Tanzania is famous for its national parks. Many travellers come to Tanzania to see Serengeti National Park, which is famous for being home to the annual migration of wildlife. Other popular national parks are Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Kilimanjaro, and Selous Game Reserve. If you are looking for the best places to visit in Tanzania, you have come to the right place. The ten incredible Tanzania travel destinations on our list will give you unforgettable experiences.

Number 10. Pemba Island

Known as the Green Island in Arabic, Pemba Island lies in the Indian Ocean and is part of the “Spice Islands”. As neighbouring Zanzibar is becoming more and more popular with tourists, more adventurous travellers are seeking out the less-crowded Pemba. The island is especially popular with divers who come here for the untouched coral and very abundant marine life.

Number 9. Lake Natron

One of the most incredible attractions in the world is Lake Natron. The water of Lake Natron is dark red in color because of its high pH levels, chemical makeup, and heavy evaporation. In Lake Natron, there aren’t a lot of animals because it is made up of very saline water and is very hot. When birds crash or land in the lake, they can die and their corpses calcify instead of decomposing. Among all that death, one species survives—lesser flamingos. Whenever the conditions are right, the lake is covered with pink birds as they stop here to breed every three or four years.

Number 8. Tarangire National Park

The landscapes of Tarangire National Park combine scrawny acacia boughs with colossal baobab trees. Near Ngorongoro and the sprawling city of Arusha, they are located in the northern Crater Highlands. It is crisscrossed by countless herds of wildebeest, zebra, impala, and bucks, making it an excellent place for game viewing. It is worth mentioning two more treats in the backcountry here: the large population of wild elephants that roam the plains and the otherworldly termite mounds that cluster across the plains.

Number 7.  Ruaha National Park

The Ruaha National Park is Tanzania’s largest national park and is located in the middle of the country. Known for its wild dogs, lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, impalas, bat-eared foxes and jackals, the park is named after the Hehe word “ruvaha,” which means “river.” The park’s remote location allows visitors to observe the wildlife without competing with hordes of tourists.

Number 6. Stone Town

The island of Zanzibar lies off the coast of Tanzania and is best known for Stone Town, its main city. The island of Zanzibar lies off the coast of Tanzania and is best known for Stone Town, its main city. Cultural influences from Swahili, Arabs, and Persians are blended in Stone Town. Zanzibar was a major trading centre and at its height of power during the 19th century, when many of the town’s buildings were constructed. Trade generated wealth, which was used to build palaces, mosques, and many fine houses. In Stone Town, you will find many architectural gems hidden within its maze of narrow streets, including a 17th-century fortress.

Number 5. Mount Kilimanjaro

Mount Kilimanjaro, an inactive strato-volcano near the Kenyan border, dominates the landscape. The highest free-standing mountain in the world, Mount Kilimanjaro is a popular destination for adrenaline junkies and world-class climbers in Tanzania. It is surrounded by the Kilimanjaro National Park. The landscape includes forests, highlands, plateaus, and some smaller peaks. Seven sanctioned routes lead to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, and their difficulty and busyness vary. Keep in mind that many visitors only climb part of the way up the mountain. You can enjoy spectacular views of the park below even after a few hours of hiking.

Number 4. Mafia Island

As part of the Spice Islands, but smaller than Pemba, Mafia Island has a population of around 40,000. You shouldn’t expect organized crime here: the name comes either from Swahili “mahali pa afya,” which means “a healthy dwelling-place,” or from Arabic “morfiyeh,” which means “archipelago.” The island attracts scuba divers, game fishermen, and people wanting to relax on one of the island white sandy beaches.

Number 3. Ngorongoro Conservation Area

One of Tanzania’s most popular wildlife viewing areas, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is located between the Serengeti and Lake Manyara. There is a permanent supply of water in this huge volcanic crater, which attracts thousands of animals rather than letting them migrate. Bird watching and viewing large animals are the main reasons visitors come here. A wide variety of animals inhabit the Ngorongoro Crater floor, including lions, elephants, rhinoceros, Thomson’s gazelles, buffaloes, and zebras. Over half of these animals are wildebeests and zebras.

Number 2. Zanzibar

Zanzibar’s Unguja Island makes up the last Spice Island. Zanzibar was once a part of the British Empire, but now it is a semi-autonomous region of Tanzania. For centuries, the African island has been an important trading centre, a melting pot of influences from Africa, India, and the Arab world. The whitewashed coral rag houses in Stone Town are Zanzibar’s most popular tourist attraction. The beautiful white sand beaches are another big draw.

Number 1. Serengeti National Park

Millions of animals live or pass through Serengeti National Park in search of fresh grasslands. The Serengeti is most famous for its annual wildebeest migration, but it also has the Big Five and more than 500 bird species. Serengeti is Tanzania’s second-largest national park, attracting tens of thousands of tourists each year. In Serengeti National Park, June through September are the best months for wildlife viewing.