Top things to do in Tanzania
Top things to do in Tanzania, Tanzania is one of the countries in the African continent located in East Africa; Tanzania fulfills the adventure you have been craving for in your life. Tanzania offers a wide range of safari destinations, from the wild, rich culture to Africa’s highest peak.
Tanzania boasts all the big five and spottingthe big five is every tourist’s dream: The African elephant, lions, leopards, rhinos and buffaloes.
Here are some of the top activities you can do while in Tanzania:
Visit Serengeti national park
Serengeti national park is one of the top tourist destinations in Tanzania, renowned for its migration of wildebeests and zebras every year, with over one million wildebeests and hundreds of other animals, followed by their predators, moving to the greener areas of Masai Mara game reserve in Kenya. It’s characterized by Savannah forests; you can explore Serengeti on a game drive or uniquely on a balloon safari. The best time to witness the wildebeest migration is in May.
Ngorongoro crater
The Ngorongoro crater will leave you in awe because of its beauty; it was created by volcanic eruptions years ago, creating rifts that enclose its exotic animals, including the endangered black rhino. Other animals to see here are wildebeests, lions, zebras and many more. It’s also been recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site. Ngorongoro is also the largest intact volcanic lake in the world.
Pemba Island
Pemba Island is largely known for its bullfighting events since the 16th century; the island isn’t so crowded, making you have all the adventure to yourself. Pemba is also gifted with untouched corals and a lot of marine life, which is a big deal for tourists who love diving.
Climb Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa’s highest peak, rising to 5892 meters above sea level and it’s also the world’s highest free-standing mountain. various climbing tours are organized to cater for people with different climbing opportunities. Those not interested in climbing can also explore the surrounding park.
Climb Mount Meru
Mount Meru is the second highest in Tanzania and the fifth highest in Africa, boasting with a horseshoe-like crater, the mountain can be found in Arusha national park where you can see animals like Zebras, giraffes, elephants and antelopes, among others.
Visit Zanzibar
Zanzibar has been a trading town for many centuries; it’s got a mixture of cultures from Arabs, Africans and Indians. It’s one of the best places to go for beach holidays in Africa; there are lots of sandy un spoilt beaches to relax on and sunbathe on. Zanzibar is also a good place for divers; in fact, it’s been rated as African Caribbean. For those interested in history, they can visit the famous historical stone town.
Visit Mahale mountains
The Mahale mountains are home to some of the world’s rare primates, chimpanzees. the park boasts with other primates and various species of birds apart from Chimpanzees.
Birding
Tanzania is also a birder’s paradise, with various bird species to be seen, such as Red and yellow barbet, grey crowned crane, Malachite kingfisher, Nubian woodpecker, bare-faced go-away bird, sunbirds, and pelicans, to mention a few. The best place to do birding is in lake Manyara.
Culture
Tanzania is gifted with different ethnic groups and you can visit one tribe and learn about their ways of lives, the people with the most fascinating culture are the Masai, renowned for their traditional dances and unique ways of dressing.
Visit lake Victoria
Lake Victoria is shared by three countries in the world and it’s the largest lake in Africa and the second-largest freshwater lake in the world. The lake is a good place to go for recreational activities and enjoy its unique ecosystem.
Gombe stream national park
Gombe stream national park is the only place where you can see chimpanzees in Tanzania. These man’s closest relatives are adorable to look at and thank God for the conservation efforts of Jane Goodall, who made sure these great apes are preserved from being extinct.
