The Best Reasons to Visit Tanzania

October 23rd, 2011

The national parks are Tanzania’s biggest tourist attraction. Every year hundreds of tourists visit the country to personally unravel the mysteries of the African Savannah that they have only watched on wildlife television shows. However, due to the large wildlife population in the country and also the vast tracts of forested land, it is necessary that you choose the correct national parks to go to in the short period of time that you have at hand. This article will help you in this process.

Serengeti National Park

The Serengeti is one of the most popular national parks in the country and probably, also in the world. After watching dozens of movies and reading hundreds of books, it is time that you come to this park and find your very own Elsa. It is estimated that this national park has about six million animals and the number just increases during the monsoons. Serengeti is famous all over the world for its lion and leopard population. The extremely rare black rhino is also found here. According to experts, the best time to visit the park would be in the rainy season which is when the number of animals in the park is the highest. After the showers, you will see that Serengeti’s otherwise golden horizon transform into a green bed of grass and wildflowers that will enthrall you and keep you captivated for quite some time.

Arusha National Park

Arusha, which is often understated, is one of Tanzania’s greatest assets. It has a vast and most importantly, diverse population of birds and animals. The terrain of the park is also equally diverse, beginning from the rocky heights of the Meru Mountains, to the tranquility of the Momela lakes and finally the swampy lands of the Ngurdoto Crater. You will find zebras grazing in the grassland and leopards lurking in the shadowy forests. You will also see about 400 species of migrant as well as resident birds, making this Park a delight for bird watchers.

Kilimanjaro National Park

Mt. Kilimanjaro is supposed to be the universal symbol for Africa as well as Tanzania. It is one of the highest mountain peaks in the world and reaching the summit is most definitely an amazing feat. However, there is much more to Mt. Kilimanjaro than just an isolated mountain. Every step that you take towards the summit takes you from one climatic condition to another- it is almost like a world tour of climatic conditions! The diversity in climate also results in diversity in animal species, which range from zebras to antelopes.

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Top Romantic Escapades for Adventurous Couples

October 19th, 2011

Couples, who have had their fill of romantic cruises or luxury suites and would rather go on an adventurous trip to rejuvenate their romance, have several options. Such escapades can be fun-filled, romantic, exploratory and at the same time bring the couple together in its own unique way. The best romantic escapades of the world include:

Scuba diving/snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef, Australia

What could be better than a dive into the inviting ocean off Queensland coast, with your beloved? The quiet island of Heron is the perfect paradise for scuba divers and snorkelers over the world with its gorgeous coral islands, teeming with a variety marine life, waiting to be explored at the diver’s own pace. Just a few steps from the shore, the divers can even strap on a snorkel and stay for hours on a scuba tank, well under 20 feet of water.

White water rafting at the Magpie River at Quebec, Canada

The thrill and excitement of white water rafting is incomparable. About 805 kilometers from Manhattan, this five day adventure packed trip on the remote river Magpie is said to invigorate people like nothing else can! It covers a total of 65 kilometers and starts with a descent in to the Magpie River from a float plane. The following five days have couples paddling and airlifting around several obstacles in and around the 80-foot Magpie Falls.

Skydiving at Taupo, New Zealand

The perfect haven for seasoned skydivers- Taupo, is famously called the skydiving capital of the world. A couple sworn to live all of life’s ups and downs together, can definitely jump off a plane for that adrenaline rush that comes from extreme adventure sports. Taupo offers exclusive packages if a spot on their jump zone is reserved in advance. In fact, passengers are specially escorted to the airport office on a sporty white limousine from the local information station.

Ranch stay at Zapata Ranch in Colorado

The activities on this ranch could be a hair-raising experience for the couples while still getting them to do things together. From enjoying horse-back riding on the 50,000-acre pasture, grazing bison and cattle to riding real cow horses, assisting with maintenance of irrigation flow in fields, fixing barbed wires, monitoring water levels and grass growth. A ride through the Great Sand Dunes National Park, picnic lunches, sunrise photography, High Mountain hiking, fishing & birding trips through the ranch and San Luis Valley- the adventure on this trip is simply unstoppable!

Apart from all the above adventure trips, couples can even opt for numerous other activities like camping in forests, ATV (all-terrain vehicle) riding, skiing, bungee-jumping- all of which require considerably less time but can give similar thrills. Gazing at a still photograph of yourself and your loved one on that exciting adventure trip can bring back memories of the adventure as well as a force of adrenaline up your veins. So are you sport for that plunge with your partner?

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