These are just a few interesting facts about Tanzania, Mount Kilimanjaro, and the Serengeti. There is so much to discover and learn about this incredible country and its stunning natural wonders.
- Tanzania is home to the highest point in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro, which stands at 5,895 meters (19,341 feet) tall.
- Mount Kilimanjaro is actually made up of three volcanic cones: Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira.
- The Serengeti is one of the world’s largest and most famous wildlife reserves, covering an area of 30,000 square kilometers (12,000 square miles).
- The Serengeti is known for its annual wildebeest migration, where millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles move in a continuous cycle around the park.
- Tanzania is home to over 120 ethnic groups, with Swahili being the official language and English being widely spoken.
- The Serengeti is also home to some of the world’s largest crocodiles, which can grow up to six meters (20 feet) long.
- Tanzania is home to over 20% of Africa’s large mammal population, with over 430 species of wildlife recorded in the country.
- Mount Kilimanjaro is a dormant volcano, but it is still considered an active volcano and has minor eruptions from time to time.
- The Serengeti is also home to the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo) as well as other species like cheetah, giraffe, and hyena.
- The Hadza people, one of Tanzania’s indigenous tribes, are one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer societies in the world, with a unique way of life and language.
