Learn how climate change is affecting Tanzania Wildlife and Safari, landscapes, and safari experiences — and what travelers and the tourism industry can do to help protect this natural paradise.
Tanzania is world-renowned for its epic landscapes and incredible wildlife — from the Great Migration in the Serengeti to the volcanic beauty of Ngorongoro. But beneath the surface of this natural wonder is a growing threat: climate change.
Rising temperatures, unpredictable rainfall, and environmental stress are already affecting Tanzania’s ecosystems. As a safari traveler, understanding this impact is key to becoming a more conscious and responsible explorer in Tanzania Wildlife and Safari
Tanzania’s seasonal rainfall is critical to wildlife behavior, especially for migratory species like wildebeest, elephants, and zebras.
What’s happening:
The iconic rhythm of the wild is becoming harder to predict — making guide expertise more important than ever.
Some animals and birds are more sensitive to rising temperatures than others:
Climate change is not only affecting the land — it’s also hitting Tanzania’s underwater ecosystems.
Some animals and birds are more sensitive to rising temperatures than others:
Climate change is not only affecting the land — it’s also hitting Tanzania’s underwater ecosystems.
As grazing lands dry up and water becomes scarce, wildlife often strays outside protected areas, leading to:
This highlights the need for community-based conservation and better wildlife corridors.
Tanzania’s national parks are vital not only to wildlife but to local economies. Climate impacts threaten the long-term sustainability of:
Tanzania is actively working to address climate-related threats through:
Many safari operators and lodges are going green by:
Offering carbon-neutral safari packages
Your choices as a tourist matter. Here’s how to support sustainability:
Every ethical decision contributes to the protection of Tanzania’s wildlife and people.
Tanzania remains one of the most magical places on Earth — but its ecosystems are changing. As global citizens and nature lovers, we have a responsibility to travel wisely, support conservation, and help ensure that future generations can still witness the roar of a lion, the thunder of hooves, and the calm of a crater at sunrise.
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EXCELLENT Based on 108 reviews Shiva K2025-08-27Verified Outstanding Tanzania safari (6 days) Thanks to Benson Safari for making this happen. Appreciate the prompt communication prior to our trip and willingness to work with me in building a customized itinerary to meet our needs. Thanks to Mr Benson, Grace and Paul Balthasar Ngoty, our driver and guide. 1) Witnessed absolute magic at Mara River in Northern Serengeti. Saw multiple wildebeest crossings across the river on Aug 20 and 21. From Kenya back to Tanzania. Early for this time of year. Great stay at Aurari tented camp, about 45 minutes from the river (will post separate review under Aurari). 2) Enjoyed our stay at Serena lodge in Central Serengeti, 3) Miracle Air balloon ride was fantastic….saw lions, elephants and lots of deer and zebras (will try to post separate review). 4) Magic again inside Ngorongoro crater (witnessed a lioness kill a wildebeest) with a 2 day stay at Serena in Ngorongoro (will try to post separate review), 4) Finally stopped by at a Masai village (will try to post separate review if possible under Paulo Emanyata, name of village, with young Chief Paulo giving us a grand tour) on the way back to Arusha and onto Kilimanjaro.Make sure you have a good pair of binoculars and a good camera w a powerful zoom lens (400mm).Vegetarian food is not an issue at all the lodges and camps. The Chefs were extremely flexible and worked with us to provide great Indian vegetarian food.; even food without garlic if that’s in line with your liking. Be prepared for rugged terrain (bouncy) with a lot of dust. Have a lot of patience and rise up early and be prompt with your multiple game drives. Request lodges to pack lunch daily for you; this way you maximize your time spent on watching the crossings or going on game drives. Great country - Tanzania and great people. Loved every day of our stay.Finally don’t forget to buy Napenda (“ I like” in Swahili) coffee from Mr Benson. He owns a coffee farm. Asante sana ( picked up some Swahili and people thought I was a local.) Marek V2025-08-25Verified GREAT EXPERINECE - RECOMMEND We had already second experience with BENSON SAFARIS and again great. All was perfectly organized and program was one big experience. Our guide Liberatus was friendly, experienced and taking care about us each day. We saw all big animals, big 5 and many othres. Accomondations were fantastic experience and very good foood. I RECOMMED BENSON TO ALL TRAVELLERS. Marek Eileen Z2025-08-11Verified An unforgettable safari experience We took a family trip of five with Benson Safari, and it was filled with joy and wonderful surprises, not only from the breathtaking beauty of Mother Nature, but also from the amazing people we met along the way.From the very beginning, the booking process was smooth and stress-free. Grace and Benson were both incredibly patient and professional. They carefully listened to our needs and drafted a customized itinerary that perfectly fit our schedule.Because we traveled across both Kenya and Tanzania, we had different guides in each country, and all of them are nice people to work with. Special thanks to Edmund and Obi, who are both knowledgeable, fun, patient, and wise. If you have the chance, I highly recommend spending as much time with each guide as possible. Through our conversations and shared moments, we came to appreciate not only their skill as guides, but also their depth as individuals. They shared insights that helped us avoid unnecessary hassles, and their exceptional talent for spotting wildlife made every game drive unforgettable.This was our very first safari, and it truly exceeded our expectations. As we kept saying throughout the trip: we will definitely return for a second safari and when we do, Benson Safari will be our choice again. Rania A2025-07-31Verified 10/10 experience ! One of the best and most memorable experiences of my life! The safari was incredible from start to finish. Huge shoutout to Liberatus, our tour guide, who was amazing. His knowledge and passion made the experience 10 times better. He went above and beyond to make sure we had the best possible adventure. Highly recommend this safari ! STEVE S2025-07-11Verified Fantastic six days with Benson Safari!! My wife and I spent six days visiting Tarangire, Ngorongoro and the Serengeti. All were fabulous and gave us an amazing view of all that Africa has to offer in terms of the animals, the expansiveness of the plains and the ability to get so close to the animals in their wild habitat. Our guide was amazing and worked very hard to show us "the big five" as well as the diversity of the animals, plants and other aspects of the ecosystem. fernanda a2025-06-16Verified Excellent It was an amazing experience! We loved so much! We spent 5 days with our guide Obi at Serengeti. He is really nice, excellent driver and knows everything about Serengeti. Stephan P2025-03-12Verified great experience with an awesome guide We organized our Safari with Benson. The planning was really smooth and we received a detailed and structured offer. Our guide and driver - Charels Setundu - was very friendly and helpful from the beginning and throughout the whole trip. You can feel his passion for the country and wildlife, and his experience made our journey special. He skillfully guided us to some of the most stunning locations and ensured we had the opportunity to see as many animals as possible. His dedication made our safari memorable, and we felt very happy to have such an excellent guide.Furthermore, the hotels selected by Benson Safaris were also top-notch. Each hotel was of a very high standard, with clean and comfortable rooms in beautiful locations.In summary, our safari with Benson Safaris exceeded our expectations. The combination of having a passionate guide and excellent accommodations made it a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We recommend Benson Safaris to anyone. shepherdfamily20252025-02-23Verified Unforgettable Family Adventure A great package which was delivered in full. The accomodation was sensational and food was excellent throughout the journey. Obi was our driver / guide and he was simply outstanding. The Serengeti is a must do and we would highly recommend using Bensons for your trip to Tanzania - Their Communication, organisation and execution was first class - Once in a life time trip which provided us with life long memories. Wes H2025-01-24Verified Great trip! I used Benson Safaris in 2017 when my wife and I did a safari in Tanzania. I told her I wanted to bring the kids some day when there were older. Well that was in Dec. of 2024. I was so happy with Benson Safaris that I reached out to use them again. Benson Safaris did a great job of communicating prior to the trip and the trip itself was grand. The two guides we used (one in Kenya, Edmund, and one for Tanzania, Lebetas) were knowledgeable, courteous and fun. We requested 4 out of 5 star accomodations and the places where we stayed were great. High marks all around. AS2025-01-01Verified Great Safari in Northern Tanzania My wife and I had a 7-8 day private safari through Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Parks in October 2024. We discussed and booked the tour with all transfers, hotels and camps directly with Benson Safaris. Everything was to our best satisfaction! We can recommend Benson Safaris in every respect and without restriction.
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