THINGS TO DO IN TANZANIA.

Tanzania is not only known for being the largest country in East Africa and it is also known for its boundless grasslands and its flawless high seas surround by the moon sands at the coast.

Tanzania also has a variety of the ecological community that comprises of the big five members and rare primitive species such as the African wild dogs, blue monkey and the Angama lizard .one of the global phenomenal, the wildebeest migration also occurs intensely in the infinite flatlands of Tanzania in the Serengeti national park and this is one of the tremendous experiences that brings in a large segment of tourists from all over the world to Tanzania.

Here are some of the things to do while in Tanzania.

Witnessing the great migration in Serengeti.

The Serengeti national peak is located in the Northern parts of Tanzania with an immense collection of biological diversity and the big five” lions, leopards, buffaloes, rhinos and elephants inclusive. The flora in Serengeti such as the acacia trees are a habitat to some of the endemic species such as the secretary birds, weaver birds, red throated tit and many more.

The great migration in Tanzania happens from the months of October to June when the wildebeest herds are crossing over to the other part of Kenya in Maasai mara national reserve. The calving season also happens in Serengeti from the period of January to March in the southern plains around the Ndutu area and the Mara river crossing from Maasai mara to Serengeti happens from October to earl December however the best time to catch this action is between Julys to October during the dry season.

The tourists usually watch the crossings next to the riverine banks of Mara and visitors also get to observe the predator prey chases during this venture. Imagine watching massive herds pass through the   obscure waters as some of them are being chased by the lions/leopards and   its gets intense when they get to the waters they are also pursued by the Nile crocodiles. However during the period from July to October there’s a flooding in of people in Serengeti therefore if one wants to enjoy this experience they could witness the birth of the young ones from the months of January to March.

 Nature walks and mountain climbing are mountain Kilimanjaro.

Mountain Kilimanjaro is known for being the highest dormant volcano in Africa situated in the East African Rift valley with distinct vegetation zones such as the glacier zone, the alpine zone, the heather zone that all have unique flora species such as the mosses, lichens and the giant lobelia. Travelers can involve themselves in activities such as camping, nature walks and also hiking one of the three peaks of the Kilimanjaro Mountain which are Mawenzi, Shira and Kibo. The best time to enjoy this experience is from June to September when the trails are less boggy because of the limited rainfall received.

Visit the hadzabe and the Maasai community.

The hadzabe are a popular indigenous hunting and gathering group that are part of the local community that stays in Serengeti while the Maasai are a popular warrior like and large cattle herding group that also partly settles in the park.

Visitors get to learn and exchange ideas like the unique way of dressing of the local people, the traditional dances and customs of these indigenous people when they get to personally encounter these groups. Visitors can also get to support these local communities by purchasing locally handmade arts and crafts such as Maasai handmade jewelry from them. Tourists also get to discover the old trends of architecture, food and fashion from these people.

Ngorongoro conservation area.

This is a preservation wildlife sanctuary with the largest inactive a caldera worldwide and this is not the only wondrous adventure you can observe here, you can also get to witness the great migration around the Ngorongoro. This conservation area is also a habitat for wild animals such as the big five and rare wild animals such as the African dog, spotted hyenas, Mduma’s shrew, cheetahs and many more…

The crater is also a birdwatchers paradise as it has several bird species like the tawny eagle, augar buzzard, rosy throated long claw and various others. The conservation area also has other attractions like the alkaline lake Magadi and the gorges with breathtaking views. Visitors can enjoy experiences such as bird watching, game viewing, nature hikes and community visits at the Ngorongoro conservation area.

 Visit the Tarangire national park.

this park has  different natural sources like the Tarangire  river  that help in the growth  of   other habitats like  the  grasslands that have nutrients that are  a form of attraction to wild species such as the herbivores like the giraffes, zebras, rhinos and many more.  The unique flora that is in the park like the ancient baobab trees are of a significance to the local Maasai people in Tarangire and also act as a source of food to animals like the elephants. This park has other attractions like the Lemiyon triangle, Kitibong hill that has spectacular views of the natural world and the matete woodlands that are a good spotting site for observing leopards as they stalk and hunt their prey.

 Explore the Lake Manyara national park.

This is another park is Tanzania’s Great Rift Valley with captivating views of the soda lake and its breathtaking greenery perspective of the rolling hills and the acacia trees. This park is basically good for bird watching because of the numerous bird species in the park like the grey heron, marabou stock, pink blacked pelican and many more however the park also has other wild species like the wildebeests, giraffes, zebras and the gazelles.

Visitors can experience adventures like fishing at the Lake Manyara since the lake has a variety of fish species and also butterfly ventures are part of dome of the experiences at the Lake Manyara national park.

Zanzibar.

This is the coastal town of Tanzania that has fortified towns like the stone town and it also has a composition of the European, Arab and the African cultures. Zanzibar also has some of the best beaches in the world with various marine life like the Dolphins and the sea turtles. Here are some of the experiences people can enjoy in the Zanzibar of Tanzania.

Visit the stone town.

Explore the unique ancient architecture of the Swahili people and get a sight view of the Indian Ocean. on visiting this town you also get to see some of the other historic places like the Sultan palace, the Anglican cathedral, the Forodhani gardens and the palace of wonders. You can also visit the prison island that is adjacent to the stone town and enjoy water sport adventures like snorkeling, boat cruising and fishing and also u get to see the marine animals like the enormous sea turtles.

Dine at the rock restaurant in Zanzibar.

Experience a cordial reception and also get to enjoy Grande cuisines while you catch the splendid views of the calm sapphire waters that are surrounding you and in the night the perspective becomes more picturesque as you can see the spotted dazzling lights of the towns at a distance.

Visit Jambiani beach.

This is one of the beaches with crystal clear beautiful waters that are good for activities like boat cruising, swimming and also variety of marine animals at Zanzibar like the dolphins, sea turtles and so many more.