Tanzania is the home of three breathtaking, unforgettable wildlife sanctuaries we visited, namely, the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Arusha National Park. Here, we viewed the Big Five as well as countless other species of wildlife. It is a photographer's dream destination. We also hiked the first leg of the Mt. Kilimanjaro hike and spent time with the Esilalei Maasai. We used a tour company, Duma Explorer, which we highly recommend. Tanzania was everything we expected from an African Safari and so much more.   

Serengeti National Park:  Established in 1940, this 5,700 square mile park is known for the Great Migration, a 500 mile trek traveled by 1.5 million wildebeest and 500,000 zebras among other species. When we visited in June, the herds were traveling North, on their way to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The landscape is primarily plains and savannas and with no paved roads, transportation in and around the Park involves driving along dirt roads for 100's of miles at a time in Safari-rigged Land Rovers. These comfortable vehicles are build for bumpy roads, crossing water, and safely viewing wildlife from inside the car. The tops of each vehicle pop up so you can stand to see the Park's wild animals from within the vehicle.  

Ngorongoro Crater: This is a true Tanzania safari experience. On this day alone, we view 4 of the "Big Five." Visiting this lush, diverse wild-life sanctuary was a truly remarkable experience, not to mention, a photographer's dream. There is nothing quite like visiting these beautiful animals in their nature habitat. The day itself involved an early morning game drive through Ngorongoro Crater Park followed by a long and bumpy drive to the heart of the Serengeti. Game drives cover a ton of ground, so be prepared for long, hot, and dusty rides, all of which are well worth the effort.