Audley in TanzaniaTanzania is a vast country with a dizzyingarray of options. It is impossible to seeeverything that the country has to offer inone trip, so we recommend focusing on just one or two areas. In northern Tanzaniathe parks such as the Ngorongoro Craterand Serengeti are well known and can bebusy. Through extensive travel in this region,we have found a way to avoid other visitors and stay in quiet areas. Whilst manyvisitors simply drive around, we give you the freedom to explore on foot along paths that only the Maasai know, and tocamp in magical spots surrounded by game. In southern Tanzania, we know the Selousand Ruaha inside-out. We have hand pickedcamps with the best locations and expertguides and can seamlessly combine all theparks with Tanzania's beaches and islands.On Zanzibar we work with local guides anda small number of hotels whose owners weknow personally. Small lodges on the MafiaIslands and the coast of northern Tanzaniaare ideal for those looking for a really remote place to stay on an idyllic beach.Whatever you'd like to do in Tanzania, ourteam can tailor a trip suited to you.AccommodationThroughout Tanzania, we use a variety oflodges and camps, ranging in comfort butalways in a good location so that you canenjoy the wildlife and stunning views. Ourpreference is for the smaller properties,where you can be assured of personalservice and attention to detail. We can findyou an authentic safari camp in which toexperience the magic of waking to thesunrise in your tent, or if you'd prefer, aluxurious tree-top lodge. On the beach, wehave found simple cottages perched on vaststretches of white sand as well as stylishlodges on private islands.Find out more For suggested itineraries and practicalinformation about travel in Tanzania, pleasesee pages 90-91.www.audleytravel.comInteractive maps and features, further suggested itineraries,accommodation, climate informationand articles written by our specialists.Discuss your plans with our Tanzaniaspecialists 01993 838 545?Serengeti National ParkTanzania's most famous national park, where the GreatMigration herds roam for mostof the year.Ngorongoro CraterA volcanic caldera where youcan enjoy some of the bestgame viewing in Tanzania in ashort timeframe.Selous Game ReserveWith Tanzania's largest wild dogpopulation and huge herds ofelephants, this is a superb andwild area to explore on safari.321Ruaha National ParkAnother gem in SouthernTanzania with vast open plains,huge buffalo herds and goodlion populations.Mahale MountainsOn the shores of LakeTanganyika, rainforest-cladmountains provide a refuge for chimpanzees.Katavi National ParkOne of the country's wildestand most remote national parks.654Zanzibar ArchipelagoBeautiful spice islands with idyllic sandy beaches andaccessible coral reefs forsnorkelling and diving.7Tanzania731234567Lion in the SerengetiLovebirdMongoose

OLAKIRAMOBILECAMP,SERENGETINATIONALPARKA classic mobile safari camp, Olakira movesaround the Serengeti throughout the year inorder to be best situated for the Great Migrationherds. Large walk-in tents with proper beds, lights and en suite bathrooms with bucketshowers make this a comfortable place to restafter an exhilarating day on safari. Lunches areserved under the boughs of an acacia tree,enjoying uninterrupted views across the vastsavannah. This is one of our favourite camps,offering great food, knowledgeable guides and,most importantly, a superb location for your safari in the Serengeti.Serengeti National ParkThe Serengeti is synonymous with stampinghooves of wildebeest, vast golden savannah plains,and some of Tanzania's most prolific wildlife. This is Africa's most famous and fabulous gamereserve. Subject of countless documentaries, theSerengeti does not disappoint in reality. Each year,up to two million wildebeest, zebra and gazellesnake their way across the plains following thepromise of rain, forming one of the world'sgreatest wildlife spectacles. Even without themigration, the Serengeti's wildlife is unparalleled.Lion are practically a certainty, often seenlounging on the rocky kopjes. Cheetah pace theplains or stand atop termite mounds, and leopardlounge in the dappled shade of the sausage trees.74Sunset in the SerengetiOlakira Mobile CampBallooning in the SerengetiCheetah