10 Nature & Wildlife Areas in Tanzania That You Shouldn't Miss

April 7, 2022 Augustus Redeker

Coordinates: 6°18′25″S 34°51′14″E / 6.307°S 34.854°E / -6.307; 34.854
Restaurants in Tanzania

1. Cheetah's Rock

Tanzania +971 50 410 6934 [email protected] http://www.cheetahsrock.org
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Cheetah's Rock

Get closer! The once in a wild-lifetime experience. Conservation Rescue Awareness. Cheetah's Rock is a unique, very special place where people and animals interact directly - face to face, eye to eye, fur to skin. We are a legal, ZIPA accredited and CITES recognized rescue and conservation centre. Prepare yourself for a magical, memorable and remarkable experience. We believe in introducing wildlife in a really different, much closer, interactive and more personal way. The welfare of our animals on Cheetah's Rock is paramount! Return transport from close by (Stone Town, Nungwi, Kiwengwa, Pwani Mchangani, Kendwa etc) included! No entry without a booking. Bookings can be done online only!

Reviewed By _U2974DR - New York City, United States

Cheetah’s rock in my opinion is one of the best things you can do in Zanzibar. The conservation center with amazing ethic of doing the best they can to take care of and save the animals allows you to take a look at their work, learn unique story of each animal and become a part of their lives by feeding them or playing with. The animals you will get to see are : Lemurs, Bengal Tigers, Pumas, Otters, big Turtles, a Zebra named Chaka , Lions , Bush Babies and different Monkeys! You will be able to go and sit next to a Cheetah and take photos, play with a zebra , pet a peacock, feed lemurs , turtles, monkeys abs bush babies as well as pet a Bengal tiger (all the activities are safe!) The important info: the center offers two experiences : Otter swimming for 160 USD and a walking safari for 160 USD. It is totally worth it! ( your money goes to feeding and supporting these animals). Me and my sister have only gone to a safari and it was wonderful! VERY IMPORTANT: when you go pls wear comfortable clothes , no skirts or dresses as you might fight is hard to sit on floor etc. Also, do not wear any type of big jewelry because Mona keys are rly good at spotting it and taking some straight from you neck or hair ????. ( one of the women was wearing a floor on her hair and well, monkeys were trying hard in pulling her hair and taking the flower????...). Well, after your booking you will get all the details and PLEASE read them through , it will contain a lot of useful information and it’s not long. Moreover, all the guides in your tour speak good English , which was smth I worried about because in Zanzibar people spoke English with an accent I could not understand or didn’t speak English at all apart from two-three words. P.S. I have included some pictures of what you can definitely expect at Cheetah’s rock!

2. Chumbe Island Coral Park

25522 Tanzania +255 777 413 232 [email protected] http://www.chumbeisland.com/
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Chumbe Island Coral Park

Award-winning private island, fully managed nature reserve and marine park. Day guests ($90 US) receive an inclusive package with: all boat transfers to & from Chumbe, lunch, all drinks (excluding alcohol), guided snorkeling tour through a protected coral reef, forest and mangrove nature walks, historic lighthouse and visitors' centre tours, and a visit to our zero-footprint eco-bungalows with photovoltaic energy, rainwater harvesting, solar water heating & composting toilets. Lunch is a delectable mix of Zanzibarian, Arabic, Indian and African cuisine featuring fresh, local seafood, meat, vegetables, and fruits. Revenue from guest visits support free environmental education programs for local schools and Zanzibar communities. Winner of the 2019 "Best of Africa" for Sustainable Destinations from ITB Berlin. Chumbe Island strives for the highest standards in sustainability through the balance of conservation and commerce, whilst fostering community development and cultural stewardship.

Reviewed By travelgal3333 - Moshi, Tanzania

I had the pleasure to visit Chumbe Island for the day, while touring around Zanzibar on a FAM trip. My only regret is that we didn’t have time to spend the night. Our next trip to the island I will definitely book for the overnight. I love the fact that the maximum occupancy on the island is 14! As a travel agent who specializes in travel to East Africa I have booked clients to this amazing coral reef sanctuary and they have all loved it. The eco-bungalows are not for everyone but if you’re a “get back to nature” or “nature lover” type of traveller then this is likely a place you’ll fall in love with. I have so much respect for the design of the bungalows and love how eco-friendly and “open-air” they are. The snorkelling was amazing and how could it not be?!? The entire project is centred around the protection of the marine life on the west coast of the island ???? ???????????????????????? The lunch served as part of the day trip was so tasty and the friendly staff really added to our experience. I really enjoyed the nature walk where we learned about the coconut crabs and we got to climb to the top of the lighthouse for an amazing bird’s eye view of this special island. I highly recommend for you to book at least two nights on this private island, to really enjoy the peace and quiet that is Chumbe. Day trips are only available for last minute bookings as space is limited for their overnight guests. Asante sana to the entire staff, we will definitely be back and I will continue to promote your island to my clients ????

3. Kilimanjaro Animal C.R.E.W.

Makoa-Farm, Moshi 0000 Tanzania +255 754 312 896 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/kilimanjaroanimalcrew
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Kilimanjaro Animal C.R.E.W.

Kilimanjaro Animal Center for Rescue, Education & Wildlife is not "open" at certain hours as we are not a public place or a Zoo. A visit of is only possible for our donors and can be done by appointment only. . Our projects aim to support conservation and nature education for local schools and are funded by donations.

Reviewed By 647demif

We visited Makoa Farm for a tour with Noah. He was very knowledgeable and it was clear just how much he cared for all of the animals! He was welcomining and friendly, greeting us with drinks on arrival. We were taken around the Farm and Noah explained to us why each of the animals had been been rescued and whether they were suitable for release. In addition to this, he provided us with interesting facts about all of the animals and the Farm itself. Some of the animal we saw during our visit were baby elephants, baby zebra, cheetah, monkeys, bush pig, owls and mongoose. The tour was very easy to organise, we contacted the Farm via Facebook and they responded very quickly. They also helpfully recommended a cheap taxi driver to take us to the Farm from Moshi. When booking, we were advised that they ask for a small minimum donation in return for organising a tour - this was a modest price to pay for our experience and we are pleased that our donation can assist with the running of the Farm. We would absolutely recommend a visit here - such an amazing charity with incredible animals.

4. Tarangire National Park

Babati, tanzania, Tarangire National Park 3134 Tanzania +255 27 250 3471 http://www.tanzaniaparks.com/tarangire.html
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Tarangire National Park

Reviewed By 681janeg

This is an amazing park and even not too crowded! Lots of animal sightings - elephants, wildebeest, lions, leopards, warthogs, antelope (Impalas, Dic-Dic, Thomson and Grand gazelles, zebras, and cape buffalo to name a few. We observed an elephant herd crossing to get to the river for a drink and they walked directly in front of our safari land cruiser. Lots of zebra and elephants. Our guide, Felix (from Nomad Tanzania) was excellent. He never rushed us through the park, but allowed us to take our time and enjoy the animals at our own pace (whether we wanted to spend time viewing them for their activities or just a quick drive by as the Impalas are numerous!). That was most appreciated. This was our first park to visit in Tanzania so I wasn't sure what to expect, but it by far exceeded expectations. The habitats vary - from wetland marshes to dry, long grassy areas to woodland savannahs. Ostriches were a pleasant surprise as well as a leopard with his "kill" lounging in a tree (it was a far distance away so we were grateful to our guide). We saw many elephants and zebra and were amazed at the instincts each displayed. Truly two days very well spent during our time in Tanzania.

5. Alexander Travels Tanzania

Arusha Tanzania +255 783 511 898 [email protected] http://www.alexandertravelstanzania.com/
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Alexander Travels Tanzania

Alexander Travels Tanzania is a tour agency specializing in vacation and outdoor expeditions in Tanzania. With over 20 years of tourism management experience, our company is happy to organize your next trekking/climbing, city/cultural, safari/outdoor, or Zanzibar experience. We offer single day, multi-day, and private tour packages. Please contact us for more information.

Reviewed By machupicchur2017 - Cusco, Peru

Great guide , expert in safaris , very kind guide , excellent showing us the animal wildlife and the local people. Highly recommend . I'll be back definitely.

6. Chole Bay

Maweni, Mafia Island Tanzania
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Chole Bay

Chole bay is the part of Mafia island marine park from here you do snorkeling and diving is the one of best place for divers

Reviewed By LookingForFamilyFun - Houston, United States

The only negative about the snorkels here is they're reached by boat, not much from shore. But we stayed at Kinasi Lodge and they had regular trips with good guides that would meet you with the boat if the current was swift, some of our best snorkels were drifting with a strong current and the boat picking us up, but we also enjoyed watching the octopus near the rocks and the sheltered slow snorkels there. Very excellent snorkeling & we've snorkeled the world-over. Not very crowded, we highly recommend Mafia Island, Kinasi Lodge, and Chole Bay!

7. Safari And Trekking Africa

Arusha Tanzania +49 163 2914739 [email protected] http://safariandtrekkingafrica.com
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Safari And Trekking Africa

Travelling with Safari & Trekking Africa give's you the best of Tanzania since we have first-hand experience of what our clients want.Our friendly, resourceful and experienced staff will be at your service throughout the safari.Tanzania is our home and safaris are our passion.Our job (if you can call it that) is exploring the bush. It's our personal playground. We are safari people.

8. Jozani Sea Turtle Sanctuary

Jozani Forest Tanzania +255 774 656 648 [email protected] https://jozaniconservation.wixsite.com/turtles
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Jozani Sea Turtle Sanctuary

Reviewed By Trail438829

Great guide with a lot of passion for the great work being done at the sanctuary. The place has turtles but also some reptiles.

9. Instyle Africa Safaris

Usa River, Arusha 255 Tanzania +255 784 614 499 [email protected] http://www.instyleafricasafaris.com
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Instyle Africa Safaris

You are in great hands when you travel with Instyle Africa Safaris. We focus on providing the best travelling experience at an affordable price. So jump on board, seize the adventure, live our passion and we are certain you will come back to join us again. We are driven with the passion of, exceeding your expectation: therefore We do what we do because it gives us our sense of purpose.

Reviewed By UmangM25

Amazing experience ... worked with Salma and the execution was really great from query to sale .. my clients came really happy ... Thanks Salma for designing the program and help my clients for great game sight and experience

10. Meijo Safaris

Colonel Middleton Rd, Arusha Tanzania +255 785 552 680 [email protected] http://www.meijosafaris.com
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Meijo Safaris

Best locally owned Tour operator Company based in Arusha,Tanzania. Offering and organizing high quality private and custom tailor-made safaris to fit your needs and your budget. All of our special Packages are highly customized by combining the best Destinations and Accommodations in Northern Tanzania to make sure you have the unforgettable memory for you holiday.

Reviewed By Leonfrance - France, null

We had a long discussion with my friends on which company to select for our Tansania safaris since all the companies we had on list was selected online. After a long long conversation we decided to go with two companies but We liked the way Daudi was honesty and prompt to all of our questions and worriers. He assured us the best from his team and also he gave us the best prices with the best accommodations. So we decided to book with them, on our arrival we were so happy to met this incredible team with Maasai Blankets for us as gifts, Something we didnt expect. We visited Maasai's Boma and went on safari(Siringeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangise, Sorry if i didn't write it correctly) Still remembering the song 'Jambo Jambo buana' The Driver Bryson was very funny and had eagle's eye to spot animals from the far distance. Seringeti was my favorite park. Whenever you are looking for a safari dont hesitate to book with them. Thank you Tansania, Thank your Daudi and Bryson.

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