Katavi is one of Tanzania’s most remote parks and a hidden gem for serious safari-goers. It features large populations of hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, and elephants. During the dry season, wildlife concentrates around shrinking water sources, creating dramatic scenes and predator action. The park is largely untouched by mass tourism, offering privacy and raw wilderness. Its […]
Mahale is one of the best places in Africa to track wild chimpanzees. Located on the shores of Lake Tanganyika, the park combines tropical rainforest, rugged mountains, and clear lakeside beaches. Visitors can hike through lush forests to observe chimpanzees in their natural habitat. The park also hosts colobus monkeys, forest antelopes, and diverse birdlife. […]
Lake Manyara is a compact park known for its scenic beauty and rich birdlife. The shallow alkaline lake attracts flamingos, pelicans, and thousands of other waterbirds. The park is also home to tree-climbing lions, elephants, baboons, and hippos. Its diverse ecosystem includes groundwater forests, acacia woodland, and open grassy plains. Though smaller than other parks, […]
Tarangire is famous for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. During the dry season, it becomes a haven for wildlife as animals gather around the Tarangire River. The park hosts lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and over 550 bird species. Its peaceful atmosphere and diverse landscapes make it a favorite for visitors seeking […]
The Ngorongoro Crater is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world’s largest inactive, intact volcanic caldera. It forms a natural enclosure for a high concentration of wildlife, including black rhinos, elephants, lions, and hippos. The area combines breathtaking scenery with diverse habitats, grasslands, swamps, forests, and soda lakes. Maasai communities live in harmony with […]
Serengeti is Tanzania’s most famous national park, globally known for the Great Wildebeest Migration. It offers vast open plains, dramatic wildlife action, and excellent year-round game viewing. The park is home to the Big Five, large lion prides, cheetahs, and over 500 bird species. Endless grasslands stretch across the horizon, making it one of the […]
Shimba Hills is a small but ecologically rich reserve located just inland from the Kenyan coast near Diani Beach. It’s one of the last strongholds of the rare sable antelope and also home to elephants, giraffes, bush pigs, and abundant bird species. The reserve features rolling hills, deep valleys, coastal forests, and scenic viewpoints overlooking […]
Kora National Park is a remote and rugged wilderness located east of Meru National Park. It’s best known for being the former home of legendary wildlife conservationist George Adamson, who was tragically killed here. The park features rocky outcrops, seasonal rivers, open savannahs, and thick acacia bush. Though not densely populated with wildlife, it offers […]
Straddling the Kenya-Uganda border, Mount Elgon National Park is centered around an extinct volcano and offers breathtaking mountain scenery, lush forests, caves, and waterfalls. Its lower elevations are rich in wildlife, including elephants, buffaloes, monkeys, and a variety of bird species. A unique feature of the park is the Kitum Cave, where elephants have been […]
Meru National Park is a lush and relatively undiscovered gem in eastern Kenya. It boasts 13 rivers and numerous streams that cut through its green landscape, making it ideal for wildlife and birdlife. The park is known for its diversity of animals, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, rhinos (in a secure sanctuary), and over 400 […]
