Top Tanzania Attractions
Tanzania is a treasure trove of wildlife in real sense of the word. You can behold the glory of nature here. Its rich culture, mountainous caverns, picturesque snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro and wilderness of National Parks are of great attractions. There are several other Tanzania attractions which may give you mesmerizing experiences.
Serengeti National Park
If you want to see wild life in action, then you should think about Serengeti. Serengeti National Park is one of the most amazing wildlife parks in the world. It is more than 12,950 square kilometers in size, which makes it almost as large as the country of Northern Ireland. The entire area is full of natural beauty and wildlife that you may feel deeply engrossed. You may come across many animals just as zebra, wildebeest, gazelle, and lions. Please note that the large ecosystem in the area breathes with a life of its own and therefore, it is the source of many scientific documentaries. The wild plains of the Serengeti will keep you mesmerized for the rest of your life.
Arusha National Park
Arusha National Park is close to Arusha Town in Northern Tanzania. It has a range of habitats consisting of the forest of Mount Meru, Ngurdoto Crater in the southeast section of the park and Momela Lakes. You will find here white Colobus monkeys in the forest area. The soggy floor of the crater is full of herds of zebra, buffalo, and warthog. You may also see water birds in Momela Lakes. Climbing Mount Meru is one of the favorite activities of visitors to Arusha National Park. It also provides an excellent opportunity to view wildlife.
Zanzibar – Stone Town
Stone Town is one of the most ancient surviving Swahili cities in the East Africa. Its narrow streets are decorated with few crumbling or stunning constructions. They are the ethnical centre launched by Arabian slave and spice dealers in the early nineteenth century. They are also the UNESCO global Heritage place which has now switched on some of the beautiful homes to get much required refurbishment. Nearly all attractions of Stone Town are nearby each other so you will easily visit them.
Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
Mount Kilimanjaro National Park is in the Northern Section of Tanzania, near Moshi. It is not visited for the wildlife but for watching this majestic snow-capped mountain and for climbing to the summit. You will be thrilled to know that Kilimanjaro was formed over 1 million years ago by volcanic movement along the Rift Valley. You can reach there from Arusha, and it will take an hour’s driving from the Kilimanjaro airport to get there. There are six different routes to the summit, and many demanding climbing routes. You may stay at many campsites, native huts, or accommodations available outside the park.
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park is situated in Tanzania which covers an area of 320 square kilometers. This small park lies at the foot of the western floor of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Almost 231 square kilometers of this beautiful park is covered by Lake Manyara which is an alkaline water lake. You will find a large flock of flamingos and other bird species such as ostrich, egrets, herons, pelicans etc. here in this alkaline water. Lake Manyara National Park is made up of forest, grasslands, woodland, and swamps. You will be delighted to know that the large population of elephants, tree-climbing lions and hippos can be observed here at a much closer range than in other parks. Moreover, you will come to see baboons here.
Tanzania is brimming with outstanding itineraries and beautiful places. Visiting Tanzania to experience the beauty of nature and wildlife will be mesmerizing for the rest of your life!
