Tanzania

Get ready to be transformed by the magic of Tanzania. A country of amazing beauty, matchless wonders, exquisite scenery and wildlife. We have listed below top Tanzania attractions. The official Tanzanian currency is the Tanzanian Shilling. They have coins for 50, 100, and 1000 shillings; and notes for 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, and 10,000 shillings. The US Dollar is widely used, but may not be accepted in some establishments. Bantu Swahili language and English are widely spoken in Tanzania.

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Mount Kilimanjaro

Mount Kilimanjaro or just Kilimanjaro, with its three volcanic cones, “Kibo”, “Mawenzi”, and “Shira”, is a dormant volcano in Tanzania. Tanzania landscape is lush and beautiful, the local peoples’s energy is vibrant and exciting and the wildlife is second to none.

Weather: January is the hottest month in Kilimanjaro with an average temperature of 27°C (81°F) and the coldest is July at 21°C (70°F).

Zanzibar Beaches

Zanzibar Island, also known as Unguja, is by far the largest and most famous of the islands that make up the Zanzibar Archipelago. Zanzibar beaches are the obvious addition to a remarkable safari on mainland Tanzania.

Weather: February is the hottest month in Zanzibar with an average temperature of 28°C (82°F) and the coldest is July at24°C (75°F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 10 in December. The wettest month is April with an average of 401mm of rain. The best month to swim in the sea is in March when the average sea temperature is 30°C(86°F).

Serengeti National Park

The Serengeti is one of the most famous national parks in Africa and offers some of the best wildlife viewing in the world. Declared by UNESCO as one of the World Heritage Sites, theSerengeti National Park at 14,700 sq km is undoubtedly the best-known wildlife sanctuary in the world.

Weather: February is the hottest month in Serengeti with an average temperature of 19°C (66°F) and the coldest is July at16°C (61°F).

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Ngorongoro Conservation Area is in northern Tanzania. The Crater was formed by a giant super volcano which would have been even higher than Kilimanjaro. Over time, its collapse caused a giant crater with an area that covers 8,300 square km.

Weather: The long rains start end of March and run through to the end of May. Northern Tanzania sees most of its heavy in rain during the short rains in November, which are normally dry by the start of December. Best time to visit is either June through to early November, or early December through to end March.

Mafia Island

Mafia Island is part of Tanzania’s Mafia Archipelago, in the Indian Ocean. The area has one of the most interesting marine ecosystems and coral reefs in the world.

Weather: The average annual rainfall is 1,705 mm. The monthly average temperatures are usually between 24.8 – 28.3°C (77°F – 83°F). There is one major rain season, with most rainfall coming between March and May

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park is a Tanzanian national park located both in Arusha Region and Manyara Region, Tanzania. Regarded as one of Tanzania’s smaller wildlife reserve, Lake Manyara National Park is spectacular scenic and incredibly diverse.

Weather: January is the hottest month in Lake Manyara with an average temperature of 22°C (72°F) and the coldest isJuly at 18°C (64°F).

Tarangire National Park

Located just 2 hours drive from Arusha, Tarangire is a charming National Park to visit on a northern Tanzania safari. If you are in need of elephant migrations, excellent bird-watching opportunities and an authentic safari experience then Tarangire National Park is just the perfect place for you.

Weather: Wet season –November to May. As in the Dry season,temperatures are moderate during the Wet season as well. Afternoon temperatures are usually around 28°C/82°F, and night temperatures are around 16°C/61°F. … Average daytime temperatures are around 27°C/81°F, and 17°C/63°F at night.

Stone Town

Stone Town, also known as Mji Mkongwe, is the old part of Zanzibar City, the main city of Zanzibar. It’s unique winding, narrow streets are adorned with beautiful buildings that provides a whistle-stop tour of the island’s long.

Weather: January is the hottest month in Stone Town with an average temperature of 29°C (84°F) and the coldest is July at 25°C (77°F).

Pemba Island

Pemba Island is part of Tanzania’s Zanzibar Archipelago, off the coast of East Africa it is located only a 30 minute flight away from Zanzibar Island. Get ready to stumble upon one of Tanzania’s most picturesque places, an Island of incredible natural beauty and culture.

Weather: Pemba, Tanzania: Annual Weather Averages. January is the hottest month inPemba with an average temperature of 82°F (28°C) and the coldest is June at 75°F (24°C) with the most daily sunshine hours at 10 in November. The wettest month is March with an average of 201mm of rain.

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Selous Game Reserve

Remote, raw and filled with wildlife, the Selous is Africa’s largest game reserve. Yet unlike the iconic destinations of Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit, it remains relatively unknown to outsiders.

Weather: Weather: Wet season –November to May. As in the Dry season,temperatures are moderate during the Wet season as well. Afternoon temperatures are usually around 28°C/82°F, and night temperatures are around 16°C/61°F. … Average daytime temperatures are around 27°C/81°F, and 17°C/63°F at night.

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Arusha National Park

Arusha National Park covers Mount Meru, a prominent volcano with an elevation of 4566 m. With diverse wildlife that includes herbivores such as elephants, hippos, buffalo, zebra, and even the occasional wildebeest, Arusha National Park is also a perfect place to get out and stretch your legs.

Weather: Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in March, April, November and December. Arusha has dry periods in June, July, August, September and October. On average, the warmest month is February, the coolest month is July, April is the wettest month. This month should be avoided if you don’t like too much rain.August is the driest month.

Ruaha National Park

Ruaha – named after the Great Ruaha River that serves as a lifeline for the animals of the park in the dry season. At 12 226 square kilometres (7 457 square miles), the pristine and untouched Ruaha National Park is the largest National Park in Tanzania.

Weather: January is the hottest month in Ruaha with an average temperature of 28°C (82°F) and the coldest is July at22°C (72°F).

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