It’s no wonder Tanzania is known as the “Safari Capital of Africa.” impressively beautiful and incredibly diverse, with wide open plains, towering peaks, long, pure white sands, deep forests, impressive tributaries and diverse ethnic groups. The continent is a maze of contrasts, with the highest point in the continent, Kilimanjaro, the endless plains of the Serengeti and the lush greenery of Ngorongoro. There is a lot of wildlife in Tanzania, both in terms of sheer number and variety.
The diverse experiences in Tanzania are unique to each area.
The Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area in the north are home to the legendary Wildebeest migration. The north is also home to the famous equatorial mountain, Kilimanjaro, which has ice-capped summits and is the highest freestanding mountain in the world. The south has Serous, Ruaha, and Mikumi, all with fascinating ecosystems: forests, big rivers, and a mix of flatlands and stunning vistas.
One of the wildest parks in Africa is in the south-west. There are some of the world’s largest buffalo herds. The lush forests surrounding Gombe and Mahale, situated on Lake Tanganyika, the second deepest lake in the world, are also located in the southwest, offering visitors the chance to trek chimpanzees in the wild.
The ancient ruins along the coast and on the islands are worth a look, as they reveal a fascinating history of commerce with Arabia and India, as well as top-notch snorkelling and deep-sea fishing.
A few of the peaceful, friendly people you will meet are the Masaai, Datoga, Iracq and Chagga, just to name a few of the unique tribal cultures you will encounter.
Top highlights to visit in Tanzania
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Ruaha Natural Park
- Selous Game reserve
- Lake Natron
- Tarangire NP
- Zanzibar
- The Serengeti
- The Great Wildebeest Migration
- Katavi NP
- Mahale NP
- The Maasai
- Lake Victoria
- Pemba Island
- Lake Manyara NP
- Arusha
- Mount Kilimanjaro
