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Ultimate Trans Africa Expedition

38 weeks From GBP 4850 More about this trip
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Cairo to Cape Town Nile Trans

16 weeks From GBP 2395 More about this trip
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Johannesburg to Nairobi

7 weeks From US$ 2490 More about this trip
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Cape Town to Nairobi Epic

6 weeks From US$ 1990 More about this trip
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Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town

5 weeks From US$ 1790 More about this trip
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Victoria Falls to Nairobi and Gorillas

5 weeks From US$ 1990 More about this trip
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Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg

26 days From US$ 1390 More about this trip
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Dar Es Salaam to Nairobi

24 days From US$ 1690 More about this trip
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Victoria Falls to Nairobi

21 days From US$ 1290 More about this trip
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Dar Es Salaam to Victoria Falls

15 days From US$ 890 More about this trip
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Victoria Falls to Dar Es Salaam

15 days From US$ 890 More about this trip
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Nairobi to Dar Es Salaam

10 days From US$ 990 More about this trip
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Zanzibar and Game Parks

10 days From US$ 990 More about this trip
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Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking

7 days From US$ 1190 More about this trip
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Serengeti National Park

5 days From US$ 990 More about this trip
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Tanzania Wildlife


Tanzania wildlife brings visitors from all over the world to the country each year, with some of the world’s most famous parks found in Tanzania. Possibly one of the most famous of all of these is the Serengeti National Park, where one of the most incredible sights known to man can be seen – the annual wildebeest migration. Ngorongoro Crater is another excellent wildlife spot, with huge numbers of game to be seen.

Animals in Tanzania


Animals in Tanzania include an astounding number of big game species, with over 80 large mammals to be found, including lion, elephant, rhino, cheetah, hyena, wildebeest, antelope, leopard and many other species. Smaller animals include monkeys, which can be seen in large numbers all over the country, while a number of colourful reptiles and insects can also be seen.

8 Tanzania Overland Tours recommended for you

  • Ultimate Trans Africa Expedition

    38 weeks   From GBP 4850

    London to Cairo

  • Johannesburg to Nairobi

    7 weeks   From US$ 2490

    Johannesburg to Nairobi

  • Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town

    5 weeks   From US$ 1790

    Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town

  • Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg

    26 days   From US$ 1390

    Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg

  • Victoria Falls to Nairobi

    21 days   From US$ 1290

    Victoria Falls to Nairobi

  • Victoria Falls to Dar Es Salaam

    15 days   From US$ 890

    Victoria Falls to Dar Es Salaam

  • Zanzibar and Game Parks

    10 days   From US$ 990

    Dar Es Salaam to Nairobi

  • Serengeti National Park

    5 days   From US$ 990

    Nairobi to Nairobi