5 fun things to do in Tanzania

sQuashie

July 14, 2015 12:02 PM

From commercial capital Dar es Salam, to the island of Zanzibar, Tanzania offers an array of options for tourists.

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Home to Africa's highest mountain, Kilmanjaro and a vast wilderness which harbours the big 5 game (elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino), Tanzania is one of the several tourist hubs in East Africa.

From commercial capital Dar es Salam, to the island of Zanzibar, Tanzania offers an array of options for tourists.

So whether you're looking to relax on pristine white beaches or enjoy a spot of city night life, you can be sure that there'll never be a dull moment in this activity hot spot.

Meanwhile, here are 7 fun things to do in Tanzania:

1. Go on a ferry ride to Zanzibar: Zanzibar which is an autonomous country of Tanzania, is just an hour away from Dar es Salam by ferry. Enjoy the hitch-free ride to the lovely island nation, and while in Zanzibar, be sure to explore the island's beaches and sites.

2. Go snorkeling/scuba diving: The lovely waters in Zanzibar make for the perfect location to either go snorkeling or scuba diving. You can also swim in the non-tidal beaches found in some spots on the island.

3. Climb Mount Kilmanjaro: This 5,895 metre-tall mountain stands as the highest in Africa, and attracts climbers from all over the world. Asides the 3 peaks of the mountain, there are several tour options which allow for different climbing abilities. But if mountain climbing isn't your thing, then you can explore the natural park which surrounds the mountain and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

4. Balloon Safari over the Serengeti National Park: Take a tour of the Serengeti National Park in a hot air balloon. As imagined, this offers an incredible view of the park, not to mention the fact that the tour often includes champagne breakfasts in the bush followed by a drive through the national park.

5. Boat safari in Selous Game Reserve: This is the largest game reserve in Africa and one of the largest protected areas in the world, and the Rufiji River is a main geographical feature to the reserve. So boat safaris along the river can provide the opportunities to see a wide range of flora and fauna.

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