Founded in 1964 from two
separate nation-states, Tanzania is home to Kilimanjaro, Africa’s
highest mountain, and is one of Africa’s most popular safari
destinations. The country also has dozens of beautiful white sandy
beaches such as those found in the island of Zanzibar. Here are some of
the most unforgettable tourist attractions in Tanzania.
10. Ruaha National Park 
Located in the middle of Tanzania, the Ruaha National Park is the
largest national park in the country. The park is named after the Hehe
word “ruvaha,” meaning “river.
” Filled with wild dogs, lions, leopards,
elephants, cheetah, giraffes, zebras, impala, bat eared foxes and
jackals, the park offers visitors an opportunity to get up close and
personal with nature. Due to the parks somewhat rnemote location
visitors can enjoy viewing the wildlife without competing with hordes of
other tourists.
9. Selous Game Reserve
Savanna animals can be found in this reserve in greater numbers than
in any other African game reserve, thanks to stringent regulation by the
Wildlife Division of the Tanzanian Ministry of Natural Resources and
Tourism. Most visitors arrive by aircraft, and walking tours or river
trips are permitted, though no human habitation or permanent structures
are allowed.
8. Pemba Island
Known as the Green Island in Arabic, Pemba Island lies in the Indian
Ocean and is part of the “Spice Islands”. As neighboring Zanzibar is
becoming more and more popular with tourists, more adventurous
travellers are seeking out the less-crowded Pemba. The island is
especially popular with divers who come here for the untouched coral and
very abundant marine life.
7. Tarangire National Park
Smaller than Ruaha, this national park is a paradise for bird
watchers as more than 550 different species frequent the park. Tarangire
is also known for its huge number of elephants, baobab trees and tree
climbing lions. Huge termite mounds can be found all around the park.
6. Mafia Island
Also part of the Spice Islands, but smaller than Pemba, Mafia Island
has a population of around 40,000 people. Don’t expect organized crime:
the name derives either from the Swahili “mahali pa afya,” meaning “a
healthy dwelling-place,” or from the Arabic “morfiyeh,” meaning
“archipelago”. The island attracts scuba divers, game fishermen, and
people wanting to relax on one of the island white sandy beaches.
5. Lake Manyara
In the wet season Lake Manyara is home to almost 300 different
species of migratory birds, including thousands of flamingos. In the dry
season, alkaline mud-flats take the place of the waters. This is the
best time to see large mammals such as hippos, elephants, wildebeest and
giraffe. A number of safari lodges provide tourists with lodging and
day and night safaris to see the wildlife.
4. Zanzibar
The island of Unguja, part of Zanzibar, makes up the final Spice
Island. Once part of the British Empire, today Zanzibar is a
semi-autonomous region of Tanzania. The African island has been for
centuries an important trading center, a melting pot of African, Indian
and Arab influences. Zanzibar’s major tourist attraction is Stone Town,
with its whitewashed coral rag houses. Another big draw are its
beautiful white sandy beaches.
3. Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Kilimanjaro is an inactive volcano in north-eastern Tanzania,
near the border with Kenya. At 5,892 meters (19,331 feet) above sea
level, Kilimanjaro is Africa’s highest peak and the world’s highest
free-standing mountain. Although positioned close to the equator, Mount
Kilimanjaro is famous for its snow-capped peak looming over the plains
of the savannah. The mountain has become a major tourist attraction for
mountaineers and trekkers from around the world.
Ngorongoro is formed form a volcano erupting two to three million
years ago which has collapsed and formed a crater. The steep sides of
the crater have become a natural enclosure for a wide variety of wild
animals. It is also presently one of the most likely areas in Africa to
see the endangered Black Rhino. Local Maasai people are permitted to
bring cattle to graze in the crater but are required to leave at the end
of each day.
Serengeti National Park is among the best-known big game safari
destinations in Africa and one of the most popular tourist attractions
in Tanzania. It is famous for its annual wildlife migration of
wildebeest and zebra. One of the best times to visit the park is in May
when the grass becomes dry and exhausted and the wildebeest and zebra
start to mass in huge armies offering a spectacular wildlife show
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