Tanzania, Jan. 3 -- Arusha. Tanzania is among a few African countries that could top global destinations for tourists this year.

The US-based travel agents cite the country's wildlife splendour and breathtaking landscapes as key in pulling in visitors.

Tanzania is sampled alongside South Africa, Kenya, Botswana, Morocco, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Rwanda as the likely leading destinations this year.

"When you step out onto the Serengeti plains or the Ngorongoro Crater, the areas are so vast and the density of animals is staggering," said Craft Travel in its website.

Ngorongoro Crater is described by tourists flown there by the travel firm as one of the world's most breathtaking natural wonders.

"It is hard to describe the feeling as you st...