The beautiful Mount Kilimanjaro and some of Africa’s most well-known national parks can be found in Tanzania. As a result, safaris and other wildlife-related activities are Tanzania’s most sought-after activities and the main draws for tourists. In this article, I gathered some of the best places to visit in Tanzania for tourists.
Most tourists will find themselves leaving Dar es Salaam and traveling to other places, such as the wilderness. The stunning beaches of Zanzibar beckon to visitors who want to spend some time lazing in the sun.
Scuba divers and snorkelers travel from all over the world to explore the coral gardens, colorful fish, and crystal clear waters off Pemba and Mafia islands, which are considered to be another type of natural marvel.
Tanzania is the largest East African countries and it is no news that tourists fancy visiting every year. It is best known for its large areas and amazing wildlife, making it one of the best places in the world to go for Safari.
Best places to visit in Tanzania
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Nmemba Island
Mnemba Island, which is part of the Zanzibar Archipelago, is only an hour and a half away from Stone Town by car. This exclusive island is where heaven is. It is among the top locations in Tanzania to travel to for a luxurious escape amidst vast spice fields and clear ocean seas. Visit this location for the ideal private island experience, where you may live in opulent accommodations, enjoy tropical weather, get soothing massages, and engage in a variety of water activities.
2. Mount Kilimanjaro

The towering mountain of Kilimanjaro, which rises to a height of 5,895 meters, is both the tallest freestanding mountain on Earth and the highest point on the African continent. The Kilimanjaro National Park, which is renowned for its distinctive faunal variety, includes this great majestic peak. Due to its location at the beginning of some of the most challenging hiking and trekking treks, this peak is also one of adventure travelers’ favorite Tanzania tourist destinations.
The mountain rises from agricultural area at its base to a rainforest, an alpine meadow, and finally a lunar environment at its highest point. Elephants, elands, buffaloes, leopards, monkeys, and leopards live on the slopes of the jungle. Bird watchers will find a wide variety of raptors in the alpine region. The best time to climb the great Mountain is between January to March, and June to October.
3. Zanzibar Beach
The Tanzanian island of Zanzibar, also known as Unguja, is a popular vacation spot and is renowned for its stunning beaches. This island is a part of the Zanzibar archipelago, which also includes Pemba and Zanzibar. Pemba offers some of the nicest beaches in the world. Visitors will find beautiful white beach, clear shallow water, and traditional boats lining the shore. The surf fluctuates depending on which side of the island you are on.
In the center of Zanzibar sits the historic city of Stone Town, which is renowned for its old Arabian mansions, little passageways, and a bustling port.
4. Ngorongoro Conservation Center
The famed volcanic Ngorongoro Crater is found in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, which is one of Tanzania’s most well-liked places to see animals. It is situated halfway between the Serengeti and Lake Manyara. Numerous creatures are attracted to this massive volcanic crater because it always has water available, preventing them from traveling.
One of the most well-known tourist destinations in Tanzania is Ngorongoro Conservation Area, which is famed for the Big 5 Game (Lion, Leopard, Rhinoceros, Elephant, and Cape Buffalo). Visit this location to see the erupting Ngorongoro Crater and a vast migration of zebras and wildebeests if you want to give your trip to Tanzania a dose of adventure.
5. Serengeti National Park
Millions of animals inhabit or pass through the huge, treeless plain that is Serengeti National Park in quest of new grasses. Although the yearly wildebeest migration is what makes the Serengeti renowned, you may also observe the Big Five and close to 500 different bird species there.
Tens of thousands of tourists visit Tanzania’s second-largest national park, the Serengeti, every year. June through September are the greatest months to see wildlife in Serengeti National Park. The coldest time of year is from June to October, and the wet season lasts from March to May.