With an amazingly large number of animal parks, white sand beaches, a beguiling island and very hospitable people, Tanzania is definitely a top destination for those that seek to have an unforgettable travel experience. The Solid standing mountains surrounded by dense tropical forests, bird havens and ancient sites are all the more a compelling reason to take up your vacation in this expansive East African country.
Covering an area of over fourteen thousand square kilometers, the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania Compares only with Kenya's Maasai Mara and South Africa's Kruger National Park. Rightly so, the Serengeti National Park is considered one of the best national parks in Africa with its plains being home to gazelles, zebras, cheetahs, lions, and the wildebeest whose annual migration between November and May is a spectacle to behold.
The Wildebeest Migration was declared one of the Seven Wonders of the World and for a good reason. The annual event is the only one of its kind worldwide and therefore as precious as life. A massive migration of thousands of African animals all at once with the sole intention of mating, territorial conquest and the pursuit of grazing land is a phenomenal attraction. Its action- packed and with predators stalking prey in ample supply from the lakes and the plains, the weak, the old and the young do not stand a chance.
Another famous attraction is the Ngorongoro Conservation Area which rises high above the plains of the Serengeti. Ngorongoro spans from Lake Natron in the Northeast (the breeding ground for East Africa's flamingoes) to Lake Enaysi in the South and Lake Manyara in the East. The still active volcano Ol Doinyo Lengai meaning Mountain of God, and whose last major eruption was in 1983 rests on the Conservation area. A special place 610m deep, 20km in diameter and covering an area of 311sq km is at the focal point of the park. They call it the Ngorongoro Crater. It is a shelter to almost all the plains mammals except for the Impala, Topi and the Giraffe and has been said to have the densest population of predators in Africa. The endangered Black Rhino might be a good reason for you to take a hike in this area. The rich birdlife includes flamingoes which are attracted by the soda content in Lake Magadi on the crater floor.
Among Tanzania's many wonderful Parks is the Selous Game Reserve that covers an area bigger than the entire of Switzerland and takes close to a sixth of Tanzania's Surface Area. This is no wonder given that this Game Reserve is not only one of the biggest in the world but also is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a high concentration of elephants, lions and hundreds and hundreds of other wild animals.
Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Ruaha, Katavi and Gombi are among other National Parks in Tanzania. The Country has got also a number of Marine Parks found at Kilwa Reserve, Latham Island Reserve, Rufigi Delta and also Tanga Coral Gardens. There are also a number of proposed National Parks in Tanzania that include Saadani and Kizulo Plateau. You definitely are faced with many amazing options during your trip in Tanzania.
Africa's highest mountain hails from Tanzania and the whole world knows that Mount Kilimanjaro isn't your daily casual walk to the store. Lots of tourists have travelled large distances in a quest to conquer this giant mountain situated near Moshi. Kilimanjaro's snowy peak will enchant you to reach the top and once you do, be ready for a bird's eye view like no other over magnificent Africa. If you are to undertake in this ardous task, be sure to carry thermal clothing and whatever else required because, damn...they weren't joking when they said "the higher you go the cooler it becomes".
Also found in the Ngorongoro Area is the historical Olduvai Gorge which spreads across fifty Kilometers and is one hundred metres deep. The Gorge is the site where three species of hominid fossils were discovered with the age of the oldest fossil being estimated as being over three million years old. The hominid fossils were discovered by Dr. Louis and Mary Leakey after being exposed off the volcanic soil following rock in this area being eroded by a river. In this place too stands a museum that displays other ancient findings including those of a giant giraffe.
The world's longest and second deepest fresh-water lake is Lake Tanganyika which is also found in Tanzania. This Lake is the main gateway to the Mahale Mountains and Gombe Stream National Parks and it's at the heart of dhow fishing boats- building industry. When you are in Tanzania, don't miss a chance to enjoy the awe-inspiring feeling that comes when you fix your eyes on an expansive body of water like Lake Tanganyika.
Lastly, for the little space assigned this article, you have to visit Zanzibar. It is probably one of Africa's most famous and amazing Islands. It's one of the tropical islands in the Indian Ocean known for its striking beaches and laid-back island culture. Palm trees gently sway in the breeze pointing you to traditional dhow boats that tempt you to explore this mysteriously charming paradise. Zanzibar was built on its fishing and spice trade and this remains the case to date. The strong Arabic influence is not only reflected in its people but in the island architecture particularly in historically significant Stone Town. Zanzibar is the kind of place that doesn't need much talking about because it simply speaks for itself.
Many have visited this amazing country and taken back home with them the beauty that awaits you in this land. By all means, make Tanzania your next destination. - 30413
Covering an area of over fourteen thousand square kilometers, the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania Compares only with Kenya's Maasai Mara and South Africa's Kruger National Park. Rightly so, the Serengeti National Park is considered one of the best national parks in Africa with its plains being home to gazelles, zebras, cheetahs, lions, and the wildebeest whose annual migration between November and May is a spectacle to behold.
The Wildebeest Migration was declared one of the Seven Wonders of the World and for a good reason. The annual event is the only one of its kind worldwide and therefore as precious as life. A massive migration of thousands of African animals all at once with the sole intention of mating, territorial conquest and the pursuit of grazing land is a phenomenal attraction. Its action- packed and with predators stalking prey in ample supply from the lakes and the plains, the weak, the old and the young do not stand a chance.
Another famous attraction is the Ngorongoro Conservation Area which rises high above the plains of the Serengeti. Ngorongoro spans from Lake Natron in the Northeast (the breeding ground for East Africa's flamingoes) to Lake Enaysi in the South and Lake Manyara in the East. The still active volcano Ol Doinyo Lengai meaning Mountain of God, and whose last major eruption was in 1983 rests on the Conservation area. A special place 610m deep, 20km in diameter and covering an area of 311sq km is at the focal point of the park. They call it the Ngorongoro Crater. It is a shelter to almost all the plains mammals except for the Impala, Topi and the Giraffe and has been said to have the densest population of predators in Africa. The endangered Black Rhino might be a good reason for you to take a hike in this area. The rich birdlife includes flamingoes which are attracted by the soda content in Lake Magadi on the crater floor.
Among Tanzania's many wonderful Parks is the Selous Game Reserve that covers an area bigger than the entire of Switzerland and takes close to a sixth of Tanzania's Surface Area. This is no wonder given that this Game Reserve is not only one of the biggest in the world but also is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a high concentration of elephants, lions and hundreds and hundreds of other wild animals.
Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Ruaha, Katavi and Gombi are among other National Parks in Tanzania. The Country has got also a number of Marine Parks found at Kilwa Reserve, Latham Island Reserve, Rufigi Delta and also Tanga Coral Gardens. There are also a number of proposed National Parks in Tanzania that include Saadani and Kizulo Plateau. You definitely are faced with many amazing options during your trip in Tanzania.
Africa's highest mountain hails from Tanzania and the whole world knows that Mount Kilimanjaro isn't your daily casual walk to the store. Lots of tourists have travelled large distances in a quest to conquer this giant mountain situated near Moshi. Kilimanjaro's snowy peak will enchant you to reach the top and once you do, be ready for a bird's eye view like no other over magnificent Africa. If you are to undertake in this ardous task, be sure to carry thermal clothing and whatever else required because, damn...they weren't joking when they said "the higher you go the cooler it becomes".
Also found in the Ngorongoro Area is the historical Olduvai Gorge which spreads across fifty Kilometers and is one hundred metres deep. The Gorge is the site where three species of hominid fossils were discovered with the age of the oldest fossil being estimated as being over three million years old. The hominid fossils were discovered by Dr. Louis and Mary Leakey after being exposed off the volcanic soil following rock in this area being eroded by a river. In this place too stands a museum that displays other ancient findings including those of a giant giraffe.
The world's longest and second deepest fresh-water lake is Lake Tanganyika which is also found in Tanzania. This Lake is the main gateway to the Mahale Mountains and Gombe Stream National Parks and it's at the heart of dhow fishing boats- building industry. When you are in Tanzania, don't miss a chance to enjoy the awe-inspiring feeling that comes when you fix your eyes on an expansive body of water like Lake Tanganyika.
Lastly, for the little space assigned this article, you have to visit Zanzibar. It is probably one of Africa's most famous and amazing Islands. It's one of the tropical islands in the Indian Ocean known for its striking beaches and laid-back island culture. Palm trees gently sway in the breeze pointing you to traditional dhow boats that tempt you to explore this mysteriously charming paradise. Zanzibar was built on its fishing and spice trade and this remains the case to date. The strong Arabic influence is not only reflected in its people but in the island architecture particularly in historically significant Stone Town. Zanzibar is the kind of place that doesn't need much talking about because it simply speaks for itself.
Many have visited this amazing country and taken back home with them the beauty that awaits you in this land. By all means, make Tanzania your next destination. - 30413
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