Tanzania is known for its fast wilderness and the great grass plains of the Serengeti National Park, which also plays host to the great migration of wildebeest and zebras. This east African country contains a wide variety of animal habitats and is highly biodiverse.
The country is also home to both Africa’s highest and lowest point. Highest point at 5895m on top of majestic Mount Kilimanjaro in the Kilimanjaro National Park on the northern border with Kenya, and lowest point being the floor of Lake Tanganyika at 1471m.
Tanzania falls within Africa’s Great Lakes area, one of these is Lake Victoria which is the largest lake in Africa. In the southwestern region of the country you will find Kalambo Falls, which is the second highest uninterrupted waterfall in Africa.
Nguja, which is also known as Zanzibar Island is the main island in the Zanzibar Archipelago. Stone Town which is the main village on the island is historically rich and an old trade centre for spices.
Top Reserves in Tanzania
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Arusha RegionThe Ngorongoro Conservation Area is located in northern Tanzania and home to the Ngorongoro crater, early hominid footprints can also be found in the area.
Serengeti National Park
Mara RegionThe Serengeti National Park with an abundance of wildlife and high biodiversity, is the oldest national park in Tanzania and Unesco World Heritage Site.