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What makes traveling to Tanzania special?

10 Justifications for Traveling to Tanzania.

Tanzania offers genuinely something for every type of traveler. Wonderful beaches, opulent lodging, amazing cuisine, and abundant animals may all be found in addition to magnificent game reserves. These are only ten of the reasons you ought to consider going there for your upcoming vacation.

  1. The Great Migration

There are many incredible animal experiences in Africa, but maybe the most astounding is the Great Migration. A million wildebeest saunter over the Serengeti plains in search of fresh grass, risking predators and treacherous river crossings in a magnificent display that is once in a lifetime and on bucket list of many travelers to Africa.

Serengeti Great Wildebeest Migrations
Serengeti Great Wildebeest Migrations

2.Kilimanjaro Mount

The highest peak in Africa, Kilimanjaro, is situated in northeastern Tanzania and is visible from a great distance into Kenya. For the Chagga people of the area and everyone who has settled nearby, the mountain is a symbol of a vital life force that offers abundant clean spring waters and fertile volcanic soils for farming. Kilimanjaro is not the most remote or difficult mountain—75,000 people climb it annually—but it is nonetheless an amazing site to behold and is strongly recommended for anyone with even the slightest interest in mountaineering.

Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Kilimanjaro

 

3. Zanzibar Island

What better way to cap off a Tanzania safari journey than to unwind on one of Zanzibar’s stunning white sand beaches for a while? Zanzibar, often known as the “Spice Island,” has welcomed travelers from all over the world for ages. Over the ages, Persians, Chinese, Arabs, Indians, and many more have all sailed their ships into Zanzibar’s harbor with the intention of trading and occasionally stealing. Don’t miss the opportunity to discover Stone Town’s exquisite Arabic architecture and spice bazaar. If diving is more your style, enroll in a course at one of the many dive shops the nearby resorts offer. The island’s waters are crystal clear and teeming with a vast variety of marine life.

Zanzibar Island
Zanzibar Island

4. The Local Cuisine

Tanzanian food, particularly that of the coast and Zanzibar combines native African flavors with a significant Arabic/Indian influence. With an abundance of fresh seafood options available on their menus, most hotels in Zanzibar, which is surrounded by the coast, are well-known for their seafood. See the Stone Town Night Food Market for the ultimate gourmet experience. This vibrant market, which serves a wide selection of delectable foods, is a must-visit if you want to learn about the local way of life.

5. Exceptional Places to Stay

When it comes to lodging, Tanzania offers its visitors a wide selection. From the ultimate in luxury safari accommodations to an authentic tented safari experience; Tanzania has an abundance of opulent resorts for honeymooners and couples.

10 Best Luxury Safari Camps & Lodges in the Serengeti
10 Best Luxury Safari Camps & Lodges in the Serengeti

 

6. 6. The Maasai Community

The Maasai people of East Africa inhabit semi-arid and dry regions of southern Kenya and northern Tanzania, which are connected by the Great Rift Valley. They are well recognized for their vibrant customs and the unique red fabric, known as a Shuka, that they wear. They cordially invite others to come and witness their way of life and culture.

Maasai Village
Maasai Village

7. Natural History and Ornithology

Tanzania is home to more than 1000 different bird species, making it the country with the highest concentration and diversity of wildlife in Africa. Some of the most cherished national parks and game reserves in the world are found in Tanzania. Among these is the Selous Game Reserve, the largest wildlife reserve in the world and home to more than 120,000 elephants, 160,000 buffalos, and 2000 rhinos. Large populations of wild dogs, crocodiles, and hippos can also be found in Selous.

Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park

8. The Crater of Ngorongoro
The Ngorongoro Crater, the biggest intact volcanic caldera in the world and home to an amazing variety of animal species is a jewel in Tanzania’s crown and a “must-do” for any traveler to the country. When you witness the animals meander across the grasslands on the crater floor in the direction of the lake, the crater walls provide an amazing backdrop for some breathtaking photos.

Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater

9. The Safari Parks in the West and the South

Although many tourists who intend to visit the more popular parks in the north bypass southern and western Tanzania, serious safari enthusiasts hold these locations in high regard. In comparison to Northern Tanzania, the southern parks of Selous and Ruaha provide far better wildlife, a greater variety of activities, and a more affordable experience. Though more costly and challenging to reach, the isolated western parks of Mahale and Katavi both provide a distinctive safari and African wilderness experience.

The beaches of Lake Tanganyika
The beaches of Lake Tanganyika

10. Mahale National Park’s chimpanzees
Located on the shores of Lake Tanganyika in the far west of Tanzania, lies the small and secluded Mahale Mountains National Park. The primary attraction here is the chimpanzee treks, which offer a genuinely amazing experience of seeing these primates in their natural habitat. You may witness the chimps’ highly human-like behavior when you are among them, as the older chimps watch and argue among themselves, while the younger chimps play in the trees.

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