This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK).

There’s a reason why a safari in the Serengeti is the top of so many people’s wish lists — witnessing the Great Migration of 1.5 million wildebeests and zebras is one of the world’s greatest wildlife experiences. But Tanzania has no fewer than 20 other national parks, each offering unique animal encounters, and often without the crowds drawn to the Serengeti. From the densely forested slopes of Mount Mahale National Park, home to a population of 1,000 chimpanzees, to the bird-rich waters of Rubondo Island National Park, here are five alternative destinations worth adding to your own list.

1. Tarangire National Park

Best for: elephants

If Tarangire were anywhere else in Africa, it would probably be far better know

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