subject: Explore All That Tanzania Has To Offer With A Safari And Beach Holiday [print this page] The gorgeous country of Tanzania offers much for holidaymakers looking to make the most out of their trip. Within a few days, one can explore the tallest mountain in Africa, Africas most famous National Park, the worlds largest intact volcanic caldera, and Africas largest lake. All these fabulous attractions are all centred in Tanzania, offering tourists here a fantastic overview of what the entire continent has to offer. Tanzania safaris are suitable for novice tourists as well as seasoned travellers as there are several National Parks with numerous species of flora and fauna just waiting to be explored.
The Serengeti National Park is Africas most famous National Park and a must visit for all travellers hoping to experience a real Tanzania safari. This park is famous for its great wildebeest migration and stunning open plains which are populated by rare and numerous wildlife. The Ngorongoro Crater the worlds largest intact volcanic caldera is breathtaking and offers a high density of wildlife living freely within the crater basis. Tourists can also visit Mount Kilimanjaro which is the tallest mountain in Africa and Lake Victoria which Africas largest lake in the north.
Towards the south of Tanzania lies the Selous Game Reserve, which is the largest national park in Tanzania and is considered as one of the greatest reserves in the world. Although it is a lesser known park, it has ample wildlife and offers a great choice of walking, river and vehicle safaris for seasoned travellers. Tanzanias second largest park the Ruaha is a short flight from the Selous and is home to the largest population of elephant in Tanzania. Travellers here will have the opportunity to see plenty of cheetahs, leopards and wilddogs.
Western Tanzania offers the national parks of Mahale and Katavi, which are worth visiting if you are looking for a Tanzania safari away from it all. Lake Tanganyika - Africas deepest lake is situated to the west of the country. Another attraction not to be missed out on here is the Kalambo Falls - Africas second highest waterfalls, located near the southern tip of Lake Tanganyika.
After a Tanzania safari, there is no better way to relax than a trip to the east coast which borders the Indian Ocean. Travellers can enjoy the stunning white beaches of the Tanzania mainland coast or the nearby islands of Zanzibar, Pemba and Mafia. Zanzibar is the perfect destination for those who enjoy swimming or diving in the sea or relaxing on palm lined tropical sandy beaches.
