The Selous Game Reserve is Africa's largest game reserve, home to all of Africa’s Big Five and an extraordinary amount of wildlife, yet it remains largely unheard of by tourists.Located in southern Tanzania, far from the crowds of the more popular parks in the Northern Circuit, visitors to the Selous will find a much quieter, yet just as impressive, safari experience.
After merging with the Usangu Game Reserve in 2008, Ruaha National Park became the largest national park in Tanzania, host to massive wildlife populations. Despite this, Ruaha remains one of the country’s best kept safari secrets.
Located between Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park is an easy addition to a Northern Circuit safari. However, it’s well worth a visit in its own right, renowned for its unique ecosystems bursting with diverse wildlife. This pocket-sized version of the Serengeti is host to at least 11 different ecosystems, with groundwater forests, floodplains, hot springs and open savannahs.
Named as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is one of the most extraordinary destinations on the continent. Located in the Crater Highlands of northern Tanzania, the conservation area is one of the country’s most famous safari hotspots, home to a remarkable abundance and diversity of wildlife.