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Serengeti National Park
A trip to Tanzania is not complete without a visit to the infamous Serengeti. Visitors who come in June or July might witness some of the enormous herds on their Great Migration. Regardless of when you plan your visit, the sights will astound you -- the endless grasses of the vast savanna, lions lounging under the shade of acacias, a leopard feasting in the branches of a sausage tree, stunningly beautiful sunsets. Game-driving in the Serengeti is an experience not to miss. Click here to take a virtual safari in the Serengeti.

Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Ngorongoro, located in the heart of Maasai country, has much to offer. You can learn more about the Maasai by visiting a boma, hike on one of the numerous Highland trails, visit Olduvai Gorge where the Leakeys discovered ancient fossils, and tour the Olduvai archaeology museum. Perhaps the best reason to visit Ngorongoro is for the safari game-driving on the crater floor. Ngorongoro's diverse habitats support a wide variety of animals and birds, from zebras and wildebeests to cheetahs, hippos, and the ever-fascinating secretary bird. This is one of the few places you will have a good chance of seeing the rare black rhino. The scenery in Ngorongoro crater is gorgeous with a mixture of lakes, grasslands, and acacia woodlands set against a backdrop of the immense crater wall.

Manyara National Park
The idyllic setting of Lake Manyara National Park is home to a variety of animals, including unusual tree-climbing lions. With nearly 400 species of birds, Manyara is a bird-lover's paradise. The diversity of flora and fauna is astounding, making a visit to one of Tanzania's smallest national parks well worth your time. It can be done as a day trip from Arusha, or added to a multi-day safari.

Tarangire National Park
Tarangire, known for its large population of resident elephants as well as its plethora of baobab trees, is a haven for a variety of animals, particularly during the dry season when animals flock to Tarangire's permanent supply of water. But Tarangire's vegetation makes it beautiful year-round, and you are sure to see plenty of animals no matter when you come. The small size and fewer safari vehicles allow visitors to truly experience the Tanzanian wilderness.

Arusha National Park
Walk shoulder-to-shoulder among giraffes, watch abundant wildlife on a drive through the park, overlook Ngurdoto Crater and the Mowela Lakes, or climb a mountain. Extending from the base of Mt. Meru up the eastern slope to the summit, Arusha National Park has it all. Located less than an hour from Arusha Town, come to escape the city's hustle and bustle and enjoy the beauty and diversity this incredible park has to offer. The most accessible of Tanzania's parks, and the only northern park to allow visitors the option of walking outside the confines of a vehicle (accompanied by an armed park ranger), Arusha National Park makes for an excellent day trip and a unique experience.

Gombe Stream National Park
Gombe Stream, Tanzania's smallest national park, is one of the most well-known as it is the site of Jane Goodall's groundbreaking research on chimpanzees. Here, you can walk with a park ranger among chimpanzees and a number of other primates. This incredible experience is well worth the journey to Lake Tanganyika in western Tanzania.

Southern Parks
Safaris to Tanzania's southern national parks, Ruaha, Udzungwa, Mikumi, and Selous Game Reserve, can also be arranged. These parks are less-frequently visited, and therefore offer the chance for a more personal experience with Africa's natural wonders.