Tanzania's top travel destinations

Tanzania’s top travel destinations have been popular for the longest time. Once you discover Tanzania, it will win your heart over and over again.

Although it is the largest country in East Africa, the country has quite a number of quiet and sparsely populated regions that make it the perfect place to switch off and reconnect with nature. Since Tanzania is a vast country with so much to see and explore, we have narrowed down the must-see destinations that you should definitely add to your travel list.

Serengeti National Park:

This is without a doubt one of Tanzania’s top travel destinations and top National Parks. You will love the landscapes and diverse wildlife here. Needless to say, expect to see the Big Five-rhino, elephant, lions, leopards and elephants. Plenty of birdlife can also be observed here. Visit Serengeti at anytime of the year since the weather is usually pleasant all through.

It is good to however to be prepared for both hot and rainy weather.

Mount Kilimanjaro:

The majestic Kilimanjaro. The identity and heart of Tanzania. Mount Kilimanjaro has been the greatest tourist attraction in Tanzania, and this is not surprising, given that it is the highest free-standing mountain in the world. And you know what’s the best part? Almost anyone can venture up the mountain – it is not as hard as it looks. You just need to be fit and healthy. The mountain has many different routes to get to the peak. All routes have different experiences, some taking longer than others. Expect to see all kinds of diverse landscapes and vegetation as you climb up to the peak. Truly magical.

Ngorongoro Crater:

Located in the Ngorongoro conservation area, this crater is special in so many ways. Firstly, it is the world’s largest inactive, intact volcanic caldera. Secondly, it is the best place to spot the Big Five in Tanzania. The combination of wildlife and spectacular scenery is what makes this place so popular.

Zanzibar:

What we would call the sweet escape – escape from the world and get lost in the stunning beaches and ancient history of this amazing island. Firstly, you must spend at least a day in the city, Stone town. Discover history, local spices, old architecture and much more. And later when you want to relax and get away – you could choose to go to Nungwi, the North of Zanzibar or anywhere else for that matter. There are beach hotels on every corner of the island – literally! You will find accommodation for all kinds of budgets and this is the time to really enjoy seafood.

You could combine Mount Kilimanjaro, a safari and a beach getaway in Zanzibar all in one holiday! Check out the options and packages available for you.