5 safaris in Tanzania that you cannot miss on your next trip to Africa
Tanzania is a striking country located on the east coast of Africa, boasting a diverse landscape of mountain and volcanic ranges, lush grasslands, and tropical beaches. Your stay on a safari in Tanzania would not be complete without adding these places to your bustling itinerary. Take a look at the following 5 places to visit and see for yourself during your next trip.
mount kilimanjaro
Located in the north of the country, Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and is world famous, providing the perfect platform for climbers to face a real challenge. On average, it takes 6 days to reach its highest peak, which is almost 20,000 feet high, making it a trip not for the faint of heart!
the serengeti
This iconic national park is located in the north of Tanzania and is world famous for its endless plains teeming with the world’s most captivating wildlife. Serengeti National Park was formed in 1952 and is considered a great platform to see Africa’s wildlife in its most natural environment during your Tanzania safari. The park hosts the annual wildebeest and zebra migration, which attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. In addition to this annual event, which takes place every June and sees more than 2 million animals make their way to new pastures, the park is also home to Africa’s ‘big five’.
Zanzibar
Home to the world’s most revered and exotic beaches, Zanzibar makes use of all that its Tanzania location on the Indian Ocean has to offer. Historically, Zanzibar was the epicenter of its world-famous spice trade and was a location at the center of the slave trade during Arab rule. In addition to its picturesque beaches, Zanzibar’s capital, Stone Town, is a World Heritage site famous for its traditional architecture.
mahale mountains
If you’re looking to explore the jungle during your Tanzania safari, then a visit to remote Mahale and its resident chimpanzees should definitely be among your options. The dense Mahale Mountains in western Tanzania are home to 1,000 chimpanzees of different species and provide the road less traveled for would-be explorers.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Based on the outskirts of the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is the largest crater in the world. This crater acts as a natural enclosure for thousands of species, including the endangered black rhino. In addition to an abundance of wildlife, Ngorongoro is also home to local tribes so you can experience all facets of traditional African culture.
