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Encompassing the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, which is the largest caldera in the world, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a UNESCO World Heritage-listed landscape in the Crater Highlands of Tanzania. It’s home to a staggering diversity of wildlife, as well as the “Cradle of Mankind” at the Olduvai Gorge where one of the earliest known specimens of the human genus was discovered. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is one of the world’s first “multi-use areas” where wildlife coexists with semi-nomadic Masai pastoralists who practice traditional livestock grazing. It’s a spectacular destination to visit, with a wide variety of accommodation options ranging from wild camps to luxury lodges, while being within close proximity to the Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park and Lake Manyara National Park along what’s been dubbed the “Northern Circuit” What animals can you see in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area? The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a wildlife hotspot, with th...

  If you’re thinking about heading to East Africa on safari, then you probably have two destinations in mind - Tanzania and Kenya. These neighbouring countries boast some of the most famous national parks and wildlife reserves on the continent, as well as collectively hosting the Great Wildebeest Migration . Deciding whether you should embark on a Tanzania safari or head to Kenya might have you stumped, which is why we’ve created this guide with some of our expert insights. By breaking it down into different interests, you can figure out which destination will offer the safari experience you’ve always dreamed about. The Great Wildebeest Migration Traversing both Kenya and Tanzania, the  Great Wildebeest Migration    sees hundreds of thousands of wildebeest, zebras and opportunistic predators make a 3,000+ kilometre journey between the Serengeti National Park and the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Rather than following a set route, their movements are determined...

Deciding you want to go on safari is the easy part. But with so many destinations and wildlife reserves to select from, as well as a whole variety of different accommodation options, booking a Tanzania safari can feel overwhelming. Should you travel during the peak, dry season or do you want to take advantage of the savings during the rainy period? Are you looking for family-friendly accommodation or a romantic, couples-only safari lodge? Do you want to focus your attention on a single wildlife reserve or explore along one of Tanzania’s famous “circuits”? In this article, we’ll offer a step-by-step guide to the Tanzania safari booking process to help you plan your dream adventure. With the help of our safari experts, you can rest assured you’re in the safest hands and will be packing for your once-in-a-lifetime safari experience in no time. 1.     Decide on your safari destination(s), preferred dates and budget  First and foremost, you need to decide where y...