If you travel to Tanzania, located on the continent of Africa, there are many things that you can do. It is most well-known for the Kilimanjaro National Park, and Zanzibar which is a local island right off the coast. People also travel to Tanzania because of game hunting. They could be looking for rhinos, buffalo, leopards, lions and elephants. Nature enthusiasts also visit this region of the world, attracted by the Serengeti National Park. If you have been looking for a place that has some of the best National Game Parks available, there are five in Tanzania that you may want to visit.
How Many National Parks Are In Tanzania?
Although there are at least 10 very popular national parks in Tanzania, there are five that are exceptional. These are ones that people may have heard of even if they are not from the area. This would include Selous Game Reserve, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Conservation Crater, and the very famous Serengeti National Park.
Selous Game Reserve
What is unique about this particular game park is that it is promoted as one of the largest places in Africa that is almost completely uninhabited. This means you are going to see a multitude of different animals, but very few people. It is a location where elephants and wildebeests come on an annual basis.
Tarangire National Park
This is not located on most Safari routes, and that’s a good thing because it means it will be less crowded. Although it is 10 times the size of neighboring Manyara, it can be very crowded during the peak season. The very famous baobab trees can be seen in all directions. It creates an absolutely unreal sense of beauty that cannot be replicated anywhere else in the world.
Lake Manyara
This is often referred to as a miniature Serengeti. Although it is very small, it’s primarily because of the size of the lake. There are a total of 11 different ecosystems throughout this region. You will get to see tree climbing lions, as well as elephants, roaming throughout this beautiful location.
Ngorongoro Conservation Crater
This area was originally created millions of years ago. The crater itself is not the result of a meteor strike, but is simply a volcanic caldera. Eons ago, a volcano is thought to have exploded, and at some point in time, collapsed upon itself. In this region, you will see the big five come through which will include buffaloes, lions, leopards, rhinoceros, and elephants roaming through.
Serengeti National Park
One of the most recognized names when it comes to national parks, the Serengeti is absolutely stunning. It is the primary location for the Great Migration, and is thought to be on most people’s proverbial bucket list. There are many ecosystems, including animals, birds and plants of many different types. It’s the diversity, and the beautiful landscape, that is prompted many poets and writers to talk about this unique location that has prompted millions of people to visit this area of Africa over the years.
These are just a few of the top national game parks that you should see while you are traveling through Africa. If you do get a chance to head into Tanzania, you will not be disappointed. At the very least, you do need to spend some time in the Serengeti, one of the natural wonders of the world. It is a place you will never forget, and may even motivate you to return many times in the future because of the animals and landscapes that have no compare.