Know Before You Go

Whether you're traveling to witness the Great Migration or just want to learn more about Tanzania, peruse this array of helpful resources. Our wildlife guides, packing tips and safari stories will give you a true taste of wild Africa.

Why Should I Go on a Tanzania Wildlife Safari?

Discover why Tanzania is one of the world’s most rewarding safari destinations, from Serengeti big cat action and Great Migration herds to the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater.

Where Should I Go on a Tanzania Safari?

Discover where to go on a Tanzania safari, from Serengeti big cat country and the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater to Tarangire’s baobab valleys, Rift Valley lakes and Zanzibar’s Indian Ocean coast.

When Should I Go on a Tanzania Safari?

Plan the best time to visit Tanzania with a season-by-season safari guide to dry season game viewing, green season calving and the shifting rhythms of the Great Migration across the Serengeti.

Average Temperatures & Rainfall

Find out the typical temperatures and precipitation in Tanzania during the dry and rainy seasons.

Elephants, Private Mara Conservancy, Kenya.

What Wildlife Will I See on a Tanzania Safari?

Learn what wildlife you may see on a Tanzania safari, including lions, leopards, elephants and rhinos, plus cheetahs, hippos, flamingos and more than 1,100 bird species.

Where Will I Stay on a Tanzania Safari?

Learn where you’ll stay on a Tanzania wildlife safari, from classic tented camps and seasonal mobile camps to eco-minded lodges positioned for prime Serengeti and Ngorongoro access.

Packing List

We’ve made a comprehensive list of all the clothing and gear you’ll want to pack so you'll be well prepared for your East Africa safari.

African Wildlife Trivia

Take our African safari wildlife quiz to put your knowledge to the test, then share it with your family and friends to see who knows the most about life on the savanna!

Tanzania Photography Tips

Whether you're an experienced photographer or just getting started, you'll want to read these essential photo tips from our Natural Photographer blog before your Tanzania migration safari.

Serengeti Calling

—By Emily Goodheart
Driving across the plains of the Serengeti, you listen to the echoes of animals calling in the distance, just as Africa has called to you.

Across the Serengeti: East Africa's Great Migration

—By Chinwe Kalu, WWF
Protecting the Serengeti-Maasai Mara ecosystem ensures that the plains of East Africa will continue to move with the thunder of hooves for generations to come.

How to Get Wall-Worthy Pictures of Africa’s Great Migration

—By Samantha Miller
The Serengeti and Maasai Mara are the stage for the largest animal migration on Earth, and for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers, Natural Habitat Adventures offers an unparalleled front-row seat to capture this thrilling event.

Meet the Pioneering Women Changing the Face of the African Safari Industry

—By Lavanya Sunkara
For the longest time, women in many wildlife-rich African nations did not work in safari tourism, due to the perception that it’s a “man’s job.” Today, women aren’t just breaking barriers, they’re paving the way for others to follow. They’re working as guides, security officers, head chefs and managers, and saying, “anything a man can do, we can do, too.”

Africa’s Amazing Birdlife

—By Laura Kiniry
Here are eight extraordinary avians to keep an eye out for on your African safari with Nat Hab.

New Year’s Resolution: Eat Like a Tanzanian

—By Candice Gaukel Andrews
Research is showing that the traditional diet of those who live in rural Tanzania causes less inflammation and a healthier composition of bacteria and fungi in the gut as compared to a typical Western diet.