Lake Manyara vs Tarangire: What’s the Difference for Safari?
Lake Manyara vs Tarangire: What’s the Difference for Safari? I still remember the time I drove into Tarangire Park. I actually cried. I am not a person who cries easily. I am a pretty chill person. Something about Tarangire Park just hit me right in the chest. I could not hold it in. It is […]
Loliondo: Tanzania’s Private Game Area Secrets Revealed
Loliondo: Tanzania’s Private Game Area Secrets Revealed When people think of a safari, they usually think of the Serengeti or Ngorongoro. These places are really special. There is a quiet place in northern Tanzania that is also very special. It is called Loliondo. I want to tell you about Loliondo. It is next to the […]
Tanzania’s Lesser-Known Parks Beyond the Classic Routes
Tanzania’s Lesser-Known Parks Beyond the Classic Routes Tanzania has a lot of parks that are not as well known as the Serengeti or the Ngorongoro Crater. Most people who go on safari in Tanzania visit these places. Tanzania has a lot more to offer. The country has set aside more than thirty percent of its […]
The Western Corridor of the Serengeti Explained
The Western Corridor of the Serengeti Explained The Western Corridor of the Serengeti is a place to see animals. The Western Corridor of the Serengeti is often overlooked by people who want to see the plains or the Mara River crossings in the north. is really worth visiting. It is located west of the Serengeti […]
Serengeti North vs South: Which Zone Should You Choose?
Serengeti North vs South: Which Zone Should You Choose? You’ve saved up for years. You’ve got limited vacation days. Everyone keeps saying “you HAVE to see the migration,” but nobody actually explains what that means. And now you’re staring at maps of the Serengeti, completely overwhelmed. So let’s cut through all the tourist brochure nonsense […]
The Serengeti Migration Calendar: Month by Month Breakdown
The Serengeti Migration Calendar: Month by Month Breakdown The Great Wildebeest Migration is the defining event of Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park and one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on Earth. Every year, more than 1.5 million wildebeest, joined by around 250,000 zebras and hundreds of thousands of Thomson’s gazelles, travel through the Serengeti ecosystem in […]
Mkomazi National Park: Tanzania’s Rhino Sanctuary You Forgot About
Mkomazi National Park: Tanzania’s Rhino Sanctuary You Forgot About You know that feeling when you discover a song nobody else knows about, and it’s so good you almost want to keep it a secret? That’s Mkomazi for me. Everyone talks about the Serengeti. And don’t get me wrong—it’s incredible. It deserves the hype. But Tanzania […]
Ngorongoro vs Tarangire: Which Park Is Better for First Timers?
Ngorongoro vs Tarangire: Which Park Is Better for First Timers? When you are planning your trip to a safari in Tanzania, you have to choose between two of the most famous places to see wild animals in the country: the Ngorongoro Crater and the Tarangire National Park. Both of these parks are great for safaris. […]
Nyerere National Park (Former Selous): What the Renaming Means for Visitors
Nyerere National Park (Former Selous): What the Renaming Means for Visitors Selous Has a New Name. When I first heard they’d renamed Selous, I’ll be straight with you—I panicked. You know that feeling when you hear your favorite song has been covered, and you’re terrified they ruined it? That was me. I thought, Oh no. Did […]
Mahale vs Gombe: A Deeper Dive Into Tanzania’s Two Chimpanzee Parks
Mahale vs Gombe: A Deeper Dive into Tanzania’s Two Chimpanzee Parks Tanzania is home to two places to see chimpanzees. Mahale Mountains National Park and Gombe Stream National Park are on the shores of Lake Tanganyika. Both parks let you see chimpanzees in their natural home. They are very different. Many people have a hard […]