Tanzania: on safari in the Serengeti
Tanzania is a great country to spend a varied holiday. Kilimanjaro attracts mountain hikers and is a real challenge for fitness due to its altitude. The beaches of this East African country are a dream of white sand and green palm groves. Zanzibar, in particular, is characterized by beautiful beaches. But the cities are also well worth seeing. Dodoma and Dar es Salaam are colorful melting pots of cultures and African traditions. The heart of trips to Tanzania, however, are the national parks, which invite you to exciting safaris. In addition to Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Crater, it is above all the Serengeti that delights safari fans.
Serengeti’s vast steppe full of photo opportunities
The Serengeti is one of the largest animal protection zones in Africa. Almost half of the approximately 30,000 square meters of this “endless land” belong to the Serengeti National Park. The savannah landscape stretches from Lake Victoria across northern Tanzania to southern Kenya. Well over a million animals live in this dreamlike setting, and in addition to many predators, birds, and ungulates, there are above all hundreds of thousands of wildebeest that roam here. A perfect setting for a safari.
The abundance of animals in the Serengeti is overwhelming. The wildebeest, with wandering zebras and many species of gazelle, form an impressive backdrop, which is accompanied by elephants and sometimes rhinos. Not to be forgotten are also lions, cheetahs, and other predators that play an important role in maintaining the balance in the Serengeti. All of these animals can be discovered on a game drive and, of course, photographed. Unforgettable moments in the Serengeti are guaranteed.
Serengeti off to the safari
It is important not to set off on your own. A safari in the Serengeti should be started under the guidance of a local. The dangers for unsuspecting tourists are great. Getting out of the vehicle can be fatal if a predator is lurking in the grass. Experienced guides also know the best places to find certain species of animals in the vast savannah landscape. The best watering holes are not always easy to find.
If you like something a little more exciting, you can try a balloon safari. A hot air balloon flies over the Serengeti and offers tourists a completely different perspective of this unique natural landscape and the distribution of the animals and their herds from above. Another alternative is a flight safari, where you fly over the Serengeti in a small plane from private runways.
A safari through the Serengeti can also be enhanced with a stopover at a lodge. This allows you to penetrate deep into the vast landscape and find the best places for photo snapshots. The lodges are comfortable or even luxurious and symbolize the wonderful experience of a holiday in Tanzania.
