Tanzania is one of the best countries in East Africa and Africa at large that anyone must visit while on an African safari. It is located in East Africa neighboring the pearl of Africa-Uganda to the north, Kenya to the northwest, Indian Ocean to the east, Malawi and Mozambique to the south, Zambia to the southwest and Rwanda, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo to the west. This huge country is located in the African great lakes and it known for its unique mountain Kilimanjaro which is Africa’s highest mountain, located in the Northeastern region.
Tanzania is known for its different attractions and mainly natural attractions because of the country’snative national parks, beautiful blue beaches in Zanzibar, towering mountains, lush forestsand so much more. Tanzania has both savannah and forested national parks. There is diversity of wildlife that you can watch and trek while on your safari in Tanzania.
A safari in Tanzania exposes you to the big five mammals in different national parks, the great migration in the north, big cats, a hike to Mount Kilimanjaro which is the highest mountain in Africa, chimpanzee tracking in Gombe and Mahale Mountains national parks, stone town and spice plantation tours in Zanzibar. Therefore, there are different activities and experiences one would take while on Tanzania safari in Zanzibar archipelago. Discover the beauty of Tanzania now!
Tanzania Safaris can either be luxury or budget and this will depend on your wallet, you should know that the experience of wildlife viewing remains the same but what changes is a vehicle used and type of the accommodation used while on the safari. Any tourist willing to take a Tanzania safari can spend the number of days he/she desires depending on theirscheduled time and budget.
While in Tanzania for a safari, you can involve yourself in different activities as you visit different destinations and among others include;
This is done by engaging in morning or sunset game drives and ballooning safaris in the savannah national parks of Tanzania. This will grant you a chance to spot different animals in the savannah national parks likes like the Serengeti National Park with the wildebeest migration, Tarangire National park with the largest herds of elephants, Ngorongoro crater and great views of Mount Kilimanjaro in the background, Lake Manyara National Park with its tree-climbing lions and Arusha national park among others.
Chimpanzee trekking adventures only happen in Gombe and Mahale National parks in the western region near Burundi. These are two forested national parks on the mainland of Tanzania and they offer the unique activity of spotting endangered chimpanzees. Mahale Mountains National park is located near Lake Tanganyika which is the deepest lake in Africa. Chimpanzee tracking in this park rewards tourists with an hour in the presence of these rare apes after walking around the forest which creates the best experience.
For travelers on an African safari, Tanzania is the ideal place where you can take great sunset photos, beach or water photos and savannah photos. For example, visiting Tarangire National park and taking photos of elephants walking or standing with a background of Mount Kilimanjaro rewards a memorablesafari experience.
Tanzania is known for its diverse cultures ranging from the famous Masai people, Chagga, Datoga, Hadzabe people and so many more. The Masai people inhabit areas near the national parks and other conservation areas. These cultures are always happyto display their unique traditional dances, music and drama. You will get to know their ways of life including traditional wear, cuisine, local beverages and so much more.
Visit the archipelago of Zanzibar and enjoy the long blue beaches of Indian Ocean. Zanzibar is part of Tanzania though located in the interior of Indian Ocean which comprises of different islands and offera myriad of leisure actives like swimming, sunbathing, snorkeling, Stone Town tours, spice plantation tour, visit the prison island among others.
Therefore, there is a lot to discover while on Tanzania safaris and so you could take a honeymoon tour, group vacation, student trips and private tours on this beautiful country in East Africa. Book your experience for the great memorable safari where you will discover the big five animals, big cats, primates, beaches among others, and witness wildebeest migration in Serengeti plains and undertake a hike onMount.Kilimanjaro to reach Africa’s highest point.