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Perched on the edge of the crater itself, Ngorongoro Crater Lodge boasts what are arguably the best views in Africa.Head for the Mahale Mountains for Tanzania's safari secret- chimpanzee tracking in a rainforest environment.Tanzania's parks tend to be huge - you'll enjoy crowd-free game viewing & amazing horizon to horizon scenery.Stretch your legs on a safari walk with armed rangers & expert guides - a great way to see the details up close!After the dust & heat of Tanzania's savannahs, kick back on a tropical beach in Zanzibar.Besides amazing big game viewing, Tanzania is also home to some of the best scuba diving in the Indian Ocean.Home to over a thousand bird species - including African fish eagles - Tanzania is one of the world's best birding destinations.End off a day in Zanzibar with a slow cruise on a white-sailed dhow - the best way to enjoy the Indian Ocean sunset.Huge numbers of Thomson's gazelles are also part of the migration & attract much attention from smaller predators.Go chimp tracking from the comfort of Greystoke Mahale lodge, lying on the undisturbed shores of Lake Tanganyika.Tanzania is home to one of Africa's largest elephant populations - Tarangire National Park is particularly rewarding.It's not all about safaris in Tanzania! The country's amazing Indian Ocean coast & islands make a perfect post-safari add-on.With so many lions around on the savannah, Tanzania's leopards tend to be seen in more forested areas, especially near rivers.Home to around 20% of Africa's large mammal population, it's no surprise to learn that Tanzania is a predator's paradise.Zebra's drinking at a local watering holeWildebeest at the Serengeti river crossing

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