Tanzania is a very beautiful country located in East Africa. The country is blessed with lush meadows, amazing savannah which plays home to diverse wildlife. The country is a place you should add to your bucket list. You definitely visit the country as it has become one of the top tourist locations in the world.
In this article, we shall look at the 5 top international tourist locations in the country.
Ruaha National Park
This is undoubtedly one of the biggest parks in the country and the name comes for the Hehe word, “ruvana.” The name means river and it is home to elephants, buffalos, and gazelles. The major feature of the park is the Great Ruaha River which gives tourists a beautiful view of the wildlife decorating the river bank. The river is also the major source of the electricity supply enjoyed by Tanzania.
Serengeti National Park
This is one of the best Safari destinations in Africa and among the most popular in Tanzania. It is popular for its annual migration of wildlife migration of zebras and wildebeests. The best time to visit the Serengeti Park is in May when the grass is exhausted and dry. The zebras and wildebeests come out to give a spectacular show of wildlife.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
This location was born from a volcanic eruption over 2 million years ago and has now formed a crater. A wide range of wild animals finds in the steep side of the crater. The crater is also home to the endangered black rhino. This has made it one of the best tourist hangout in Tanzania.
Mount Kilimanjaro
The mountain is located in North-Eastern Tanzania close to the Kenyan border. It is an inactive volcano and it stands tall as the highest free-standing mountain in the world. this was placed among the best place to visit for tourists who are interested in hiking and mountain climbing.
Lake Manyara
The lake offers tourists an all year round exciting view. It is home to about 300 species of migratory birds in the west. This includes thousands of Flamingos. In place of water during the dry season is alkaline flat-muds. This season is the best period to watch large mammals which includes elephants, giraffes, hippos, and wildebeests.