Places to Visit & Free Things to do in Tanzania
Tanzania is a major tourist destination with a great number of tourist attractions. Tanzania is home to several national parks, game reserves and also home to Mountain Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing mountain in the world. Most of the wildlife attractions with a variety of animal life including ‘The Big five’ are located in the northern part of the country. Some of these include; Serengeti National Park, the most popular park in the country, Lake Manyara National Park, Tarangire National Park. The northern side also has the Ngorongoro conservation area and Olduvai Gorge. The western part of Tanzania is home to Mahale National Park, Katavi National Park, and so many other attractions.Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park is located in the Mara and Simiyu regions of Tanzania. It has an area of 14,763 square kilometers. Serengeti national park is prominently known worldwide for the park that hosts the massive wildebeest migration annually.
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro conservation area was initially part of the Serengeti National Park. Found in Arusha northern Tanzania and near the Kenyan border with an area cover of 8,292 square kilometers. In 1959 it was separated from the national park and made a conservation area. The main feature to look out for is the Ngorongoro crater, the world’s largest inactive caldera which is also a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Activities to do on a Safari in Ngorongoro.
An interesting fact about the reserve is it allows human habitation where the indigenous Masaai people are allowed to graze at the crater especially during the dry season. Therefore, on the remarkable safari tourists come across the local Masaai people. Ngorongoro conservation area is a habitat for a variety of wildlife species like the big five and other animals including; warthogs, zebras, cheetahs, gazelles, and wildebeests. A wide range of birdlife; yellow wagtails, saddle bill storks, flamingos, crowned cranes, white storks can be spotted on a game drive or on a guided nature walk. The best wildlife viewing time recommended is during the dry season from December to March and June to September. A photographic safari to capture beautiful sights of animals, birds, the Masaai tribesmen, and also the irresistible scenic savannah vegetation.
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park is located in the regions of Arusha and Manyara in Tanzania. Lake Manyara National Park is positioned in the Great Rift Valley. The area was utilized for sports hunting before a Game Reserve was established in 1957. In 1960 it was designated as a national park and it covers 325 kilometers. The biggest part of the park is occupied by Lake Manyara.
Mount Kilimanjaro
Mountain Kilimanjaro is situated near Moshi town, south of the Kenyan border with magnificent natural phenomena and unmatched natural beauty.

Zanzibar Island Tours
Zanzibar is a region in Tanzania and a perfect holiday destination with many beaches and islands. The main islands are Pemba and Unguja. There are several attractions in Zanzibar and some of these include; stone town, coastal tours, and spice tours. Stone town: This is a UNESCO world heritage site with several cultural and historical sites to be visited. Some of these sites include; the sultan’s palace, slave markets, tip’s house, cathedrals.