Five Exciting Activities To Consider When Visiting Tanzania

Five Exciting Activities To Consider When Visiting Tanzania : Are you looking for some real adventure of your safari trip to Tanzania, this article lists and details the top five exciting activities Tanzania has to offer.

On a Tanzania Safari, travelers the opportunity to encounter some of the most fascinating natural phenomena as they explore and enjoy the country’s blissful wild beauty. This beautiful country is home to over 120 different thus offering rich culture in addition to extra ordinary flora and fauna.

With so many safari activities, you may need clarification about what to do when you go on a Tanzania Safari. As already noted, this article lists the five exciting activities to consider when visiting Tanzania

1.CLIMB TO THE TOP OF MT. KILIMANJARO
Mount Kilimanjaro is one of the most incredible mountains in the world to climb, described as “As wide as all the world, great, high and unbelievably white in the sun was the square top of Kilimanjaro” by Ernest Hemingway – from the short story – The Snows of Kilimanjaro.

If you plan to visit Tanzania, you shouldn’t miss at least getting a glimpse of Mount Kilimanjaro which is the tallest mountain in Africa and the tallest free-standing mountain in the world. A glimpse of Mount Kilimanjaro will blow your mind, the mountain stands at the elevation of about 19,341 feet above sea level. Unlike most mountains, Mount Kilimanjaro stands all by itself on a plain. Most free-standing mountains are not one peak of many in a mountain range.

If you looking for something adventurous and extraordinary to do during your Tanzania safari, you can always try climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Do not forget that planning and preparation are very crucial to the success of a Kilimanjaro climb.

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro does not require special mountaineering experience making it a climb of medium difficulty, with proper planning, some training, a trusted mountain crew to accompany you and a solid determination. You can climb Mount Kilimanjaro and make a memory that you will cherish forever.

2.RELAX ON ZANZIBAR’S WHITE SANDY BEACHES
After an epic climbing adventure or a hot and dusty safari in the Tanzania’s national parks, there is no better place to relax than the white sandy beaches of Zanzibar. If you find peace in the sea and love the tranquil blue hue, then you are in for an ethereal experience.

Zanzibar Island offers various activities ranging from snorkeling to parasailing and diving among others, the various water sports make Zanzibar the ideal destination in Tanzania allowing you to relax and have fun.

Apart from the beautiful beaches and water sports, Zanzibar’s Stone Town is filled with Arabic building and picturesque streets, this town is formerly East Africa’s slave trade.

Locally known as Mji Mkongwe (Old Town), the Stone Town is a historic area of Zanzibar Town and the Island’s Capital. The town comprises of grand mansions, bustling bazaars and twisting streets resemble the medinas of North Africa and Arabia.

Wandering aimlessly streets of the stone town is a pleasure, there are specific places like the Anglican Cathedral Christ Church which once used to be the site of the infamous slave market and the Slave Market Memorial that will take you on a walk back through the harrowing past of Zanzibar.
Visiting Zanzibar can be relaxing and informative making it a worthy place to visit at least once in a life-time.

3.WITNESS THE SERENGETI’S GREAT WILDEBEEST MIGRATION
The Annual Wildebeest Migration is a natural spectacle that is mesmerizing to witness while on a safari in Tanzania, the Great Migration can be witnessed in Serengeti National Park.

The Great Wildebeest Migration is a continuous event occurring in an endless cycle each year, millions of wildebeests, zebra and gazelles follows seasonal rains across the Serengeti plains in search for water and green pastures. The grazing and tramping of the grass during the Great Wildebeest Migration allows new grasses to grow while their waste fertilizes the soil.

4.GET A TASTE OF EXQUISITE TANZANIAN CUISINE
Tanzania is home to various mouthwatering traditional cuisines which you shouldn’t miss while on a safari, one traditional dish of Tanzania includes rice served with beans and spinach. While it might sound simple, this dish is definitely worth a try as its simplicity and nostalgic essence will remind you of a Tanzanian childhood you never had.

Also, meat is a prominent dish in Tanzania. You can have meat prepared from animals that range from fish and chicken to goats and sheep. Tanzania offers a palette that will excite your taste buds.

Seafood is prominent in Swahili cooking, this can be especially seen n Zanzibar where fish, prawns, squid and lobster are served with subtle sauces and blended with spices.

If you are a passionate drinker, you can take a sip of honey or banana beer which is something you have likely never tasted before.

5.TAKE TO THE LAKES
The beautiful lakes of Tanzania are worth exploring and are listed among the top safari destination, some of the beautiful lakes to explore in Tanzania include Lake Natron and Lake Eyasi.
Lake Natron
Lake Natron is situated in northern Tanzania, this beautiful lake provides the most surreal and unforgettable experience. The lake is one of the most remote lakes and home to ancient hominid footprints and is the largest breeding ground for lesser flamingoes.

Lake Eyasi
Lake Eyasi offers unforgettable gorgeous sunsets and hosts astonishingly biodiverse. For tourists interested in genuine off-the-beaten-track culture experience, visiting the Hadzabe bushmen near Lake Eyasi is a must.
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