Tanzania is home to diverse landscapes, flora and fauna that make it a thrilling and adventurous vacation destination. It’s a safe country when compared to its neighbors, so it’s easy to visit and you’ll have a great time there!
It’s home to many different national parks and has a great variety of marine and land animal species!
Here are 7 fascinating things you never knew about Tanzania that will make you love the country even more!
Mount Kilimanjaro is actually a dormant volcano, which means it can erupt any time in the future, although the possibility of an eruption is very low! Not only that, but Mount Kilimanjaro is also the tallest free-standing mountain in the world!
You can attempt to climb Mount Kilimanjaro or just take a hike to its base camp when you’re in Tanzania to get stunning views!
The Olduvai Gorge is located in Tanzania. It translates into “the Cradle of Mankind”. It’s at this Gorge that archaeologists found the oldest known human remains! These fossil findings played a significant role in determining the origins of the human race. Hence, humans are thought to have originated from Africa.
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is home to over 400 bird species along with other diverse animal species. The Big 5 of Africa can be found here. The crater itself is stunningly beautiful and there are many accommodation options in the area for you to choose from!
The war lasted about 38-45 minutes. It was a war between the United Kingdom and the Zanzibar Sultanate!
Zanzibar lost the war and this war marked the beginning of heavy British influence on Tanzania!
Can you imagine lions climbing trees and then chilling up there in the trunks of the trees? Well, that’s exactly what you can witness at Lake Manyara National Park and Tarangire National Park in Tanzania!
These two national parks are home to tree-climbing lions that attract tourists from all over the world!
Unlike its neighboring countries, Tanzania doesn’t face civil wars even though it’s home to over 120 different ethnic tribes! It’s a peaceful country where all the different tribes live together in harmony. Each tribe has its own norms and traditions. Don’t forget to visit the Village Museum in Dar es Salaam where you can explore huts that represent different tribes and also witness their cultural dances!
The coconut crab is the largest crab that lives on land, and is also the largest arthropod that lives on land!
It can be found in Zanzibar. It’s also very delicious to eat so don’t forget to try it out!
So, what are you waiting for? Visit Tanzania for an experience of a lifetime! Don’t worry if you’re solo because a safari in Tanzania is perfect for solo travelers. Here’s why!
KENYA, Mombasa: A photograph taken by the Ministry of East African Affairs, Commerce and Tourism (MEAACT), shows a general view of the Mombasa skyline opposite EnglishPoint Marina in Mombasa, 02 June 2015. The 4-acre ocean view EnglishPoint Marina represents an iconic landmark that overlooks the Mombasa skyline in a natural marina basin with a modern design and contemporary feel. The multi-million dollar marina resort features a 26-room hotel, conferencing facility, a roof-top restaurant, a casino, swimming pool, 96 serviced apartments including 8 penthouses seafront restaurant, gym and spa, as well as a boardwalk with retail outlets, water-sports centre and fully-serviced, 88-berth marina. MANDATORY CREDIT: MEAACT PHOTO / STUART PRICE.