1. Climb Mount Kilimanjaro

Our number one pick for adventure in Tanzania is to Climb Mount Kilimanjaro.

Climb to the roof of Africa and look out over the Furtwängler Glacier is an awe-inspiring sight.

Climbing the Machame route or Lemosho route gives you an extra day to acclimate to the elevation and it is considered the most scenic route.

You will have an excellent chance of reaching the summit of one of the most famous climbs on Earth.

At 5895 meters, it is a feat to be proud of when you reach the summit. Don’t miss this trek of a lifetime.

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2. Go on Safari in the Serengeti.

The Serengeti is Africa’s number 1 wildlife destination. And with good reason!

Every year over a million wildebeest migrate over its great plains alongside thousands of the other herbivores of Africa like the gazelle and zebra.

Don’t limit yourself to migration season only though. Visiting the Serengeti offers amazing wildlife viewing year-round as you spy lions, cheetahs, elephants, and leopards living in their natural habitats on the vast African plains.

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3. Ngorongoro Crater

It’s the largest unbroken caldera in the world that is not submerged in water and it houses 45,000 animals living in harmony.

Visiting the Ngorongoro crater is a beautiful experience watching wildlife within the volcano.

Massive herds of wildebeest, zebras, and elephants roam the landscape and you will come across a lion or two and if you are lucky, a rhino may cross your path.

4. Tarangire National Park

It may not be the largest or most famous national park in Tanzania, but it packs a punch.

It was in Tarangire that we had some of our most unique animal encounters in Tanzania. From an ostrich mating to lions in a tree, Tarangire is an excellent spot to see African animals.

By staying inside the park at Tarangire Safari Lodge, we had the opportunity to look out over the plains and marvel at wildlife coming in at sunrise and sunset.

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5. Lake Manyara National Park

For birds and beauty, Lake Manyara is the place to be.

This alkaline lake is famous for its pink flamingo population. But aside from the thousands of migrating flamingoes, you also see storks, kingfishers, and eagles.

It’s not just for the birds though, we were mesmerized by the baboon colony walking en masse like the planet of the apes to the forest and the statue-like giraffe’s reflections in the water.

6. Visit a Masai Village

You cannot visit East Africa without visiting a Masai Tribe.

The original nomads and Masai warriors will welcome you into their villages showing you how they make a fire while putting on performances and jumping high in the air.

Their majestic voices will win you over and you won’t be able to leave without digging deep into your wallets to buy a souvenir.

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7. Oldupai Gorge (Olduvai)

Oldupai Gorge is known as the cradle of civilization.

In the 1970s Mary and Louise Leakey discovered the existence of the first human species dating back 3 million years. This significant finding established the fact that humans evolved in Africa.

8. Stone Town – Birthplace of Freddie Mercury

Zanzibar is known for its beaches and turquoise water, but walking around Stone Town makes for an interesting day.

Freddie Mercury of Queen was born in Zanzibar and it was a highlight for us to see the door to his house and to visit Mercury’s bar for a drink. Okay, so maybe I am too much of a Queen fan there are a lot of other things to do in this UNESCO World Heritage town.

It was once the king of the spice trade and sadly the slave trade. Walk through the narrow alleyways and marvel at the famous Zanzibar doors, (Freddie Mercury’s old house has a door saying Mercury’s house) smell the spices, and visit the old fort and night markets.

9. Snorkel or Scuba Dive in Zanzibar

No trip is complete without island time and Zanzibar is paradise on earth.

This spice island is not only beautiful above its turquoise water with its sandy white beaches, but it is also beautiful.

Considered to have the best diving on the entire east coast of Africa, snorkellers will also be satisfied with what they will see.

Make your way to the north of the island to Nungwoi and snorkel only 800 meters off the coast at the KendwaReef.

10. Arusha Cultural Centre

Located in Arusha the cultural centre is a new attraction housing African art and paintings.

It’s a fascinating walk through African culture all in a tranquil setting. Sip cappuccinos on the terrace or browse the gift shops.