Tanzania Safaris
A Tanzania safari is a unique experience. A land of huge, rolling game parks and the loveliest people, this massive country has a wealth of opportunities. Cutting in from the north, the Great Rift Valley divides the country from north to south, creating a fascinating string of lakes whose saline waters, attract large numbers of flamingos during the breeding season.
Journey Ideas
Discover the Eastern Circuit Itinerary.
Marvelous Tanzania and Zanzibar Itinerary.
Luxury Camping and Stylish Zanzibar Itinerary.
Southern Tanzania Adventure Itinerary.
Selous and Zanzibar Luxury treat Itinerary.
Family adventure Itinerary.
Ultimate Honeymoon Itinerary.
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Where To Go
The Serengeti is Africa's most famous game park and a Serengeti safari never fails to impress its visitors. Its a great place to focus your Tanzania safari on.
Its fame comes from the dense population of animals and the Wildebeest Migration when ceaseless rivers of wildebeest swarm into the Serengeti, blanketing the plains.
In the late dry season, Tarangire seethes with huge herds of elephants, while Lake Manyara Park is lush and green with twisted fig trees, home to thousands of monkeys, birds and the rare, tree-climbing lion.
The Ngorongoro conservation area is dominated by the massive crater where predators roam freely, terrorising the vulnerable plains game that huddles in groups as the dusk settles. The views from the rim are spectacular.
Ruaha is renowned for its remoteness, aridness and excellent game viewing, while Selous is Africa's single largest game reserve with thick Miombo vegetation and a river which teams with hippo and huge crocodiles. There is also a substantial lion population.
Standing proudly just south of the equator is Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain. Mount Kilimanjaro can be climbed from either Kenya or Tanzania and the four to six day hike, which will take you up to the deep equatorial glaciers, will reward you with what is considered to be the finest view in Africa.
Take a trip to the Lakes of the West. Lake Victoria is the world's second largest lake, where Rubondo Island is situtated, an extraordinary phenomenon that has evolved its own birds, foliage and animals. Lake Tanganyika is the world's longest fresh water lake. Bordering it are two of the most inaccessible parks in the continent, Gombe Stream and Mahale Mountains, where you can see and hear chimpanzees in the forests.
The Tanzanian coast is famous for its wonderful beaches, slave caves and the relaxed and informal atmosphere of its lodges. Here you will find the former capital, Dar Es Salaam, as well as other historical gems. Off the coast are some of the country's best beaches and it is this area that we particularly recommend, especially the 'Spice Island' of Zanzibar with its luxurious beach resorts.
When To Go
Tanzania has a pleasant tropical climate with temperatures around 25°C to 30°C all year. The best times to visit are between December to March and June to October.
Essential Information
Flying time: Dar-es-Salaam 12hrs. GMT 3 hours
Visa is required by UK passport holders. Yellow Fever vaccination is required.
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Responsible Travel
As part of our commitment to Responsible Travel, Steppes Travel supports the following:
We support Footballs for Fun, asking our clients if they would like to take a flat packed football to give to poor children in Africa.
We are also members of ATTA, the Africa Travel Tourist Association, promoting responsible travel in Africa.