While visiting Tanzania, there’s no need for you to buy a car that will take you to your next destination. Car rental in Tanzania gives you the freedom and flexibility to self drive in Tanzania at your own pace and without worry.
Tanzania is among the popular and best places to visit while on your self drive east Africa adventure thanks to the incredible Serengeti National Park – the largest national park in the country, Ngorongoro crater, Tarangire National park, Lake Manyara National Park and more. These national parks present you the opportunity to spot a wide variety of wildlife species as they roam freely in the park. Some of the wildlife species that you are likely to spot include wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, leopards, buffaloes, elephants, lions, several species of birds and much more.
Apart from wildlife species, Tanzania has a lot more to offer you. The east African country is home to Africa’s tallest mountain, Mountain Kilimanjaro, Oldvai Gorge where remains of the first believed man were found, the beautiful beaches in Zanzibar and more.
Thinking of that self drive in Tanzania adventure, here are our top 5 places you need to include on your travel bucket list for a memorable experience.
Serengeti National Park
You can’t mention Tanzania without including this park. Situated in the northern circuit, Serengeti National Park is the country’s prime destination and popularly known to be the best place to see the annual wildebeest migration. This is the clockwise migration of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles across Kenya’s Masai Mara game reserve and Serengeti.
The migration attracts a number of predators especially crocodiles that hide in Mara river so that they get to prey on the crossing wildebeest. There other species you will be able to see on your self-drive Serengeti and these do include; the big 5 animals (elephants, buffaloes, leopards, lions and rhinos), zebras, several species of birds, cheetahs, giraffe, wild dogs, spotted hyenas among others.
To easily go to the various points within the park, its better you hire a 4×4 car for your self-drive Serengeti as these are strong enough to go through the various terrains in the park.
Ngorongoro conservation area
Another destination that you don’t have to miss out while on your self drive Tanzania roadtrip is the Ngorongoro conservation also known as “Ngorongoro crater”. This is known to have the largest caldera in the world that is not filled by water. This does attract big number of wildlife species that call this park home and these species include; the big 5 game animals (lions, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes and leopards), black spotted hyenas, gazelles, zebras, jackals, species of birds such as flamingos, impalas and much more.
There occasional giraffes in Ngorongoro crater and this is because they are unable walk down the steep slopes of the crater but areas that surround the crater, you will be able to spot them. Apart from wildlife, the crater also offers spectacular scenic views of the surrounding steep slopes and much more.
Mountain Kilimanjaro
For seasoned hikers, this is a go to destination. Situated just 1.5hr – 2hrs away from Arusha, is Africa’s tallest mountain, Mountain Kilimanjaro. This is about 5,895 meters above sea level and for seasoned hikers, this is the best place.
On your hiking experience to the summit, you will be rewarded with beautiful scenic views of the surrounding and also be able to spot some wildlife species that include birds, insects, and much more.
Zanzibar
Whereas it may seem like this town with a beautiful coastline is not situated within Tanzania, this is definitely within the country’s boundaries. Your self drive Tanzania roadtrip is incomplete if you don’t get the opportunity to visit Zanzibar. This can be your last destination on your trip after a memorable experience in the wild spotting various wildlife species.
The whole experience is rewarding and soothing as you will get the opportunity to chill and relax on the beautiful beaches situated along this island. There plenty of accommodation options also here and ofcourse you will be stunned by the local culture as well.
Tarangire National Park
This is another destination that you can visit on your trip in the east African country. This is known to have the largest population of elephants that can be seen roaming around the park. Some other wildlife species that you will see here include; lions, leopards, hippos, African buffaloes, cheetahs, zebras, hyenas, hartebeests, water-buck, wildebeests, rhinos and much more.
The other places that you will need to check out on your self drive in Tanzania roadtrip include Lake Manyara National Park, Arusha National Park, the pemba islands and more other places.
