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Siting on a 954,087 sq km piece of land, Tanzania is home to several of Africa's famous landmarks; Lake Tanganyika - whose bed is the continent's lowest point, Mount Kilimanjaro - the highest summit on the continent as well as a portion of the largest lake in Africa - Lake Victoria. The country is home to an estimated 37,187,939 whose rich cultural heritage and traditions appeal to every visitor.
Siting on a 954,087 sq km piece of land, Tanzania is home to several of Africa's famous landmarks; Lake Tanganyika - whose bed is the continent's lowest point, Mount Kilimanjaro - the highest summit on the continent as well as a portion of the largest lake in Africa - Lake Victoria. The country is home to an estimated 37,187,939 whose rich cultural heritage and traditions appeal to every visitor. Tanzania is one of the unique destinations on the African continent that has yet to be discovered by many. It is a land of many wonders hubbing an un-paralleled diversity of fauna and flora. It boasts some of the best, unspoiled beaches in the world. They are stunning, with their white sand, palm trees, and cool breeze from Indian Ocean. Seldom in the world does one find so fine a setting for island fantasy: conveniently situated among the skyscrapers of commercial Dar es Salaam or the rather sleepy day to day of Zanzibar. Zanzibar archipelago boasts numerous beaches that abound in fringed coral reefs. The magnificent beaches are ideal for swimming with dorphins, snorkeling, scuba diving as well as other water sports. Stone Town, the historical capital of Zanzibar, is also a huge attraction of the island. Situated to the south of Zanzibar, Mafia Island Marine Park hosts a number of world-class snorkelling sites with some of the region's finest reefs. In deed the Mafia Marine Park is among the few regions in the world where sharks assemble annually. Watching a congregation of the beasts is a memorable encounter, although it requires you to tolerate the intimidating size of the sharks. Tanzania safaris can be put into two basic categories: The northern and the Southern circuits. The Northern Circuit includes the Serengeti National Park, which is a home to a wide range of wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, hippopotamus, elephants, zebra, buffalo, water buck, crocodiles, gazelle, warthogs, and wildebeest. One major attraction is the wildebeest migration, which occurs between the Serengeti and Masai Mara in Kenya. Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire and Manyara national parks as well Olduvai Gorge are the other major attractions along the circuit. Believed to have been formed by volcanic activity that erupted during the active days of Mt Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro Crater is one of the world's most spectacular settings that never disappoints visitors. The southern circuit, comprising the Selous Game Reserve and Ruaha National Park are less popular, although they are interesting destinations. Touring those sites can be extremely enjoyable for both the first time visitor or frequent tourists. The destination is ideal for those looking for a safari destination that is not too overcrowded with tourists. DISCLAIMER: This article is provided as information only and is not to be taken as financial advice. Visit africapoint.com to Learn more about Tanzania Vacations and find useful information about Tanzania Travel including Arusha Hotels and flights. |