Where should you go for Safari in Tanzania?

When you consider that Africa encompasses more than 50 countries (many of which are home to big-game wildlife), you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to deciding where to visit on safari. For many first-timers, the wildlife-filled landscapes of East Africa are high on the list, with outstanding tourism infrastructure and some of the continent’s most experienced guides. There’s a wide choice of accommodation to suit all budgets and countless airstrips so you can easily fly direct to the reserves.

Tanzania’s Northern Circuit is a popular choice for first-timers, taking in the iconic Serengeti National Park and the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater. It can also easily be combined with a visit to the Maasai Mara National Reserve in neighbouring Kenya, which is home to the annual wildebeest migration and the red-robed Maasai tribe. One of the allures of a safari in Tanzania and Kenya is the region’s long stretch of Indian Ocean coastline, with palm-fringed beaches and the exotic island of Zanzibar awaiting after your safari.