Things to see in Tanzania
72 places worth seeing in Tanzania on an illustrated map: Kondoa Rock Art Sites, Ol Doinyo Lengai, Lake Ngozi, Mount Kilimanjaro and National Museum of Tanzania, and more. Zoom in and watch the landmarks, museums, nature and fun appear.
Highlights
- Kondoa Rock Art Sites Most people come to Kondoa for one thing, to see the rock paintings. Kondoa district is home to one of the largest collections of rock paint
- Ol Doinyo Lengai is an active volcano located northeast outside the park. It's a long and difficult drive to reach it.
- Lake Ngozi The second largest crater lake in Africa, very lush.
- Mount Kilimanjaro Mountain massif in Kilimanjaro National Park in Tanzania.
- National Museum of Tanzania The national museum mainly shows photos and exhibitions on the development of human nature. A must go to see the skull of the Nutcracker Man
- Mount Hanang is one of the highest mountains in the country at just under 12,000 feet. A guide is recommended.
- Malindi Mosque Mosque built in the 1830s. It features some unusual architectural features including a cone-shaped minaret, one of just three minarets of th
- Great Mosque of Kilwa Building in Tanzania.
- St. Joseph's Cathedral, Zanzibar St. Joseph’s Cathedral was built by French missionaries in the late 19th century.
- Palace Museum Another former sultan's palace, also on the seafront, to the north of the House of Wonders. It was built in late 19th century, and now hosts
- Askari Monument A monument dedicated to the Askari soldiers who fought in World War I.
- Azania Front Lutheran Church This well-known landmark in the centre of the city was built by German missionaries.
- Forodhani Gardens A small park along the main seawalk of Stone Town, in front of the Old Fort and the House of Wonders. It has been restored by the AKTC. Ever
- Christ Church, Zanzibar Purchased by missionaries, the church sits atop the world's last slave market. The altar is said to be built over the market's whipping post
- Lake Natron Salt or soda lake in Arusha Region in Tanzania.
- Dar es Salaam Zoo Zoo in Kigamboni, Tanzania.
- Rukwa Lake Lake in Songwe, Katavi and Rukwa Regions, Tanzania.
- Mount Meru Mountain.
- Songo Mnara Ruins of a stone town in Tanzania.
- Makumbusho Village Museum All of the houses within the village were constructed in accordance with the types of houses built by various ethnic groups throughout Tanza
- Lake Manyara Lake in Tanzania.
- Lake Eyasi Lake.
- Laetoli Footprints site.
- Kalambo Falls Waterfall on the Kalambo River in Zambia and Tanzania.
- Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium Football stadium.
- Lake Chala Crater lake in Tanzania.
- Mount Rungwe Mountain in Tanzania.
- Lake Jipe Lake in Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania.
- Lake Babati Body of water.
- Kizimkazi Mosque Mosque in Kusini, Unguja South, Tanzania.
- Saint Joseph's Cathedral, Dar es Salaam Cathedral in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
- Tendaguru Formation Geological formation in Tanzania.
- Gelai Volcano Mountain in Tanzania.
- Southern Highlands Mountain in Tanzania.
- Gaddafi Mosque Mosque in Dodoma, Tanzania.
- Port of Dar es Salaam Port in Tanzania.
- Amaan Stadium Building in Tanzania.
- Olduvai Gorge Museum Museum in Tanzania.
- Port of Tanga Port in Tanzania.
- Songwe Bridge Bridge in Tanzania.
- Uhuru Monument Memorial in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
- Engaruka Ruins in northern Tanzania.
- Amboni Caves Cave in Tanzania.
- Rusumo Bridge Bridge in Tanzania.
- Mkapa Bridge Bridge in Tanzania.
- Tongoni Ruins Ruins in Tongoni, Tanzania.
- Kigamboni Bridge Bridge in Tanzania.
- Mohammed VI Mosque, Dar es Salaam Mosque in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
- Chumbe Lighthouse Lighthouse in Tanzania.
- Ulenge Island Rear Range Lighthouse Lighthouse in Tanzania.