landscapes in the Northern circuit of Africa. Tanzania is the ideal destination for repeat safari visitors, as a first visit can’t even pierce through the surface of the safari adventures.

Experienced African safari enthusiasts also enjoy the more remote parks, home to animals like chimpanzees in the west circuit of Tanzania, such as Gombe National Park and Mahale National Park, and African wild dogs in the Southern circuit. Katavi National Park, famous for its hippos, is also another safari attraction. You will also enjoy the beautiful shoreline of Lake Tanganyika, which is believed to be the lowest point on the African continent. Contact Tanzania Adventures and Safaris - your professional travel consultant in Tanzania, waiting for you.