Young and old, first-timers and seasoned travellers,
people come from every continent to visit Tanzania. Those who want to get the
most out of their trip and see more of what the country has to offer will often
choose to both climb Mount Kilimanjaro and embark on a safari tour, and
top it all off with a trip to tropical Zanzibar.
The range of visitors
coming from across the globe makes this country a mixing pot of cultures,
all coming together to experience the wonders that Tanzania has to offer. That’s
why tour operator guides speak several different
languages, including English, Spanish, French, and German, and also why when
asked what there is to do in Tanzania we usually answer the following:
Conquering Kilimanjaro
It
takes seven days to take on the highest freestanding mountain in Africa, Mount
Kilimanjaro, via the Machame Route. Chosen by around 50% of all climbers, and
boasting some of the most fantastic views, the summit rate for this trek is
96%, offering better odds that determined climbers will safely reach the summit
and claim their bragging rights. It is also considered the most
scenic, albeit steeper, of all the routes.
As the highest mountain
in Africa, Kili rises approximately 5,895 metres above sea level. There are
seven official trekking routes by which to summit Mount Kilimanjaro:
Lemosho, Machame, Marangu, Mweka, Rongai, Shira, and Umbwe. No matter which
route you choose, hikers need to ensure they are both properly equipped and
physically capable. While the climb up Kili is not as technically challenging
as the Himalayas or Andes, it can still be a difficult and dangerous trek
because of the extreme weather conditions and high elevation. Acclimatisation is
crucial, with even the most experienced hikers suffering from some degree of
altitude sickness.
Going on safari
After successfully returning from the
mountaintop, visitors can travel to the plains of northern Tanzania and enjoy
the luxury of comfortable lodging. Explore Lake Manyara National Park,
Ngorongoro conservation area, the endless plain of Serengeti National Park and
spend days watching the wild grace of the animals in their natural, protected
habitat.
Tanzania offers wildlife viewing like no other. Almost a third of this vast and spectacular
country is protected for wildlife viewing, and these areas include some of the
best and most varied safari locations in the world. This is a region of
incredible natural beauty with a fantastic range of landscapes and terrain.
The Great
Wildebeest Migration, the annual migration of giant herds of grazers across northern
Tanzania and Kenya, is a truly spectacular event. Over two million
wildebeest, zebra and gazelle move through the Serengeti and Maasai Mara
ecosystems in search of green pasture. This is surely one of the greatest
wonders of the natural world. Early in the year the wildebeest are still in
Tanzania, and they are truly a sight to behold!
Relaxing in Zanzibar
Zanzibar is a Tanzanian archipelago paradise off
the coast of East Africa. Visitors can explore the culture-rich Stone
Town, a historic trade centre with Swahili and Islamic influences. Its winding
lanes offer tourists unique architecture and 19th-century landmarks such as the
House of Wonders, a former sultan’s palace.
Of course, Zanzibar is also famous for its
long, stretching beaches. Nungwi beach at the northern-most tip of Zanzibar is
a great place for swimming and diving and is the centre of Zanzibar’s backpack
culture. Paje beach is also a favourite for active visitors, offering the best
spot on the island for water sports, with anything from snorkelling to kite
surfing. For a more refined and tranquil experience of Zanzibar, you can head
to some of the poshest hotels on the island along Kiwenga beach on the
north-eastern coast.
For adventures that are
wild and challenging, breathtaking and appealing to people from every corner of
the globe, there is no place like Tanzania!
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