Casual, comfortable clothing is suitable throughout the year when on safari. Apart from selecting reasonably neutral or ‘non-bright’ colored clothing, safari-wear is generally casual and practical. Be sure you take clothes that you feel comfortable in – especially when it comes to your walking/hiking boots. The newer quick-drying fabrics, shirts with ventilation and trousers that convert into shorts are all worth considering.

With an estimated 4 million wild animals roaming its plains, the wildlife viewing in Tanzania is legendary. Though there are several safari circuits within the country, the most popular by far is the Northern circuit. Made famous by the Great Migration, the Northern circuit encompasses quintessential safari parks including Serengeti National Park (NP), Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, and Arusha NP. Kenya’s Amboseli NP is not typically part of the Northern Circuit but since it’s an easily accessible and magnificent park, it’s a must see. East Africa, and Tanzania in particular, is by every definition a wildlife lover’s paradise. The best way to experience it is by grabbing your binoculars, joining a jeep safari and cruising through the endless savanna.

The Great Migration is one of the natural wonders of the world. The scale of the Migration is hard to imagine, each year over 2 million wildebeests follow the rains in a 1,800 mile (2,900 km) circle through Tanzania and Kenya. With these massive herds come fellow migrants. Zebra and antelope travel with the wildebeest herds seeking water and fresh grass, while lions, cheetahs, and other predators follow in the herds wake seeking an easy meal. The Migration represents a dynamic, flowing ecosystem at work as so many different animals move across the region.Witnessing the Great Migration is an incredible, unforgettable experience that draws people from all across the world to the Serengeti each year.

If you have not been on safari before choosing the right accommodation can be a bit difficult. There are basically three different levels of accommodation; Basic camping, tented camps (Mid range and luxury) and lodges. Here is a brief overview of what you might expect from each type.

A joining safari is exactly what it sounds like; you join up with different groups and trips that are going to the same locations all over the Serengeti. These types of safaris sound great at first glance, especially as a solo traveler, because you will get to meet new people every day from all parts of the world. They are generally very cheap to operate, and can be put together relatively last minute as well. There are many good things about the joining safari, but let’s talk about some of the issues that you will want to know about before making this decision.