Multi-faceted Tanzania has it all; it can boast with the continents highest mountain peak, vast wilderness areas depicting the splendour of nature, sunny beaches along the Indian coastline, as well as a richness in architecture, culture and culinary delights! The country is famed for its abundance in wildlife, with 17 national parks, 40 reserves and several marine parks. One of the many highlights is the annual great wildebeest migration. No wonder Tanzania is described as Africa’s visual masterpiece!

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This park encompasses Africa’s tallest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro, a dormant volcano and also tallest free-standing mountain in the world, at 5 895m. With its snow-capped peak, this natural wonder stands in splendid isolation above the surrounding plains, overlooking the savannah. A montane forest surrounds Mount Kilimanjaro, home to elephants, leopards, buffalo, as well as the western black and white colobus monkeys. One of the 7 natural wonders of Africa and a UNESCO World Heritage site, almost every type of ecological system is accounted for when climbing Mount Kilimanjaro; from cultivated land, rainforest, moorland, alpine desert, culminating in an arctic summit. The Tanzanian government proclaimed the national park in order to safeguard and protect this natural and pristine habitat and its species for future generations to witness.

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The famous Ngorongoro crater is situated in the Ngorongoro Conservation area, which encompasses vast tracts of pristine nature, from highland plains to savanna woodlands and forests. The scenery is breathtakingly beautiful and the best place in Africa to see the Big 5. Maasai pastoralists co-exist with their livestock side by side with wildlife. This area is very important for global biodiversity conservation, especially for the black rhino. A huge density and diversity of wildlife inhabits the Ngorongoro crater and surrounding areas, ranging from predators to various antelope species, gazelles and other ungulates. The months of June to September, as well as December to February are ideal for game viewing, as these are the driest months and species like lion, cheetah, elephant and buffalo come in search of water. Wildlife enthusiasts are spoilt for choice from Luxury hotels situated near the crater, to charming guest houses and small coffee plantations ab bit further away

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A beach babe at heart? An easily accessible offshore island from Tanzania, the white beaches of Zanzibar will entice you, with palm trees gently swaying in the breeze, towering over sparkling white sand and crystal clear water., Stone Town should be on anyone’s bucket list for its richness in history, culture, architecture and culinary delights. It is best explored by foot, meandering through a bewildering maze of narrow alleys, drinking in the sights, sounds and smells of this charming town. One quirky feature that adds to the allure of Stone Town, are the many beautiful, intricately carved wooden doors with unique features and elements not found anywhere else. Zanzibar is also referred to as Spice Island, renowned for the production of cloves, nutmeg, cardamom, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper and chili.

For the outdoor enthusiast, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro surely ensures an adventure of a lifetime – a feat to be proud of when you reach the summit! For the wildlife photographer or nature enthusiast, check out the wildlife from a bird’s perspective by ballooning over the vast plains of the Serengeti National Park, or book an unforgettable safari experience exploring the Ngorongoro crater, Tarangire National Park or Arusha National Park in search of the Big 5. Hire a guide and go trekking at Gombe Stream National Park, which is situated on the north shore of Lake Tanganyika in order to see the famous chimpanzees of the area. Explore the beaches of Zanzibar and try your hand at scuba diving or snorkelling. Bird lovers are advised to take a boat trip on Lake Victoria, the second largest freshwater lake after Lake Superior, or head for Lake Manyara, famous for its pink flamingo population.