Bordering the Indian Ocean, between Kenya and Mozambique, Tanzania is the largest country in East Africa. Tanzania has the world famous attractions. Its natural diversity, being a land of wildlife, history and heritage, culture and traditions has always attracted travelers from all over the world. The country’s multicultural heritage is of great value and is protected by the Tanzanians.
The towns and cities of Tanzania have many historical and cultural sites of interest to visitors. However, as the legislative offices have moved to Dodoma, it has been the new national capital. Not only the port, but also the National Museum and the Village Museum, are among the attractive places in Dar Es Salaam. Arusha is known as the safari capital of the country. It is the place to organize a safari that offers tourists the opportunity to see impressive wildlife in their own habitat. In addition, the city has cultural festivals.
As the center of the 19th century slave trade, Bagamoyo is both the tropical paradise and the historic city of Tanzania. It has cultural, historical and natural heritage attractions such as The Carevan Serai, The First Stone Building, The Cross By The Sea. Sadani Game Park, on the north coast of Bagamoyo, is the East African coastal reserve to house large mammals.
Tanzania’s national parks and game reserves provide some of the best destinations in the world for viewing wildlife in their natural habitat and among the country’s tourist attractions. A land of geographical extremes, Tanzania’s attractions are plentiful. However, some of them are “world famous” natural attractions. The places to visit in Tanzania can basically be named as Ngorongoro Crater, Mount Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar and Pemba, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Selous Game Reserve, Mount Meru etc.
Mount Kilimanjaro is one of the most magnificent and spectacular sights in Africa. It is the highest mountain that regular tourists can climb with relative ease. Serengeti National Park is the most famous game park in Tanzania. The annual wildebeest migration through the Serengeti and Masai Mara attracts visitors from around the world. There are millions of animals that live here and mainly Serengeti is famous for its populations of lions, cheetahs and giraffes. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is home to the Ngorongoro Crater, which is a wildlife refuge. Here you will be able to see endless amounts of wildlife including lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, zebra and reedbuck, thousands of flamingos and more. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Crater Highlands offer hikers the chance to experience these places on foot and up close.
One of the other famous attractions in Tanzania is Zanzibar, which is located off the east coast of Tanzania. It is home to a rich history of the slave trade and beautiful beaches. There is excellent diving to the north of the island and the opportunity to swim with dolphins. Here there are many places to see, there are historical places and ruins to visit. Excursions to Zanzibar’s spice and fruit plantations are organized.
The Selous is the largest reserve in Africa and home to the largest elephant and buffalo populations on the continent. Even the landscape is practically untouched by man. River trips are available.
In addition to its natural diversity, Tanzania also includes various cultures and traditions within it that create the Tanzanian culture that attracts travelers who want to experience new cultures. There are at least 127 tribes in Tanzania.
In Tanzania, the activity options are endless. The seas around Zanzibar, Mafia and the Pemba Channel are among the best waters for diving in the Indian Ocean. Diving and snorkeling are available on the islands of Mafia and Zanzibar. Tanzania is considered as the best hunting place in Africa.