Near Morogoro in southern Tanzania, Mikumi is the gateway to the southern safari circuit and is often compared to the Serengeti for its similar ecosystem. The Mkata River area is home to elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, lions and hyenas, with hippo pools and open savannah. Popular for short safaris and weekend getaways.
Ready-made safari packages that include this destination:
👉 Mikumi Day Trip Safari from Zanzibar (1 day)
👉 2 Days / 1 Night Mikumi National Park Safari (2 days)
👉 3 Days / 2 Nights Mikumi, Maasai Village & Waterfalls (by boat) (3 days)
Located in northern Tanzania, the Serengeti is one of the most famous wildlife sanctuaries in the world. Its sweeping grasslands host the legendary Great Migration, where over two million wildebeest, zebras and gazelles cross the plains and rivers in search of greener pastures. Lions, leopards, cheetahs and hyenas follow closely. Balloon safaris, game drives and guided nature walks reveal ecosystems from open savannah to acacia woodland.
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Lying just west of Arusha, Ngorongoro is one of Africa's most remarkable destinations. At its core is the Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest intact volcanic caldera, a natural sanctuary for lions, elephants, hippos and the rare black rhino. The highlands offer panoramic views and are home to Maasai pastoralists. Visit Olduvai Gorge, the 'Cradle of Mankind'.
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About 120 km southwest of Arusha, Tarangire is famed for vast elephant herds and baobab trees. In the dry season the Tarangire River is a lifeline for wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, lions and leopards. A peaceful, less crowded safari in 2,850 km² and a paradise for birdwatchers.
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