Places to visit in Tanzania

Tanzania is an East African country and it is famous for its Islands, Parks, Museums, and Culture. The famous spots are Mount  Kilimanjaro (Africa’s highest mountain), Zanzibar Island, Mafia Islands, Serengeti National Park, Stone Town, Lake Victoria, and more places to visit. Tanzania provides enjoyable beach life, wildlife adventures, a lot of water sports activities and it is also a place for historical and cultural activities.From grasslands to forests, from rock formations to mountain peaks, Tanzania certainly offers some incredible opportunities for sightseeing and photography. It's the best place to enjoy beach views, sunbathing, diving, surf, boating, camping wildlife, variety of safaris. This all specialty attracts more travels to Tanzania and giving the best chance to explore their destination.

Here are some places to  help you choose :

 

1. Serengeti  National  Park, Tanzania       

Balloon safari/ Walking Safari/ Camping/ Wildlife 

Serengeti National park is the best place for wildlife adventures and attracts thousands of tourists each year. It is one of the most famous parks in Africa and one of the world's most popular places. This place is famous for a massive annual migration of two million wildebeests, and other animals, and 350 species of birds.

Location: North part of Tanzania | Entry Fee: $50(for adults), $20 (for children

 

2. Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Trekking/Hiking/Camping

Kilimanjaro is the highest peak in Africa(5,895 m) and the freestanding mountain in the world. Northern Tanzania is not visited for the wildlife but for its beautiful snow-capped mountain and for mountain climbing. Mount Kilimanjaro can be visited at any time,  the best period is from June to October, during the dry season.

Location: Zanzibar Archipelago, Tanzania | Entry fee: $60-$90 per person.

 

3. Zanzibar Island, Tanzania

Fishing/Scuba diving/Swimming/Boating/Surf

The Zanzibar islands also called Unguja, is a major holiday destination in Tanzania and is known for its beautiful seashores. The surf varies based on what side of the island you are on,  visitors will find white sand beaches along with boats lining the shore. Zanzibar is an attractive, best island to explore and to enjoy a variety of waters pot activities.

Location: Swahili coast, adjacent to Tanganyika | Season: June to October

 

4. Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania

Safari/walking/climbing/camping/wildlife

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is surrounded by volcanic walls and it's one of the most popular wildlife viewing areas in Tanzania. Thousands of various animals can be seen which include wildebeests, zebras, elephants, and half of the animals that live in Ngorongoro Crater.

Location: Arusha Region, Tanzania | Entry fee: $50 (adults) $10 (for children)

 

5. Pemba Island, Tanzania

Water skiing/Snorkeling/Boating/Scuba diving

Pemba is the northernmost island in the Zanzibar Archipelago and is also called ‘Green island’. Pemba is a popular place for divers, boating, sunset view and it is a famous place for clove production, also widely known for the juju traditions of medicine.

Location: Zanzibar Archipelago, Tanzania | Entry fee: $40-$60 per person.

 

6. Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania

Safari/Climbing/Hiking/Camping/ Wildlife

The Selous Game Reserve is full of large open grassland, woodlands, rivers, hills. The best period to visit is July and October. The river is an important feature of the reserve provides the opportunity to see the aquatic wildlife. Selous are full of wildlife and birdlife includes over 350 species.

Location: Mkangira, Tanzania | Entry fee: $60  per person per day

 

7. Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania

Wildlife drive/canoeing/bike tours/bird watching

Lake Manyara best national Park for wildlife safari and camping. Manyara has included 400 species of bird including pink flamingos, tree-climbing lions, elephants, and large numbers of baboons. Tented Camp on the shores of the Manyara will offer great enjoyment.

Location:  Arusha Region and Manyara Region, Tanzania | Entry fee: $40-$70 per person

 

8. Mafia Island, Tanzania

Deep-sea fishing/Wildlife/Birdwatching/Diving/Snorkeling

Mafia Island attracts divers and snorkelers from all over the world and it has coral gardens, a variety of fishes, and a relaxed diving environment, Countless birds,  breeding sites for the green turtle can be seen in the area.

Location: Southeast of Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania | Entry fee: $10-$40  per person

 

9. Stone Town.Tanzania

Darajani market/City hall/Anglican cathedral/Forodhani Gardens

Stone Town is the cultural heart of Zanzibar and some of the historic buildings are now museums and tourist attractions. The town also has a couple of old churches other key highlights include the museums, restaurants, shopping places, and Arabian homes.

Location:   Western Coast of  Zanzibar city

 

10. Olduvai Gorge,Tanzania

Oldupai Gorge is one of the most important paleoanthropological sites in Tanzania. Olduvai Gorge is a site in Tanzania that contains the earliest evidence of the existence of human ancestors.

Location: Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania | Entry fee: $10-$60 per person

 

11. National Museum of Tanzania

This museum will take you past historical places, slave-trading history, famous fossil discoveries of Olduvai Gorge, the culture of Tanzania, and the lifestyle of the locals.

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | Timings: 9:30 am to 6 pm | Entry Fee: $10  per person

 

12. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania

   Wildlife/Balloon safaris/Walks/Birdwatching

Ruaha National Park is Tanzania’s largest park and the main feature of the park is the Great Ruaha River, which attracts loads of animals in the Dry season. Ruaha provides amazing safaris and wildlife viewing. The park offers tree houses and hides which provide an amazing views of wildlife. It is also a place for bird lovers with over 570 species of birds.

Location: South of the central midpoint of Tanzania. | Entry fee: $40-$60 per  person

 

13. Lake Victoria, Tanzania

Bird watching/Fishing/Boating/Hikes 

Lake Victoria is the largest freshwater lake in Africa and is bordered by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. It’s the best place for evening view, boat tours, bird watching, and more.

Location: Central plateau of Uganda

 

14. Old fort of Zanzibar, Tanzania

The oldest building of Tanzania, located in Zanzibar. It reflects the history of the town and is a famous place for souvenir shopping.

Choose the best places to visit with the above list of the top attractions in Tanzania and explore the options. Tanzania follows procedures to ensure your safety. No quarantine, but a Negative PCR test + quick test upon arrival is required to enter Tanzania. Most of the famous tourist places are very safe and they welcoming travelers with open hands also check seasons when you are planning a trip to Tanzania.

Explore the options in Tanzania and make your trip memorable.