Scaling smooth sloped Mount Kilimanjaro or walking out into the vast open plains of the Serengeti can be a life changing experience. Taking a stroll in Tanzania is like a walk into the belly of life, as you join one of the world's largest, wildest animal populations on plains where such spectacles as the annual migration of wildebeests take place. And after all that drama relax in the exotic island paradise of Zanzibar. Our Guru's selections of the best places to stay in Tanzania are well placed to experience all of these and more.
Dar es Salaam is the largest city in Tanzania and has a hustle that contrasts with the sparseness of the plains. Most safari goers start their journey here, and those in the know wash off the dust in the lush refreshment of the Zanzibar islands, with their white, palm-fringed beaches and coral gardens.
Though of course Zanzibar is a destination in its own right. The scent of cloves mingles in Zanzibar’s air with the salt sea breeze - it's the clove trade which has given Zanzibar the moniker of the ‘Spice Island’. Raffia and tourism are the other main trades.
The tourists come for the raffia, but also for the diving, watersports, miles of beautiful beaches and fascinating history which can be followed back thousands of years. Zanzibar's historic heart is ‘Stone Town’, a place dotted with ancient terraces and mosques in an interesting blend of African and European styles...
It's the safari in the middle where the choices of the best places to stay in Tanzania are hardest! The vast, extinct volcano of the Ngorongoro Crater is packed with game, and the setting is truly spectacular. The Serengeti also has a wondrous appeal. It's Tanzania's largest and most famous national park, and home to the incredible spectacle of the annual wildebeest migration - one of the biggest wildlife events on earth. Kilimanjaro is another reason to visit Tanzania. Hike up, bike up (or down), take a helicopter to the top, there are many ways to conquer this mountain.
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