Traveling around Tanzania , you will discover many interesting and unique objects, including nature reserves, national parks and reservoirs, mountains, picturesque lakes and islands.
Excursions in Tanzania are very diverse. There are among them sightseeing tours of cities or islands (for example, an excursion to the islands of Zanzibar and Pemba ), as well as trips to small villages, fishing villages and plantations. More exotic flights are helicopter, balloon, deep-sea fishing, safari blue, diving.
Most popular excursions
- City tour of Dar es Salaam . This excursion is designed for about half a day. During this time, tourists will see the Cathedral of St. Joseph, Hindu temples, botanical gardens and the National Museum . A special place on this excursion is the visit to Indian Street, where you will find the best restaurants in East Africa and a lot of bazaars and shopping stalls. In addition, during the tour there will be an opportunity to learn how local artists make sculptures of mahogany and soapstone, as well as caskets and ornaments. Tourists will be shown the secrets of painting on batik, pottery and woodcarving.
- Sightseeing tour of Bagamoyo . This trip will allow you to see the fortress of Bagamoyo, visit the ruins of Caole and the medieval cathedral. The city is located 70 km from Dar es Salaam, in the delta of the river Ruva (Ruvu). Once in the Middle Ages, Bagamoyo was the largest commercial port, now it is a quiet and cozy fishing town.
- Flight by helicopter over the crater of Ngorongoro . A four-hour excursion will open the beauty of Ngorongoro. There are 2 runways in the reserve, one located in the southeast, next to Serena and Crater Logde, the other near the Serengeti Park near Ndutu Lodge. During the excursion you will see the crater, which is almost 2.5 million years old. Now Ngorongoro is a unique place, also called the "Eden paradise". The crater formed its own habitat for animals.
- Safari in a hot air balloon in the Serengeti Park . One of the most exciting and entertaining excursions. The flight starts from the lodge Sereonera lodge and lasts 4.5 hours. At the end of the flight a memorable gift certificate is issued. The cost of this excursion in Tanzania is about $ 450.
- Climb to the top of Kilimanjaro . The tour will take several days, depending on the level of preparation and the chosen route of ascent. Kilimanjaro in Swahili means "shining mountain". This is the highest point in Africa (the peak height of Kibo is 5895 meters) and the only snow top on the continent. The Kilimanjaro National Park is one of UNESCO's conservation sites. Here you will see elephants, antelopes, primates, a variety of vegetation, from dense forests to wasteland and snowy peaks. Prices for climbing to the top of Kilimanjaro depend on the chosen route and accommodation conditions and start from $ 1500.
- Visit the Masai village . This tour will allow you to plunge into the atmosphere of the daily life of the indigenous people of Tanzania. The representatives of the Masai tribe have preserved to this day and revere their traditions and culture, not recognizing the modern achievements of the civilized world. On the tour, tourists will be shown traditional dwellings of local residents who are shepherds-nomads, will give the opportunity to shoot from onions and, possibly, get it as a gift from the owner. The cost of this trip is about $ 30, this is one of the most inexpensive excursions in Tanzania.
Excursions to the islands
Among the excursions to the islands of Tanzania, we will single out the Zanzibar archipelago and visit its interesting places, as well as the island of Mafia .
Zanzibar
Excursions to Zanzibar are quite diverse. In addition to beach recreation and diving , you can visit:
- Stone Town , which is the intersection of small cozy streets, where you can walk only;
- plantations of spices, where many fragrant plants, herbs and spices grow, including cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon and others;
- The forest of Josani, which is a protected area where you will meet populations of red colobus;
- Kizimkazi , which used to be the capital of the island of Zanzibar , is now the keeper of the oldest mosque of Kizimkazi Dimbani and attracts tourists to the shoal of dolphins;
- the settlements of Marahoubi and Mvuleti, interesting with the presence of ancient ruins;
- the island of Changgu, also called Prison (in prison - from English), because it used to be held here by yellow fever sufferers, or Turtle because of the presence on the island of giant land tortoises imported from the Seychelles.
Mafia Island
The island of Mafia, consisting of several small islands, attracts tourists with beautiful reefs, white sandy beaches surrounded by coconut palms, baobabs, mango and papaya trees, as well as some of the best hotels in Tanzania . The Mafia is located 150 km south of Zanzibar . The main city on the island is Kilindoni. Chloe Bay, located close to Kilindoni, is part of the Marine Park, which protects the coastal coral reefs.
To the tourist on a note
- For diving, the best time is from November to March, and for fishing - from September to April.
- When choosing an excursion, specify which guide will conduct it. Prices for excursions in Tanzania provided a local Russian-speaking guide will be much lower.
- When traveling to national parks and reserves, always stock up drinking bottled water, food and warm clothing, as many of them are located in the mountains, on tops the temperature may not be very high.
