Tanzania is a renowned destination and Tanzania Tour Adventures now top bucket lists of adventure lovers. The country is one of the largest in East Africa covering a land area of 947,303 square kilometers. This size gives it an advantage of diversity in Culture and wildlife and these are the backbone of Tanzania Tour adventures.
It is very hard to choose where to go on Tanzania Tour adventures but there are top must-visit destinations. In this article we are discussing these top five Must visit destinations in Tanzania for remarkable journeys of discovery.
Located in the northern tourism circuit of Tanzania, Serengeti National Park is the most visited protected area in Tanzania. The park is most famous for the big cats and the wildebeest migration. Serengeti has one of the highest lion populations plus other major big cats including leopards and cheetahs.
While on game drives here you can see at least 5 prides of lions of up to 10 individuals. The big cats’ experience in Serengeti is unmatched and we highly recommend it for first-timers on Tanzania Tour Adventures.
The wildebeest migration animals numbers of the wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles are high making Discovery Journeys in Serengeti even more fun. The migration itself is incredible but also involves a number of occurrences including the calving period, River Crossings, and fighting for survival from the predators. All these make Tanzania Tour adventures to Serengeti memorable.
To fully explore Serengeti, you can visit the park on a 4-day Serengeti Safari. Our 8-day Serengeti Safari also fully covers all the sectors of Serengeti following the migration.
Lake Eyasi
Lake Eyasi is one of the great Rift Valley lakes located in Northern Tanzania. It is also a famous destination in Northern Tanzania that you must include on your Tanzania Safari. Even though Lake Eyasi is the largest water body in the Arusha region, It is seasonal and shallow and almost dries up in the dry months.
The Hadzabe people and their culture are the key tourist attractions to Lake Eyasi. They are indigenous to the lake and among the few African people who have retained their cultural practices. They are hunter-gatherers and demonstrate their ways of life on a visit to their community. It is usually humbling to meet and interact with these indigenous communities and gives you an insight into their routine.
A visit to Lake Eyasi can be combined with a safari to Serengeti and other Northern Tanzania destinations.
The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest and unfilled caldera. It is believed to have been formed million years ago when a Volcanic mountain erupted and collapsed on itself forming a Crater. The Ngorongoro Crater is a wonder and is very spectacular to Visit while on Tanzania Tour Adventures.
It has many other relief features including a Riverine swamp, a crater lake (Lake Magadi), and raised lands. All these make Tanzania Tour Adventures in the crater enjoyable. These diverse ecosystems are home to various wildlife species including Rhinos, lions, elephants, and wildebeest among others.
Game drives on the Ngorongoro Crater floor are as rewarding as you get to journey with the safari animals in the crater. This crater is among the top northern Tanzania destinations and is highly recommended to visit.
Zanzibar is the perfect escape after a Tanzania wildlife safari. The island is located in the Indian Ocean about 25 kilometers off Tanzania’s mainland. Zanzibar apart from the white sand beaches, is a historic destination with iconic places like Stone Town whose history and trade date back to the 16th Century.
It is because of this rich history and heritage that Stone Town was inscribed as A World Heritage Site by UNESCO. You can easily combine a Safari to the Mainland for savanna wildlife and native African cultural experiences plus a beach holiday in Zanzibar.
Zanzibar is an ideal honeymoon destination and has a number of resorts ranging from budget to high-end. A number of these offer ground packages and you can choose to only visit the island if you want to relax. Beach sports activities like volleyball, beach soccer, snorkeling, and diving are some of the activities you can engage in while in Zanzibar.
Nyerere National Park is located in Southern Tanzania and is one of the best destinations to visit down south. The is currently Tanzania’s largest protected area and is home to some of the rare savanna wildlife including the wild dogs. It was formally known as the Selous Game Reserve but later upgraded to the level of a national park.
Tanzania Tour Adventures to Nyerere are exclusive as few people visit the southern Tanzania circuit. The park’s vast size also makes safaris there exclusive as you take different trails while on game drives. Elephants, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, and elands are some of the notable animals you can see while on safari here.
Our 10-day Southern Tanzania safari is the most suitable itinerary to explore Southern Tanzania. The itinerary can be further customized in case you have limited time in Tanzania.
Beyond Tanzania, you can join our Kenya Safari adventures for more classic safari experiences. In case you are a primate lover, You can visit Rwanda’s Nyungwe National Park for chimpanzee trekking. The park was recently inscribed as a world heritage site and is home to 12 other primates besides chimpanzees. Rwanda will also the World Tourism Council Global Summit from 1st to 3rd November.