Explore Tanzania Water Adventure

From Kitesurfing to whale watching

Tanzania a country by the great 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 spots in the world on freshwater-lakes and the ocean, boat trips, yacht trips, snorkelling, white-water rafting among others.”

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 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, Below are some of the best water adventures you can enjoy while in Tanzania.

KITESURFING

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

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

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