Top 7 Best Tourist Destinations in Tanzania

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Tanzania is home to some of Africa's most famous national parks and natural wonders, including Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak. As a result, safaris ... read more...

  1. Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895 m) is Africa's highest peak and Tanzania's most recognizable image. Unlike other parks in northern Tanzania, Mount Kilimanjaro National Park is visited for the opportunity to gaze in awe of this spectacular snow-capped mountain and, for many, to trek to the summit. Mount Kilimanjaro can be climbed at any time of year, but the greatest season is from late June to October, when it is dry.


    Kilimanjaro, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was produced by volcanic action along the Rift Valley approximately 1 million years ago. Shira, Kibo, and Mawenzi volcanic cones formed approximately 750,000 years ago. The highest point is Uhuru Peak on Kibo, which is one of the world's Seven Summits.


    The mountain rises from agriculture on the lower level to rainforest and alpine meadow on the upper level, and then to desolate lunar scenery at the peaks. Buffaloes, leopards, monkeys, elephants, and eland live on the jungle slopes. Bird watchers will find a plethora of birds of prey in the alpine zone. Although no urgent projects are planned, the government approved a plan to build a cable car on Mt. Kilimanjaro in late 2020. If built, it would take tourists to a height of 3,700 meters above sea level.


    Location: Kilimanjaro,Tanzania

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  2. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area, located between the Serengeti and Lake Manyara, is home to the iconic volcanic Ngorongoro Crater and is one of Tanzania's most popular wildlife viewing places. This massive volcanic crater offers a constant supply of water, attracting thousands of species that stay in the area rather than moving. Visitors come here mostly to see large animals and to see birds. Thousands of creatures, including lions, elephants, rhinos, Thomson's gazelles, and buffaloes, can be seen on the crater floor, but wildebeests and zebras account for more than half of the animals that live in the Ngorongoro Crater.


    Bird watching is excellent, particularly around Lake Migadi, which attracts thousands of flamingos to the shallows. Hippos are satisfied to submerge themselves during the day and graze on the adjacent grass at night. The Ngorongoro Crater is the world's biggest intact ancient caldera, dating back approximately three million years. Before it exploded and fell, the Ngorongoro Crater was one of the world's tallest mountains.


    Location: Ngorongoro Conservation Area, TZ, 00000, Tanzania

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  3. The Olduvai Gorge is another attraction in the conservation area. This significant archeological site has yielded ancient skull and bone fragments that have provided critical information about early humanity. The Olduvai Gorge is an archeological site located on a series of active faults where centuries of erosion have revealed fossils and relics of early humanity. A German professor discovered some fossil bones in Olduvai Gorge while looking for butterflies in 1911. In a subsequent expedition, the Leakeys collected skull fragments, a skull, and bones estimated to be 2 million years old. In Olduvai Gorge, tools and hunting weapons dating from 1 to 1.5 million years ago were also discovered.


    Another exciting discovery was the famous footprints of a man, woman, and child discovered near Olduvai at Laetoli. These and other discoveries add to the evidence that at least three hominid species lived in this area over two million years ago.


    Location: Olduvai Gorge,Tanzania

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  4. Stone Town is Zanzibar's cultural heart, and little has changed in the last 200 years. The grand old Arabian homes that line the city's narrow streets and winding alleys lend the city its own distinct charm. The majority of Stone Town's houses were constructed in the nineteenth century, when Zanzibar was one of the most important Swahili trading towns in the Indian Ocean. Many of the houses have bras-studded, intricately carved wooden doors that visitors will notice.


    Many of Stone Town's landmarks have been restored to their original glory as the world's oldest operating Swahili city. Some of the historic structures have been converted into museums and tourist attractions. The town also has a couple of historically significant old churches.


    A stroll down Creek Road leads to the original Stone Town area, which includes the Darajani Market, Beit el-Amani, City Hall, and the Anglican Cathedral. The Forodhani Gardens, the Old Dispensary with its carved wooden balconies, the former home of the sultans known as Beit el-Sahel or the People's Palace, the Hamamni Persian Baths built in 1888, and Stone Town's oldest structure, the Old Fort, are also highlights.


    Location: Zanzibar City, Tanzania‎

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  5. Serengeti National Park is a wildlife refuge and national park located on the Serengeti Plain in north-central Tanzania. It is a vast treeless plain with millions of animals living or passing through in search of greener pastures. It is best known for the annual wildebeest migration, but you can also see the Big Five and nearly 500 bird species on the Serengeti.


    As the second largest national park in Tanzania, the Serengeti attracts tens of thousands of visitors every year. The months of June to September are ideal for wildlife viewing in Serengeti National Park. The rainy season lasts from March to May, and the coldest months are from June to October. In May or early June, over 1.5 million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebra and gazelle make their annual migration. This migration is one of the nature's most outstanding spectacles and a major draw for a lot of tourists.


    Location: Serengeti Plain,Tanzania.

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  6. Mafia Island is an island off the coast of Tanzania, East Africa, in the Indian Ocean. Every year, divers and snorkelers from all over the world flock to Mafia Island to explore the undersea environment protected by the Mafia Island Marine Park. The best months for diving are October to March, however May to October has the best weather on Mafia Island. The months of March and April saw a lot of rain.


    Coral gardens, a diverse range of species, and a laid-back diving atmosphere may all be found at Mafia Island Marine Park. The area is home to numerous birds and over 400 different fish species. Green turtles, which are regrettably endangered, have a historic breeding place on Mafia Island. Deep-sea fishing, particularly for tuna, marlin, sailfish, and other big-game fish, is popular in Mafia. Mafia became a more prominent colony throughout the 12th to 14th centuries, when it held a key location in the East African commercial routes, when it first saw settlers in the 8th or 9th century.


    Location: Mafia Island,Tanzania

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  7. Pemba Island is the archipelago of Zanzibar's northernmost island. It remains largely ‘undiscovered’ by travellers, and this is part of the island’s appeal. Pemba is often overshadowed by its larger neighbour, Unguja, even though Pemba is hillier and more verdant. Many desert islands surround Pemba, as well as some of the best scuba diving in the Indian Ocean, with unrivaled clarity. The underwater paradise is home to coral gardens, colorful sponges, and sea fans. The city of Chake Chake, Pemba's primary population center, is a famous scuba diving destination.


    Pemba is less visited than Zanzibar, as a result, the mood is more relaxed. The island is rugged, with deep valleys, and mountain bikers flock to the 1,000-meter peaks. Misali Island Beach, located just offshore, is a must-see. This stunning white-sand beach is located on an uninhabited tropical island that is uninhabited. Pemba is a major clove grower around the globe, as well as a center for juju medicine and magic. People travel from all over East Africa to study about voodoo and traditional healing or to seek a cure.


    Location: Pemba,Tanzania

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