Tanzania Africa

Located just south of Kenya, Tanzania Africa is a destination filled with diversity and natural splendor. Tanzania safaris are some of the best in Africa, and experiencing Tanzania culture in locations from the modern cities here to the pastoral tribal life is interesting and invigorating. In Tanzania travel can yield so many new experiences that will amaze and delight.

Tanzania culture is heavily influenced by the large number of tribes in this East African country - over 120 unique tribes exist. The diversity brought on by such a large number of distinct groups all flourishing together is valued and largely protected in this country, and visiting tribal villages is a great way to add some real Tanzania culture to any safari trip. Perhaps the most well-known of the tribes are the Maasai, a culture centered on herding cattle and finding good lands for their animals. Even though the people of Tanzania vary in their ethnic backgrounds and tribal affiliations, the country is united as a whole and almost everyone speaks the official languages of Swahili and English.

Likely the most popular reasons for visiting are the Tanzania safaris. Home to some of the most varied game in all of Africa and to some of the best places to see this wildlife as well. The most famous Tanzania travel destination without a doubt is the Serengeti National Park - home to a huge variety of animals and one of the best places for Tanzania safaris. Other great places to see the local wildlife vary by region, but include Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the grasslands around Mount Kilimanjaro. One of the largest migratory systems in the world exists here in the wildebeest and zebra migrations that follow the rains. Going on safari is a great draw for Tanzania tourism so there are many vacation packages available to make planning a trip easier and combine costs into one price.

In most of Tanzania travel is relatively safe, but it's always wise to be cautious of petty theft in most African countries. Taking taxis and hired cars is a good way to travel, while the local minibuses are not always safe and are a great spot to get your wallet stolen. If your travel plans take you to Zanzibar, be aware that the population here is mostly Muslim and that women should dress more modestly and be more careful of their behavior there.

Most flights into Tanzania Africa land at Kilimanjaro International Airport, while many others land at Julius Nyerere International in Dar Es Salaam. Dar Es Salaam is the largest city in Tanzania, but many of the most famous game parks are in the north.

Tanzania is an amazing country to visit. Wide open savannahs, wildlife, mountain peaks, modern cities, and tribal life make this diverse location a fascination to anyone who comes here.