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Tanzania in one word is: blessed. Amazing parks in their numbers, pristine beaches, enchanting islands, captivating cultural activities and an incredibly peaceful people are just but some of the supporting evidence. High mountains, deep forests, bird sanctuaries, archaeological and historical sites can only persuade you more to pack up and take vacation in this East African paradise.

Serengeti National Park is to Tanzania what Maasai Mara is to Kenya and the Kruger National Park to South Africa. It covers a good 14,763 sq km (5678 sq miles) reaching up to the Kenyan border. Serengeti is claimed by many to be the best national park in Africa and I guess it’s as a result of the 35 species of plain-dwelling animals, including wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, cheetahs and lions, which feature in the spectacular Serengeti migration between November and May.

The Serengeti Wildebeest Migration was rightly given a place among the Seven Wonders of World given that this annual event happens no where else in the world . During the migration, thousands and thousands of these African animals start their journey all at once in search of an appropriate mating zone; for territorial conquest and also grazing land. This spectacular event also features prey-stalking predators both in dryland and across the Lakes and chances of survival, needless to say, only favor the strongest.

Rising above the plains of the Serengeti is the Ngorongoro Conservation Area which is situated between three Lakes : Lake Enaysi in the south, Lake Manyara in the East and Lake Natron in the Northeast which is also the breeding area for Flamingoes in East Africa. Also found in this Conservation Area is the Ol Doinyo Lengai( the name translates into ” Mountain of God” ) which is an active volcano that last had an eruption in 1983. Within this area too is the Ngorongoro crater that is over six hundred metres deep and twenty Kilometres in diameter. This crater shelters most of the plain-dwelling mammals with an exception of the Giraffe, Topi and the Impala. The crater, rather obviously harbours many predators in their highest concentration compared to any other place in Africa. With the endangered Black Rhino being found in this area, a hike in this area is one that you will most assuredly enjoy given that this area too is rich in birdlife more so Flamingoes that enjoy life in the soda-containing Lake Magadi which is situated on the floor of the crater.

Among Tanzania’s many wonderful Parks is the Selous Game Reserve that covers an area bigger than the entire of Switzerland and takes close to a sixth of Tanzania’s Surface Area. This is no wonder given that this Game Reserve is not only one of the biggest in the world but also is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a high concentration of elephants, lions and hundreds and hundreds of other wild animals.

Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Ruaha, Katavi and Gombi are among other National Parks in Tanzania. The Country has got also a number of Marine Parks found at Kilwa Reserve, Latham Island Reserve, Rufigi Delta and also Tanga Coral Gardens. There are also a number of proposed National Parks in Tanzania that include Saadani and Kizulo Plateau. You definitely are faced with many amazing options during your trip in Tanzania.

And now, how can the end of this article be neared without mentioning the challenge-tossing Tanzanian Physical feature that has attracted lots of tourists every year in the quest to climb the highest mountain in Africa? Mount Kilimanjaro, resting near Moshi with a spectacular snowy peak, is a good challenge for those who not only want to enjoy a spectactular view of Africa from the Peak but also have many tales thereafter of the wonderful experience in having conquering the highest mountain in Africa.

Spanning across over fifty Kilometres and with a depth of a hundred metres is the Olduvai Gorge which is a historical canyon that was the discovery site of three species of hominid fossils that date back to as early as over three million years ago. The way Olduvai came up was as a result of a river eroding rock in the area following which layers of volcanic soil were exposed and it here that Dr. Louis and Mary Leakey made the discovery of hominid fossils. Also standing in the Olduvai Gorge is a museum that has many ancient discoveries.

It is in Tanzania that you will find Lake Tanganyika which is the world’s longest and second deepest fresh-water body. It is around this Lake that traditional dhow fishing boats are built and this lake is also the gateway to Gombe National Park and Mahale Mountains National Park. You should be on the look out for a pleasantly mesmerizing feeling that comes with being around the grandeur of this Lake.

Finally , through this lines, travel to Zanzibar-one of Africa’s most renown Islands. This tropical island in the Indian Ocean is well known for its beautiful beaches and an easy-going way of life that is perfectly in rhythm with the gently swaying palm trees that amongst the many dhow boats, seem to beckon one aboard. The island finds its history in fishing and spice trade and many centuries down the line, the sources of livelihood have not changed much in Zanzibar and neither has the strong Arabic influence more so on the Island’s architecture. To sum it up, visit the island and see for yourself!

Finally, in one sentence: Africa is blessed with many wonderful destinations, yet few of this beat Tanzania which you should seriously think of as you choose your next destination.

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