Holidays in Tanzania
Tours to Tanzania are very popular today, because it is a hot country with a tropical climate, where it is warm all year round (the temperature varies from 20 to 32 degrees Celsius). The East African country also attracts tourists with beautiful national parks, ancient volcanoes, the ocean, picturesque islands, and the unique culture of Tanzanian tribes. Prices for tours to Tanzania vary depending on the season. No matter when you go here, your holiday will be colorful and exotic in any case.
The best time to holiday in Tanzania
The so-called high season in the country begins when summer comes. During this period, prices soar sharply. In turn, the low season occurs in the spring, when the rainy season begins in the country. Accordingly, at this time the cost of holidays drops sharply.
In winter, the weather is good here, the air temperature reaches 35 degrees Celsius. In winter, you can admire the beauty of the local national parks, look at exotic tropical animals. Also at this time the country hosts interesting events that will reveal to you the peculiarities of the most interesting African culture. Prices for a winter trip are not too high, but not low either.
In spring, not only rains come, but also a period of high humidity. In this regard, Tanzania is very stuffy at this time - take this into account when planning a trip. It is not for nothing that the cost of a tour to Tanzania is the highest in the summer - at this time of year the conditions for a beach holiday are simply ideal, as well as for visiting various attractions. The best summer month is June, then the safari and fishing season opens.
Some people like to visit the African country in the fall. The cost of a trip to Tanzania in the autumn months is not too high, but not low either. The weather deteriorates a little due to short-term rains, but in general, the holiday during this period turns out to be exciting. On autumn days, you can go diving, swim in the warm ocean, go hunting, visit local attractions.
What places to visit?
If you decide to buy a tour to Tanzania, be sure to plan a visit to the most interesting attractions of the country. First of all, you need to look at the natural beauty. For example, the famous Kilimanjaro volcano. It can be called the hallmark of Tanzania. Kilimanjaro is the highest volcano on the African continent, tours are regularly organized to it. As a rule, the prices for tours to Tanzania immediately include a visit to the main attraction of the country.
You can also go on an excursion to local national parks. Fans of active recreation can go on a safari. You can combine a beach holiday with a more active one in Tanzania, there are all the conditions for this.
So, what is definitely worth doing when visiting such an amazing country as Tanzania?
- Climb Kilimanjaro.
- Visit the Ngorongoro crater, where you can admire the beautiful landscapes and see exotic animals.
- Relax on the white sandy beaches of Zanzibar Island and swim in the clean and warm waters of the ocean.
- Walk around Stone Town in Zanzibar.
- Go diving on Mafia Island, enjoying the beauty of the underwater world.
Include the excursions you are interested in in the price of your trip, and you will get a sea of interesting impressions.
Cost
Trips from a tour operator to Tanzania cannot be called cheap - a trip for two for 8-10 days will cost about $ 1,500. At the same time, as we have already said, the price depends on the season - relatively cheap tours can be ordered during the rainy season, namely in the spring.
What dishes to try?
When going on holiday to Tanzania, be sure to taste the culinary creations of local chefs. Here you can try many delicious dishes:
- Ostrich roast. This is a national dish in Tanzania, which is prepared from ostrich fillet (or any other part), served with sweet fruit sauce.
- Dakling dar es salaam duck. Duck meat stewed in coconut milk. As a rule, it is served with boiled rice. This dish is usually prepared here for holidays.
- Bean soup. A very popular first course, it is prepared from beans in coconut milk.
- Ugali. Thick grain porridge, a popular side dish for meat and vegetables.
The dishes are unusual for a European person, but delicious. In the coastal zone, the influence of European cuisine is felt, and in Zanzibar, the cuisine embodies not only African, but also Arabic features. As a rule, dishes in Tanzania are prepared from game meat.
The pork or beef that we are used to are quite expensive here. Tourists are most often offered exotic dishes such as elephant meat, antelope fillet, crocodile meat with banana salad, etc. Pancakes with different fillings are cooked very tasty here, and there is an opportunity to try fried termites. If you prefer more traditional dishes, during your holiday in Tanzania try the Tanzanian version of grilled chicken, game baked in dough, buffalo steak, chicken and green pea soup. In every local establishment, as well as from any street vendor, you can buy fried or smoked sausages.
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Gor Kilimanjaro is located in a single national park in north-east Tanzania. Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and, in fact, the sleeping volcano. You'll see three cones - Kibo, Mavensi and Shira, of which the peak of Kibo is covered in snow for a year. To stay on vacation in Tanzania and not to visit Kilimanjaro would be very offensive. The summit should be given 5-7 days and meet the uprising at the top.
Ngorongoro Reserve They often call another miracle of light. He was separated between Serengeti National Park and Lake Maniara, shocking visitors to the incredibly beautiful and vast diversity of wild animals. The preacher occupies a giant volcano with a cross of more than 20 kilometres in diameter, which, in ancient times, failed to hold its own weight and failed. In his place, life was born with a great diversity of both the vegetation and the animal world. There are more than 550 species of birds, 155 species of mammals, including elephants, zebras, buoys, anti-pumps, hyppotams and many others, and there are also flamingo in the abundance. In the Ngorongoro Reserve, we can find existing volcanoes, forests, plains, mountains and valleys. Acquaintance with the Reserve is located in the main park of the village, where numerous bus and other tour guides are launched.
Don't forget the most beautiful lakes that can be visited during a vacation in Tanzania. Lake Victoria It is located in three States (Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda) and is the largest continent and the second largest in the world. There's a unique African colorite waiting for you, a painting nature and a vintage of a variety of animals. Best time to visit August to September. Lake Malawi In a single name, the National Park offers a swelling of fish and animal peace. There are many crocodiles and about 1,000 different fish species. There are several islands on this lake. Another lake to visit the National Park of Serengeti or Ngorongoro is Maniara. There's a large pack of flamingo, giraffe, butterfly, leopards, noses, anti-pump-goods, and wooden lions. There's a small tree on the shore where you can meet local customs and buy souvenirs. Come on.
It is difficult for animals to reach a distance due to hill, but we can go to night safari. You can also ride the lake on the biker.
Special attention to recreation in Tanzania Zanzibar Island. It's a beautiful place to rest with painting palms, white sand beaches and amazing beauty of coral reefs. On the island, you can watch the turtles that come here to put eggs. In the spring and in September, the migration of whales and the dolphins can be seen. An animal and vegetation life that can be met on the island. The island of Pemba, which collects most of the nails around the world, has been set up tours for tourists. There's a very common beach, diving, seafood and all kinds of safari. A variety of architectural virtues can also be found in the sofa.
Hunt in Tanzania
In Tanzania, hunting was allowed, later banned, but because of the illegal shooting of animals, it was placed under State control. Today, 130 farms can be hunted in approximately 250,000 square kilometres, and 60 species of animals are allowed to be harvested. There are special restrictions on the areas of shooting, age and size of an animal, and it is prohibited to hunt a young man and a self. It is only possible to shoot in a foot structure without automatic weapons, but the armour is permitted. The range of safari is defined by the type of animal to be hunted, and it is also necessary to obtain a licence from the National Parks Service. The hunting season in Tanzania begins on 1 June and lasts until 31 December annually.
