Day tours around Tanzania : Tours around Tanzania can be carried out around different locations in the country which is also blessed with a variety of wildlife, diverse cultures and beautiful scenery.
When visiting Tanzania, tours can be done for long periods of time and day tours are also carried out mostly across destinations which can easily be accessed. Destinations with short driving distances of about 45 minutes to about 2 hours are among the places which are visited during day tours in Tanzania.
More than one destination can be visited for day tours in Tanzania for example a day tour can combine a visit to a local community and a city tour. Some of the places where day tours in Tanzania are carried out include;
Materuni waterfalls and coffee village walk
When in Moshi during tours in Tanzania, you can take part in a visit to Materuni waterfalls which are found about 15 kilometers away from the town of Moshi. During a day tour to the falls, tourists can also enjoy views of the rainforests.
At the Materuni waterfalls, swimming can also be done at the bottom of the waterfalls where a pool of water flows. Visits to the coffee plantations are also carried out around Materuni and during this activity; tourists get to know more about how the coffee is grown, dried, roasted and processed and also get a taste of the coffee.
The Chagga people also live around the area where the Materuni waterfalls are found and during a visit to the falls you can take part in a cultural tour ad interact with the Chagga and get to know more about their way of life and culture.
Marangu waterfalls
Another destination to visit during day tours in Tanzania is the Marangu waterfalls which can also be visited when staying around Moshi town.
During a visit to these falls, tourists can also visit banana plantations and also taste the local banana beer which is called mbege and also enjoy a local lunch during a cultural tour around Marangu falls.
Kikuletwa hot springs
The Kikuletwa hot springs can also be referred to as the Chemka hot springs which can be visited during day tours in Moshi or Arusha town.
Swimming is also among the activities which can be done when visiting Kikuletwa hot springs which are surrounded by nature and a good spot for relaxing after a wildlife safari around the parks in the northern part of Tanzania such as Serengeti national park, Lake Manyara national park, Tarangire national park, Ngorongoro conservation area, Arusha national park among others.
Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa at a height of 5,895 meters and it is a destination which is found in the northern part of Tanzania.
The snowcapped mountain is a destination which is famous among hikers and many tourists from all over the world also come to Tanzania to visit Mount Kilimanjaro and some visit to climb the mountain while others visit the mountain to take part in the hikes along different routes.
Day hikes are also carried out on Mount Kilimanjaro on the Lemosho route or Marangu route and the hikes can take up to about 6 hours. These hikes start from Moshi town which is located at the foothills of the mountain and hikers are accompanied by porters and guides during the activity.
Other routes for hiking on the mountain during tours in Tanzania include Machame route, Rongai route, Shira route and also Umbwe route.
Arusha national park
Day tours in Tanzania are also carried out in Arusha national park which is a location where wildlife can be seen and a number of activities are also carried out at this destination.
Mount Meru which is the second highest mountain in Tanzania is found in Arusha national park. Hiking on this mountain takes about 4 days and there is one route used for hiking to the summit of the mountain.
The Momella lakes are also found in Arusha national park and can be visited during day tours in Tanzania and they include the small Momella lakes and the large Momella lakes where differnet bird species can be seen such as flamingos.
Lake Duluti
During day tours in Tanzania, tourist can also visit Lake Duluti which is a good location to take part in canoeing when visiting Tanzania.
This lake is found about 14 kilometers from Arusha town and Lake Duluti is among the crater lakes in Tanzania.
Moshi
When in Tanzania, Moshi is also among the towns which can be visited. The town is found at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro and is a starting point for hikes.
Arusha
Arusha town is another place to visit during a tour in Tanzania and it is a location where tour sin the northern part of Tanzania start.
Cultural tours during day tours in Tanzania are also carried out and Tanzania has a diversity of culture. Some of the tribes who tourists interact with during safaris include the Maasai people who have a unique way of life and culture.
Other places which are visited during day tours in Tanzania include museums, the Maasai market among others.
