1:Zanzibar archipelago is
situated right off the coast of main land Tanzania and offers beautiful
beaches, palm fringed shores, the historical Stone Town, fishing villages and
spice plantations. The water is crystal clear and activities include
sailing, snorkeling, deep see diving and water sports. The historic
places in Zanzibar include museums, the slave trade center, the palace that
belong to the Sultan’s who ruled Zanzibar in the early 18th centuries and also
the early missionaries who visited Zanzibar to abolish the slave trade.
3:Lake Tanganyika is the second deepest and, by volume, the second largest
lake in the world (after Siberia's Lake Baikal in both respects). It lies in
four countries' territories: a little in each of Burundi and Zambia, and more
than 40 percent in each of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Tanzania.
Part of the Great Rift Valley, Lake Tanganyika is about three million years old and is fed by at least 50 streams and rivers. Its isolation and age have conspired to make it one of the most biologically rich and scientifically valuable habitats in the world. Holding 8% of the world's freshwater, Lake Tanganyika is home to no fewer than 500 fish species. However, its great depth means there's little oxygen in its deep waters and nearly all of Lake Tanganyika's fish stay within 20 metres of its warm, well oxygenated surface.
The main settlement on the lakeshore is the town of Kigoma. Visitors come here because it is the jumping off point for Tanzania's two superb rainforest reserves that border the lake: the incredibly beautiful Mahale Mountains National Park and the equally enticing Gombe Stream National Park.
4:Pemba Island, known as "The Green Island" , is
an island forming part of the Zanzibar Archipelago, lying off the east coast of
Africa in the Indian Ocean. With a land area of 988 square kilometres (381 sq
mi)[1] it is situated about 50 kilometres (31 mi) to the north of Unguja, the
largest island of the archipelago. In 1964, Zanzibar was united with the former
colony of Tanganyika to form Tanzania. It lies 50 kilometres (31 mi) east of
mainland Tanzania, across the Pemba Channel. Together with Mafia Island (south
of Unguja), these islands form the Spice Islands (not to be confused with the
Maluku Islands of Indonesia). Most of the island, which is hillier and more
fertile than Unguja, is dominated by small scale farming.
Gazetted in 2005, it encompasses a preserved ecosystem including the former Saadani game reserve, the former Mkwaja ranch area, the Wami River as well as the Zaraninge Forest. Many villages exist around the boundaries of the park. Before being included in the national park, the zaraninge forest was managed by the World Wide Fund for nature (WWF) whose goal was to preserve the extremely high botanical diversity of one of the last coastal rain forests remaining in Tanzania
6:Matema beach is on the northern shores of Lake Nyasa. This beach is one of
the most beautiful on the lake, which has been referred to as the most scenic
body of water in Africa! Relatively undeveloped for tourism giving it an
authentic feel and suitable for swimming.
It is located 130km drive from Mbeya town, it is among the most scenic in Tanzania. A winding road passes through high mountains and tea estates before it descends to the tropical shores of Lake Nyasa. From Matema, you can make canoe trips with fishermen over the lake to the nearby village where women specialize in pottery; and to the mouth of the river to spot Elephants, Giraffes, Hippos and Crocodiles, It is
also possible to organize hikes to Rungwe mountain.
7: PANGANI:Although it is not well known as a coastal destination, this
small and historic town has attractive sandy beaches, a friendly and laid-back
atmosphere, and a wealth of decaying colonial buildings dating from the slave
trade and the German occupation.
These days, Bagamoyo is known as
the “arts capital” of Tanzania. It boasts an annual arts festival from the
end of September into early October. There are an increasing number of good
beach resorts to choose from, though be aware that sometimes security on the
beach can be an issue.
2:The Mafia archipelago consists of one large island (394
km²) and several smaller ones. Some of these are inhabited, such as Chole
Island (2 km²), with a population of 800. Chole Bay, Mafia's protected
deep-water anchorage and original harbour, is studded with islands, sandbanks
and beaches. The main town is Kilindoni. The stretch of water between the
deltas of the Rufiji River and the island is called Mafia Channel. There are
popular rumours of pygmy hippo on the island but there are no confirmed
sightings.
Part of the Great Rift Valley, Lake Tanganyika is about three million years old and is fed by at least 50 streams and rivers. Its isolation and age have conspired to make it one of the most biologically rich and scientifically valuable habitats in the world. Holding 8% of the world's freshwater, Lake Tanganyika is home to no fewer than 500 fish species. However, its great depth means there's little oxygen in its deep waters and nearly all of Lake Tanganyika's fish stay within 20 metres of its warm, well oxygenated surface.
The main settlement on the lakeshore is the town of Kigoma. Visitors come here because it is the jumping off point for Tanzania's two superb rainforest reserves that border the lake: the incredibly beautiful Mahale Mountains National Park and the equally enticing Gombe Stream National Park.
5:SAADAN National parks.
Located in the center of the historic triangle of Bagamoyo, Pangani and
Zanzibar, Saadani National Park covers 1100km square. It is the only wildlife
sanctuary in Tanzania bordering the sea. The climate is coastal, hot and humid.
It offers a unique combination of both marine and mainland flora and fauna in a
culturally fascinating setting. About 30 species of larger mammals are present
as well as numerous reptiles and birds. Besides many species of fish (over40),
green turtle, Humpback whale and dolphins also occur in the ocean nearby.Gazetted in 2005, it encompasses a preserved ecosystem including the former Saadani game reserve, the former Mkwaja ranch area, the Wami River as well as the Zaraninge Forest. Many villages exist around the boundaries of the park. Before being included in the national park, the zaraninge forest was managed by the World Wide Fund for nature (WWF) whose goal was to preserve the extremely high botanical diversity of one of the last coastal rain forests remaining in Tanzania
It is located 130km drive from Mbeya town, it is among the most scenic in Tanzania. A winding road passes through high mountains and tea estates before it descends to the tropical shores of Lake Nyasa. From Matema, you can make canoe trips with fishermen over the lake to the nearby village where women specialize in pottery; and to the mouth of the river to spot Elephants, Giraffes, Hippos and Crocodiles, It is
also possible to organize hikes to Rungwe mountain.
It is also a good place for cultural
visits. All this makes it a great place to get away from it all and just relax.
For those who like a beach without the crowds, this is a good alternative to
Zanzibar.
Location: Northern Tanzania coast, south of Tanga, can be reached by
flight to Tanga or in conjunction with a trip to the Usambara Mountains and/or
Amani Reserves.
Things to Do: Diving, Snorkeling, Boat Rides, Fishing, Wind Surfing, Bird
Watching, Cultural Tours, Walking and Spelunking.
8:Bagamoyo is gaining ground as a
popular alternative to Zanzibar. Here you will find similarities to
Zanzibar like beautiful beaches and historic sites without the large numbers of
tourists.
Bagamoyo is now little more than a
small town, but it used to be one of the most important ports in East Africa.
It was a leading port for the ivory and slave trade. The area around Bagamoyo
features a number of ancient buildings, some dating back more than 800 years.
These days, Bagamoyo is known as
the “arts capital” of Tanzania. It boasts an annual arts festival from the
end of September into early October. There are an increasing number of good
beach resorts to choose from, though be aware that sometimes security on the
beach can be an issue.
Location: Less than 2 hours north of
Dar es Salaam
Things 2 Do: Dance & Drum
Classes, Diving, Snorkeling, Windsurfing, Fishing, Bagamoyo Historical Town
Tour, Boat trip
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