The sun bleached plains of the Serengeti and the snow-capped peak of Kilimanjaro – two icons of the wonder that is Africa – are both contained in Tanzania. This East African nation is a traveler’s dream come true, and a destination worth including on a round-the-world tour. In the north of the country, Mount Kilimanjaro tempts climbers. The quiet town of Moshi hosts visitors to the mountain. Expeditions depart in the early mornings to challenge the cloud-crowned giant.

Below and to the south, wildlife roams the plains, and though when we think of “safari” we may imagine a Hemingway-like figure wearing a pith helmet with a rifle in hand, safaris today tend towards ecotourism rather than hunting. The word “safari” means simply “journey” in Kiswahili. RealTravelers Becs and Chris toured through East Africa on their round-the-world adventure, and here’s what they had to say of their excursion into Serengeti National Park:

“Within minutes of entering we were simply awestruck. As you descend into the park you are met with the most amazing view of grasslands, coated with a light mist and fringed with mountains that almost seemed to float on the horizon. The sense of space was just unbelievable and even the nearby giraffes were dwarfed by the landscape, whilst the zebras looked positively Bonzai.” (…more)

The Serengeti is an incomparable wildlife reserve, large enough to keep the animals’ migratory systems intact – crucial for wildlife survival. Tanzania has other protected areas including the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. In fact, some 14% of Tanzania’s land area is protected wilderness. Whether out on safari or climbing Africa’s highest mountain, Tanzania is a treasure for travelers.

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