Location

Despite its name, which means “abode of peace” in Arabic, Dar es Salaam is Tanzania’s largest and busiest city. It is the country’s most important business and commercial hub and is situated right on the Indian Ocean.

Dar es Salaam is the main port of call for most visitors, as it is an ideal location from which to access both the wilderness areas and the beaches of Tanzania and Zanzibar.

The former home of Karen Blixen, the Danish author of Out of Africa, this tiny little homestead gained international recognition when Blixen's life story was turned into an Oscar-winning film.

One of Tanzania's newest parks and its best-kept secrets, Saadani National Park is where the Indian Ocean meets the East African bushlands.
East Africa's only beachfront national park, a visit to Saadani is something truly unique.

Mount Kenya is Kenya's biggest mountain, ranging between 1600 and 5199 m above sea level, and is the second-highest mountain after Mt Kilimanjaro, and is an extinct volcano at the equator located in the Central province. It is a national icon and nations namesake.

More affectionately known as the Elephant Orphanage, the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust aims to protect elephants and rhinos orphaned as a result of poaching.

Mount Kenya is Kenya’s biggest mountain, ranging between 1600m and 5199m above sea level, and is the second-highest mountain after Mt Kilimanjaro, and is an extinct volcano at the equator located in Central province.

Frequently compared to the Serengeti in the north, Mikumi is a sprawling national park that borders the massive Selous Game Reserve.
The broad Mkata floodplain is an ideal place to spot lions as they lazily survey the vast herds of buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, and impala that roam the grasslands. Elephants seek the shade of acacia stands while hippopotamuses wallow in pools close to the entrance gate.

Often referred to as the Pearl of Africa, green and gorgeous Uganda is one of East Africa’s fastest rising destinations. The only place in East Africa where you can see the Big Five, mountain gorillas, and chimpanzees without crossing a border, Uganda is a wild and untamed wonderland just begging to be explored.

Nestled in the heart of East Africa, bordering Tsavo West and Taita Hills, the LUMO Conservancy stands as an emblem of harmony between human ambition and nature’s endurance. What makes LUMO truly distinctive isn’t just its breathtaking landscapes or the dazzling diversity of flora and fauna it safeguards, but the robust commitment to sustainability and community involvement that forms its foundation.

Nairobi, the vibrant capital of Kenya, serves as a critical hub for commerce, culture, and innovation in East Africa. Known for its dynamic skyline and rich history, the city is home to a diverse population that contributes to its energetic atmosphere.

Tsavo East National Park is home to most of the larger mammals, vast herds of dust –red elephant, Rhino, buffalo, lion, leopard, pods of hippo, crocodile, waterbucks, Lesser Kudu, Gerenuk, and Hirola.

Surrounded by sprawling botanical gardens and serviced by several boutique shopping and dining locations, the Nairobi National Museum is a fun and informative day out for those wishing to learn more about Kenya's rich history. Open 356 days a year, the museum houses collections representative of Kenyan culture, nature, history, and contemporary art, among others.

This remote park offers some of the greatest visitor attractions, from walking safaris, chimpanzee viewing in their natural habitat, a climb to Mount Nkungwe and snorkeling in Lake Tanganyika. Accessible only by boat or by air, it makes it the least accessible and least visited.

When you think of Africa, the picture in your mind’s eye is quite likely a single acacia tree silhouetted on the savanna against a flame-red horizon, inching towards infinity. That classic image is almost certainly from the Maasai Mara.

Your first glimpse of stunning Ngorongoro will likely come from the heavily forested viewpoint that looks down upon its sun-drenched, cloud-dappled magnificence. Ringed on all sides by the tropical forest-draped walls of the caldera, Ngorongoro looks like something out of myth. One of the best places in the country to see the endangered black rhinoceros, the park is home to the entirety of the big five and is a particularly good place to see lions and cape buffalo year-round

Nairobi National Park is a unique ecosystem, being the only protected area in the world close to a capital city.

Nairobi, the capital city of Nairobi boasts a very unique feature. It’s the only city in the world with a National park and therefore boasts natural wilderness with wildlife and bird species-only few minutes (8km) away from the City center.

Amboseli is a land of wide dry plains with the vistas stretching to the farthest horizon to become one with the sky. It is dotted with green swamps among semi-arid plains of acacia trees and grasses where great herds of elephants rule the land. The park is renowned for its elephant population - large, tusked bulls, of which the most iconic Tim, a huge elephant with tusks reaching the ground, sadly died of natural causes in 2020, at an estimated age of fifty years.

Officially Tanzania's smallest national park, tiny Rubondo Island in the heart of Africa's largest lake packs a lot into its 240 square km. Known as the Jewel of Victoria, Rubondo Island National Park boasts a unique diversity of flora and fauna, including the endemic Sitatunga.

The attractive little town of Arusha is situated beneath the towering peaks of Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro. Renowned as the safari capital of Tanzania, it offers a plethora of attractions and adventures.

A short drive from Arusha, the Tarangire National Park offers a fantastic game driving experience all year round. Home to Tanzania's largest population of elephants, Tarangire is the best place to see these gentle giants in their natural habitat - from the adorable calves all the way up to the intimidating bulls. It is also an ideal place to snap photos of the boabab tree (the Tree of Life), as it grows in great numbers throughout the park.

The Great Rift Valley is another prized Kenyan attraction, boasting beautiful lakes and escarpments, which provide havens for plentiful wildlife.

A paradise for bird watchers, flower lovers, and the primate seeking visitors. Udzungwa Mountains National Park is perhaps Tanzania's most important sanctuary of terrestrial biodiversity. Udzungwe has many other mammals, and maybe the safari is not the typical safari game you'd expect from Tanzanian National Parks. Is an esoteric safari destination for true nature lovers.

A slice of paradise, the small coastal town of Malindi and the sleepy village of Watamu are perfect for those wanting to get away from it all.

When it comes to the safari experience, Tanzania’s stunning range of wildlifeand its many beautiful national parks and conservation areas make it the best place in Africa to go on safari.  Whether you choose to do your safari from the back of a truck or want to try something more adventurous, such as guided hiking or even canoeing, there is a wealth of options to satisfy.