Tanzania Beats Kenya in Best Travel Destinations [LIST]

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu (left) and her Kenyan counterpart, Uhuru Kenyatta.
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu (left) and her Kenyan counterpart, Uhuru Kenyatta.
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Tanzania is home to four travel destinations that have been ranked among the best in the world by TripAdvisor. 

In the ranking, Tanzania beat Kenya, which had only one destination on the top 25 slot; Maasai Mara National Reserve. 

Tanzania, on the other hand, had Serengeti National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. 

Tourists looking at a herd of wildebeest at the Maasai Mara National Game Reserve
Tourists looking at a herd of wildebeest at the Maasai Mara National Game Reserve
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The Maasai Mara reserve is hailed for the wildebeest migration, the Mara River crossing spectacle. The destination serves as home to different types of wildlife including cheetahs, elephants, zebras, hippos and lions. 

"This reserve is connected to Serengeti National Park at the border between Kenya and Tanzania, and is also known for wildebeest migration, seen here crossing the Mara River."

"Wildlife to spot here include cheetahs, lions, elephants, zebras and hippos. The area nearby is dotted with the villages of the Maasai people," read part of the report. 

The ranking took into account the quality and quantity of traveler reviews and ratings on the site in order to produce the top one per cent. 

The ranking also took into consideration the Viator 2022 travel trends report, derived from a survey of 1,000 consumers from the United States of America (USA).

Deloitte's travel industry outlook also contributed to the ranking, highlighting that beaches lead among all destination types, followed by cities and outdoor experiences. 

"According to the Viator 2022 travel trends report, outdoor activities grew 153 percent between 2019 to 2021," read part of the report. 

The Maasai Mara National Reserve is hailed as one of the most enriching destinations for tourists, both locals and foreign, to embrace the Kenyan experience and culture.

Here is the List:

1. Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica

2. Jim Corbett National Park, India

3. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

4. Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

5. Kruger National Park, South Africa

6. Fiordland National Park, New Zealand

7. Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska

8. Kilimanjaro National Park, Tanzania

9. Westland Tai Poutini National Park, New Zealand

10. New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England

11. Snowdonia National Park, Wales

12. Banff National Park, Alberta

13. Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park, Italy

14. Jasper National Park, Alberta

15. Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

16. Tarangire National Park, Tanzania

17. Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania

18. Freycinet, Australia

19. Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland

20. Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

21. Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah

22. Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia

23. Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park, Brazil

24. Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Australia

25. Zion National Park, Utah

A Wildebeest herd on the move in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve.
A Wildebeest herd on the move in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve.
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