Tanzania

Tanzania, officially known as the United Republic of Tanzania, is located in East Africa, bordered by Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Zambia and Mozambique. It also borders the Indian Ocean to the east. The name Tanzania comes from a combination of Tanganyika, a large mainland, and Zanzibar, an offshore archipelago. When the two British colonies joined in 1964, they formed the United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar. In later years the region was renamed to the United Republic of Tanzania.

Mt. Kilimanjaro and Serengeti top the list in the attractions in Tanzania. The Ruaha National Park, Tanzania's second-largest national park covers about 40,000 square km of extended ecosystem. The Lake Manyara National Park with amazing birds, tree-climbing lions, and hippos is an important attraction. Another national park that has the highest concentration of wildlife is the Tarangire National Park. For many tourists, safaris are exciting in these parks.

Tanzania has more land devoted to wildlife than anywhere else in the world. Ngorongoro, attracts more visitors than any other part of East Africa. Being one of the largest calderas in the world, it has wildlife like lions, elephants, and black rhinos.

The Selous Game Reserve is larger than Switzerland and covers one-sixth of Tanzania's land surface. The tall red-robed Masai are the best-known people of Tanzania and inhabit northern regions of the country. A visit to the Masai villages is included in all safaris. Zanzibar, Pemba, Mafia and the entire Tanzanian coast are home to the Swahili people, a vibrant mix of Arab, Indian and Bantu origins. Swahili culture centres on the dhow, a wooden sailing boat powered by the seasonal wind.

When it comes to lodging facilities in Tanzania, there are plenty of choices available to the traveler like a self-catering house, cottage, apartment or chalet with self-catering facilities and serviced apartments. Various modes of transport are available for getting around in Tanzania. If you can afford it, getting around Tanzania by plane is the quickest and most comfortable option and a good alternative to long drives on dusty roads. Buses are the best and cheapest way to travel.

Kilimanjaro

Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak is another great attraction. There are three volcanic cones namely, Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira. Though the volcanoes are dormant inside, the snow-peaks attract the visitors a lot. Climbing this mountain is an important activity for all visitors. But, it is recommended to consult a doctor before climbing.

Serengeti

Serengeti, located in northwestern Tanzania, hosts the largest and longest overland migration in the world. It is considered to be one of the ten natural travel wonders of the world. Thousands of African animals travel across the 1,000km savannah all at the same time. There are several wildlife parks and game reserves in this region. The Serengeti National Park is one of the best and largest national parks located here. This region also houses the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with the Olduvai Gorge and the Ngorongoro crater. Common animals seen here are Blue Wildebeests, gazelles, zebras and buffalos.