Mount Kilimanjaro is the tallest in Africa and the highest freestanding mountain in the world. Almost every kind of ecological system is found including cultivated land, rain forest, heath, moorland, alpine desert and an arctic summit. Mount Kilimanjaro, is 5,895 meters above sea level.

Over 1.5 million wildebeest, zebra, and gazelles travel through the plains of Tanzania and Kenya during the Great Wildebeest Migration in search of pasture.

The crossing of the Mara River, where vast herds of animals make their way to the Masai Mara while dodging crocodiles and other dangers, is unquestionably the most thrilling aspect of this incredible event.

Although Swahili is the official language, there are over 120 languages spoken in Tanzania, most of them from the Bantu family.

Tanzania boasts some of the best national parks in the world. The Serengeti National Park is one of the most famous and best-loved parks and is home to more than one million species of large mammals. It’s also a World Heritage Site and has also had the honour of being named a 7th World Wonder.

The Serengeti is the site of the Great Migration, where wildebeest and zebras make their way across the plains in search of fresh grasslands. It’s also home to great buffalo herds, elephants, giraffes, leopards, impala, and gazelle, as well as the endangered Eastern Black Rhinoceros. Tanzania also features the largest population of elephants; which can be found in the Selous Game Reserve (Nyerere National Park).

‍Another famous Tanzanian park is the Gombe Stream National Park, where Dr. Jane Goodall famously carried out her studies on chimps. Take a look at our trademark itinerary: Tanzania's 5 Parks which is the ultimate wildlife experience.

The Great Wildebeest Migration sees over 1.5 million wildebeest, as well as zebra, and gazelle, make their way through the grasslands of Tanzania and Kenya in search of pasture.

Undoubtedly, the most exciting part of the journey is the Mara River crossing, where massive herds make their way to the Masai Mara, braving crocodiles, and danger at every turn.

Another must-see destination in Tanzania is the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, located in northern Tanzania. Thought to be the result of a volcanic explosion, this fertile valley is one the most beautiful natural wildlife safari destinations in the world, and has even been named one of Africa’s Seven Natural Wonders. The enclosed nature of the crater has created an ecosystem all of its own, resulting in some of the best opportunities to spot game. It also has the densest known population of lions. Buffalo, elephants, leopards, and rhinos can also be seen here, in addition to a host of other well-loved African classics like the ostrich, zebra, cheetah, wildebeest, gazelle, and even hippos.

Baobabs are a beautiful and fascinating tree that can be seen in Tanzania’s Tarangire National Park. Some species of the Baobab can live 1,000 years, or longer, although the oldest one, found in South Africa, is believed to be an astounding 6,000 years old.

Slaves were long traded in Zanzibar by Arab and Indian traders, in addition to Portuguese and other Europeans.

People were one of the main commodities here.

It’s sad to say that a significant portion of the Zanzibar trade involved slavery. The final active slave market in the world was located in the heart of Stone Town.

In Zanzibar, it is currently a significant historical site.

A total of 40–50,000 slaves were sent to Zanzibar every year, many of whom worked on the plantations of the area that was then ruled by the Omani.

Under British pressure, it shut down in 1873.

Lake Victoria is the largest tropical lake and the second-largest freshwater lake in the world. Despite being one of the largest lakes in the world (About the same size as Ireland), it is massively shallow and its deepest point is only 100 meters.

Baobabs aren’t the only thing to see in Tarangire National Park; this park is also home to tree-climbing lions. The reason that these lions have taken to climbing is unknown. Whether it’s to catch a cool breeze or escape the tsetse flies is a matter of debate. Of course, there’s also the chance that the lions simply enjoy the view from up high. Whatever their reasons though, watching these lions gingerly move across the branches is a sight that’s worth seeing.