Southern Tanzania Safaris

Southern Tanzania Safaris is made up of national parks, and historical sites. There are also Marine parks as well as beautiful beaches. The southern coast of Tanzania is made up of more than 12 ethnic groups. Most of the inhabitants of the southern coast of Tanzania are engaged in fishing and agricultural activities. If you visit southern Tanzania, you will meet more than 32 other tribes all of which are part of the people who will be with you during your vacation in Tanzania. If you have enough time you can also visit Makonde Plateau and see where Makonde Carvings are coming from.

Due to the existence of many natural resources in southern Tanzania, as well as beautiful scenery. It greatly attracted colonists and visitors who came to Africa from the 6th century to the present day. This makes the southern region of Tanzania a region that carries the history of Tanzania by more than 50%. Despite the fact that the colonists found great opposition in the southern parts of Tanzania, it did not make the southern part of Tanzania lagging behind in development; As there are various infrastructures that will make your trip to southern Tanzania easier. When you are in the south of Tanzania expect to visit the Kilwa Archeology Museum and the Mkwawa Memorial Museum. It will also be interesting to see the paintings at Ismila and enjoy the Eastern Arch Mountains.

Although most tourists visit Zanzibar for a vacation, it will be interesting if you think about touring the Mafia Islands. In the mafia islands, there are marine reserves that are rarely found elsewhere in Africa. In Mafia, Islands is where the Whale Shark are found, they are a gentle and harmless shark. What make even people swim with them. The marine reserves in the mafia islands are certainly unique. If you are in Mafia do not think you will miss Zanzibar as Mafia residents have cultures that are very similar to the people of Zanzibar. There is also a beautiful beach with white sand, and warm water. The Mafia beach has not yet been affected by people or pollution.

A trip to southern Tanzania cannot be completed without visiting the Mikumi, Nyerere, Ruaha, and Udzungwa Mountains national parks. It is impossible to do without including national parks, the history of southern Tanzania, and the beaches of the Indian Ocean.

Udzungwa Mountains National Park is the third-largest national park in southern Tanzania. It is found in the Eastern Arch Mountains. Despite the existence of tropical forests, the park is home to many rare species of wildlife; You can find rare species of monkeys like Sanje mangabey, highland mangabey, Kapunji as well as butterflies, chameleons, and a variety of rare species in the world. There is the Sanje waterfall, and a very large park with other large animals such as elephants, lions, leopards, and other animals. From the peak of the Uzungwa Mountains, you will be able to see the Nyerere reserve.

Not far from Udzungwa reserve you will meet the world’s most unique frog reserve known as Kihansi. Various research is being done here, including the study of plants and animals. A new type of coffee has recently been discovered that contains 7 times more nicotine than conventional coffee. And now researchers are trying to prepare it for agriculture. Nearby is also the Kilombero Valley, this is a very important valley for the future of the Rufiji River and agriculture in Tanzania. in this valley there are fish-eating owls and these are the only attractions here.

Ruaha National Park is of course the source of the Rufiji River. The Great Ruaha River flows very close to the Udzungwa Mountains National Park and connects with the Kilombero River to form the Rufiji River. Rufiji river flow inside Nyerere National Park and poor its water very close to Kilwa just 25 Km from Mafia Island. You will see there is a huge connection between their attractions

Nyerere National Park is one the largest national park in Africa with 55,000 square kilometers and has beautiful marshland scenery with plentiful hippo, crocodile, and birdlife. It has Africa’s highest numbers of wild dogs and buffalo, as well as lions, elephants, leopards, and giraffes. Despite ongoing poaching and hydro-development challenges, Nyerere National Park remains an iconic safari destination and offers the best part of southern Tanzania.

Ruaha National Park is the second-largest national park in East Africa, but the 20,226 square kilometer park is relatively unknown outside of Tanzania. Statistics show that Ruaha is home to some 10 percent of the remaining wild lion population in Africa, and is absolutely the best place to explore southern Tanzania. Stunning landscapes dotted with giant baobabs; numerous elephants; open grassland for a plethora of games, and it is one of the few places where you can see greater kudu in Tanzania. The best time to visit is during the dry season from June to October when most animals gather near the permanent Great Ruaha River, which along with the Mzombe, Jongomero, and Mwagusi rivers, provide the spark of life of the park. The banks of the Ruaha provide a rich hunting ground for lions. Other animals on the top of the list in Ruaha are leopard, cheetah, hyena, and African wild dog, which prey on the impala, gazelle, and waterbuck that come to drink at the river. You will be able to explore this park by walking, balloon safaris, game drives, and night game drives