Discover the 'must do's of Tanzania
Renowned for its big game sightings, Tanzania has to be a priority on any safari enthusiasts list. Whilst you may have to stick to the tracks in the national parks, Tanzania is home to not only the world renowned wildebeest migration, but also a host of other lesser known attractions which we have outlined below for your ease of reference. Tanzania is a unique destination in its own rights, it also combines perfectly with the landlocked destination of Rwanda and an opportunity to track the breath-taking endangered mountain gorillas.
Follow the migration
One on every safari goers to do list, the great wildebeest migration of Tanzania is truly a once in a lifetime experience. This ‘moveable feast’ migrates around both Kenya and Tanzania following the rains as the fresh grass sprouts and the pastures make for the best grazing grounds. With wildebeest and zebras, there are always predators in tow – the months of July, August and September see some dramatic crossings as the herds cross the Grumeti and Mara Rivers making their way northward, attempting to avoid the gaping jaws of the Nile crocodiles along the way. The months of January and February see the herds return south to give birth on the lush plains of Ndutu; the young zebra and wildebeest calves make for the perfect feast for the big cats of the southern Serengeti plains…- Best time to go: January, February, July, August and September
- Location: Serengeti National Park