5 things you must do when you are in Tanzania

fuad lawal

May 14, 2015 12:12 AM

Tanzania is a beautiful country that is home to Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro

1. Stay At Promised Land Lodge in Zanzibar

Getting beachfront accommodation at a Zanzibar resort can cost anywhere between anywhere from US$200 to US$1000 per room for one night. But why spend all your money on accommodation when you can spend US$30 per room for one night including breakfast at Promised Land Lodge. This traditional sea facing Zanzibar lodge has a beach bar and restaurant where you can taste Zanzibar cuisine.

2. Haggle For A Good Price At Mwenge Wood Carver’s Village

Opposite the Village Museum in Dar Es Salam is the Mwenge Wood Carver’s Village. With vendors both working on carvings and then selling it in the market, it is a great place to get Tanzanian souvenirs. Even though there is a lot of the same things, if you browse you’ll find some that you’ll love.

3. See The Wildebeest Migration In The Serengeti

Seeing the wildebeest migration in the Serengeti is not only on everyone’s bucket list, but is also one of the most expensive things to do in Tanzania costing around $5420 (four day all inclusive trip). Well, if you head out to see this amazing event with Amani Afrika then you’ll pay $1217 all accommodation, transport, food, game drives and park fees.

4. Visit Mount Kilimanjaro National Park

Climbing this beast of a mountain needs loads of preparation, training, a cook, a guide and a whole lot of money. Costing between US$850 and US$1000, climbing Kilimanjaro is very expensive, but if you just want to see the mountain and walk around Mount Kilimanjaro National Park, it’s only US$10.

5. Head To The Spice Plantation

Round up a bunch of your travel buddies and head on a spice plantation tour with Eco & Culture Tours Zanzibar. This guided walking tour takes you through villages and spice plantations while getting all the information about each plantation. If you decided to go alone you’ll pay $50, but the more people you go with, the cheaper it gets with five people being US$25 each.

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