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Tanzania Travel Guide




Tanzania has carved a niche for itself in the world as an international tourist destination. Tanzania tourism is the most upcoming event in the country of beaches and wildlife reserves and national parks. The richness of flora and fauna in the African country has attracted tourists from across the globe. African safari is an extremely adventurous feat and tourists to Tanzania enjoy this experience at least once. Tourism in Tanzania has become a primary source for earning revenue for the country.

There are various tourist attractions in Tanzania which range from lofty mountain peaks, to deep gorges, from deep forests and natural reserve parks to many archeological and historical sites. Tanzania tourism has immense potential for growth with advanced and improved facilities and amenities.

There are lofty mountains and volcanoes in the form of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru. Permanent snow is found on the slopes of Mt Kilimanjaro. Having an extended coastline, there are several islands in Tanzania. The most important island is Zanzibar followed by Pemba and Mafia. The second largest lake in the world, Lake Victoria is also located in Tanzania.

Wildlife resources are abundant in Tanzania due to the presence of several forests. Some of the most famous national parks and bio-reserve forests in the country include Serengeti National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro, Lake Manyara National Park, Selous Game Reserve, Mahale Mountains, Ugalla Complex, Mikumi, Katavi National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Ruaha National Park. These places have become leading tourist destinations.



  Famous Cities to Visit in Tanzania  
City NamePopulation
Dar es Salaam2 698 652
Mwanza436 801
Zanzibar City403 658
Arusha341 136
Mbeya291 649
Morogoro250 902
Tanga224 876
Dodoma180 541
Kigoma164 268
Moshi, Kilimanjaro156 959

  Popular Travel Destinations in Tanzania  
Ngorongoro Conservation AreaTarangire National Park
Mount KilimanjaroSelous Game Reserve
Serengeti National ParkMount Meru
Lake TanganyikaLake Natron
Mafia IslandRuaha National Park
Pemba IslandLake Manyara National Park

Last Updated On : March 30, 2013



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