Top 5 Things To Do In Tanzania

Africa is a huge and beautiful continent, with many different countries and regions. It remains a popular destination for tourists and travelers, but it can be difficult to decide which part to visit.

Tanzania is a large country in Eastern and Sothern Africa, within the African Great Lakes region. With Kenya, Uganda, Zambia and Mozambique nearby, it is pretty central for holidays and trips to Africa. A beautiful country, with the Indian Ocean on it’s east coast; there are lots of things to see and do here.

But the top 5 are:

Mount Kilimanjaro

World famous, Kilimanjaro is a dormant volcano, and Africa’s highest mountain. It is the destination for many hikers and adventurers due to it’s breathtaking scenery and landscapes. It is strongly recommended to book with walking groups and companies, rather than tackling it alone, as this is for experienced walkers. As it is part of a National Park, it is possible to enjoy this beautiful spot without the hard climb as well.

Ngorongoro Crater

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a conservation area located in the Crater Highlands area of Tanzania. The area was named after Ngorongoro Crater, a large volcanic crater within the area. This area was made from a large volcano which exploded and collapsed millions of years ago. It left a huge crater which is over 100 square miles large. This area is home to a wide variety and abundance of wildlife, making it a hotspot for tourists and travellers. Black rhinos, buffalos, hippopotamus, wildebeest, zebra, cheetah, leopards and wild dog all populate the area, along with a variety of other species.

Private Islands

There are several private islands along the coast, all providing stunning accommodation and breathtaking beaches. Thanda Island, Fanjove Island, and Chapwani Island are all popular, and home to luxury villas and restaurants. If you are looking for a luxury break, these are top places to look at!

Serengeti Park

The Serengeti National Park is a large park in Tanzania that is known for its migrations of up to 1.5 million wildebeest and zebra. It’s population of the ‘big five’ also makes it a great destination for wildlife lovers and tourists. the big five are the most dangerous and difficult animals to hunt on foot, as named by hunters and poachers, and now used by safari operators. They include the African lion, African elephant, Cape buffalo, African leopard, and Black rhinoceros. All are declining rapidly due to hunting, and many conservation efforts are being put into place to protect them.

Zanzibar

Zanzibar island is a group of islands just off the East Coast of Tanzania, and host to a variety of environments, cultures and tourist spots. There are beautiful buildings and architecture on the main island, in it’s historical capital ‘Stone Town’. The beaches here are stunning, and there are wildlife spots great for seeing animals and nature. Cheetah’s Rock is a conservation site when guests can meet and interact with animals. A wonderful location for those wanting to get closer to animals, in a safe and respectful environment.