Tanzania’s majestic landscape is filled with multifaceted beauty. From the turquoise waters and white sand beaches of Zanzibar, to its biodiverse and lush ecosystems of countless national parks and game reserves, to the rich, ethnic people that inhabit the land. There is so much to discover when exploring this fascinating country. Starting with the tallest mountain in all of Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro, standing at 19,340 feet. Followed by the world’s second deepest Lake, Lake Tanganyika. Not to mention, the world’s largest Calder, formed by a volcanic depression, the Ngorongoro Crater; which is one of the many wondrous landscapes filled with countless wildlife. Very few countries can compete when it comes to the variety and vast amount of wildlife which can be found in Tanzania. Of course, safari enthusiasts are aware that this includes the big five. However there are numerous other animals to be sighted; wildebeests, several species of gazelles, giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, wild dogs, hyenas, hippos, crocodiles, as well as 1,500 varieties of birds. Incredibly, 38 percent of Tanzania’s land has been set aside to responsibly house and protect these animals and ecosystems. There are 17 national parks, 29 game reserves, and 40 conservation areas dedicated to this endeavor. Most notably, Serengeti National Park, Selous Game Reserve, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and Kilimanjaro National Park are all designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Some of these are also home to the 120+ indigenous tribes that exist within and around the country.