Tanzania's bio-diversity is simply amazing. From the vast plains of Serengeti in the North to the Chimpanzee Sanctuaries of Gombe and Mahale to the lesser known game reserves of Ruaha and Selous in the South, Tanzania is indeed a land of contrasts.

The Serengeti is a region of grasslands and woodlands in Africa that includes parts of northern Tanzania and southern Kenya. The whole region is spread over around thirty thousand square kilometers, with eighty percent of the region lying in Tanzania.It has more than 1.6 million herbivores and thousands of predators. Blue Wildebeests, gazelles, zebras and buffalos are the animals most commonly found in the region.

This area is most famous for the migration that takes place every year, which is considered to be one of the seven wonders of the modern world. Every year around October nearly 1.5 million herbivores travel towards the southern plains, crossing the Mara River, from the northern hills for the rains. And then back to the north through the west, once again crossing the Mara river, after the rains in around April. This phenomenon is sometimes also called the Circular Migration. Over 250,000 wildebeest alone will die along the journey from Tanzania to upper Kenya, a total of 500 miles. Also in this area is the archeologically significant Olduvai Gorge where some of the oldest hominid fossils are found.

The Serengeti region contains the Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Maswa Game Reserve in Tanzania. and the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. Lilac Adventures has great safaris covering all these areas in Tanzania. Please select yours from the links below.

TANZANIA SAFARIS

Rates are per person sharing inclusive of: Transport, unlimited game drives, park entry fees, accommodation on full board, Experienced English speaking guide (French, Spanish & German guide available on request) and mineral water. Xmas and New Year Supplement - from 22nd to 31st December 2007 & 1st + 2nd+ 3rd Jan 2008 - US$ 80.00 Per Person Per night to be charged on top of safari rates.