Game drives/wildlife viewing: Tanzania is of no doubt an exceptional game viewing destination. It has several iconic destinations worthy visiting for game viewing including Serengeti National Park to enjoy the wildebeest migration experience, Tarangire National Park, Selous Game Reserve, Ngorongoro Crater (big five game destination), Lake Manyara National Park (for holidaymakers to look out for the tree climbing lions).
Wildebeest migration experience; Tanzania safaris aren’t complete without a visit to Serengeti in the Northern Safari Circuit to witness the wildebeest migration. This offers holidaymakers opportunity to come across nearly 2 million wildebeest and also gazelles, zebras and plus other grazers as they move to cross through the Mara River to search for pasture and drinking water. You also stand a chance to enjoy great sight of Serengeti’s other interesting species of wildlife and birds including ostriches, the Kori bustards.
Bird watching: Tanzania is known for its numerous birding sites each offering holidaymakers an opportunity to identify interesting bird species. When it comes to birding tours in Tanzania, the following destinations should be a must-visit; Lake Natron, Serengeti National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Katavi National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Selous Game Reserve.
Chimpanzee tracking; Tanzania is one magnificent country in East Africa where tourists can visit to track chimpanzees in the wild. The top spots to go for chimpanzee tracking in Tanzania include Mahale Mountain National Park and Gombe National Park.
Zanzibar holiday; the Zanzibar island holiday provides the best of Tanzania safari experience not only for beach experience but also honeymoon holidays. The Zanzibar Island is credited for its magical Spice Island, the historic and cultural city-Stone Town.
While at Zanzibar, you get to engage in a number of activities and besides beach experiences, you can also be part of snorkeling experience, scuba diving, walking tours at Jozani Forest, Sunset dhow cruise experience.
Mountaineering/mountain climbing: Hiking or mountaineering is one thrilling adventure experience you can enjoy on a tour in Tanzania. The best places to explore and experience the best of mountaineering adventure is Mount Kilimanjaro in Kilimanjaro National Park. This is blessed with various routes/trails each taking trekkers to Kilimanjaro’s distinct summits. They include Rongai route along the North-eastern, Marangu trail (35km) and Machame trail (40km).
Other things you shouldn’t miss to engage in while on Tanzania safari include touring the Olduvai Gorge (this is one of Africa’s most significant archaeological sites where the early remains of mankind were discovered) or go interact with locals in their communities.