The Spirit of Africa: Why Tanzania Steals the Heart of Every Visitor

It is said that once one gets into Africa, he or she never comes out. The fact is, there is no place where it is more true than in Tanzania – a country that represents the spirit of Africa in its utmost form. Tanzania is a place that can be visited more than it can be seen; with its endless plains, snow-capped mountains, turquoise islands, and warm hearted people. It is something that touches the soul and alters the views and is associated with you even after you go home.

The Call of the Wild -Where Nature Rules Supreme.

The final safari destination is Tanzania. The wilderness of this country is huge and crude presenting the most typical wildlife scenes in Africa. The great Serengeti National Park is the fairy tale of every traveller as its expansive plains of grass and the legendary Great Migration, an amazing phenomenon of nature where more than two million wildebeests, zebras and gazelles cross the plains in pursuit of the greener grass.

Then there is the Ngorongoro Crater, the largest volcanic caldera in the world, a volcano where the highest concentration of wildlife in the entire world lives. In this case, you are likely to see lions lounging in the sun, elephants going about impressively and the flamingos turning the soda lake into a pink color. It is the natural amphitheater of nature and no outsider goes without involving themselves into the show.

And to those who are ready a slightly different pace of life, the Tarangire/Lake Manyara can provide close-up experiences with elephants, baobabs, and colorful birds – an excellent option to a traveler who is ready to go off the road.

Mount Kilimanjaro -The Roof of Africa.

Mount Kilimanjaro is the tallest mountain in Africa and an inspiration in itself and it could be said that it glorifies Africa. Its icy top sticks out of the clouds challenging all adventurers worldwide to check their spirit and strength. It is not only physical, but a spiritual pilgrimage to climb Kilimanjaro.

Every step with its particular ecological zones, rainforest, alpine desert, arctic peak; is the narrative of survival and change. To be on the Uhuru Peak in the golden light spilling over the great African plains at sunrise is an experience that will always alter your view of the world. It is not just a mountain, but an embodiment of strength and promise, as is the case with Tanzania.

Zanzibar -Where History and Paradise Meet.

Zanzibar, the Spice Island, is just off the Tanzanian coast, the time there appears to be slower and the air smells of cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon. It has its clean beaches that are washed by the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean that encourages visitors to relax after the adventurous activities of the mainland.

Yet, Zanzibar is not only a tropical paradise, it is a mosaic of cultures created throughout centuries of tradition of trade and exploration. Stone town is a UNESCO world heritage site with narrow lanes that expose centuries old Arabic structures, decorated wooden doors and spice markets. Each twist tells of explorers, traders and shippers who linked Africa with the rest of the world.

To most of the travelers Zanzibar is a serene reflective area a place to relax, take in the Tanzania experience.

People and Culture The Real Heartbeat of Tanzania.

It is not only its sceneries and fauna which steal hearts, but its people who are the real stealer of hearts in Tanzania. Tanzania has a rich cultural diversity as it is home to more than 120 ethnic groups, most of whom are the Maasai, Chagga and Hadzabe.

An encounter with the Maasai and his traditional red shukas and deeply rooted traditions provides a traveler with an idea of a lifestyle that is in balance with nature. The Hadzabe, one of the last hunter-gatherer tribes in Africa, opens their doors to the world of pre-colonial wisdom and survival techniques that their ancestors used to survive.

The Tanzanians are very welcoming and polite in their ways, they will always welcome you with a smile and the jovial saying of Karibu sana! that is, you are more than welcome. It could be the busy streets of Arusha, the quiet Karatu or the fishing communities of Zanzibar but you will never forget that each handshake, each story told to you leaves a mark of real connection.

Adventure for Every Soul

Tanzania is a country which is accustomed to the dream of every traveler. To the adventurous, it would be hot air ballooning across the Serengeti in the early morning, scuba diving in the coral reefs of Zanzibar or walking through the Mahale Mountains to find wild chimpanzees.

To the photographers it is a breathing canvas, golden savannahs, sunflaming sunsets, and faces that have a thousand stories. To the families, it is a secure, instructive adventure and the children are exposed to the beauties of the natural world. And to honeymooners, there are few spots that are more romantic than a personal beach in Zanzibar or starlight dinner in the Serengeti wild.

Conservation and Community The Soul of Sustainability.

The beauty of Tanzania is eternal because of its reverence of nature. The core of the national identity is conservation. The percentage of land under national protection of Tanzania is close to 40 percent; this is one of the largest in the world.

Numerous safari lodges and tour operators today collaborate closely with the communities, so that tourism contributes directly to the education sector, health care and preservation of wildlife. Travelling responsibly in Tanzania does not mean that you are only seeing the beauty of Africa, but you are also contributing towards the beauty remaining the same to the future generations.

It is this balance of individuals, animal and nature that make Tanzania unique. It is one of the places where tourism is used as a positive power and where all of the trips serve the purpose of something bigger than ourselves.

The Feel-Good Factor – Why Tanzania Stays with you.

Tanzania has that kind of an impression on the traveler like no other place. Perhaps, it is when you stare at a lion in the forest. Perhaps it is the shouts of children as they wave their safari vehicles at you. Or maybe is the quietness of the sun setting over the plains with the night covering the Serengeti.

Tanzania is a place that will remind you of the most simple truth of life, that beauty is in balance, nature is in harmony, and you find joy with connection rather than possession. It does not merely present you with Africa, but presents you with a section of yourself that you might possibly have overlooked.

Conclusion

The heart of the African soul is the most vibrant in Tanzania – the country where each day opens up something new to you and each evening you want to see more. Regardless of your reason to visit Tanzania, be it to see wildlife, adventure, relax or to explore the culture, Tanzania catches your heart in ways that you cannot describe but one you will never forget.

And that, that is the magic of this land it does not steal your heart, but it shows how to beat to an African beat.