Resting at the foot of Mount Meru, the city of Arusha is known as the gateway to northern Tanzania's safari circuit. It serves as an excellent base from which to explore the surrounding region, including Mount Kilimanjaro, Lake Manyara National Park, Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Thanks to its elevation, Arusha enjoys a pleasant climate with moderate temperatures throughout the year. Visitors can explore the wildlife-rich Serengeti and Arusha National Parks or take on the challenge of climbing Mount Meru, Africa's fifth-highest mountain.
Located in Northern Tanzania, the Ngorongoro Crater is best known for its natural beauty and abundance of diverse wildlife; which makes it one of Africa’s most popular safari destinations. Surrounded by Tanzania’s highlands, this UNESCO-listed crater is said to be the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Visitors can look forward to spotting the world-renowned Big Five and a host of other wildlife species including large herds of zebra and wildebeest. It is famed as one of Tanzania’s best tourist attractions offering visitors an array of wonderful activities including excellent bird watching, trekking, wildlife viewing, mountain biking and visiting a local Maasai village. Don’t miss the opportunity to jump on an excursion to the magnificent Olduvai Gorge.
The Serengeti National Park, together with Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve, forms one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife ecosystems, stretching across the spectacular landscapes of northern Tanzania and southern Kenya. Renowned for its vast open plains and extraordinary biodiversity, the Serengeti is best known for the Great Migration, one of the most remarkable wildlife spectacles on Earth. Each year, more than 1.5 million wildebeest, accompanied by hundreds of thousands of zebras and gazelles, traverse the plains in search of fresh grazing. Predators such as lions, cheetahs and hyenas follow closely behind, creating dramatic wildlife encounters. Elephants, giraffes, buffalo and numerous antelope species also thrive within the park. In addition to traditional game drives, visitors can enjoy hot-air balloon safaris, guided nature experiences and breathtaking views across this iconic African wilderness.
