Do you have plans for a vacation that you’ll never forget? Maybe you should try a luxury Tanzania Safari? It’s a land of mountains and animals. And because of its sheer variety, there’s more to be done than the usual safari. You can water ski in Zanzibar, watch the Great Migration in Serengeti National Park, and visit

Below are the top places you can go to in Tanzania on a luxury safari.

1. Zanzibar

Zanzibar is a remote archipelago off the coast of Tanzania, an extension to your Tanzania safari vacation. The “Spice Island” has lovely beaches where you can relax after all your excursions. It is also renowned for its history, culture and landscape.

White sands and turquoise waters make Zanzibar an ideal place for relaxation. You might spend the day at the beach and tan. But if you prefer adventure, you can indulge in water activities, like snorkelling and diving. Zanzibar has plenty of coral reefs around, so it’s an ideal sea destination.

You might be happy to chill on the sand, but why not venture into Zanzibar’s ancient past? Influenced by African, Arab, Indian and European powers, the archipelago’s influence is reflected in Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit its mulled streets, its mix of historical monuments, bazaars and aromas of spices.

Visit the spice plantations and the local villages and experience Zanzibari life. Another alternative to visit Zanzibar is to take a sunset dhow cruise.

2. Ngorongoro Crater

The Ngorongoro Crater is known as the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” and is a must visit on your luxury Tanzania safari. : The world’s largest extinct volcanic caldera, take an animal tour of this UNESCO World Heritage. The Crater has the most animals per square kilometre, and hence it’s one of the only places in Africa where you can see the Big Five in one day!

You’ll also have time to enjoy the amazing Ngorongoro surroundings. The Crater’s surface consists of grasslands, acacia and freshwater lakes, each hosting a wide array of species. The soda lake is Lake Magadi, which is usually filled with flamingos to give it a beautiful appearance.

Plus, Ngorongoro Crater’s high tree-lined walls make it romantic. To gaze upon them is to stand in a nature amphitheatre and see nature at its best. The Maasai, in whose way they coexist with the animals, provide an additional cultural dimension to your visit to the Ngorongoro Crater.

3. Pemba Island

Pemba Island is Tanzania’s “Green Island”, and a perfect getaway for those looking for some peace and quiet on a luxury Tanzania safari. Just north of Zanzibar, it’s known for its lush, pristine landscape, clean waters and colorful fishes.

It is in the solitude and silence of Pemba Island that will make you feel a bit private and it will be your peaceful and restful stay. Its exotic coral reefs are a magnet for keen divers and snorkellers who want to plunge into the deep waters of East Africa. Walk through flamboyant coral gardens, swim with turtles, and marvel at aquatic life.

Pemba’s hills, forest patches and clove fields seem alien to the savannas of the mainland. The island itself is also cultured and historic, with the ruins and the traditional Swahili settlements giving a sense of the island’s past. In addition, there are the luxury lodges and green resorts on Pemba Island where you can spend a restful vacation in a setting that is truly natural.

4. Serengeti National Park

Tanzania’s safari capital is Serengeti National Park. You can even do an executive safari and enjoy wildlife on the premises in the most luxurious rooms.
Acclaimed for its open savanna, prairie and skies, the Serengeti is perhaps best known for the Great Migration, in which millions of wildebeest, zebras and gazelles make their way across the plains in one giant stampede.

The world’s best birding destination and a great place to start any Tanzania safari or beach holiday, the Serengeti has over 500 species, from lilac-breasted rollers to giant African fish eagles. The Serengeti is a bird’s paradise because the park’s ecosystems – its rivers, its woodlands, its plains – support an extraordinary number of animals.

Then, if you want the treats, book a room at one of the Serengeti’s exclusive lodges and camps. To wake up to dawn in your tent, your private porch on the great plains. Prepare to see the Big Five, and thousands of other animals, on your game drives. By the end of the day, you can take a soak in a spa, eat meals under the stars, or fly in a hot air balloon to see the Serengeti up close.

5. Tarangire National Park

Far from the attention of its neighbours, Tarangire National Park is a quiet gem that shines during the dry season. It’s when elephants swarm up the Tarangire River and the park is full of animals.

Tarangire is also famous for the ancient baobab trees that hover above the landscape. Such trees, some more than a millennium old, bear testimony to the agelessness of the Tanzanian wilderness.

Tips to know about the Tarangire National Park: Tarangire is home to many elephants. You will experience the wilderness in an unforgettable way if you stay in one of the park’s tented camps. When you remain within the park, your game drives can start early and end late, and hence see wildlife in the early hours of the morning and evening when wildlife is at its best.

6. Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park is an interesting place to try out Tanzanian safari tours. Featuring some of the most magnificent wildlife and scenery, Lake Manyara is a must visit stop on your Tanzanian safari.

The park is best known for its lake of the same name, Lake Manyara, a massive shallow soda lake with numerous bird species. The park is particularly interesting for birders: thousands of flamingos fly around the lake, as do pelicans, egrets and even the threatened African fish eagle. The park’s mixed ecosystems vary widely, from dense groundwater forest and acacia woodlands to open grasslands.

Those who enjoy wildlife will delight in viewing the park’s tree-climbing lions, though they are relatively rare and will challenge you. In addition, Lake Manyara is populated by herds of elephants, giraffes, zebras and wildebeest. They range from baboons to blue monkeys.

If you love luxury, then you won’t like a Kilimanjaro Hike! While on safari, you can stay in luxurious lodges and tented camps in and around the park. Return to your posh lodge and marvel at stunning views of the escarpment or lake after a day of game drives and wildlife watching. Luxury Tanzanian safaris at their finest!