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 Name	Population
Dar es Salaam	2 698 652
Mwanza	436 801
Zanzibar City	403 658
Arusha	341 136
Mbeya	291 649
Morogoro	250 902
Tanga	224 876
Dodoma	180 541
Kigoma	164 268
Moshi, Kilimanjaro	156 959

Popular Travel Destinations in Tanzania

Ngorongoro Conservation Area	Tarangire National Park
Mount Kilimanjaro	Selous Game Reserve
Serengeti National Park	Mount Meru
Lake Tanganyika	Lake Natron
Mafia Island	Ruaha National Park
Pemba Island	Lake Manyara National Park

Last Updated On : March 30, 2013