The whole of Africa is full of natural sites and astonishing wildlife. The culture and lifestyle of the native people have preserved these beautiful spots and have become a tourist hub from the past few decades. Tanzania is a country located in Eastern Africa in between Congo, the Indian Ocean, Kenya, Uganda, and Malawi. Tanzania has some of the most exquisite Islands that offer magnificent views that are unique from the rest of the world.
Safari Parks
Safari Parks in Tanzania are distributed into four major zones that take you deep into the world of wild animals. These exotic wildlife parks extend tourists an experience to see some of the rarest animals to ever live on Earth in their natural habitat.
Serengeti National Park won the award of Africa’s leading National Park in 2021 and is among UNESCO world heritage sights. It is different from other National parks as it has astounding natural views and provides the greatest wildlife show. There is an exquisite chance to see some of the most beautiful animals including lions, rhinos, leopards, elephants, Zebra, and a large number of plains animals. The wildlife activity in Serengeti is incomparable anywhere in the world. More than 1.5 million animals Migrate every year ad is considered to be the largest Migration on Earth.
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area: The area lies to the southeast of Serengeti National Park and is home to diverse wildlife and amazing landscapes. Ngorongoro has archeological sites e.g., Olduvai Gorge which is more than 3.6 million years old. At the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you can enjoy historical tours of Laetoli and Olduvai, Safaris, Local Traditions and culture, Game Viewing, and much more.
- Tarangire: Tarangire is in the south of Lake Manyara. It is a part of Serengeti that is not very much visited by tourists thus you can get a very soothing and grandeur experience in these areas of Serengeti. You can interact with the Big five especially with big herds of Elephants, Lions, Leopards, and rarest animals like gerenuk. Tarangire is a perfect destination for Wildlife Photography.
- Lake Manyara: National Park is home to various species of Birds, Elephants, Wildebeests, Zebras, and other wild animals. It connects to the Tarangire National Park through the Kwakuchinja region. Lake Manyara has a variety of Pink Flamingos and other wild animals. The best time to Visit Lake Manyara is June to October.
- Arusha National: It is located in the North-Eastern part of Tanzania. It is the perfect spot for game viewing and is quite easily accessible. It lies just 25 Km from the main Arusha City Gate and is 35 KM from the Kilimanjaro International Airport. Arusha National Park has a variety of Animals but is not suitable for Game viewing. It is a perfect combination of Mountains, City, and National Park. Common Animals of Arusha National Park include elephants, hippos, Zebra, and wildebeests. Some Animals such as the colobus Monkey, craters, Waterbucks, Bushbucks, and the diversity in the land make it the most unique park of Tanzania.
Accessibility:
Tanzania has a well-planned inter-city road network that ensures on-time arrivals along with several domestic and international flights. The 2 major international Airports of Dar es Salaam connects to the Indian Ocean Via Domestic Flights and Kilimanjaro International Airport for the Northern Circuit tourism. National Parks in Tanzania including Serengeti national park have dedicated Air Strips within the park that facilitates safe and budget-friendly travels. These Airports have modern facilities that help tourists avoid long ques and services like E-Visa are digitalizing these Tourist destinations making them, even more, cost-effective.
Hotels and Accommodations:
Tanzania Safari parks have several accommodation facilities as well including Campsites, Rest Houses, Mountain Huts, Hostels (Mainly for educational purposes), and privately owned accommodation facilities.
Moderate Weather Conditions:
Tanzania has good weather conditions from July to September, during these months the weather is generally dry and you can get a chance to interact with wild animals and enjoy the local culture. These months offer comfortable traveling and soothing beach views. On the shores of Zanzibar, you can enjoy a moderate temperature of 30°C that is perfect for romantic getaways on the private Islands of Mnemba.
Budget-Friendly:
Tour Packages at Zanzibar start from as low as $1,463 for a 4-day trip that includes Diving, Snorkeling, Kayaking, and much more. Similarly, all kinds of accommodations are available in the Safari starting from economy packages and luxury Private accommodations. From the 2017 survey of theglobaleconomy.com Tanzania offers a 30.13 Value in terms of accommodation comparison with other countries. You can get a Vehicles with drivers for one day from $110-$150 (Plus You have to pay for diesel) and travel from Arusha to National Parks. There are several Travel agencies as well who offer good transport facilities.
Zanzibar (Unguja) is among the largest, well-developed Islands of Tanzania. It has spectacular views of white sand, blue water & astonishing coastal lines. Zanzibar is home to some of the rarest animals such as the Zanzibar leopard and a wide variety of marine life. The moderate temperature makes it even more suitable for those who want to enjoy sunny vacations with complete privacy. Zanzibar offers the great experience of Diving, snorkeling, and swimming with diverse marine life. Zanzibar is not just soothing in every way but is budget-friendly as well, you can travel from stone Town to Coastal areas for just 1.50$-2$ in a Shared Taxi. Similarly, Hotels and resorts in the region are not too expensive if compared to other similar places around the world. Zanzibar has a moderate temperature around the year but the best time to visit is during June and October.
Conclusion:
Tanzania is the best destination for tourists who want to enjoy both Safari adventures and the soothing feel of rivers and Islands. Every aspect of Tanzania is a luxury to enjoy that comes on the best budget with numerous facilities with friendly native people.