Introduction to Tanzania Safaris:
Tanzania safaris are often complimented to be the finest game country in Africa today. It is famous for its rich selection and abundance of wildlife. Overall the country is nearly 360,000 square miles in size and stretches from a tropical eastern coast to the shores of Lake Tanganyika, Lake Victoria and Lake Nyasa.
Within her borders, Tanzania boasts the legendary Kilimanjaro (the highest solitary mountain in the world), the magnificent Serengeti Plain, the Olduvai Gorge, where archaeological discoveries have pushed the prehistory of man back a million years, and the geological wonders of the Ngorongoro Crater. Additionally Zanzibar’s has always been a famous recreation stop-over for the adventurers seeking a unique and nostalgic fun destination.
Breakdown of Tanzania Safaris:
Undoubtedly the terrain in Tanzania varies enormously from the semi-desert in the Northeast, to open plains in the North, swamps in the Northwest and Miombo Forest throughout the Southern part of the country. This variety in terrain explicitly creates ideal habitat for the varied game population that has made Tanzania the finest hunting country in Africa!
SOUTHERN MASAILAND:
This territory begins at the center of Tanzania and extends northward into Kenya. It is principally acacia country with thorn thickets and vast open plains. Furthermore this is an outstanding region for Massive male Leopard, East African Greater Kudu, Lesser Kudu, Gerenuk, Fringed-eared Oryx, Grants, Thompson and other Gazelles, Cokes Hartebeest, East African Eland, Giant East African Impala, White Bearded Gnu, Zebra, Lion, plus many other game species.
WESTERN AREAS:
This is undeniably one of the truly unspoiled areas for big game hunting in Tanzania. The terrain consists of Miombo Forest, Mbugas (long narrow plains), Swamps and Thickets. Subsequently this is an outstanding region for Big Buffalo, Sable, Greater Kudu, Roan, Eland, Lichtenstein Hartebeest, Hippo, Sitatunga, Topi, Waterbuck, Zebra, plus many other game species. Many experts unquestionably endorse this region as Tanzania’s best hunting for fantastic full maned Lion and trophy male Leopard. Game here is often dispersed and found in pockets.
SELOUS GAME RESERVE:
The Selous Game Reserve is located near the coast and south of Tanzania’s largest city, Dar es Salaam. It consists mainly of Miombo Woodland, Bush Country and Sand Rivers and as with all game reserves. By law it is totally void of all human inhabitants. Thereby creating the most unbelievable of hunting opportunities. Animal populations in the Selous are incredible. Buffalo in particular are often in herds by the hundreds. Where you find huge numbers of buffalo, surely you’ll find Lion as well. If your interest draws towards Leopard, there may not be a better place in all of Africa to find one. Species include: Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, Greater Kudu, Eland, Sable, Waterbuck, Impala, Hippo, Bushbuck, Warthog, Nyasaland Wildebeest, Reedbuck, Zebra, Hyena, Bush Duiker, Bushpig, Hartebeest, Crocodile and Baboon.
Tanzania safaris come with a vast variety of experiences which vary between regions. Here at PSI we tailor safaris specifically to your desires while still ensuring superior hunting opportunities.