Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti Safari

View herds elephants and ancient baobab trees in Tarangire National Park. Drive through the Serengeti, known for its wealth of lions and leopards, Visit Oldupai Gorge & view early signs of mankind. With tons of wildlife to spot including zebras, wildebeest, elephants, lions, and black rhinos: Ngorongoro Crater is a fantastic safari destination in Tanzania for anyone to explore. Ngorongoro Crater has a lot of reputable safari camps to visit including the Lemala Ngorongoro Camp, the Rhotia Tented Camp, the Ngorongoro Sopa Longue and the Pakulala Safari Camp. You could also combine these safari expeditions with a myriad of other bucket-list-worthy trips including visiting destinations such as Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, and Mt. Kilimanjaro.The Serengeti is the quintessential African safari, deriving its name from the Maasai word “sirinetu,” meaning “endless plains.” Actually, visiting Maasai communities and learning their customs and way of life is an engaging part of many of these itineraries. Here in the heart of Tanzania, you will have some of the best opportunities to see the predators and prey that call this their home. Wooded hills, massive termite mounds, rocky kopjes, and acacia tree-lined rivers adorn the sweeping savanna. From December to July, you might see the wildebeest migration and antelope, or if you are traveling from June to October you’ll have your best chance of seeing lions & leopards. Some of our comprehensive Africa expeditions combine Tanzania with stops in South Africa and Botswana too.