The Times highlights where to stay to see the wildebeest migration in the Serengeti, avoid the crowds in the Ngorongoro Crater, and track chimps on the shores of Lake Tanganyika.
From spice-scented Zanzibar to the wilds of the Mahale Mountains, Tanzania is a heavyweight when it comes to both natural wonders and deep history. The Olduvai Gorge is where Louis and Mary Leakey unearthed some of the earliest human remains ever found and that’s just the beginning. Its wilderness also conceals Africa’s highest peak (Mount Kilimanjaro), its most dramatic migration (the Serengeti) and a slice of both Lake Victoria and Lake Tanganyika — the continent’s largest and deepest, respectively. More than a third of the country is under some form of protection, so it’s little surprise that it is also home to some of Africa’s most sensitive and exclusive lodges. The Times‘ Africa expert Lisa Johnson picks her favourites.
Here is an excerpt from her article explaining why Cherero Camp is “best for wildlife without the crowds“.
Cherero Camp, Serengeti National Park
Named after the African lovebird, this diminutive camp is another great spot for watching the wildebeest as they travel north on their annual migration along the Serengeti’s Western Corridor to the Mara River and into Kenya. Even when the wildebeest are elsewhere, the big five and other wildlife are here in abundance. The four canvas-and-teak tents are set apart from other properties, and guests can take full advantage of this peace and tranquillity, sitting out on their deck with a G&T and listening to the birds
