UNESCO sites are rich in education, visit them not only for selfie

DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA is home to some of the world’s most incredible United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage sites, but let’s be honest—how many of us have actually been to see them?

Sure, we all know about Serengeti and Zanzibar, but have we taken the time to truly experience the rich history and culture that these places hold?

The clock’s tick ing, and if we don’t visit these sites, we risk future generations only reading about them in history books—and even worse, Google.

From the ancient rock art of Kondoa to the stunning architecture of the Stone Town in Zanzibar, Tanzania’s historical sites aren’t just places to take pretty pictures for Instagram.

These sites are living lessons, offering a glimpse into the past and teaching us about the resilience, creativity, and culture of our ancestors.

Imagine standing in the same place where early humans once roamed, or walking through a bustling, centuries-old town where history is literally etched into every stone. Now, here’s the thing.

It’s not just about us—it’s about our kids, and their kids, and their kids’ kids.

If we don’t show up and support these historical landmarks now, what will be left for the next generation? Imagine telling your grandkids that you once lived in a country with these treasures, but you never bothered to see them.

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Not exactly the story we want to pass on. So, what’s the call to action? Let’s take pride in our heritage.

Let’s lead the charge in visiting these incredible places—not because it’s something tourists do, but because it’s our history, our culture, and our legacy.

The Serengeti can’t take a day off, the caves in Kondoa can’t wait for your schedule, and Zanzibar’s Stone Town isn’t going anywhere—but our attention might.

This year, take a weekend off to explore. Visit a UNESCO site. Take your family.

Educate your children. After all, how can we preserve what we don’t even know exists? Tanzania, let’s show the world how to protect and celebrate our past—and do it with a selfie, of course!