Wildlife, beaches, friendly people, fascinating cultures, Serengeti, Mt Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar Archipelago – Tanzania has all these and more wrapped up in one adventurous, welcoming package.

Must see in Tanzania

ARUSHA

Situated at the foot of Mount Meru, Arusha is Africa’s fifth highest peak and is the undisputed gateway to the Northern Tanzania. Being the safari capital of Tanzania, the city of Arusha has garnered many tourists from all over the globe. Established in 1900 as a minor German military garrison for the colonial administration, Arusha town has a wide population of 270,485. The city was once a trading place for the domestic Wameru and Waarusha tribes but today it has become one of Tanzania’s famous safari and tourist center. It is also known as the ‘Geneva of Africa’ and consists of picturesque street markets, craft shops, restaurants, street cafes and bars. Built by the Germans as a centre of colonial administration in the early 20th century, Arusha was once a sleepy town with garrisons stationed at the old boma and a few shops around a grassy roundabout.

LAKE MANYARA

Well known for its tree climbing lions, Soda Ash Lake and flamingoes, Lake Manyara national park is one of the tourist spot in Tanzania which has attracted tourists from all across the globe. Located on the way to Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti, Lake Manyara National Park is worth a stop in its own right. The park offers a unique wilderness experience in diverse habitats making it an ideal spot in Tanzania for wildlife viewing. The shores of the lake, covered with pink flamingo, attract more than 400 species of birds, many of them waterfowl or migrants. The diverse landscape offers visitors stunning views of the escarpment and lake surroundings. Located a short 90-minute drive from Arusha and its airport, Lake Manyara is easy to reach and a convenient add-on to visitors exploring the surrounding Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Serengeti National Park.

MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK

Mikumi National Park lies as the fourth-largest national park that resembles its backdrop with the Serengeti National Park. With a short distance from the Dar es Salaam and the adjacent national parks of the region, Mikumi is conserving the rich biodiversity and the wildlife of the region. The national park is not just an attraction for the visitors but an educational centre where a number of conservation and study projects are being carried out. The destination may not be that famous among the international tourist but the year-round weather condition and the endemic wilds make it a worthy place to explore.

SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

Serengeti national Park in Tanzania is one of the oldest national Parks and is the flagship of Tanzania tourism industry. The word Serengeti is derived from the Maasai word Siringitu, which means: ‘The place where land moves forever’. The park covers an area of approximately 15,000 km² and is one of the famous tourist attractions in Tanzania. Renowned for its huge number of predators and the Great Serengeti Migration of two million wildebeest, this tourist spot in Tanzania is worth the visit once in your lifetime. The park is surrounded by remarkable tribes such as the Masai and Hadzabe which showcases the true culture and lifestyle of African people.