5 Most Beautiful National Parks to Visit in Tanzania

1. Mount Kilimanjaro National Park

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Mount Kilimanjaro

Mount Kilimanjaro National Park is world famous for magnificent views and the tallest mountain in Africa covered by 1,668 square kilometers

In 2013 Mount Kilimanjaro entered the list of Seven Natural wonders of Africa. Mount Kilimanjaro have two amazing peaks known as Kibo and Mawenzi. The Kibo peak is at 5,895 meters above the sea level equal to 19,340 feet. It is the main attraction for visitors from both inside and outside Tanzania because of having amazing views and the snow. Kibo become one of the most accessible peaks and is a major attraction for climbers from different areas across the World.

The journey to climb this mountain takes the rider through different climatic zones ranging from tropical to arctic. Over 30,000 tourists climb this mountain every year, including foreign visitors and Tanzanians. This mountain climber requires at least five days, three climbing days and two downhills. There are almost six major ways to climb Mount Kilimanjaro to the peak. The easiest and most popular way is to start at the Marangu Gate, which is the headquarters of the park. Welcome to Mount Kilimanjaro National Park.

2. The Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

The Serengeti National Park passing through the regions of Arusha, Mara, Shinyanga and Mwanza. It is the only place in the world with a large group of animals migrating throughout the entire system.

Serengeti is said to be derived from the Maasai siren word meaning broad grassland, abundant pastures and sufficient water which is why the park is given many names such as pearls, African gardens and African Eden due to the rich natural resources available.

The popularity of the Serengeti National Park come from the long range of migratory wildebeests and across the Tanzanian border to the Maasai Mara wildlife reserve in Kenya.

3. Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Ngorongoro

Another beautiful is Ngorongoro Conservation Area located in northern Tanzania, is known as home to the vast, volcanic Ngorongoro Crater and “big 5” game since the game having big animals as follows, elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo and rhino. It has a herds of wildebeests and zebras traverse its plains during their annual migration. Fossil remains in the Olduvai Gorge indicate that these animals were there 3 million years ago. In 1979 Ngorongoro was accepted into the UNESCO National Heritage List in indigenous history.

4. Tarangire National Park

Tarangire

Tarangire National Park derived its name from the river that flows through the park. During the summer, the river attracts a number of animals from Serengeti, including zebras, wolves, crocodiles, buffaloes, and others. The Parks has 2,600 sq km. Located at 118 km southwest of Arusha. To get to Tarangire it will take 1:30 hours flight by plane from Arusha. Good time to visit is between June and September, where there are many animals. The Serengeti, Tarangire has a large wildlife collection. It has gained popularity due to many elephants , zebras, buffaloes, crocodiles and deer that are scattered over 20,000 sq km annually

Also, with more than 550 species of birds, including the Kori bustard (the world's largest flying bird) and the thighed ostrich (the world's largest bird), Tarangire has the most abundant birds in one environment, anywhere in the world

5. Ruaha National Park

Ruaha National Park

This park is popular with large and small mammals that are found in this park. The well-being of this reservoir depends, to a large extent, on the great Ruaha River, which is the main water supply during the dry season. Various kind of fish, hippopotamuses and crocodiles are found in this river.

This park has the largest number of elephants congregating in one area than any other area in eastern Africa. The park is also famous for having almost all kinds of animals and plants found in South and East Africa.

Ruaha

Ruaha is located in the heart of Tanzania about 128 kilometers west of Iringa and is easily accessible by means of flights. In addition, you can go to National Park vehicles at all times of the year. From Dar es Salaam (625 km), Mikumi, Iringa and Arusha via Dodoma.

The best time to visit this park for wildlife is the dry season (May to December)