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The Udzungwa are the most extensive mountain range in Tanzania. They were formed at least 100 million years ago and many endemic species have evolved here, making them something of ‘an African Galapagos’. Local taboos have helped to preserve the wildlife, and now this national park protects almost 20% of the Udzungwa Mountains. Amongst the… Continue reading Udzungwa Mountain National Park

Rubondo is the largest national park on an island, which is found on Lake Victoria which is the second largest lake in Africa. Even though the park is near Uganda and Rwanda, it is owned by Tanzania and has not been habited for years. A number of indigenous mammal species like hippo, velvet monkey, genet… Continue reading Rubondo Island National Park

Lake Manyara national park covers 330 sq km of the northern rift valley southwest of Arusha. At the center of the park there is an alkaline Lake known as Lake Manyara. The climate at Lake Manayara brings out a lot of animals for instance the tree climbing lions, the elephants. The groundwater forest is superb… Continue reading Lake Manyara National Park

Mahale Mountains National Park is located in a remote area in Tanzania, on the western border with the Congo, against the shores of Lake Tanganyika. The park covers an area of 1,613 sq kms (615 sq miles) and can only be reached by boat or small aircraft and is home to a large chimpanzee population… Continue reading Mahale Mountains National Park

Kilimanjaro is one of the world’s most accessible high summits . Most climbers reach the crater rim with little more than a walking stick, proper clothing and determination. And those who reach Uhuru Point, the actual summit, or Gillman’s Point on the lip of the crater, will have earned their climbing certificates. Kilimanjaro is not… Continue reading Mount Kilimanjaro

Mikumi National Park is the fourth largest park in Tanzania and covers an area of 3230 km2. It is bordered by Uluguru Mountains in the North and Rubeho Mountains to the south-east. The main feature in the park is Mkata River Flood Plain. The common animals found in the park elephants, giraffes buffaloes, zebras, elands,… Continue reading Mikumi National Park

Mkomazi National Park is the youngest National Park of Tanzania (2006). It is located in North Eastern Tanzania on the Kenyan Border. It was established as a Game Reserve in 1951 and is found in Kilimanjaro Region and Tanga Region. Mkomazi is one of the only places in the whole Tanzania to spot the black… Continue reading Mkomazi National Park

Saadani national park is located in the center of a historic triangle of Bagamoyo, Pangani and Zanzibar. It covers around 1100km and is termed as the only national park that boarders the sea. The climate is coastal that is it is hot and humid and hence offers both marine and mainland flora and fauna. Saadani’s… Continue reading Saadani National Park

Tarangire National Park is located on the northern part of Tanzania. It is well known for its vast dry land, swamps and the Tarangire River. Despite the fact that it is drier than Serengeti national park it is denser in terms of vegetation. From November to May, most of the game leaves the park that… Continue reading Tarangire National Park

It is Tanzania’s largest national and covers more than 20,000km2. The settlers did not like to stay at Ruaha because it was infested by tsetse flies and the extreme dry weather was not conducive. This led to the park being well kept making it to have a unique experience for the tourists. It combines spectacular… Continue reading Ruaha National Park