Tanzania National Parks – Discover Africa’s Iconic Safari Destinations
Explore Tanzania’s Iconic Parks – From the Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Tanzania is home to some of Africa’s most spectacular national parks, offering incredible wildlife, diverse landscapes, and unforgettable experiences. From witnessing the Great Migration in the Serengeti to descending into the Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania’s national parks deliver life-changing safaris.
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Why Visit Tanzania’s National Parks?
See the Big Five
Lion, leopard, rhino, elephant & buffalo.
Witness the Great Migration
Millions of wildebeest and zebras.
Photograph Stunning Scenery
From volcanic craters to endless plains.
Explore Off-the-Beaten-Path Parks
Like Ruaha, Selous, and Katavi.
Cultural Interactions
Meet the Maasai and Hadzabe tribes.
Top Tanzania’s National Parks?
Selous Game Reserve
Highlight: Africa’s largest game reserve, now renamed Nyerere National Park
Wildlife: Lions, elephants, hippos, crocodiles, wild dogs
Experiences: Boat safaris on Rufiji River, walking safaris, fly-camping
Wildlife: Lions, elephants, hippos, crocodiles, wild dogs
Experiences: Boat safaris on Rufiji River, walking safaris, fly-camping
Serengeti National Parks
Highlight: Great Migration of over 2 million wildebeest & zebras (Nov–July)
Wildlife: Big Five, cheetahs, hyenas, abundant plains game
Experiences: Game drives, hot air balloon safaris, luxury camps
Wildlife: Big Five, cheetahs, hyenas, abundant plains game
Experiences: Game drives, hot air balloon safaris, luxury camps
Ngorongoro Crater
Highlight: World’s largest intact volcanic caldera, UNESCO World Heritage Site
Wildlife: High density of lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, hippos
Experiences: Crater floor game drives, Maasai village visits, crater rim lodges
Wildlife: High density of lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, hippos
Experiences: Crater floor game drives, Maasai village visits, crater rim lodges
Lake Manyara
Highlight: Tree-climbing lions and alkaline lake attracting flamingos
Wildlife: Elephants, hippos, giraffes, baboons, rich birdlife
Experiences: Game drives, canopy walk, cultural visits to Mto wa Mbu
Wildlife: Elephants, hippos, giraffes, baboons, rich birdlife
Experiences: Game drives, canopy walk, cultural visits to Mto wa Mbu
Tarangire National Park
Highlight: Massive elephant herds, giant baobab trees
Wildlife: Elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, over 550 bird species
Experiences: Game drives, walking safaris, sundowners overlooking the Tarangire River
Wildlife: Elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, over 550 bird species
Experiences: Game drives, walking safaris, sundowners overlooking the Tarangire River
Ngorongoro Crater
Highlight: World’s largest intact volcanic caldera, UNESCO World Heritage Site
Wildlife: High density of lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, hippos
Experiences: Crater floor game drives, Maasai village visits, crater rim lodges
Wildlife: High density of lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, hippos
Experiences: Crater floor game drives, Maasai village visits, crater rim lodges
Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
Highlight: Africa’s highest peak at 5,895m
Experiences: Multi-day trekking expeditions, scenic day hikes, crater camping for advanced trekkers
Wildlife: Colobus monkeys, antelope, endemic bird species in forested lower slopes
Mikumi National Park
Highlight: Accessible from Dar es Salaam, great for short safaris
Wildlife: Lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest
Experiences: Game drives, photographic safaris, overnight bush stays
Best Time to Visit Tanzania’s National Parks
Dry Season (June – October): Best for wildlife viewing, migration, and photography.
Green Season (November – May): Fewer crowds, lush scenery, best birding.
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FAQs – Tanzania National Parks
Serengeti National Park, with different regions optimal from November to July.
Lake Manyara National Park is famous for them.
Ngorongoro Crater offers a high concentration of diverse wildlife in a small area.
Yes. Tanzania is safe when visiting with licensed operators like Wildbud Safaris and following guide instructions.
June – October: Dry season, excellent wildlife viewing
November – March: Calving season in Serengeti, great birding, fewer tourists