Visit Tanzania

Mount Kilimanjaro

Many of the tourists on Tanzania safari are always interested in challenging themselves to climb the highest mountain in Africa which is Mount Kilimanjaro located in northern Tanzania.

Mount Kilimanjaro is the best adventure destination for hikers who are mostly interested in mountain climbing or hiking. The mountain is the highest mountain in Tanzania at an altitude of 5895 meters.

Different routes are used to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and they include the Marangu route, Machame route, Lemosho route, Rongai route and Umbwe route.

• Diverse culture

Another reason to engage in Tanzania safaris is to interact with the locals and get to know more about their way of life and culture through traditional dances, trying out local food, visiting homesteads among other activities done during cultural tours in the country.

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park is the best National Park which has been visited by many travelers on safari in Tanzania.

What makes this National unique is that it has no end of indications with its vast savannah plains and numerous wildlife species. This makes Serengeti national park among the most attractive game viewing destinations in the entire African continent.

Ngorongoro Crater

The Ngorongoro crater has attracted many people to visit Tanzania for wildlife viewing experiences during the year.

Ngorongoro Crater has dense wildlife population to see during Tanzania safari which includes zebras, African elephants, lions, Leopards, cheetahs and antelopes among others. A wide variety of bird species can be seen around the conservation area including flamingos which can be seen around Lake Magadi found in the crater.

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire national park is among the safari destinations located in the northern part of Tanzania.

The name Tarangire originates from the Tarangire River which crosses through the national park and is a source of water for wildlife species especially during the dry season in the months of June to October.

Tarangire National Park is famous for its large herds of Elephants which roam around freely in the park as well as the baobab trees. This is the best park among Tanzania because it offers less crowded and more time to see the animals living in the wild.

The seasonal swamps and rivers attract large numbers of animals in Tarangire national park creating a wonderful memorable safari experience for tourists who are always visiting this destination.

Lake Manyara National Park

Covering a total area of about 325square kilometers, Lake Manyara National Park is one of the smallest National Parks in Tanzania renowned to have been established in the years of 1960.

The park is very famous for the tree climbing lions and the large flocks of Flamingo Birds which flock the lake to find food. Most of the diverse habitats of Lake Manyara are composed of ground water forests, woodlands and hot springs.

Lake Manyara national park is also a great spot for bird watching with over 400 bird species recorded in the Park such as flamingos. Other animal species that you will find this park include African Elephants, African Buffaloes, and Leopards, Giraffes, Baboons, Hippos, Hyenas and bushbucks.

Kilimanjaro National Park

Kilimanjaro National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in northern Tanzania, and it is most famous for being home to Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain (5,895 meters or 19,341 feet above sea level). The park is a major destination for hikers, climbers, and nature lovers from around the world.

🌍 Overview

• Location: Kilimanjaro Region, northeastern Tanzania, near the border with Kenya

• Established: 1973 (originally a forest reserve since 1921)

• UNESCO World Heritage Site: Designated in 1987

• Size: Approximately 1,688 square kilometers (652 square miles)

🏔️ Mount Kilimanjaro

Mount Kilimanjaro is a dormant stratovolcano with three volcanic cones:

• Kibo (the highest and only permanently snow-capped cone)

• Mawenzi

• Shira

Kibo’s summit, Uhuru Peak, is the highest point in Africa and one of the world’s famous “Seven Summits.”