Thursday, June 7, 2018

Here Is Why Tanzania Safari Tours Are The Best

By Scott Stone


Africa is one of the best continents to vacation in, but planning a trip to any of its top spots is bound to be an arduous affair. This is due to the presence of a plethora of sites to choose from, which needless to say may leave you spoilt for choice. If wildlife exploration is your kind of thing, you should know that East Africa always comes highly recommended. Below are the popular highlights of Tanzania safari tours.

Tanzania has a global reputation in the tourism sector owing to the diverse wildlife species within its boundaries. While many people in western countries only get to see majority of wildlife species in zoos, the ones in this nation roam freely in the wild. The present government and those of yesteryears have put a major emphasis on the conservation of natural wildlife reserves.

This has led to the flourishing of diverse species all across the nation right to the border with Kenya. Both the grasslands and the mountainous regions are roamed by large groups of cheetahs, leopards, lions, buffaloes, wildebeests and elephants. The Serengeti alone, which is the biggest national park in the country, is estimated to host over 3000 lions.

Most people who visit East Africa for sightseeing often do so in the hope of catching a glimpse of the Big Five. Fortunately, this is a spectacle that you are assured of if you visit Tanzania. The Big Five is a term used to refer to elephants, buffaloes, leopards, black rhinos and lions. They are the creme de la creme of any expedition outing in Africa.

One can spot all the five species during a single game drive. The abundance of the species in the national parks is largely attributed to the immense government led conservation efforts that have taken place over decades. Today, vast numbers of the species roam freely in the plains of the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater.

The Great Migration, an event that is globally recognized as a world wonder, also takes place within the country. The setting for this once in a year spectacle is the mighty Mara River. The waterway also serves as a border between the Kenyan based Maasai Mara National Park and the Serengeti National Park.

Every year, thousands of wildebeests and zebras cross the crocodile infested river to either the Kenyan or Tanzanian side. Be sure to time your trip well in order to catch this spectacle. A reputable tour agency should help you decide the appropriate timing for your journey.

There is a unique kind of energy associated with Tanzanian culture. Troupes dancing to traditional tunes always welcome tourists at the airport. There are seven cultural sites given world heritage status scattered throughout the country. The coast has its fair share of history too. A large number of slave ports were based there, a reminder of the dark past that once plagued the continent.

The local weather is great throughout the year. The only two seasons are the dry and rainy seasons. The wet months are April and November. If you are looking for the ultimate vacation, you should definitely consider this location.




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