Tanzania

Tanzania is one of the world’s most biodiverse countries, with approximately 945,000kms distance and 300 different animal species, 400 reptile and amphibian species, and 1,100 different bird species. Tanzania is considered East Africa’s jewel due to its vast natural and animal resources. It has a wide variety of animal and bird species. It is well-known for its well-maintained national parks and forest reserves, which serve as vital habitats for Tanzania’s wildlife. A trip to Tanzania immerses you in the African wilderness. Arusha, Tanzania’s wilderness safari capital, is the ideal doorway to the country’s most well-known national parks, lying in the shadows of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru. The giant baobabs of Tarangire, just next door, provide welcome shade from the searing heat to massive herds (the largest in East Africa) of ambling pachyderms that congregate along the park’s main river. Wildebeest, eland, gazelles, and zebra are among the smaller animals that roam these grasslands, less well-known but no less magnificent. The Serengeti plains and the Ngorongoro Crater in the north provide a safari of drama and mythology. At the same time, Africa’s highest mountain, Kilimanjaro, requires little introduction and towers boldly with beautiful snow peaks. A wildlife tour in Tanzania offers one incredible encounter after another. You can see the off-the-beaten-path jewels like chimp trekking in the untouched jungles of Mahale and Rubondo or crowd-free wildlife watching in the stunningly wild and distinctive landscapes of Nyerere (formerly Selous) and Ruaha.

Tanzania’s faunal diversity in its national parks and game reserves is impressive. There are 310 mammal species (fourth biggest in Africa), 960 bird species (third largest in Africa), and a vast number of reptiles and amphibians (fourth-largest in Africa). [8] The black rhinoceros, Ulu guru bush shrikes, hawksbill, leatherback, green turtles, wild dogs, red colobus monkeys, and Pemba flying foxes are endangered wildlife species.

Visiting Tanzania between May and July is the most excellent time to see thousands of wildlife species in any of the country’s 14 national parks. You may readily spot wildebeests, zebras, eland, and gazelles in Tanzania’s savannah. If you visit the savannah between May and July, you will be able to see large herds of wildebeests crossing the river and moving north. April-May is the greatest time to watch the Great Migration and wildlife, and this is undoubtedly one of nature’s most stunning sights and one that you should not miss while on your Tanzania trip. The Great Wildebeest Migration conjures up images of crocodiles nipping at the heels of wildebeest as they make their way through East Africa’s rivers for many people. Others may see a seemingly endless line of millions of wildebeest on their grand migration; nevertheless, many people overlook the beauty of the calving season. Calving takes place in the Serengeti National Park’s Ndutu region between January and March each year. The pregnant wildebeest give birth starting in January, and by February, almost 8 000 newborn wildebeest are born every day. The calving season lasts until March, and other animals engage in as well.

Best places to visit in Tanzania-

• Serengeti National Park– The Serengeti National Park, located in northern Tanzania, is famous for its vast yearly migration of wildebeest and zebra. The herds migrate north from their breeding sites in the green southern plains, searching for fresh pasture. Many people cross the crocodile-infested Grumeti River in the swampy western corridor.
•  Lake Manyara National Park– Apart from the African big five, Lake Manyara National Park is nestled in the Great Rift Valley and offers a spectacularly unique ecology that shelters the most extensive number of predators in Africa. Lake Manyara is also known for its daring tree-climbing lions and over 400 bird species.
• Tarangire National Park- Tarangire National Park is located in the Manyara Region of Tanzania. The park’s name comes from the Tarangire River, which runs through it. Long-distance migration of wildebeest and zebras defines the Tarangire Ecosystem. Thousands of animals from the neighbouring wet-season dispersion and calving zones congregate in Tarangire National Park during the dry season.
• Ngorongoro Crater– Around 2.5 million years ago, a massive volcano burst and collapsed on itself, forming the Ngorongoro Crater. The Crater, now a protected habitat and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the finest spot in East Africa to watch the Big 5. Around 30 000 creatures live in its remarkably diversified environments.
• Tanzania National Park– In the south, Ruaha, Tanzania’s largest national park, offers rare and exclusive wilderness safaris. The park is home to a huge range of animals. The Kilimanjaro tree hyrax, grey duiker, and rodents can all be found above the timberline. Blue monkeys, eastern black and white colobuses, bushbabies, and leopards could also be found in the montane forests.

Some of the other thing to do in Tanzania are-

• Kilimanjaro Trek– Climbing Africa’s highest mountain, unlike the highest summits on other continents, is an excursion that requires minimal technical climbing. Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895 m), also known as the ‘Common Man’s Everest’, is Africa’s highest peak and Tanzania’s most famous image. On a walk that takes anything from six to eleven days, you can climb the mountain and reach the highest point — Uhuru, which means “freedom.” The mountain rises from farming at the base through the rainforest and alpine meadows on the way to a bleak lunar scene at the summit. Buffaloes, leopards, monkeys, elephants, and eland dwell on the rainforest’s slopes. Bird watchers will discover a plethora of birds of prey in the alpine zone.

• Zanzibar Beach- Spending time on the beach at the end of your journey to Tanzania allows you to shake off the dust and forget about those early morning starts. Zanzibar, also known as Unguja, is a popular tourist destination in Tanzania, known for its magnificent beaches. Zanzibar, the biggest island, is bordered by powder beaches and swaying palms, but inland is spice farms cultivating vanilla and nutmeg, as well as coconut plantations. The historic city of Stone Town, known for its old Arabian mansions, narrow alleyways, and bustling waterfront, is located in the heart of Zanzibar.