Tanzania remains one of the favorite destinations for several reasons, however, we have listed below some of the top reasons as to why Tanzania should be on your bucket list.
1. The Great Migration
Africa is full of amazing wildlife experiences but one of the most spectacular is the Great Migration. A once in a lifetime experience and on the bucket list of many a traveller to Africa, none can surpass this incredible spectacle: a million wildebeest crossing the plains of the Serengeti in search of fresh grass while braving predators and perilous river crossings.
2. Mount Kilimanjaro
Located in North Eastern Tanzania, Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and can be seen from far into Kenya. The mountain represents a powerful life force for the local Chagga people and all those who have lived around the mountain, providing rich volcanic soils for agriculture and an endless source of pure spring waters. 75,000 people climb Kilimanjaro every year, so it is not the most untouched mountain, nor is it the most arduous, however, it is still an awe-inspiring sight to behold and highly recommended for anyone with even a vague interest in mountaineering.
3. Zanzibar
What better way to round off a safari adventure through Tanzania than to relax in Zanzibar on one of its beautiful white sand beaches? Known as the “Spice Island”, Zanzibar has brought visitors from other lands since time immemorial – Persians, Chinese, Arabs, Indians and many more have all sailed their vessels into Zanzibar’s harbour over the centuries, bent on trade and sometimes plunder. Visit Stone Town to explore its spice markets and superb Arabic architecture. If diving is more your thing, then learn to dive at one of the many dive centres the local resorts boast – the waters around the island are very clear and host a huge diversity of marine life.
4. The Maasai People
The Maasai people of East Africa live in southern Kenya and northern Tanzania along the Great Rift Valley on semi-arid and arid lands. They’re well known for the special red cloth they wear, which is called a Shuka, and their highly energetic customs. They openly welcome visitors to the area to experience their culture and lifestyle first-hand.
5. The Ngorongoro Crater
A jewel in Tanzania’s crown is the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and haven to a wondrous array of animal life which makes the crater a “must do” on any visit to Tanzania. The backdrop of the crater walls makes for some stunning photographic opportunities as you see the animals wander through the grasslands on the crater floor towards the lake.
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