Overview

Tanzania is a premier African safari destination, renowned for its abundant wildlife protected within extensive national parks and conservation areas. Game drives are a popular way for visitors to explore these wild habitats and observe incredible animals up-close. Led by expert driver-guides, game drives venture out in customized 4×4 vehicles to maximize wildlife sightings.

The Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater offer some of Tanzania’s best game viewing on drives. On the open grasslands of the Serengeti, you may spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, zebra and different antelope species, along with the Great Migration. Descending into the Ngorongoro Crater, drives deliver rhinos, buffalos, hyenas, flamingos and hippos. Other parks like Tarangire and Lake Manyara also promise excellent game drives.

Drives typically start early morning when animals are most active. Guides search for wildlife while sharing their expansive knowledge of the ecosystems, wildlife behaviors, and Tanzania’s conservation efforts. Many safari lodges offer comfortable custom-built 4×4 vehicles with pop-up roofs for standing and game viewing. Full or half-day drives are available, often combined with a picnic lunch in the bush.

A Tanzanian game drive immerses you in pristine wilderness and some of the world’s last great animal migrations. Led by experts, drives maximize your chances of seeing Africa’s iconic species up-close while learning about these fragile environments. It’s an unforgettable safari experience that stirs the imagination about these impressive ecosystems.