Explore Tanzania’s safaris and tour packages, guiding you to the most visited travel destinations: Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Kilimanjaro, and Zanzibar. Each of Tanzania’s safari parks offers a unique and thrilling adventure. Africa Adventure Vacations is here to help you select the ideal destination for your next Tanzania safari, one that aligns with your budget, preferences, and desires.

In Tanzania, spotting prominent African animals such as lions, elephants, giraffes, and buffaloes is a breeze. For those seeking the majestic big cats, Serengeti National Park is the perfect choice, while Ngorongoro Crater is renowned for encounters with black rhinos. Other wildlife highlights among Tanzania’s attractions include chimpanzee trekking in Gombe Stream and Mahale National Parks, tracking African wild dogs in Nyerere and Ruaha National Parks, and witnessing the awe-inspiring spectacle of several million wildebeests, gazelles, and zebras during their annual migration.

The wildebeest migration stands as one of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife spectacles. A minimum of two million hoofed mammals, predominantly wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles, traverse the Masai Mara-Serengeti conservation areas. The wildebeest calving season, in particular, is a remarkable time to visit Tanzania for a diverse range of attractions. The vast numbers of wildebeests and their calves attract numerous opportunistic predators, making it a prime period for witnessing thrilling wildlife interactions.

The best time for wildlife viewing and exploring other attractions in Tanzania is during the dry season, which spans from late June to October. The wet season, from November to May, showcases greater beauty and attracts fewer tourists. For experiencing the wildebeest migration at its peak, plan your visit during June and July. Note that the national parks in the southern and western parts of the country may be less accessible during the long rains of March, April, and May, and some camps may close during this period.

Tanzania also ranks among the top destinations in Africa for birdwatching safaris and tours, boasting over 1,100 bird species, with over 800 species being resident and nearly 200 regular migrants. There are 22 endemic species and 43 near-endemic species. Migrant birds grace Tanzania’s skies from November to April.

Endemic bird species in Tanzania include Ashy starling, Banded green sunbird, Fischer’s lovebird, Grey-breasted spurfowl, Iringa akalat, Kilombero weaver, Loveridge’s sunbird, Moreau’s sunbird, Mrs. Moreau’s warbler, Pemba green pigeon, Pemba scops owl, Pemba sunbird, Pemba white-eye, Rufous-tailed weaver, Rufous-winged sunbird, Tanzania seedeater, Tanzanian red-billed hornbill, Udzungwa forest partridge, Uluguru bush-shrike, Usambara akalat, Usambara eagle owl, and Usambara weaver. Other exceptional birds to spot include Bar-tailed trogon, Böhm’s spinetail, Broad-tailed paradise whydah, Brown-breasted barbet, Brown-necked parrot, Chestnut-fronted helmet-shrike, Golden-breasted starling, Green tinkerbird, Green-headed oriole, Hartlaub’s turaco, Lappet-faced vulture, Livingstone’s flycatcher, Long-tailed fiscal, Marsh tchagra, Pale-billed hornbill, Pallid honeyguide, Secretary bird, and White-headed mousebird.

Birding safaris in Tanzania can be enjoyed year-round. However, the best time for this activity is from November to April when migratory birds from Europe and North Africa are present. During this period, many resident birds are nesting and breeding. March and April are the wettest months, with daily storms occurring in most parts of Tanzania. If you’re considering booking safaris and tours to Tanzania, consult with our safari planner for customized adventures.