Description
A country with both Africa’s highest and lowest points: Kilimanjaro and Lake Tanganyika. It has some of the continent’s most impressive game parks and a coastline of pearly white beaches perfect for sun-worshipping. And to top it all, it’s one of Africa’s most stable nations, making its many treasures all the more accessible.
Tanzania boasts of its abundant wildlife, unique cultures, and beautiful beaches. Over 38 percent of Tanzania’s land is put aside in protected areas for conservation. 17 National Parks, 29 Game Reserves, 40 controlled conservation areas, and Marine Parks all make Tanzania an incredible safari destination in East Africa.
| National Parks | National Parks and Wildlife Reserves are undeniably the major attractions in Tanzania. Tanzania is a vast country, with about 17 parks where diverse wildlife and birdlife survive. The popular parks/protected areas in Tanzania include Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park, Katavi National Park, Mahale Mountains National Park, Arusha National Park, and Gombe National Park. Other parks in Tanzania include Saadani National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Nyerere National Park, Ruaha National Park, and more. |
| Mount Kilimanjaro | Mount Kilimanjaro is a spectacular volcano, also most referred to as Africa’s roof. It is a free-standing Mountain, located in Tanzania rising at an altitude of 5895m. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mount Kilimanjaro is lying in the Northern side of Tanzania, and nearby towns include Moshi town. Accessing this volcano is also easier from Kilimanjaro International Airport. Over 20,000 climbers each year visit Tanzania to hike through Mount Kilimanjaro. |
| Spectacular Wildlife | Tanzania prides itself on abundant wildlife, which includes lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, cape buffaloes, wildebeests, rhinos, chimpanzees, hippos, crocodiles, aardvarks, and birds. |
| An array of Birds | All 1100 species of birds make Tanzania a great birding destination, with over 500 of them thriving in Serengeti National Park. Here is the list of birds to expect to find on the Tanzania birding tour tawny eagle, ostriches, Pemba scops owl, Mareau’s sunbird, Uluguru bush shrike, Banded green sunbird, African fish eagle, African grey hornbill, African paradise flycatchers, Kori bustard, to mention but a few. |
| Zanzibar Beaches | Zanzibar isn’t only a tourist destination, but also a semi-autonomous region from Tanzania. This spectacular island lies along the Indian Ocean, lying along the Swahili Coast near mainland Tanzania. Most holidaymakers flock into this charming island for beach and honeymoon experiences. |
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