Facts about Tanzania – Tanzania is regarded as a top safari destination in Africa because of the top notch opportunities for game viewing . From the grasslands to woodlands , rock formations , mountain peaks and beach retreats every opportunity is awe inspiring.
Below are the facts about Tanzania
- Tanzania is a home to the tallest mountain in Africa ie Mount Kilimanjaro . The Mountain is about 5895 meters above sea level and interested tourists can climb up the mountain and have breathtaking views of nature and various wildlife.
- About 30% of Tanzania ‘s land is covered by national parks . Tanzania has one of the best National parks in the world where tourists can view wildlife . Serengeti National park is the 7th world wonder in addition to being a world heritage site . The park has the highest number of large mammals and tourists are in position to witness the great migration where they see millions of wildebeests , zebras traverse the Serengeti plains un search for fresh grasses .
- Tanzania is a home to the second largest lake in the world lake Tanganyika .The lake is biologically diverse with over 500 different species of fish and also contains 8% of the world’s fresh waters .
- Tanzania is a home to a unique species of tree climbing lions . These lions are found in Tarangire National park and their reason to climb is unknown but some think its to catch a cool Breeze or avoid tsetseflies . However watching them in the branches is impressive.
- Tanzania is a home to the oldest human fossils . The fossils are found in Olduvai Gorge and are dated back about millions of years ago and are used as evidence for the first human existence on earth .
- Tanzania particularly at Zanzibar is known as the Centre for Arab slave trade . Among the most famous items were slaves at Zanzibar markets and here Arabs sold slaves to the rest of the world . Every year between 40 and 50,000 slaves were brought at Zanzibar .
- Tanzania is a home to one of the best beaches in the world . The beaches at Zanzibar are unique and a beach retreat is just a way of complementing your African Safari . The beaches are the best because of their white sand , blue waters and swaying palm trees .
- Tanzania is a home to a distinctive and delicious cuisine . If you want to enjoy various cuisines then you should visit Tanzania , you can eat wilf game like warthogs , antelopes , crocodiles amimg others and fish like tilapia , Nile perch etc . Fruits and vegetables also complement every meal in Tanzania .
In conclusion, Tanzania is a fascinating country , with beautiful landscapes , fascinating cultures and long and interesting history.