One of the few places you can see the colobus monkey in Tanzania. View prolific herds of giraffes and Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Meru from spectacular crater lakes and catch a glimpse of a rare albino baboon.

Nesting under the wall of the great Rift Valley, this park is known for lions and towering mahogany and fig trees.

8th Wonder of the World, Nogorongoro is the largest intact crater and second largest extinct crater in the world. Animals in the crater do not migrate in and out, as in other parks. This natural amphitheater covers 100 square miles and is home to up to 30,000 animals, including the rare black rhino.

A big game and birders’ paradise, Tarangire has 550 varieties of birds and scenery dominated by the prehistoric looking baobab trees. Named after the Tarangire River, the area attracts thousands of animals migrating from Kenya’s Maasai Mara.

More than 3 million large mammals, including the Big Five, can be found in this, the largest and most famous of the world’s safari parks. “Serengeti” means “endless plains” in the Maasai language….for good reason.

In 1959 famed anthropologist Louis Leaky put Olduvai Gorge on the map when he discovered evidence of human evolution dating back 1.8 million years. Since then, other discoveries of early humans have been found, including tools and prehistoric animals, lending credence to the area’s current status as “Cradle of Humankind.” A museum and guided lecture tours are available.

Located near Olduvai Gorge, this geological phenomenon intrigues visitors from around the world. The giant "sand dune" shifts 17 meters each year, yet remains intact in its movement. It is considered a holy place for the Massai people.

This game reserve, bigger than Switzerland, is the largest protected wildlife area in Africa. Selous contains one of Tanzania’s largest concentration of elephants.

A best-kept secret of Tanzania, this area has been protected from the ravages of humankind because it was unaccessible until recent times. Bird life is prolific and all the big game are present.

Because of its proximity to Dar e Salaam, this is one of the most popular parks. It is an important center for education, where students study ecology and conservation. The park has wild dogs and reptiles, yellow baboons and 300 species of birds.

Many trails cross this rain forest, where there are 2,500 plant species. This is the only place in the world where the Iringa Red colobus monkeys are found.