National Parks and Regions

National Park	Region
Arusha National Park	Arusha
Burigi-Chato National Park	Kagera, Geita
Gombe National Park	Kigoma
Ibanda-Kyerwa National Park	Kagera
Katavi National Park	Katavi
Kigosi National Park	Kigoma, Tabora, Geita
Kilimanjaro National Park	Kilimanjaro
Kitulo National Park	Njombe, Mbeya
Lake Manyara National Park	Arusha, Manyara
Mahale Mountains National Park	Katavi, Kigoma
Mikumi National Park	Morogoro
Mkomazi National Park	Kilimanjaro, Tanga
Nyerere National Park	Lindi, Pwani, Morogoro
Ruaha National Park	Iringa, Dodoma, Mbeya
Rubondo Island National Park	Geita, Kagera
Rumanyika-Karagwe National Park	Kagera
Saadani National Park	Pwani, Tanga
Saanane Island National Park	Mwanza
Serengeti National Park	Mara, Arusha, Simiyu
Tarangire National Park	Arusha, Dodoma, Manyara
Udzungwa Mountains National Park	Morogoro, Iringa
Ugalla River National Park	Tabora

Mwanza Travel Guide

Mwanza combines wildlife, islands, huge granite rocks, lake scenery, culture, food and city life in a way that feels very different. The official Tanzania Tourism Board now includes Mwanza among the country’s urban tourism destinations, highlighting its food, crafts, nightlife and attractions around Lake Victoria. Known as the Rock City, Mwanza has a landscape that immediately gives the city its personality. Why Visit Mwanza? The city is strategically positioned for exploring parts of northwestern Tanzania. It can serve as a base for trips towards the western side of the Serengeti. There is Rubondo Island National Park that offers a completely different kind of wildlife experience on Lake Victoria. For travellers who have already experienced Tanzania's famous northern destinations, Mwanza offers something different: less conventional urban tourism with nature and wildlife. Bismarck Rock: The Symbol of Mwanza If there is one image that immediately represents Mwanz...

Selous Game Reserve and Nyerere National Park

The northern and larger tourist section of the former Selous Game Reserve was officially upgraded to national park status in 2019 and is now called Nyerere National Park. The remaining southern section continues to be known as Selous Game Reserve. The Selous landscape is located in southeastern Tanzania and extends across parts of several regions, including Pwani, Morogoro and Lindi. Nyerere National Park covers more than 30,000 square kilometres, making it Tanzania’s largest national park. TANAPA currently describes it as covering more than 30,000 km² and featuring the Rufiji River, extensive woodlands, floodplains and wetlands. The remaining Selous Game Reserve covers approximately 18,000 square kilometres and remains under the management of the Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA). The History of Selous The area received formal protection in 1896 during the German colonial period. In 1922, it became known as the Selous Game Reserve, named after Frederick Courtney Selous, a ...

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park is a wildlife destination in northern Tanzania, located at the foot of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. The park covers about 648.7 square kilometres and is known for its alkaline lake, groundwater forest, elephants, birdlife and tree-climbing lions. Where Is Lake Manyara National Park? The park is just south of Mto wa Mbu in northern Tanzania, about 125 km from Arusha by road. The drive from Arusha takes approximately 2–2.5 hours under normal road conditions. Lake Manyara is also conveniently located on the northern safari circuit, making it easy to combine with Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti. What Is Lake Manyara Famous For? The park is best known for: - Tree-climbing lions - Large elephant herds - Lake Manyara and its seasonal flamingos - More than 400 recorded bird species - Groundwater forests - Hippos and wetlands - Great Rift Valley scenery - Hot springs - Baboons and blue monkeys Tree-climbing lions are one of the park's main attractions, al...

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