Giraffes silhouetted against a golden-hour savanna sunset

National Parks

Six parks, six different Africas

Lioness walking through golden grass at sunset in the Serengeti

Serengeti National Park

Endless plains, iconic migration

Home to the Great Migration, where more than a million wildebeest and zebra move across vast open grasslands in search of fresh grazing — the Maasai named this land the endless plains, and it's easy to see why.

Ngorongoro Crater floor viewed from the rim at sunrise

Ngorongoro Crater

A natural amphitheater of wildlife

The world's largest inactive volcanic caldera holds one of Africa's densest concentrations of wildlife, including the rare black rhino, all within a spectacular natural bowl.

Elephant herd walking past baobab trees in Tarangire

Tarangire National Park

Ancient baobabs, big elephant herds

Known for its towering baobab trees and large elephant herds, Tarangire offers a quieter, equally rewarding safari experience away from the busier northern circuit.

Tree-climbing lion resting on a branch above Lake Manyara

Lake Manyara National Park

Tree-climbing lions, flamingo shores

Famous for its tree-climbing lions and a shimmering soda lake that attracts thousands of flamingos, Manyara packs remarkable diversity into a compact, scenic park.

Mount Meru rising above forest in Arusha National Park

Arusha National Park

Forest trails in the shadow of Meru

In the shadow of Mount Meru, Arusha National Park offers walking safaris and canoeing through a lush, forested landscape different from the classic open savanna.

Flamingo flocks across the red-tinted waters of Lake Natron

Lake Natron

A striking, otherworldly landscape

Red-tinted alkaline waters beneath an active volcano make Lake Natron one of Tanzania's most striking sights, and the primary breeding ground for East Africa's lesser flamingos.

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