The tourism industry in Tanzania is not yet developed so to attract tourists the national government promotes the wonderful sites in the country. Foreigners who want to travel to this place should see the top 10 tourist spots in Tanzania. Below is a list of the most visited and popular destinations in the country.
Mount Kilimanjaro
The Mount Kilimanjaro at the northeastern part of the country has a height of 15,092 feet. This site is popular for having three volcanic cones, which can be seen in Shira, Mawenzi and Kibo. The natural attraction is also famous since it is Africa’s highest peak.
Serengeti National Park
Considered as the largest national park in the country, the Serengeti National Park is known for featuring thousands of zebras and wildebeest. Other than these animals, people can also find African Buffalo, Black Rhinoceros and leopards.
Ngororngoro Reserve
Also called the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the Ngorongoro Reserve is found at the District of Ngorongoro. The total area covered by the reserve is 8,288 square kilometers. The reserve is a home to numerous wildlife species like hippopotamus, gazelles, leopards and buffalos. Aside from these, the place is popular for the Ngorongoro Crater.
Stone Town
The Stone Town is found at the City of Zanzibar. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is famous for featuring historic buildings and structures. Some of the beautiful sites at the town are the House of Wonders and the Anglican Cathedral. The town is popular because it served as the country’s center of slave trading in the past.
Chake Chake
Chake Chake is one of the cities in the Pemba Island. The place features an amusement park where children and adults can enjoy exciting rides. Aside from this, the city is historic because it features the Mkama Ndume ruins at the village of Pujini.
Kitulo National Park
Another beautiful site in Tanzania is the Kitulo National Park in Serengeti. The park plays home to rare plant species. The attractions at the place include the Great Ruaha River and the But Kitulo. The activities that can be done at the place are hiking and trekking. For the accommodations of tourists, the park features several hotels and lodges.
Lake Manyara National Park
The Lake Manyara National Park is found at the base of the Rift Valley. Some of the activities that can be enjoyed at the park are game drives, canoeing and cultural tours. Additionally, people can also enjoy mountain bike tours, forest walks and bush dinner or lunch.
Udzungwa Mountains National Park
The Udzunga Mountains National Park at the eastern part of the country plays home to 400 bird species. The place features a very beautiful and pristine waterfall where tourists can take a dip. Inside the park, people can camp. If they want to have a comfortable overnight stay at the park, they can rent rooms at the lodges in the site.
Gombe Stream
The Gombe Stream is near to the famous Lake Tanganyika. The stream is popular because it serves as a home to chimpanzees. Swimming, snorkeling, hiking and trekking are the activities that can be tried at the site.
Mahale Mountains
The Mahale Mountains play home to rare wild chimpanzees. At the park, guests can find settlements of the Tongwe people. The activities that tourists can enjoy different activities like chimp tracking, fishing and snorkeling.
Tanzania is a less developed African country. Even if the economy of the country is not yet developed, tourists can still have a memorable vacation at the place by visiting these tourist sites.
