Unforgettable Tanzania

With some of the most highly populated wildlife parks on the continent, Tanzania is a bucket list destination for any tourist visiting Africa for it’s sightful scenes from the snow capped peak of Kilimanjaro to Africa’s big 5- lions, cheetahs, leopards, buffaloes throughout the grasslands and rivers that harbor many other various species like zebras, elephants, antelopes, wilder beests, primates, crocodiles, rhinos, giraffes, waterbucks and over 400 bird species like Secretary Bird, waterbirds, numerous vultures, eagles and hawks among others residing in areas of the lake Victoria shores and the national parks such as Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater area, Tarangire the Indian coast areas and on the Zanzibar islands.

So rich with ancient history, Tanzania’s coastal areas and Zanzibar were major Portuguese, Indian and Arabic early trading and connecting central Africa to the rest of the world. With the occupation of both the German and the British, numerous languages are spoken being dominated with the Swahili language. This multi-racial history has many landmarks and sites of ancient Arabic architecture in the country worth visiting and more so led to the discovery of many various food cuisines and dishes inspired by different walks of life. The coastal island and coastal areas have unique resorts and white sand beaches which make Tanzania a resting haven worth winding up with an East African trip.

SERENGETI; The great migration

The great migration starts from the southern plains of the Serengeti every year from the month of May to July after bearing their calves numbering at more than 500,000 between January and March gathering in huge numbers, more than 2,000,000 wilder beasts, more than 400,000 zebras, 12,000+ elands among other herbivores embark on a 800 kilometer trek that moves through predator( lions, leopards, hyenas, cheetahs etc.) and rivers infested with crocodiles north to Masai Mara in search of fresh pastures after depleting the pastures of the Serengeti park. The movement of these mammals is a wonder it happens nowhere else in the world and so spectacular scenically as the herbivores fight to escape and survive the predators and make it to their destination in Kenya’s Mara. With the beginning of short rains in October the herds make their way back and by December they are settled in central areas of Serengeti which are also their calving vicinities and that completes the trekking cycle.

As the herds move across the landscape, they must face the challenges of Serengeti’s diverse predator population. Lions, leopards, cheetahs, and even crocodiles lie in wait, ready to pounce on the vulnerable young and the weary. The crossing of the Mara river, in particular, is a harrowing experience, as the animals must brave the swift currents and the jaws of the ever present crocodiles.

Mountain Kilimanjaro

Mount Kilimanjaro is the world’s largest free standing volcanic block and Africa’s tallest mountain at an altitude of 19,341 feet( 5,895 meters) above sea level. The name Kilimanjaro was given by the Chagga people who are residents at the foot of the mountain from two suffixes “Kilima” which means mountain and “Njaro” for its whiteness or shinning snow capped top. The mountain is a hiking spot and attracts tens of thousands of climber from different parts of the world. The mountain does not require much equipment like other mountains of it’s height thus making it easy to achieve it’s top easily reached. Book a hiking safari with Travitude safari tours to achieve this altitude milestone on your trip to Africa.

Zanzibar

Also known as the “spice island” for the spice production of cloves, nutmeg, pepper and cinnamon which attracted spice trade by the Arabs and Indians in the past, this beautiful island 35km off the coast of Tanzania in the Indian ocean is another tourist attraction worth visiting and spending time at. The island has a rich history of different walks of life worth getting knowledge about and engaging while touring through its towns like stone town. The people at the island have also preserved the history of different course meals and cuisines some brought by foreigners in the past and others invented by the locals. With white sand beaches, crystal clear ocean water, resorts and hotels paying a visit to the island is an unforgettable which keeps the thoughts of coming back to visit the place alive throughout your life time. The sun rise and sunset horizons along with the numerous sport and relaxing activities during the day makes the island an ideal place for a honeymoon and vacations.

Game Drives

Tanzania’s game parks such as Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Kilimanjaro among others are rich in wild game species making Tanzania one of Africa’s top tourist destinations. Game drives in Tanzania don’t take long before delivering sight of the top big 5 wild game of Africa which are the lions, leopards, buffaloes, elephants, along with giraffes, wilder beests, zebras, antelopes, kobs, hippos, hyenas, cheetahs among others. These along with numerous bird species of more than 400 types that roam all over grasslands and forests, game drives in Tanzania’s game parks can never disappoint.

Birding

With vast grasslands, forests, numerous waterbodies and a coast line, Tanzania is another birding destination in Africa with more than 400 bird species and endemics some of which are only residents of Tanzania’s highlands plains and water bodies. Some of these include the pink flamingos on Lake Natron, Secretary Bird, numerous vultures, eagles and hawks, cranes, Yellow-throated Sandgrouse, Bare-faced Go-away Bird, Gabon Nightjar, Lilac-breasted Roller, Ground Hornbill, Red-throated Tit, Sooty Chat, and a wide variety of larks, pipits and widowbirds. Birders are always satisfied with birding experiences after visiting Tanzania’s nature features and grasslands.

Hot air balloon tours

Flying over Tanzania’s large game parks is a unique experience right from watching the process of preparing the envelope, lighting the gas fire and blowing the envelope into a huge balloon which carries the basket where passengers take positions to having a crystal clear view from the skies of nature and it’s habitat waking up early in the morning. This experience will leave you satisfied with views of both the wild game and water bodies in quite a more brief moment of time than taking a tour jeep through the wild. It’s always accompanied with a bush breakfast in the middle of a jungle having company of the jungle’s residents in surrounding areas.

White sand beaches

For having time out vacations away from your jurisdiction, Tanzania’s white sand beaches and resorts are a perfect destination for they are kept cool by the cooling ocean breeze throughout the year and the ocean making room for kite rafting, scuba diving, horse riding, camel rides, boat cruises among other sports. You also get a chance to taste the coastal delicacies of the sea foods and fish made in different course meals. This is one of the most perfect ways to spend a holiday.

Culture

The country has 120 tribes of indigenous people who are of bantu and nilotic ethnicity and these have preserved their cultures till regardless of various influence. Due to the early Arabic traders with their influence more than 60% of the country are Muslims and less than 40% are Christians and this also gave birth to Swahili which one of the country’s official languages. A visit to Tanzania will give more clarity and diverse knowledge on the ways of life of the indigenous people such as their etiquette, dress code, main economic activities for survival since the old times, foods mainly grown, eaten and hoe they are prepared among other interesting factors. Various tribes live differently for example the Chagga are farmers, the masai people are pastoralists yet many who reside near water bodies like lakes Victoria, Tanganyika, Malawi among others are fishermen.

Dodoma- Tanzania's capital

Dodoma is Tanzania’s capital city and was shifted in 1974 from Dar-es- Salaam which was the formerly the largest city and port because of congestion. Over years the city has taken its shape along with state of the art infrastructural developments and service points. Other important cities include Arusha and Mwanza which is also a port. Tanzania has a large land area and these cities located at far distances from each other and one will require to connect with flights for faster connection. Of recent the electric train and railway system have establish and a well built road network is also up for country tours and road trips. City tours and walks will leave you amazed at the reception and hospitality of the local people, nyama choma( roasted meat) and much of the cities street foods, restaurants, cocktails, lounges and hotels will readily be open to serve your needs.

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SERENGETI; The great migration

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Mountain Kilimanjaro

Zanzibar

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White sand beaches

Culture

Dodoma- Tanzania's capital

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