Although Tanzania is broadly recognized as a world-class wildlife destination, there is much more the wonderful country offers its visitors. From the ancient historical sites and marine reserves to spotless beaches and game-filled plains, Tanzania is a perfect holiday destination for all kinds of travelers. Here is a list of Tanzania’s main attractions that a traveler cannot afford to miss:

• Mount Kilimanjaro – Africa’s highest peak
• Serengeti National Park – vast treeless plain with millions of animals
• Lake Manyara National Park – home to thousands of flamingos and other wildlife
• Matema Beach – on Lake Malawi is a heavenly spot for swimming
• The Big Five – one of Tanzania’s most popular attractions
• Prison Island – resident colony of giant Aldabra tortoise
• Ngorongoro Conservation Area – one of Tanzania’s most popular wildlife viewing areas
• Katavi National Park – Tanzania’s third largest national park
• Mount Meru – second highest mountain in Tanzania
• Olduvai Gorge – an important archaeological site
• House of Wonders – also known as the Palace of Wonders, overlooks the waterfront of Stone Town
• Mafia Island – desirable location for deep-sea fishing, diving and snorkeling
• Tarangire National Park – fantastic area for wildlife viewing
• Pemba Island – northernmost island in the Zanzibar archipelago
• Arusha National Park – filled with spectacular landscapes
• Stone Town – cultural heart of Zanzibar
• Annual Wildebeest Migration – the annual migration of giant herds of grazers across northern Tanzania and Kenya
• Old Fort – the oldest building in Zanzibar
• Selous Game Reserve – largest game reserve in Africa
• Lake Victoria – largest freshwater lake in Africa
• Ruaha National Park – Tanzania’s largest park
• Maasai Market – in Mwanza, locals sell beaded jewelry and medicines
• Jozani-Chwaka National Park – largest area of indigenous forest on Zanzibar Island
• Zanzibar Beaches
• Gombe National Park – Tanzania’s smallest national park