Best Spots for Adventure Junkies to Hit in Tanzania
Tanzania is well-known for its spirit of adventure, with a wide range of outstanding thrills and spills that will provide you with unforgettable memories. The country is rich in a variety of rugged landscapes, picturesque beaches, incredible wildlife and breathtaking wilderness that are perfect for adrenaline-charged activities. Most of the adventures take place in the wilderness areas, but you can still enjoy some unique experiences in the city and the coastal regions.
Are you ready for an adventure? Let’s take a look at some of the best spots for adrenaline junkies to hit in Tanzania.
Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro
Mt. Kilimanjaro is considered the world’s tallest free-standing mountain, rising 4600m from the bottommost to the peak. It’s also the highest mountain in Africa, located in northeast Tanzania. Climbing this mountain is challenging, but it’s an epic adventure you wouldn’t want to forget in a hurry. The mountain has several hiking routes, offering spectacular views as you climb up to its peak. It’s a difficult climb as you will be hiking through alpine heather, rainforest, glaciers, and crater rim. The journey can take between five to ten days, and you must acclimatize if you want to climb the mountain successfully.
Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro
Scuba diving in Nungwi
Most people visit the resort town of Nungwi to relax and have some fun due to a wide range of luxury resorts and hotels lining the beach. However, there are several activities for adrenaline junkies in the town such as scuba diving, Jet, Ski, and paragliding. The golden sand beach of Nungwi has been listed as one of the best beaches in the world, and it’s a great place to indulge in some epic water adventures.
Scuba diving in Nungwi, Image Source: DiveBooker.Com
Snorkelling in Mnemba Atoll
Mnemba is a remote island in Zanzibar famous for snorkelling and diving activities. Mnemba Atoll is an excellent spot for scuba diving and snorkelling, featuring colourful and well-preserved coral reef, as well as a wide range of fish species such as eels, clownfish, yellow snappers, Moorish idols, barracuda, blue tang, and many others.
Snorkelling, Image Source: Zanzibar-Tanzania.Holiday
Parasailing in Kendwa
Nothing beats flying in the sky and looking down to see the beautiful colours of the coral reef, the white sandy beaches, tropical forests, beachfront resorts and the whole Island of Zanzibar island. Parasailing is an adventure with amazing thrills, and you don’t need to have the experience to enjoy it. You can safely float in the air and enjoy the joy of flying while enjoying panoramic views below. Kendwa is a small village with stunning beaches, located on the west coast of the island and it’s a great place to enjoy this epic adventure. Other activities that adventure junkies can enjoy in Kendwa include flyboarding, andJet ski.
Parasailing in Kendwa, Image Source: GetMyBoat.Com
Kitesurfing in Paje
Paje Beach is considered the best spot for kitesurfing due to its water depth crystal-clear shallow water, temperature (about 24-degree), reef for surfing waves and wind speed (averagely around 16knots). Paje also has a fantastic kite riding area with sandy bottoms with little or no obstacles. You can also try windsurfing in Paje too.
Kitesurfing in Paje, Image Source: MalloryKiteCamps.Com
Quad Biking around Lake Tanganyika
How vast and old can a lake be? Lake Tanganyika is the second-oldest freshwater lake in the world which is found close to the town of Kigoma. It is also the longest freshwater lake there is, and it is so vast that it cuts across three other countries (Congo, Zambia, and Burundi). In Tanzania, it’s located in the western part of Tanzania, and the terrain around the lake shores is a perfect spot for quad biking.
Quad Biking in Lake Tanganyika
Hot air ballooning in Serengeti
With its stunning landscapes, Serengeti National Park is a superb location in Tanzania for hot air ballooning. In fact, it’s a unique adventure that will get your adrenaline pumping, as you enjoy the stunning view of the whole park, and observe the wildlife from a different perspective. There is nothing as breath-taking as getting a bird’s eye-view wildlife viewing experience on a hot-balloon from the sky.
Hot Air Ballooning
Bike Safari in Moshi
Bike Safari in Moshi is a cycling adventure through scenic routes in Moshi town. Located at Mt. Kilimanjaro’s foothills, Moshi is a gateway to many interesting places such as Arusha National Park, Lake Manyara, Mt. Meru and Mt. Kilimanjaro. Enjoy cycling as you explore these sights, see a variety of wildlife and discover some of the beautiful landscapes in Tanzania.
Bike Safari in Moshi, Image Source: HomeLandAdventures.Com
Wildlife Viewing in Tanzania National Parks
Wildlife Safari in Africa is an adventure everyone wants to undertake, and it’s a great experience you wouldn’t want to miss. There are several national parks in Tanzania with a variety of wonderful wildlife, offering people a great opportunity to see Africa’s “Big Five” in their natural habitat. From Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha National Parks, you’ll discover that wildlife viewing is an epic adventure to experience.
Wildlife Viewing in Tanzania National Parks
