10 Best tourist attractions in Tanzania
10 Best most beautiful tourist attractions in Tanzania from the snowy peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro and Meru to the palm-fringed islands of the Indian Ocean in Zanzibar and Pemba to its lush plains and pastures, Tanzania simply has it all.
Tanzania has many tourist destinations that attract families and adventurers alike from around the world.
It offers an interesting experience, in most seasons of the year due to the variety of options it offers.
Tourist places in Tanzania
Here are the top 10 tourist attractions in Tanzania:
Serengeti Park
It is one of the most popular protected areas in all of Africa.
Covering 14,763 square kilometers, this area makes up 50% of the wider Serengeti-Mara ecosystem and is a popular wildlife area.
Dramatic landscapes dominated by expansive savannah grasslands, punctuated by distinctive flat acacia trees and plantains, make this the most breathtaking landscape, in all of Africa.
The park and the surrounding conservation area offer a variety of safari accommodations, to suit most budgets.
Ngorongoro Crater
The extensive Ngorongoro Conservation Area is located southeast of the Serengeti National Park.
Towering volcanic walls surround the unique Ngorongoro Crater, which is blessed with prolific wildlife and a good livelihood.
You can explore it as if you were driving through a zoo - only the sight of the surrounding hole is amazingly impressive.
Most visitors see only the crater, but the more adventurous leave the safari hordes behind, to explore the mixed-use wildlife reserve, and the Maasai herders (a semi-nomadic Nilotic group based in Kenya and northern Tanzania).
Within this protected area, the vast Oldupai Gorge (originally called Olduvai) is an archaeological site made famous by the Leakey family and is home to some of the most important human fossils on the African continent.
If you visit outside the peak safari season (June-September), you'll fall in love with Ngorongoro's wild animals and enchanting landscapes.
Kilimanjaro summit
The name is Kilimanjaro is a mystery, as it is believed to mean "Mountain of Light" or "Mountain of Greatness".
No one is quite sure, but what is indisputable is that at 5,895 meters / 19,341 feet, this mountain is the highest peak on the African continent, and the tallest free-standing mountain on Earth.
It is undoubtedly one of the most fascinating sights on the continent, rising in splendid seclusion from the plains below.
It would be a mistake to come to Tanzania and not spend time appreciating this great ancient mountain, which is the roof of Africa.
You can climb its legendary slopes, hoping to stand atop Uhuru Peak, the highest point on the African continent.
Nyerere Park (Selous)
The crocodile-rich Rufiji River cuts through Nyerere (Selous) National Park, home to the famous Stigler Gorge, popular with tourists on safari in East Africa.
Despite the challenges of overfishing and ongoing water development, it remains a long-standing tourist attraction in southern Tanzania.
Also, although poaching has decimated massive elephant herds over the years, Nyerere still supports about 16,000 gigantic African elephants, as well as many types of dogs and wild cats.
Raw Park
Rua National Park 20,226 square kilometers is one of the largest national parks, in East Africa, and is almost unknown outside Tanzania.
However, with an estimated 10% of Africa's surviving wild lion population, it certainly deserves to be a standout on any trip to explore the country's wild south.
Beautiful landscapes dotted with giant baobab trees, elephants, and abundant wildlife in the plains, are other good reasons to make sure that Roa is on the itinerary of every daring safari enthusiast.
Katavi Park
Wild and remote Katavi National Park is one of the most pristine jungle places in the country, with stunning landscapes and rich wildlife.
The 4,471 square kilometer park is difficult to access and thus can be relatively expensive to visit.
As a result, few people make an effort to come here.
While the famous Serengeti Park may see 125,000 visitors a year, remote Katavi sees no more than a few hundred brave adventurers.
It's a model of wild Africa at its best and provided you have the time and budget, it's a park well worth exploring.
Mahal Mountains
The charming Mahal Mountains National Park is located on the shore of Lake Tanganyika, with its mountains rising above the shore of the lake, boasting stunning views and close encounters with the usual chimpanzees.
The mist-covered peak of Mount Nkungwe stands in the background, and the clear waters of Lake Tanganyika flank the white sand beaches.
Many safari goers see the 1,613 square kilometer Mahal Mountains as the most remote park in Tanzania, but also one of the most exciting.
Zanzibar Island
Once a hotbed of the slave trade, Zanzibar has become an important global tourist destination in Tanzania.
5-star tourist resorts are distributed throughout and opposite its picturesque sandy beaches.
The island has an important Barth and history, with the old town and fishermen's harbors being the main attractions.
It is an island rich in biological and natural diversity, where diving, fishing, and water sports of all kinds thrive.
It is suitable for short vacations that are aimed at rest and relaxation.
Pemba Island
The island of Pemba has remained a thriving fishing community, surprisingly devoid of tourist development.
The underwater honeymoon suite at Manta Resort may be the most unique place you can choose to spend a night in.
But the simple Emerald Bay resort in the south of the island is the traveler's choice.
Delicious seafood meals served on the outdoor rooftop "terrace" and daily boat cruises to idyllic sandy beaches, in the midst of the ocean make for an unparalleled combination.
It's so easy to spend a week or two relaxing and rejuvenating in this affordable paradise on the island.
Mafia Island
To the south lies the idyllic Mafia Island.
The beaches are gorgeous, the mangrove forests and marine parks ensure that marine life is abundant, and the underwater safari experience is much better than in Zanzibar or Pemba.
The island is out of the way and a little difficult to reach, it is the place for adventure travelers and diving experts.
The star of the underwater attraction is the whale sharks, docile and completely harmless, that appear in the island's waters between October and March of each year.
tourist program
Here is a 4-day tourist program if you choose to experience tourism in Tanzania:
Day 1: Arrival at the airport and transfer to the hotel, before setting off in the evening for a free tour around the hotel.
Second day: Go in the morning to visit the Jozani forest, and enjoy watching the dense tropical trees with a wonderful view, rare animals, and enjoying nature.
Third day: Free city tour, shopping activities, and buying souvenirs.
On the fourth day, it includes a tour of the Tanzanian capital, Dar es Salaam, and a visit to its attractions.
Tourism prices
It is recommended that you plan to spend about $86 per day for your vacation in Tanzania, which is the average daily rate based on the expenses of other visitors.
Previous travelers spent, on average, Tsh49,183 (~US$21) on meals for a day and Tsh30,666 (US$13) on local transportation.
The average hotel price in Tanzania for a couple is approximately 201,371 Tanzanian shillings ($87).
Therefore, the average cost of a trip to Tanzania for two for one week is 2,790,178 Tanzanian shillings ($1,200).
These expenses do not include airfares.
