Activities in Tanzania
Activities in Tanzania can be carried out through the year and there are different locations for the activities during safaris in Tanzania and some of the things to do around Tanzania include the following;
1. Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Kilimanjaro is a hiking destination which is located in the northern part of Tanzania and it is visited through the year. The mountain is at a height of 5,895 meters and it is a snow capped mountain.
There are different routes which are used for hiking on Mount Kilimanjaro and they include Machame route, Marangu route, Lemosho route, Umbwe route, Shira route and also the Rongai route.
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is carried out through the year and the best time for hiking is during the dry season from June to October when the weather is favorable for a hike on the mountain.
2. Taking part in a wildlife safari
A safari around Tanzania is not complete without a wildlife safari across the many national parks found around the country in the north, south, western and central parts of Tanzania.
In the northern part of Tanzania, Tanzania wildlife safaris can be carried out around Serengeti national park, the Ngorongoro conservation area, Tarangire national park, Lake Manyara national park and also Arusha national park.
Tanzania safaris can also be carried out in other parts of the country in destinations such as Ruaha national park, Mikumi national park, Katavi national park, Rubondo island national park, Saadani national park, Kitulo national park, Mkomazi national park, Udzungwa mountains national park, Burigi-Chato national park, Ibanda-Kyerwa national park, Gombe national park among others.
The big five are among the wildlife species which can be seen during a safari around Tanzania national parks and they include elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos and buffalos. Other wildlife species which can be seen during safaris in Tanzania include wildebeests, zebras, antelopes, impalas, gazelles, kudu, hartebeests, cheetahs, giraffes, waterbucks, hippos, hyenas, warthogs among others.
The wildebeest migration can also be seen during a tour around Tanzania when visiting Serengeti national park and also in the Ndutu area. Over 2 million wildebeests can be seen during the wildebeest migration which takes place annually across the Mara-Serengeti ecosystem. This migration can be seen in certain parts of Serengeti national park during the year such as in the north around June to August around the Mara river and also in January to March in th
e southern parts of Serengeti national park. And around April and May in the central part of Serengeti national park or Seronera area. Predators like lions and leopards can also be seen during the wildebeest migration around Tanzania.
3. Visit Zanzibar
Another place to visit and engage in during the safaris in Tanzania is Zanzibar island which is famous for beach holidays.
Many activities can be done during holidays around Zanzibar island and they include snorkeling, swimming, diving, relaxing along the white sand beaches of Zanzibar, visiting the famous Stone town for walks along the winding alleyways and an experience of the history and rich culture of Zanzibar island, taking a boat ride to the Prison island which is also referred to as Changuu island for an encounter of snorkeling and also seeing the giant Aldabra tortoises among other experiences.
There are many beaches found around the island of Zanzibar with resorts and hotels to relax at and enjoy views of the Indian Ocean during a safari to Tanzania.
4. Cultural tours
Tanzania as a country also has numerous tribes and diverse culture to get to know during a safari around the country.
Some of the tribes in Tanzania who tourists interact with during safaris include the Maasai, the Hadzabe, the Datoga, and the Chagga among others. The cultural tours involve interactions with the locals and getting to know more about their way of life and culture and also visiting the homesteads of the locals.
5. Hot air balloon safari ride
Another activity which can be done during a safari in Tanzania is a hot air balloon ride. these hot air balloon safari rides are done in destinations like Serengeti national park, Tarangire national park, the Ngorongoro conservation area, Ruaha national park, Nyerere national park among others.
The hot air balloon safari experiences start as early as before dawn and the ride takes one hour over the savannah plains in the wildlife destinations of Tanzania.
6. Canoeing
Canoeing is also carried out during safaris around Tanzania in destinations such as Lake Manyara national park, the Momella lakes in Arusha national park and also Lake Duluti. The canoe rides take about 2 to 3 hours and in some destinations wildlife species can also be spotted during canoeing in Tanzania.
Many other activities are carried out during Tanzania safaris around Tanzania through the months in the year across the various destinations around the country.
