Tanzania is a case of success regarding Nature conservation and endangerous species protection. The country soon understood that they have been presented with some of the greatest natural wonders to be found on Earth. And quickly they learned how to conserve them and take good care of them.

In fact, many conservation works have been done here, specially those related with fighting Elephant Hunting and saving one of the most endangerous species in the world, the Black Rhino. Jane Goodall also become famous for her pioneer work with the Chimpanzees at Gombe Stream National Park.

Blessed by nature with 14 national parks (there are even more, but these ones are the most famous) one can found everything in Tanzania. Tanzania is what comes to your mind when you think of Africa. There are parks that are as large as many european countries like the Serengeti National park and Selous Game Reserve. There are parks, like Katavi National Park or Ruaha National Park that are so untouched by humans they reassemble the descriptions of Africa by white hunters and missionaires who came here centuries ago. Parks where you can have a million of acres just for yourself and see more lions than people. There are parks like Gombe Stream National Park or Mahale Mountains National Park where you will be able to see large groups of Chimpanzees and Gorillas. There are parks like Saadani National park where you can join pristine beaches and the wild bush. Other parks, such as Ngorongoro Conservation Area with its Ngorongoro Crater have a beauty that is so stunning, so breathtaking that it is impossible to put into words. And what about Kilimanjaro National Park? Where you can see giraffes with the world's tallest free standing mountain, the roof of Africa, in the background? Well, there are really parks for every taste and interest and we haven't even spoke about Zanzibar, with world class beaches of white sand and turquoise warm water. Tanzania is definitely one of the top destinations of the world.

In the following map, you can see the 14 national parks. To learn more about each one and see what we recommend, move your mouse over the map and click in one park.

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Description

Ngorongoro crater is known as one of the natural wonders of the world and you won't find a place that looks like this anywhere in the world. It is absolutey unique and it is included in the list of world heritage sites since 1978. Driving to the rim of its huge crater - the world's largest intact volcanic caldera - is an incredible experience as it gives you fantastic views of the crater and of the steaming lake in the middle. You will immediately notice the huge ammount of animals in the area, but once you drive deep into the crater bottom you will confirm that Ngorongoro is the place with the biggest concentration of wildlife in the world. Chances are you will be able to spot the big 5 in a single day.
On your way, you can visit Olduvai Gorge, where 3 million years hominid fossils were found.


Wildlife

As a true animal's sanctuary, you can find large predators, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, but also rhinos (including the rare black rhino), hippos, elephants, waterbucks, elands, giraffes (only outside the crater), zebras, wildebeests, buffalos, baboons, impalas (only outside the crater), etc.
Birdlife is also abundant in this area. You can find the beautiful pink Flamingoes in lake Magadi. Kori bustards, ostriches, crested eagles, rosy-throated long claws, augur buzzards, and the localized Egyptian vultures might be spotted as well.


When to go

Great throughout the whole year. However, from the end of March to the end of May there are great chances of rain.


What to do

4x4 game drives, hunting with Hadzabe people and Olduvai Gorge.


What we suggest

One of the great highlights of your visit to Tanzania