Tanzania: Best African Safari Country 2017
Beauty is a hard thing to quantify, which is why we let others do the work. Safaribookings.com conducted a survey in 2017, using more than 2,500 reviews from travel experts and tourist who undertook a safari. It is the second time Tanzania is the overall winner of Best Safari Country (also in 2013).
Extensive wildlife reserves
The wildlife parks in Tanzania cover almost 35% of the country, which is the most extensive network of wildlife reserves in Africa. Most of the country’s parks are easily accessible via paved roads or regular flights and have a large variety of facilities. Moreover Tanzania has the highest concentration of animals per km2 in the world and is home to 20% of Africa’s large mammal population.
Best wildlife spotting
It is no wonder Tanzania is voted the best country in Africa for wildlife spotting, given the outstanding wildlife in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater alone. The variety and density of big mammals (including Big Five and Great Migration) in these parks is unsurpassed in Africa. Besides these two parks, the north of Tanzania also includes elephant paradise Tarangire National Park and the scenic Lake Manyara. Travelers who like to travel the road less travelled can visit beautiful wild parks in the remote south or go chimpanzees trekking in the west.
From Big Five to chimps
Tanzania has truly everything, from black rhinos, wild dogs and big tusks to chimps, cheetahs and dolphins. Not to mention the splendid diversity of landscapes. Tanzania is not only home to Africa’s highest mountain Kilimanjaro, but also savannahs, mangroves and the white sandy beaches of the Indian Ocean. Then throw in the rich culture and friendliness of its people and you have all the ingredients for an incredible safari experience.
Check our Tanzania Safari itineraries to get an idea of the options.
