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With an amazingly large number of animal parks, white sand beaches, a beguiling island and very hospitable people, Tanzania is definitely a top destination for those that seek to have an unforgettable travel experience. The Solid standing mountains surrounded by dense tropical forests, bird havens and ancient sites are all the more a compelling reason to take up your vacation in this expansive East African country.

Mount Kilimanjaro National Park is located at Northern Tanzania, near the town of Moshi, 128 km (80 miles) from Arusha about one hour’s drive from Kilimanjaro airport. Mount Kilimanjaro includes the highest peak in Africa and this has made it a popular tourist destination since its opening in 1977. Kilimanjaro was formed over 1 million years ago by volcanic movement along the Rift Valley. Three points – Shira, Kibo and Mawenzi came to be about 750,000 years ago. The highest point is Uhuru Peak on Kibo, which is one of the Seven Summits of the world. The Seven Summits are a list of mountains that are the highest on their continent.

There is lots on offer if you are considering where to travel in Tanzania, a land of contrasts and diversity.

Mount Kilimanjaro National Park is located in Northern Tanzania, near Moshi town, 128 km (80 miles) away from Arusha and approximately one hour’s drive from Kilimanjaro airport. Mount Kilimanjaro is known all over the world since it has the highest peak in the continent of Africa making it the tourist destination of choice since 1977. The formation of Mt. Kilimanjaro happened gradually over 1 million years ago due to volcanic activity along the Rift Valley. Three points – Shira, Kibo and Mawenzi came about 750,000 years ago. The highest point is Uhuru Peak on Kibo, which is one of the Seven Summits of the world. The Seven Summits are an exhaustive list of highest mountains on various continents.

There is lots on offer if you are considering where to travel in Tanzania, a land of contrasts and diversity.

For that rich, memorable, once in a lifetime experience that a newly-wed couple would wish for, Pemba the honeymoon island is without a doubt one of the world’s choice locations.

The Tanzanian southern circuit comprises of the Selous Game reserve, Mikumi National park and Udzungwa National park. The Selous reserve is one of the biggest game reserves on the continent of Africa. The large scores of visitors have left no permanent mark on the natural setting of the game reserve. Exclusivity is synonymous with this reserve. It got its name from the renowned British game hunter and conservationist Sir Fredrick Selous who died in that territory in 1917.

Mnemba, an untouched island off the coast of Zanzibar, is therapy for the spirit. This is where Bill Gates comes to unwind and savour Mother Nature’s delights. As tribute to its allure, Conde Nast Traveller chose Mnemba Island as one of the three most romantic ocean destinations in the world.

An ideal gateway for those that wish to discover the last remaining unspoilt islands of the world is Mafia Island that is located off the delta of the Rufiji Islands in the southern region of Tanzania. This island is 120 km from the city of Dar es Salaan in Tanzania and its one of the six districts of Pwani Region in Tanzania.

Inland sport fishing is gaining prominence as a top leisure activity in Tanzania tourism. In Tanzania’s national parks and wildlife reserves, fishing is forbidden. However, the rivers and freshwater lakes in Tanzania provide visitors with numerous sport fishing possibilities.