Tanzania is an East African country, founded in 1964 from two separate nation-states. Approximately 38 percent of Tanzania's land area is set aside in protected areas for conservation. Known for its vast wilderness areas, include the plains of Serengeti National Park, a safari mecca populated by the “big 5” game (elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino). And is also home to the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest point in Africa. Tanzania also has dozens of beautiful white sandy beaches such as those found in the island of Zanzibar and Mafia Marine Park, where whale sharks swim through reefs.
10. Mafia Island
Mafia Island off the coast of Tanzania must be one of the Indian Ocean's most hidden gem. With white sandy beaches, dazzling aquamarine waters and refreshingly few tourists, Mafia is often described as Zanzibar 30 years ago. A laid-back eco-alternative with no tarmac roads, few hotels, no shops, no ATMs which is not geared for mainstream tourism. Whale sharks and Humpback Whales can be found in the waters surrounding Mafia Island, as can turtles and so rumor has it so can dugongs. The island attracts scuba divers, game fishermen, and people wanting to relax on one of the island white sandy beaches.
9. Ruaha National Park
Ruaha National Park is the largest national park in Tanzania. Ruaha is a very impressive park with an abundance of wildlife. 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. Birdwatcher's can enjoy over 400 species of bird that are not found in northern Tanzania, and the river, spectacular gorges, and majestic trees are especially appealing to photographers.
8. Pemba Island
Pemba Island, known as "The Green Island" is an island forming part of the Zanzibar Archipelago, lying within the Swahili Coast in the Indian Ocean. Around Pemba are many desert islands and some of the best scuba diving in the Indian Ocean. Lush coral gardens, colorful sponges and sea fans are all found in the underwater haven. The city of Chake Chake, the main population center on Pemba, is a popular base for scuba divers. The island is hilly with deep valleys so it has become popular with mountain bikers who are drawn to the 1,000-meter peaks.
7. Selous Game Reserve
The Selous Game Reserve is one of the largest faunal reserves of the world, located in the south of Tanzania. Some of the typical animals of the savanna (for example elephants, hippopotami, Masai lions, East African wild dogs, cheetahs, Cape buffaloes, Masai giraffes and crocodiles) can be found in this park in larger numbers than in any other African game reserve or national park. Within the reserve no permanent human habitation, all (human) entry and exit is carefully controlled by the Wildlife Division of the Tanzanian Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism. The Selous was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982 due to the diversity of its wildlife and undisturbed nature.
6. Tarangire National Park
Located in Manyara Region of Tanzania. Tarangire National Park is a paradise for bird watchers as more than 300 different species frequent the park. During the dry season, Tarangire National Park has one of the highest concentrations of migratory wildlife. Wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, impala, gazelle, hartebeest and eland crowd the lagoons. Tarangire is also known for the hilly landscape is dotted with vast numbers of Baobab trees, dense bush and high grasses.
5. Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park is in Northeast Tanzania. It is consist of forest, woodland, grasslands, and swamps. Two-thirds of the park is covered by water and Lake Manyara is host to thousands of flamingoes, at certain times of year, as well as other diverse bird life. 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. This park is also home to the largest concentration of baboons in the world.
4. Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a park in the Northwest Tanzania. It contains an old volcano that has collapsed and formed a crater. The steep sides of the crater have become a natural enclosure for a wide variety of wildlife. Established in 1959 as a multiple land use area, with wildlife coexisting with semi-nomadic Maasai pastoralists practicing traditional livestock grazing. It is also presently one of the most likely areas in Africa to see the endangered Black Rhino. Because of these particular features and the harmonious co-existence between wildlife and people that has existed for many years, it has become a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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 is part of the Kilimanjaro National Park and is a major tourist attraction for mountaineers and trekkers from around the world. The mountain has been the subject of many scientific studies because of its shrinking glaciers.
2. Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park is a large conservation area located in the north of Tanzania. It is famous for its annual migration of over 1.5 million wildebeest and 250,000 zebras move from the northern hills to the south every October and November during the short rains. They then move toward the west and north from April to June when the long rains progress. It is among the best-known big game safari destinations in Africa and one of the most popular tourist attractions in Tanzania.
1. Zanzibar
Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous archipelago off the coast of Tanzania. It is composed of the Zanzibar Archipelago in the Indian Ocean, and consists of many small islands and two large ones: Unguja (the main island, referred to informally as Zanzibar) and Pemba. Zanzibar’s major tourist attraction is Stone Town, a historic trade center with Swahili and Islamic influences. Its winding lanes present minarets, carved doorways and 19th-century landmarks such as the House of Wonders, a former sultan’s palace. Another big draw are its beautiful white sandy beaches.
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