Tanzania Water Adventure

From Kitesurfing to whale watchingFrom Kitesurfing to whale watching

The waters of Tanzania are blessed with a variety of reefs plus tropical fish that can best be viewed by diving off

the Tanzanian mainland. In addition you can enjoy diving trips to any of the Tanzania a country by the great islands of Tanzania such as Mafia, Zanzibar and Pemba which are located just off the country’s shoreline. If you are planning to visit Tanzania, Tanzania a country by the great Indian Ocean, and the largest Indian Ocean, and the largest lake in Africa, the country prides in a number of water sport activities among which are some of the finest diving

Below are some of the best lake in Africa, the countryspots in the world on freshwater adventures you can prides in a number of water water-lakes and the ocean, enjoy while in Tanzania.sport activities among which boat trips, yacht trips,

snorkelling, white-water rafting are some of the finest diving among others.”

KITESURFINGspots in the world on fresh-

Kitesurfing has become water-lakes and the ocean, the hottest and most popular up-and-coming activity in Zanzibar. Kitesurfing centres boat trips, yacht trips, snorkelling, white-water rafting among others.” are popping up all along the east coast of the island, providing adrenaline seeking visitors with the chance to undertake lessons and get out on the waves while on holiday.

CANOEING

Canoeing trips are available in the Arusha National Park and are a wonderful experience, drifting past herds of elephant, giraffe, hippo and buffalo as you cruise along the shores of the lake surrounded by countless flocks of birds. Canoes are also available for rental throughout Zanzibar,

which provide a perfect opportunity to enjoy the rare birds of Zanzibar’s many mangrove forests.

BLUE SAFARIS

The soft chug of an outboard engine, or the whispering flap of a canvas sail; the so-called ‘blue safaris’ in Tanzania are a tranquil and relaxing way to watch wildlife, enjoy snorkelling, or simply admire the beautiful scenery of the water’s edge. This is one of the best ways to see the Selous Game Reserve, up the huge muddy brown sweep of the Rufiji River, spotting hundreds of resident hippos and crocodiles. Sail into chimpanzee territory on a dhow, skimming over the fresh, crystal waters of Lake Tanganyika to Mahale Mountains National Park, or travel up the Wami River in Saadani, surrounded by amazing birdlife, hippos and crocodiles. Visit the Indian Ocean islands, sometimes several in a day, enjoying the coral reefs, marine life and birds of each island along the way.

Kitesurfing has become the hottest and most popular upand-coming activity in Zanzibar.

DEEP SEA AND INLAND FISHING

The water around Zanzibar and Pemba islands is considered by experts to offer some of the best fishing in the world, especially the Pemba Channel, between Zanzibar and Pemba, and around

Kitesurfing has become the hottest and most popular upand-coming activity in Zanzibar

across the Indian Ocean, the Mafia Island, south of Zanzibar. vessel used was the Dhow, Rivers are stocked with trout with its characteristic lateen around Mt Kilimanjaro and Mt sail made with merikani cloth. Meru. Large rivers such as the So step back in time, and sail Kilombero and Great Ruaha offer the crystal blue waters of the fabulous sport fishing for Tiger Zanzibar Archipelago on an Fish, and large Nile Perch can be original dhow. Choose from caught in the great lakes. sunrise cruises, sandbank picnics, or sunset cruises, but DHOW CRUISES whichever it is, just sit back and When Sultans ruled and the enjoy the serenity. monsoon winds carried trade across the Indian Ocean, the DIVING AND SNORKELLING vessel used was the Dhow, with The coral reefs off Tanzania’s its characteristic lateen sail made coast around Zanzibar, Pemba with merikani cloth. So step and Mafia Island offer some back in time, and sail the crystal blue waters of the Zanzibar Archipelago on an original dhow. Choose from sunrise cruises, sandbank picnics, or sunset

Mafia Island, south of Zanzibar. cruises, but whichever it is, just Rivers are stocked with trout sit back and enjoy the serenity. around Mt Kilimanjaro and Mt Meru. Large rivers such as the Kilombero and Great Ruaha offer fabulous sport fishing for Tiger Fish, and large Nile Perch can be caught in the great lakes.

DHOW CRUISES

When Sultans ruled and the monsoon winds carried trade across the Indian Ocean, the vessel used was the Dhow, with its characteristic lateen sail made with merikani cloth. So step back in time, and sail the crystal blue waters of the Zanzibar Archipelago on an original dhow. Choose from sunrise cruises, sandbank picnics, or sunset cruises, but whichever it is, just sit back and enjoy the serenity.

of the world’s finest scuba diving and snorkelling. Diving is possible all year round, however visibility is best from November to March, before the long rains set in.

WHALE WATCHING

Tanzania’s Indian Ocean is home to one of the least known populations of Humpback Whales in the world. Researchers from Stockholm University and the University of Dar es Salaam are studying the Humpback Whales found near Zanzibar to learn

more about their population and conservation status. The herds of migrating whales DIVING AND arrive in the waters around SNORKELLING Zanzibar in late July, and August is now becoming the most The coral reefs off Tanzania’s coast around Zanzibar, Pemba popular month for sightings. and Mafia Island offer some waves while on holiday. of the world’s finest scuba diving and snorkelling. Diving is For novices, you can enroll for possible all year round, however the diving courses which are visibility is best from November offered by several hotels plus to March, before the long rains lodges back on the mainland. set in. So book today for a Tanzania Safari to enjoy the wonderful WHALE WATCHING water adventures the country Tanzania’s Indian Ocean is offers. home to one of the least known populations of Humpback Whales in the world. Researchers from Stockholm University and the University of Dar es Salaam are studying the Humpback Whales found DIVING AND SNORKELLING near Zanzibar to learn more The coral reefs off Tanzania’s about their population and coast around Zanzibar, Pemba conservation status. The herds and Mafia Island offer some of migrating whales arrive in of the world’s finest scuba the waters around Zanzibar diving and snorkelling. Diving in late July, and August is now is possible all year round, becoming the most popular however visibility is best from month for sightings. waves while November to March, before on holiday. the long rains set in. For novices, you can enroll for WHALE WATCHING the diving courses which are Tanzania’s Indian Ocean is offered by several hotels plus home to one of the least known lodges back on the mainland. So populations of Humpback book today for a Tanzania Safari Whales in the world. to enjoy the wonderful water Researchers from Stockholm adventures the country offers. University and the University of Dar es Salaam are studying the Humpback Whales found near Zanzibar to learn more about their population and conservation status. The herds of migrating whales arrive in the waters around Zanzibar in late July, and August is now becoming the most popular month for sightings. waves while on holiday. For novices, you can enroll for the diving courses which are offered by several hotels plus lodges back on the mainland. So book today for a Tanzania Safari to enjoy the wonderful water adventures the country offers.