{"id":6328,"date":"2020-08-28T16:46:47","date_gmt":"2020-08-28T20:46:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/?p=6328"},"modified":"2025-01-22T18:29:43","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T18:29:43","slug":"top-6-things-to-do-in-tanzania","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/top-6-things-to-do-in-tanzania\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 6 Things to do in Tanzania"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3>Tanzania is an iconic destination for intrepid travelers, known for its diverse landscapes and up close wildlife experiences.<\/h3>\n<p>Encounter massive herds of animals in the endless plains of the Serengeti, where it feels like you are at the edge of the earth. Explore the world\u2019s largest intact volcanic caldera, the Ngorongoro Crater, or the world&#8217;s largest free-standing mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro. Have one-on-one interactions with Maasai and immerse yourself in another way of living.<\/p>\n<p>After the whirlwind of this year, I believe travelers will be more selective in their travel decisions, seeking wide-open spaces instead of jam-packed cities. Tanzania is the perfect destination for this, with rich cultural and natural resources to offer. Here are the top six things to do in Tanzania:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Wildebeest-DSC_0225-1024x551.jpg\" alt=\"Wildebeest grazing\" class=\"wp-image-6332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Wildebeest-DSC_0225-1024x551.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Wildebeest-DSC_0225-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Wildebeest-DSC_0225-768x413.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Wildebeest-DSC_0225-1536x827.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Wildebeest-DSC_0225-2048x1103.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Wildebeest pause to graze while making the Great Migration<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4>1. Experience the Great Migration<\/h4>\n<p>The Great Migration is a year round event that occurs naturally. The animals do not follow the same exact route each year, but experts have an idea on their general circuit.<\/p>\n<p>At the start of the year from January &#8211; March, massive herds of gazelles, wildebeests, and zebras can be seen around the Ndutu area, in the Southern Serengeti. This green season also coincides with calving season, and who does not love baby animals?<\/p>\n<p>From March &#8211; July, these herds migrate North and West towards the Kenyan border. The start of July through early October is peak season to witness the Great Migration in the Northern region of Tanzania. It\u2019s when millions of herds journey across the Serengeti to the Maasai Mara in search of food and water.<\/p>\n<p>Around October, the herds head back into Tanzania, crossing the treacherous Grumeti and Mara Rivers once again. The sheer abundance of animals makes the Great Migration a highlight for travelers.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Village-Encounter-1024x788.jpg\" alt=\"Masaai Village Visit\" class=\"wp-image-6343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Village-Encounter-1024x788.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Village-Encounter-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Village-Encounter-768x591.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Village-Encounter.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Kathryn visits a Masaai village in Tanzania<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4>2. Interact with the Maasai&nbsp;<\/h4>\n<p>Swain Destinations works with operators who empower those in the local community. These operators have excellent relationships with Maasai villages scattered throughout Tanzania and help provide education and employment.<\/p>\n<p>Your escorts, housekeepers, and waitresses at your safari accommodation likely come from a neighboring community. Though you will have personal interactions during your stay, a visit to a Maasai village is a must to learn about their proud cultural traditions. You are encouraged to get involved &#8211; ask questions, dance and sing, and get your hands dirty. The more you put into the experience, the more you get out of it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Ngorongoro-Crater-1024x599.jpg\" alt=\"Ngorongoro Crater\" class=\"wp-image-6345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Ngorongoro-Crater-1024x599.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Ngorongoro-Crater-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Ngorongoro-Crater-768x449.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Ngorongoro-Crater-1536x898.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Ngorongoro-Crater-2048x1197.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>A pair of male lions relax in Ngorongoro Crater<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4>3. Visit Ngorongoro Crater<\/h4>\n<p>Around 3 million years ago a volcano collapsed in on itself, creating the largest intact volcanic caldera in the world. Now the Ngorongoro Crater has an impressive permanent concentration of African wildlife that thrives on the nutrient-rich environment.&nbsp; In addition to encounters with animals like hyenas, lions, and endangered black rhinos, the landscape beckons to be explored.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll see varied habitats like seasonal wetlands, open grasslands, and lush rainforests all within one game drive. The jungle-like crater rim has playful baboons and panoramic vistas of the vast crater floor below. To top off your Ngorongoro experience, stay at a luxury tented camp set on the edge of the crater, providing you with early access to the action and walking safaris directly from camp.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sun-Downers-1024x599.jpg\" alt=\"Sundowners in the Serengeti\" class=\"wp-image-6347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sun-Downers-1024x599.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sun-Downers-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sun-Downers-768x449.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sun-Downers-1536x898.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sun-Downers-2048x1197.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>A perfect spot for sundowners in the bush<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4>4. Have a Meal in the Bush<\/h4>\n<p>One of the most memorable ways to enjoy a meal is in the middle of the African bush. Any time of day is beautiful, though sunrise and sunset are particularly special.&nbsp; After a dreamlike hot air balloon ride, have a romantic champagne breakfast.&nbsp; Or imagine a relaxed picnic lunch under an Acacia tree.<\/p>\n<p>Later in the day, experience the magic of sundowners on a kopje. And perhaps end the evening with snacks and conversations around the bonfire. The options are endless and always prove to impress.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Boabab-Tree-1024x599.jpg\" alt=\"Boabab Tree\" class=\"wp-image-6348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Boabab-Tree-1024x599.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Boabab-Tree-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Boabab-Tree-768x449.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Boabab-Tree-1536x898.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Boabab-Tree-2048x1197.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>A boabab tree in Tarangire National Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4>5. See Baobab Trees in Tarangire National Park&nbsp;<\/h4>\n<p>Tarangire National Park is slightly off the traditional safari circuit, so you do not see many other vehicles. It is one of the best places in Africa to see elephants from June through October, but during green season, most herds migrate out of the park. Still, the landscape dotted with giant, majestic baobab trees is worth traversing.<\/p>\n<p>You can take the time to look out for the little creatures, like dwarf mongoose and over 500 species of birds.&nbsp; It is a great place to start or end a safari, as you can soak up the solitude of a relatively empty national park.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/View-of-Inn-from-the-Sea-Zanzibar-1024x599.jpg\" alt=\"A Dhow boat sailing off the coast of Zanzibar\" class=\"wp-image-6350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/View-of-Inn-from-the-Sea-Zanzibar-1024x599.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/View-of-Inn-from-the-Sea-Zanzibar-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/View-of-Inn-from-the-Sea-Zanzibar-768x449.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/View-of-Inn-from-the-Sea-Zanzibar-1536x898.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/View-of-Inn-from-the-Sea-Zanzibar-2048x1198.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>A dhow boat sailing off the coast of Zanzibar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4>6. Island Hop to Zanzibar<\/h4>\n<p>After your safari, relax on the exotic beaches of Zanzibar. Or continue your wildlife adventure by snorkeling or scuba diving in the Indian Ocean. This archipelago not only has the turquoise waters and swaying palm trees that you\u2019d expect from an island, but also has a vibrant culture with strong Arabic influence.<\/p>\n<p>Sail on a traditional dhow boat or wind through the alleyways of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a storied past.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to start planning your adventure in Tanzania? Get inspired with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/welcome\/tanzania\/campaign\/tanzania\/\">sample itineraries.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tanzania is an iconic destination for intrepid travelers, known for its diverse landscapes and up close wildlife experiences.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":139,"featured_media":6356,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[37],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6328","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-africa"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\r\n<title>Top 6 Things to do in Tanzania - Swain Destinations Blog<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\r\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/top-6-things-to-do-in-tanzania\/\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Top 6 Things to do in Tanzania - 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