Tanzania (in english)

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TANZANIAThe Land of Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar and The Serengeti


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Wildlife Safari Tours

Zanzibar & Beach Holidays

Cultural & Historical Tours

Great people for memorable Safaris

The Travel Professionals in Tanzania

www.leopard-tours.com

Groups, Incentives & Conferences

Camping Safaris

Mountain Climbing

HEAD OFFICEOld Moshi Road, Plot No. 17 Kijenge

P.O. Box 1638, Arusha -TanzaniaTel: (+255 27) 2548441

Fax: (+255 27) 2543131, 2543134, 2543219Email: [email protected]

DAR ES SALAAM BRANCHRoyal Palm Hotel, Ohio Street

P.O. Box 979, Dar es Salaam -TanzaniaTel: +255 22 2602835 / 2119755

Fax: + 255 22 2602836Email: [email protected]

NGORONGORO BRANCHP.O. Box 1638, Arusha -Tanzania

Tel: +255 27 2537024Fax: +255 27 2537024

ZANZIBARTel: +255 24 2238752Fax: +255 747 424824


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Karibu Tanzania ! 5Tanzania - the Facts 7

HistoryGeography

ClimateEconomy

Tourist Map 9The Northern Circuit 11

Arusha National ParkKilimanjaro National ParkLake Manyara National ParkMkomazi National ParkNgorongoro CraterOlduvai GorgeSerengeti National Park

Tarangire National ParkThe Southern Circuit 21

Mikumi National ParkRuaha National ParkSelous Game ReserveUdzungwa Mountains National Park

Other Parks 25Gombe National ParkKatavi National ParkKitulo Plateau National ParkMahale Mountains National ParkRubondo Island National ParkSaanane Island

The Swahili Coast 29Other Places to Visit 33Towns and Cities 35Zanzibar - the Spice Islands 37

A Melting Pot of CulturesArabia meets AfricaTouringPemba

Offshore IslandsFestivals

Kilimanjaro - the Roof of Africa 51Activity Holidays 55Special Interest Holidays 59Conference and Incentive Tourism 61Cultural Tourism 63Karibu Travel & Tourism Fair 65Travel Tips 68

Editorial Contents

Selling TANZANIA is published by Nigel Fosters Selling AFRICALtd.Whilst every care has been taken to ensure all information is accurate andup-to-date, responsibility cannot be taken for any errors or omissions. 2011

Selling AFRICA Ltd, PO Box 640, Amersham, Bucks HP8 4BU, UKTel: 44 (0)1494 766099 E-mail: [email protected]

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Karibu means welcome inSwahili. And there is no betterplace to enjoy an enriching

cultural and wildlife experience thanTanzania.

The magical names trip of thetongue Kilimanjaro, Laetoli,Ngorongoro, Olduvai, Serengetiand Zanzibar ! Burton, Livingstone,Selous, Speke and Stanley !

These days Tanzanias new andenlarged national parks mean it isthe only country in the world to

protect more than 25% of its land sogame viewing experiences are

widely regarded as the best inAfrica. It is the place to seeseemingly endless herds of

wildebeest and zebra trekkingacross the plains on their annual

migration followed by lion,leopard, cheetah and hyena. It iselephant country, boasting some ofthe largest populations in the world,

While at Gombe and MahaleMountains National Parks, it is hometo groups of chimpanzees now sorarely seen in the wild.

Both the Tanzania mainland and,of course, Zanibar boast beautifulbeaches hundreds of miles ofpalm-fringed sands overlooking theIndian Ocean. Its cities are relaxed

and friendly. Its huge lakes, Victoria,Tanganyika and Nyasa, arebountiful with fish. Its mountains aremassive and mysterious and includeMount Meru, Ol Doinyo Lengai andthe Usambaras in addition, ofcourse, to Mount Kilimanjaro the

Roof of Africa, the tallest free-standing mountain in the world andrecently nominated as a candidatefor one of the seven natural wondersof the world.

Yet this, the largest country in EastAfrica, is untouched by the holiday-making hordes of mass tourism.

It was in Tanzania that Stanleyuttered those famous words DrLivingstone I presume when hetracked down the Scottish missionaryand explorer after a long trek into

the interior. Indeed Tanzania was amagnet for several Victorianexplorers who made epic journeysof discovery in search of the sourceof the Nile. Todays visitors are ableto explore Tanzania, and see itsremarkable seven UNESCO World

Heritage sites, with none of thehardship but all of the adventure ofthose early pioneers.

It was on December 9, 1961 thatthe Tanzania mainland, orTanganyika as it was then known,achieved independence from GreatBritain. December 9, 2011 thereforemarks the 50th anniversary of thishistoric occasion.

Karibu Tanzania !

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HISTORY

It is with good reason that Tanzaniahas been called the cradle ofmankind for it was here, in 1960,that Dr Louis Leakey and his wifeMary discovered the fossilisedremains of homo habilis, or handyman, calculated to be 1.75 million

years old. Since then, in 1976,hominin footprints found at Laetolihave been been dated back anincredible 3.5 million years.

Tanzania was originally occupiedby various African tribes,particularly the Masai with theirproud traditions. Arab merchants

visited the coast some 2,000 yearsago and settled in Zanzibar aroundthe eighth century establishing traderoutes into the interior. The inter-marriage of Arabs and local peoplecreated a new race with their ownlanguage - Kiswahili, or Swahili

whose word for a journey - safari -has become the internationaldescription of a trip into the wild.The Portuguese establishedtemporary settlements in the 16thcentury but in 17th century weresupplanted by the Omanis who

developed the infamous slave trade.The scramble for Africa by theEuropean powers at the end of the19th century led to occupation of themainland by Germany althoughZanzibar became a Britishprotectorate. After World War I,Germany was forced to surrender itsterritory to the British.

Tanganyika, as the mainland wasthen known, achieved independencefrom Great Britain 50 years ago in1961. Zanzibar becamingindependent two years later andshortly afterwards joining themainland to become the UnitedRepublic of Tanzania.

GEOGRAPHY

Tanzania covers 937,062 sq kmmaking it the largest country inEastern Africa. Just south of theequator, it borders Kenya and

Uganda to the north; the DemocraticRepublic of the Congo, Rwanda andBurundi to the west; and Zambia,Malawi and Mozambique to thesouth It is therefore a ideal centrefrom which to explore eastern,central and southern Africa.

The Great Rift Valley, the vastfault-line that runs down the spine of

Africa, has created many fascinatingtopographical features in Tanzaniaincluding the world-famousNgorongoro Crater, Lake Tangayika,and Mount Kilimanjaro, thecontinent's tallest mountain. Thecentral plateau is a huge expanse ofsavannah and sparse woodland and

while the interior is largely arid the800 kilometre coastline, and theislands of Zanzibar, Pemba andMafia, are lush and palm-fringed.

CLIMATE

The coastal areas are hot and humidwith an average day timetemperature of 30C. Sea breezesmake the climate very pleasant from

June to September. The centralplateau experiences hot days andcool nights. The hilly country

between the coast and the northernhighlands has a pleasant climatefrom January to September, withtemperatures averaging around20C. Temperatures vary aroundKilimanjaro according to the seasonregistering a low 15C during May

to August rising to 22C duringDecember to March. For the wholecountry the hottest months are fromOctober to February. The main, longrainy season is from mid-March tolate May.

ECONOMY

Agriculture plays a vital part in theeconomy of Tanzania and tourists

will see evidence of this as they aredriven past huge coffee, tea andcotton plantations and witness theprocessing of cashew nuts, sisal,cloves and other spices.

The country also has largemineral deposits that include gold,diamonds and a wide variety ofother gemstones.

Of particular interest is tanzanite,a brilliant gemstone found only inTanzania. It is mined in the foothillsof Mount Kilimanjaro and is one

thousand times rarer than diamonds.Geological research indicates thatthis source will be depleted in thenext 10 to 20 years and that thechances of finding tanzanite in anyother part of the world are less thanone in a million.

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Zanzibar

Lake

Natron

NgorongoroCrater

Serengeti

Moivaro Lodges & Tented CampsRobanda Safari Camp

Ikoma Tented Camp

Tindiga Tented Camp

Natron Tented Camp

Moivaro Lodge

Kia Lodge

Kinyanguru Lodge

Unguja Lodge

Che Che Vule

Selous Wilderness Camp

Fumba Beach Lodge

The Swahili House

Arusha Safari Lodge

Migunga Tented Camp

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Crater Forest Tented Camp

Lake Manyara

Lake Eyasi

Arusha

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Mwanza

Musoma

Karatu

Mkomazi

NationalPark

LakeRukwa GreatRuahaRiver

Lindi

Bagamoyo

Rubondo IslandNationalPark

Tourist Map of Tanzania

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For more information contact:The Conservator, Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority

PO Box 1, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha, TanzaniaTel +255 27 253 7019/06 Fax + 255 27 253 7007E-mail: [email protected] www.ngorongorocrater.org

Welcome to the eighth Wonder of the World...the Ngorongoro Conservation Area

A world natural and cultural heritage site; an international man and biosphere

reserve; a home to both the big five and pastoralists; the cradle of mankind;and a living Eden for tourists


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T

he best developed ofTanzanias tourism routes isknown as the Northern Circuit.

Here theres the chance to see thebig five - elephant, leopard, lion,rhino and buffalo - and huge herdsof wildebeest and zebra on theirannual migration.

The circuit includes many of thecountrys most famous nationalparks, Arusha, Lake Manyara,Tarangire and the Serengeti as wellas famous landmarks such as theNgorongoro Crater, the OlduvaiGorge and Africas highestmountain, Mount Kilimanjaro.

ARUSHA NATIONAL PARK

Just 32 km away from the town ofArusha is the Arusha National Parkwhich was described by Sir JulianHuxley as a gem amongst parks.It consists of three spectacular

features, the Momela Lakes, MountMeru and the Ngurdoto Crater.

On clear days magnificent viewsof Mount Kilimanjaro can be seenfrom almost any part of the park.The vegetation and wildlife varies

with the topography, which rangesfrom forest to swamp. The park isfamous for its 575 species ofbirdlife, both migrant and resident,and black and white colobusmonkey - the only place they maybe seen on the Northern Circuit.Elephant are rare, and lion absentalltogether, but other animalsfrequently seen in the park are

baboon, buffalo, giraffe, hippo,hyena, warthog, zebra and a widerange of antelope species includingdik dik and waterbuck. Leopard areever-present but, as always, difficultto find. An area of adjoining land

was recently incorporated into the

park increasing its size to 550 sq km.Tourist attractions include canoesafaris on the Momela lakes,

walking safaris around the rim ofthe Ngurudoto Crater, and three orfour day climbs of Mount Meru -good acclimatisation for Kilimanjaro.

Getting there: A short drive from

Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport.

KILIMANJARO NATIONAL

PARK

At 5,895m, Mount Kilimanjaro isthe tallest free-standing mountain inthe world, so it can truly beregarded as the roof of Africa. As

wide as all the world, great, highand unbelievably white, was ErnestHemingways description. Now a

World Heritage site, its outstandingfeatures are its three major volcaniccentres, Shira in the west, Mawenziin the East and the snowcapped

Kibo in the centre. The forests of thesurrounding national park areinhabited by elusive elephant,leopard, buffalo, bushbuck, theendangered Abbotts duiker, andnumerous other small antelope,primates and rodents. They arehowever difficult to see due to thedense vegetation.

Getting there: A two hour drive

from Arusha or one hour from

Kilimanjaro International Airport.

LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL

PARK

This park is famous for its tree-

climbing lions, which spend most ofthe day spread out along thebranches of Acacia trees six toseven metres above the ground.Nestling at the base of the GreatRift Valley escarpment the park isnoted for its incredible beauty. As

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Tanzanias original wildlife lodges are legendary. Each unique - all offering

the very best game-view ing locations, stunning views and an unforgettable

safari experience.

For further information contact Hotels & Lodges (Tanzania) Limited

Central Reservations, Arusha Tel: +255 27 2544595/2544825 +255 754 254600

E-mail: [email protected]

www.hotelsandlodges-tanzania.com

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visitors enter the gate they pass intothe lush forest, home to troops of

baboons and both blue and vervetmonkeys.Further along the forest opens up

into woodlands, grassland, swampsand beyond these the soda lakeitself, covering 200 sq km andsanctuary to over 400 species ofbird including flamingo, pelican,storks, sacred ibis, cormorants andEgyptian geese.

The park is particularly noted forits huge herds of buffalo andelephant. Also giraffe, hippo,reedbuck, warthog, wildebeest,

zebra and a great variety of smalleranimals.

Getting there: A half hour flightfrom Arusha or a 90 minute driveen route to the nearby NgorongoroCrater, the Olduvai Gorge and the

Serengeti.

MKOMAZI NATIONAL PARK

Tanzanias newest national park, this

former game reserve contains 90%of all botanic species found inTanzania with one third classified asunique in the world. It is also hometo the Mkomazi Rhino Project. Thisinvolves the re-introduction of anumber of black rhino from South

Africa which, it is hoped, will breedbefore being relocated to traditionalnatural habitats within Tanzania. TheCaptive Breeding Programme for the

African wild dog is another projectfor the preservation of endangeredspecies that is based in Mkomazi.

Getting there: By road fromArush, Moshi or Tanga.

NGORONGORO CRATER

The Ngorongoro Crater, at 2,286 m.above sea level, is the largestunbroken caldera in the world.

Surrounded by very steep wallsrising 610 metres from the crater

floor, this natural amphitheatremeasures 19.2 km in diameter and304 sq km in area. It is home to upto 30,000 animals, almost halfbeing wildebeest and zebra. Buffalo,elephant, hippo, hyena, jackal, lion,ostrich, serval, warthog, bushbuck,eland, hartebeest, reedbuck,

waterbuck and huge herds of bothThomsons and Grants gazelle areeasily seen on the crater floor.Thanks to anti-poaching patrols, thecrater is now one of the few placesin East Africa where visitors can becertain of seeing black rhino, withthe number now approaching 25.Leopard may occasionally be seenin the trees of the forest surroundingthe crater while cheetah are alsopresent but rarely seen.

Large herds of giraffe live on the rimof the crater and will be seen on the

drive to Olduvai Gorge and theSerengeti.Countless flamingo form a pink

blanket over the soda lakes whilemore than 100 species of birds notfound in the Serengeti have beenspotted.

The crater, which has beendeclared a UNESCO WorldHeritage site, lies within theNgorongoro Conservation Area,

which covers more than 8,300 sqkm. It is bounded by Lake Eysai inthe southwest and the Gol Mountains

in the north. Roughly in the centre isthe Olbalal Swamp and the aridOlduvai Gorge.

Getting there: A three hour drive,or one hour flight, from Arusha. Atwo hour drive from Tarangire or

some 90 minutes from Manyara.

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OLDUVAI GORGE

Located within the NgorongoroConservation Area, a short drive offthe main road between Ngorongoroand the Serengeti, the name Olduvaiderives from Oldupai, which is theMasai word for the type of wild sisal

that grows in the gorge.It was here that, in 1959, Dr LouisLeakey and his wife Mary discoveredthe skull of first Zinjanthropus Boisei,or nutcracker man, and then, a

year later, the remains of HomoHablis or handy man at that timeregarded as mankinds first step onthe ladder of human evolution.Many more fossils have since beendiscovered including those ofprehistoric elephants, giant hornedsheep and enormous ostriches. Thereis a small museum and an

observation platform, overlooking thegorge, where visitors can listen to aninformative talk.

Getting there: A four hour drive,or one hour flight, from Arusha. Atwo hour drive from Lake Manyara

or Tarangire National Park.

SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

The Serengeti National Park isarguably the best known wildlifesanctuary in the world.

Serengeti means endlessplains in the Masai language, and

within its boundaries are more than

three million large mammals. Some35 species of plains animals may beseen here including the so-calledbig seven - buffalo, elephant, lion,leopard, rhino, cheetah and Africanhunting dog. Unfortunately very fewof the latter remain in the Serengeti.Originally exterminated as a threatto domestic stock they have morerecently become victims of distemper.

However, after being decimatedby poaching, the black rhinopopulation of the Serengeti has

developed well in recent yearsthanks to constant surveillance andthe shielding of the animals frommass tourism. There are now 13black rhinos in the Moru Kopjesarea but they may be difficult to seeas visitors are only allowed to drive

through the area on certain roads.White rhinoceros are not found inthe Serengeti.

In May or early June, huge herdsof wildebeest and zebra begin theirspectacular 600 mile pilgrimage. Intheir wake follow the predators -

lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena andjackal - while vultures circleoverhead and some of Africasbiggest crocodile lie in wait.

Other animals frequently seen inthe Serengeti include baboons,caracal, civet, bat-eared fox, genet,giraffe, hippo, honey badger, hyrax,mongoose, ostrich, serval, bothGrants and Thomsons gazelle,

vervet monkeys and some 20 typesof antelope including eland,hartebeest or kongoni, impala,kudu, reedbuck, roan, topi,

waterbuck and the much smaller dikdik, duiker, klipspringer and oribi.

There is, of course, also aprofusion of birdlife. Over 500species including bustards, cranes,eagles, herons, owls, storks, vultures

and the bizarre, long-leggedsecretary birds.

Getting there: A six hour drive,or one hour flight, from Arusha.

TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

Close to Arusha, 118 km away,

Tarangire National Park gets its namefrom the river that threads its waythrough the length of the reserve.

It is famous for its dense wildlifepopulation which is most spectacularbetween June and September, thedry period.

During this time thousands ofanimals - elephant, buffalo, giraffe,eland, hartebeest, kudu, wildebeestand the rarely seen oryx - migratefrom the dry Masai steppe to theTarangire River looking for water.Lion, leopard and other predators

follow the herds. Tarangire has thelargest population of elephant of anypark in the northern circuit and isalso home to 550 varieties of bird.

Getting there: A 90 minute drive,or 30 minute flight, from Arusha.

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The Ngorongoro Crater

The Ngorongoro Conservation

Area is a UNESCO WorldHeritage Site, and International

Biosphere Reserve, covering almost8,300 sq km with altitudes rangingbetween 1,020m to 3,577m.Frequently referred to as the eighthwonder of the world, the areaencompasses a blend of landscapes,archaeological sites, people andabundant wildlife that is unsurpassedin Africa. Featuring volcanoes,grasslands, waterfalls and forests, itis home to the nomadic Masai.The centrepiece, and major

landmark, of the Conservation Areais the breathtaking NgorongoroCrater, a natural amphitheatresurrounded by steep walls rising over600 metres from the crater floor. It isone of the world's greatest naturalspectacles whose magical setting andplentiful wildlife never fail to thrill

visitors.The crater is a natural sanctuary forsome 30,000 animals including thebig five of buffalo, elephant,leopard, lion and rhino. It is alsohome to cheetah, hartebeest, hippo,hyena, jackal, reedbuck, serval,warthog, waterbuck, wildebeest,zebra and a great many bird andinsect species.Close to the Ngorongoro Craterthere are two less famous, and lessvisited, craters ideal for walking andhiking safaris.Empakaai Crater is about 6 km wide

with steep walls rising to almost300m. Half of the crater floor iscovered by a deep salt water lakewhere eland andwaterbuck may been seen. The traildown to the crater floor offersspectacular views of a still activevolcano, Oldoinyo Lengai, and, on a

clear day, the snowy peaks of MountKilimanjaro. On the way down to thelake there are buffalo, bushbuck,blue monkeys and rare birds, such assunbirds and turacos.Olmoti Craters's floor is shallow andcovered with grass where,in addition to the Maasai and theirlivestock, buffalo, eland andreedbuck may be seen. The MungeRiver crosses the crater before fallinghundreds of metres in a spectacularwaterfall.Yet another attraction of theNgorongoo Conservation Area is

Olduvai Gorge, the site where, in1959, Dr Louis Leakey and his wifeMary discovered the remains of whatwas regarded as mans first step onthe ladder of human evolution.The Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Authority was established in 1959, topioneer this multiple land use in

which conservation, tourism andpastoral activities co-exist in carefullymanaged harmony.

For further information contact:

The ConservatorNgorongoro Conservation Area AuthorityPO Box 1, Ngorongoro Crater,

Arusha, TanzaniaTel +255 27 253 7019/06

Fax +255 27 253 7007E-mail: [email protected]

www.ngorongorocrater.org

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For those looking for a moreadventurous, off the beatentrack safari, Tanzanias southern

parks offer pristine wilderness. Less

well known than their northerncounterparts, these southern parksare no less rewarding in terms of thewildlife while their greatest plus isthat, despite this, they receive farfewer visitors.The major southern parks compriseMikumi, Ruaha and UdzungwaMountains. The variety of wildlife,scenery and habitats on offer makesa safari combining more than one ofthese very rewarding. Travel betweenthem can be by road or light aircraft.The best time to visit the southernparks is during the dry season Juneto November - when the roads aremore easily passable. The dry seasonalso means that the game is moreconcentrated around the riversmaking it much easier to see.Entrance fees to these parks are low,to encourage visitors, while TANAPAhave been very successful in

encouraging private investement toincrease accomodation facilities inthe park and improve its generalinfrastructure.

Mikumi National Park is easilyaccessible from Dar es Salaam. Thepark borders the Selous GameReserve and shares its abundantwildlife including buffalo, elephant,hippo, lion, leopard, eland theworlds largest antelope, giraffe,greater kudu, impala, wildebeest andzebra. It is also famous for wild dogand 6m long python and is a goodstop-over point on the way toUdzungwa and Ruaha.Not a conventional game-viewingdestination, Udzungwa MountainsNational Park is famous for its bio-diversity and the unique plant lifefound in its rainforests. Iringa redcolobus and the Sanje crestedmangabey are among its rareprimates while numerous species ofbirds are to be seen. Activitiesinclude hiking to the Sanje waterfallsor a climb to the top of Luhombereo,

Udzungwas highest peak.Ruaha National Park, approximatelya 5 hour scenic drive from Mikumi, isnow both Tanzania's largest park and

its largest elephant sanctuary. It ishome to a number of animals whichare rare or absent in the north. Theseinclude wild dog, roan and sableantelope, and greater kudu. Thereare also lion, leopard, cheetah andhyena. The Great Ruaha River ishome to vast amounts of hippos,crocodiles and over 370 species ofbird.Other national parks in the south ofthe country include Katavi andSaadani. Katavi, in the west, boaststhe countrys largest population ofhippo and crocodile. Buffalo,elephant, giraffe, impala, reedbuck,and zebra are abundant whileleopard, lion, hyena, eland and roanand sable antelope are also present.The lakes of Katavi and Chala arehome to over 400 bird and waterfowl.Saadani National Park, situated on

the coast some 60km north of Dar esSalaam, is a unique mixture of bushand beach. Easily accessible byroad, or charter flight, it is home to

buffalo, eland, giraffe, hartebeest,reedbuck, and waterbuck. Elephantand lion are also present. Boat tripsand walking safaris are available.

For further information contact:The Director General

Tanzania National ParksPO Box 3134, Arusha, Tanzania

Tel: +255 27 250 3471Fax: +255 27 250 8216

E-mail: [email protected]

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Less frequented than the nationalparks in the north, the southernparks provide a sense of

African adventure unsurpassedanywhere else on the continent.

The principal areas are the SelousGame Reserve and the Mikumi,Ruaha and Udzungwa MountainsNational Parks.

MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK

Located north of the Selous Reserve,less than 300 km. from Dar es

Salaam, is the Mikumi NationalPark. Because of its accessibility it isone of the most popular parks inTanzania and is an important centrefor education where students go tostudy ecology and conservation.

The Mikumi flood plain, with its

open grasslands, dominates the parktogether with the mountain rangesthat border the park on two sides. A

wide range of wildlife inhabits its3,230 sq km area. Lion is commonlyseen as are packs of wild dog, rareelsewhere in Africa. Elephant maybe encountered and other animalsfrequently observed are buffalo,civet, eland, giraffe, impala, kudu,reedbuck, warthog, waterbuck,

wildebeest, zebra and Lichtensteinshartebeest. Near the southern

boundary of the park it is possible tosee groups of female and youngbachelor sable with their onedominant male.

Crocodiles, monitor lizard andgiant python are among the parksmany other residents.

At the southern end of the floodplain, in the Kikoboga area, familiesof yellow baboon live while

wallowing hippos are frequentlyjoined in their pools by flocks ofopen-billed storks, hunting formolluscs.

Over 400 species of birds havebeen observed in the park, many of

which are Eurasian migrants whostay between October and April.

Getting there: A four hour drive,

or a one hour flight, from Dar es

Salaam.

RUAHA NATIONAL PARK

Recently expanded to become thelargest national park in East Africaand, after Kafue National Park inZambia, the second largest in

Africa, Ruaha is home to more than10,000 elephant. Its name derivesfrom the Great Ruaha River whichflows along its eastern border,creating spectacular gorges. Flowinginto the Rufiji River, the Great Ruahais home to hippo and crocodile.

Various antelope species, such aseland, grants gazelle, impala,greater and lesser kudu, reedbuck,

waterbuck and the rare sable androan antelope thrive in thegrasslands bordering the river

alongside buffalo, giraffe andzebra. Predators include lion,leopard, cheetah, both striped andspotted hyena, and wild dog or

African hunting dog as they shouldcorrectly be called.

Birdlife is prolific, over 370

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species have been recorded, some

of which are not found in northernTanzania. Eurasian migrants flock toRuaha twice a year - March to Apriland October to November - joiningthe resident kingfishers, hornbills,sunbirds, egrets and plovers.

Best months for game viewing areduring the dry season from July toNovember, when the animals areconcentrated around the shrinking

water-courses. The park has anairstrip for light aircraft on the

western bank of the river.Getting there: Up to a ten hour

drive, or a one and a half hour

flight, from Dar es Salaam.

SELOUS GAME RESERVE

The Selous Game Reserve is thelargest wildlife area in Africa. AUNESCO World Heritage site, thispristine, uninhabited area is largerthan Switzerland.

Selous boasts Tanzanias largestpopulation of elephant as

well as large numbers of lion,leopard, African hunting dog,

buffalo and hippo. Only in theSerengeti will visitors see a greaterconcentration of wildlife.

Once home to over 3,000 blackrhino there are sadly now only a fewhundred left. They tend to hide in thedense thickets but sightings are

possible. Species commonly seen are

bushbuck, red and blue duikers,eland, hartebeest, hyena,klipspringer, impala, giraffe, oryx,reedbuck, waterbuck and zebra.

Yellow baboon and vervet and bluemonkey are always a common sight

while families of black and whitecolobus may sometimes be seenmoving from tree to tree.Endangered red colobus inhabit onlythe west of the reserve but visits toobserve this rare breed can bearranged.

The bird-life in the Selous is

prolific and the 400 speciesrecorded include the globallythreatened wattled crane and thecorncrake.

The topography of the park variesfrom rolling savannah woodland,grassland plains and rocky outcropscut by the Rufiji River and itstributaries, the Kilombero andLuwegu, which together cover thegreatest catchment area in East

Africa. The Rufiji, which flows fromnorth to south, provides the life-

blood of the Selous and sailing orrafting down the river is a superbmethod of seeing game, especiallyduring the dry season between Juneand October. Crocodiles, hippo andan array of grazing antelope will beseen.

Linked to the Rufiji is Lake

Tagalala, where elephant, giraffe,waterbuck, reedbuck and bushbuckgather at the waters edge. In thelong grassland, safari enthusiastsmay even get a chance to see raresable antelope, greater kudu - orlion.

The park gets its name from thehunter-explorer Frederick CourtneySelous, whose books were bestsellers in Victorian England.

Walking safaris, game drives andboat trips may be organised. Thebest time to visit is during the dry

season, when game is forced fromhiding places to the river to drink.

The waters of the KilomberoGame Controlled Area are home tothe ferocious tiger fish and vanducatfish, the latter equipped with aprimitive set of lungs which allows itto migrate from one landlocked poolto another.

Getting there: Between a sevenand nine hour drive, but only in thedry season, or a one and a halfhour flight from Dar es Salaam.

UDZUNGWA MOUNTAINSNATIONAL PARK

Udzungwa Mountains National Parkis a conservation area of about2,000 sq km. It lies in the Iringa andMorogoro regions of south-centralTanzania where it is bordered by the

Great Ruaha River to the north and

by the road between Mikumu andIfakara to the east.

The major attraction of the park isits bio-diversity and uniquerainforest where many rare plants,not found anywhere else in the

world, have been identified. Theserange from a tiny African violet to30 metre high trees. It is for thisreason that Udzungwa is beingproposed as Tanzanias eighth

World Heritage Site.The park is home to eleven types

of primate. Five of these are unique

to Udzungwa, including theendangered Iringa red colobusmonkey and the Sanje crestedmangabey. The plateau also supportspopulations of elephant, buffalo, lionand leopard. Visitors should notexpect to necessarily see these largerspecies however as they tend to befound in the less accessible area ofthe park. Bush baby, or galago asthey are sometimes called, bush pig,civet, duiker, honey badger andthree types of mongoose are more

likely to be seen.The park is also home to anumber of rare forest birds many of

which are only found in this area ofTanzania.

Getting there: A five hour drivefrom Dar es Salaam.

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Tanzanias Other Parks

In addition to the nine parks ofthe northern and southerncircuits Tanzania has six, soon to

be seven, other national parks toexplore.

GOMBE NATIONAL PARKA mountainous strip bordering theshores of Lake Tanganyika, 16kmnorth of Kigoma. Gombe iscurrently Tanzania's smallest park.It covers just 52 sq km and is onlyreachable by boat from Kigoma.Gombe offers visitors the rare

chance to observe the chimpanzeecommunities made famous byBritish explorer Jane Goodall. Anumber of monkey species canalso be seen including red colobus,red-tail and blue monkeys. Thearea is heavily forested making itunsuitable for carnivores and safe

for walking safaris. Birdwatcherswill be richly rewarded.

Getting there: By air from Arushaor Dar es Salaam. Or by road ortrain to Kigoma and then a onehour boat trip.

KATAVI NATIONAL PARKRecently extended southward tocover some 4500 sq km the mainfeatures of Tanzania's third largestpark, located about 40 km south-east of the town of Mpanda, areLake Katavi, with its vast

floodplains, the palm-fringed LakeChala and the Katuma River. Thepark is noted for its Miombowoodland and is home to buffalo,elephant, leopard, lion and zebra.Antelope species include eland,impala, topi, roan, and sable.Water fowl are abundant with Lake

Chala particularly rich in bird-lifewith over 400 species recorded.Katavi also boasts Tanzania'sgreatest concentration of hippoand crocodile.

Getting there: By chater flightfrom Arusha or Dar es Salaam. Ora day's drive from Mbeya or, in thedry season, Kigoma.

KITULO PLATEAU NATIONALPARKOne of the two more recentlygazetted national parks, Kitulo is

the first park in tropical Africa to berecognised largely for its floristicsignificance. Known locally asGods Garden or the Serengeti ofFlowers, Kitulo plateau has hadover 350 species of plantsdocumented to date. These include45 species of orchids, many of

which are not found anywhere elsein the world.

Also only found in Kitulo, andthe Nundulu Mountain Reserveadjacent to Udzungwa MountainsNP, the Kipunji - or HighlandsMangabey - is the rarest monkey inAfrica. First discovered in 2003 itwas the first new monkey genusestablished since 1923.

The plateau is also home tosome important bird species, againmany endemic to Tanzania,including the endangered blue

swallow, Denhams bustard,mountain marsh widow, Njombecisticola, and Kipengere seedeater.Some of the worlds rarestbutterflies also inhabit the area.

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MAHALE MOUNTAINSNATIONAL PARKThe other sanctuary of thechimpanzee, Mahale MountainsNational Park, is only reached bycharter flight or by boat fromKigoma. Covering an area ofapproximately 1,600 sq km, thepark's western boundary is theshore of Lake Tanganyika. The

chimpanzee population isestimated at around 1,000 andthey may be observed in theirnatural habitat in groups of up to30. Yellow baboons, red colobus,red-tailed and vervet monkeys alsolive in the park and are commonlyseen as are bush-babies, bush-pigs, bushbuck, blue duiker, civet,hyrax and white-tailed mongoose.Buffalo, elephant, giraffe, leopard,lion, porcupine and other varioustypes of antelope are also presentbut will prove more difficult tofind. Lake Tanganyika is home to

more than 250 different species offish.Getting there: Between a four

and a nine hour boat trip,depending on the boat, fromKigoma. Or a two hour flight from

Arusha or Dar es Salaam.

RUBONDO ISLAND NATIONALPARKA water wonderland comprisingRubondo Island and nine smallerislands tucked into a corner of LakeVictoria north-west of Mwanza. Thepark provides a variety of habitatsranging from savannah to open

woodland, dense forest, papyrusswamps and sandy beaches. Thereis also a wide variety of animalsincluding bushbuck, crocodile,elephant, genet, giraffe, hippo,mongoose, vervet monkey and thereclusive sitatunga - a shaggycoated aquatic antelope. The bird-

life is unique with species fromeast, central and southern Africaflocking to 'Bird Island' to breed.Bee-eaters, fish eagle, heron, ibis,kingfisher and spoon-billed andsaddle-billed stork may be seen.

Getting there: By air from Arushaor Mwanza. Or by road from

Mwanza and then a boat transfer.

SAADANI NATIONAL PARKTanzanias first coastal wildlifesanctuary is located on the IndianOcean coast some 45 km north ofBagamoyo and directly west ofZanzibar. The park contains manyindigenous species includingLiechtensteins hartebeest and therare Roosevelt sable. A goodpopulation of elephant live inSaadani as do several herds of

buffalo and numerous large groupsof hippo and crocodile. Lion,leopard, hyena, giraffe, greaterkudu, red duiker, reedbuck,warthog, waterbuck, wildebeestand zebra can also be seen whilethe bird life is extensive.

Bottle nose dolphin are commonoff the coast of the park; whalespass through the Zanzibar channel

in October and November; andgreen turtle breed at MadeteBeach.

Saadani village is one of theoldest communities on the EastAfrican coast while the Kaole ruinsand historic Bagamoyo are nearby.

Getting there: About a four hourdrive from Dar es Salaam or bycharter flight from Dar es Salaamor Zanzibar.

SAANANE ISLANDSaanane Island, in Lake Victoria, isshortly to be elevated to nationalpark status increasing the numberof Tanzania National Parks to 16. Itwill be the smallest national park inEast Africa covering an area ofonly 0.7 sq km. Saanane iscurrently home to agama lizards,clawless otter, crocodile, impala,

monitor lizard, python, rock hyrax,tortoise, vervet and de brazzamonkey, and wild cat but there areplans to introduce new species suchas dik-dik, grants gazelle,klipspringer and zebra. Over 40type of resident and migratorybirds may be seen.

Getting there: By air to Mwanzaand then by boat.

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Remnants of a spectacularhistory give Tanzaniasmainland coast an appeal far

greater than just sun, sand and sea.More than 800 kms of coastline,from Tanga in the north to Mtwarain the south, consist of palm-fringed,

white sandy beaches looking outover the warm, sparkling waters ofthe Indian Ocean. These offerunlimited scope for big gamefishing, scuba-diving, snorkellingand other varieties of water sports.

However insufficient attention isoften paid to the coasts vast arrayof other natural and culturalresources as, in addition to thebeach resorts to both the north andsouth of Dar es Salaam, there are anumber of other major tourist

attractions. Ancient Bagamoyo, aformer capital city, and the nearbyKaole Ruins; historical Mafia Island;the natural beauty of Pangani;Saadani National Park; and thehistory and culture of the UNESCO

World Heritage sites of KilwaKisiwani and Songo Mnara.

Areas scheduled for developmentinclude the Mnazi Bay area ofMtwara and the Rufiji River delta.

BAGAMOYO

Once the penultimate stop forslave and ivory caravans travellingfrom Lake Tanganyika on their wayto Zanzibar, the name Bagamoyomeans Bury my Heart in Swahili.Missionaries, intent on abolishingthe slave trade, made it the centre of

their activities. The museum has awonderful collection of photographsand mementos relating to DavidLivingstone while a house whereHenry Morton Stanley once livedcan be seen near the beach.Saadani National Park lies 45 km tothe north and the Kaole ruins five kmto the south.

DAR ES SALAAM

The largest city and the economiccapital of Tanzania, Dar es Salaam

also has much to interest touristsstaying in the city before, or after,their safari to the parks and gamereserves in the south.

The Nyerere Cultural Centre, aself-supporting handicraft scheme, is

well worth a visi t. Here over 100

young artists can be seen at workproducing various works includingpaintings, carvings, batiks, potteryand weavings.

Enjoy the hustle and bustle of theKariakoo Market were fish, fruit,

vegetables, traditional medicines,herbs and livestock are traded. Themaze of stalls and shops in thebazaar that surrounds the market,are also worth exploring.

Nearby beaches include Armani,Bahari, Jangwani, Kunduchi and

Oyster Bay. Jangwani and Kunduchialso feature water amusement parks.

KAOLE

About five kilometres to the south ofBagamayo, at Kaole, are the ruinsof a once prosperous Arab town,

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which was forced into decline by thearrival of the Portuguese in the 15thcentury. The ruins, dating back tothe 13th century, include two coralmosques, one the oldest in Tanzaniaand one of the oldest in East Africa,and numerous Shirazi-style pillaredtombs.

KILWA

A group of three former settlements

Kilwa Kivinje and Kilwa Masokoon the mainland and the offshoreisland of Kilwa Kisiwani - Kilwa wasoriginally established as a centre forthe gold trade. Now a WorldHeritage site, it is home to some ofthe most spectacular ruins on theEast African coast. Kilwa Kisiwaniand the nearby Songo MnaraIslands contain numerous ruins manydating back to the 13th century.

MAFIA ISLAND

A 20 minute flight south of Dar esSalaam, Mafia Island wasTanzanias first Marine Park. It is oneof the most exciting diving andfishing areas in the world and ishome to some four hundred speciesof fish and five species of turtle.

Sports fisherman flock here for thesuperb catches, many of them greatfighters, which include barracuda,marlin, sailfish and tuna. The mainseason is from September to Marchalthough fishing is possible all yearround within the reef and channel.

Divers will see a veritablekaleidoscope of reef dwellers amongthe fifty types of coral. These includebutterfly fish, clown fish, lion fishand rainbow fish while, in deeper

waters, they will come acrossgroupers, rays and sharks. The rare

dugong breeds in the Mafia Channelwhile the green and hawksbill turtlenest on the smaller islands.

MIKANDANI

The starting point for Livingstonesfinal journey, Mikandani is a town,close to Mtwara, on Tanzaniassouthernmost coast. The Mnazi BayMarine Reserve is nearby as is theRuvuma River, the border with

Mozambique and home to hippos,crocodile and a myriad of bird-life.

PANGANI

Situated on the coast two hoursnorth of Saadani National Park, anda further two hours from AmaniNature Reserve, this is a delightful

village with its mosque, ancient Arab

buildings and a six km palm-fringedsandy bay.

The birthplace of Tanzanias sisalindustry, and once the major port forthe export of slaves and ivory,

visitors can snorkel at Maziwe IslandMarine Reserve, try deep-seafishing, or visit Ushongo Beach some16 km south of the village.

RAS KUTANI

Ras Kutani, a resort to the south ofDar es Salaam, is ideal for rest andrecreation before or after an exciting

wildlife safari.

RUVUMA RIVER

The river, which forms Tanzaniasborder with Mozambique, is hometo hippos, crocodile and, with Mnazi

Bay, forms one of the countrys newmarine sanctuaries.

SAADANI

Now a national park, and enlargedto over 1,000 sq km, Tanzaniasonly coastal park is situated on theshores of the Indian Ocean north ofDar es Salaam and Bagamoyo.

TANGA

The countrys second, and majornorthern port, Tanga is close to theborder with Kenya. It is a convenientgateway to the Amanai NatureReserve, the Amboni Caves - themost extensive limestone caves inEast Africa - and the new MkomaziNational Park.


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In addition to the fantastic wildlife,glorious beaches and stunningscenery there are plenty of other

things to see in Tanzania.

AMANI FOREST NATURERESERVE

Established to protect the flora andfauna of the East UsambaraMountains, the reserve is an ecoTourism attraction with an emphasison walking and hiking.

AMBONI CAVES

About 8 km north of Tanga these tenlimestone caves, formed during the

Jurassic Age, are the most extensivecave system in East Africa.

EASTERN ARC MOUNTAINS

A crescent shaped mountain rangerunning along the eastern side ofTanzania. Often called theGalapagos of Africa, the rangeincludes the Pare, Usambara, andUdzungwa Mountains.

ISIMILA STONE AGE SITE

Stone Age tools and fossilized boneswere discovered here in 1951.Among them those of a mammalrelated to the modern giraffe and anow extinct type of hippopotamus.

KALAMBO FALLS

Close to the border with Zambia,and near the tip of Lake Tanganyika,a 215 metre drop makes this one ofthe highest waterfalls in the worldand, after Tugela Falls in South

Africa, the second highest in Africa.

KONDOA IRANGI ROCKPAINTINGS

Half way between Dodoma andArusha, near the village of Kolo, are

some of the finest examples of rockpaintings in the world ! Theseextraordinary paintings are nowTanzanias seventh UNESCO WorldHeritage site.

LAKE EYASI

Home to the Hadzabe bushmen,some of the last remaining hunter-gathers in Africa, Lake Eyasai is asalt lake situated on the southernedge of the NgorongoroConservation Area.

LAKE NATRONA soda lake, at the base of OlDoinyo Lengai close to the border

with Kenya, the lake is home tothousands of flamingo. Thesurrounding area, with its streamsand waterfalls, is ideal for walking.

LAKE NYASA

Set against the stunning backgroundof the Livingstone Mountains, thelakes shores form the border withMozambique and Malawi.

LAKE TANGANYIKA

Lake Tanganyika, the longest andsecond deepest freshwater lake inthe world, contains one of the richestconcentration of fish foundanywhere. More than 300 different

species live within it. Gombe andMahale national parks both borderthe lake.

LAKE VICTORIA

The source of the Nile eluded 19thcentury explorers but todays touristscan easily view the waters thatsupply it. Lake Victoria is by far thelargest lake in Africa and is thesecond largest freshwater lake in the

world.

LIVINGSTONE MOUNTAINS

A range of low-lying mountains thatrise precipitously from the shores ofLake Nyasa.

MBOZI METEORITE

A 12 ton iron monolith, the worldseighth largest known meteorite, lies

on the slopes of Marengi Hill, off theroad to Tunduma, 70km west ofMbeya.

OL DOINYO LENGAI

Situated at the southern end of LakeNatron, and known as Mountain ofGod to the Masai, Ol DoinyoLengai rises to an elevation of 9,442feet. It is the only active volcano inTanzania and last erupted in 2007.

TENDUNGURUA si te near Lindi where, in 1912,German palaeontologists found theremains of several dinosaurs.

UJIJI

A village close to Kigoma fromwhere, in 1858, Burton and Spekecommenced their exploration of LakeTanganyika and where, in 1871,Henry Morton Stanley pronouncedthe famous words Dr Livingstone Ipresume.

USAMBARA MOUNTAINSLocated to the west of Tanga, andpart of the Eastern Arc Mountains,the Usambaras offer incrediblenatural biodiversity and are aparadise for hikers and bird-

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ARUSHALocated in the north of Tanzania, inthe shadow of Mount Meru, Arushais the safari capital of the country.Tourists usually overnight herebefore their safari around theNorther Circuit. Built by theGermans as a centre of colonialadministration, Arusha is now oneof the countrys most prosperoustowns. The site for the UnitedNations Criminal Tribunal and theheadquarters for the tripartiteCommission for East African Co-operation, Arusha is also the centrefor the trading of Tanzanite, a raregemstone only found in Tanzania.The Cultural Heritage centre -offering a huge selection ofcarvings, gemstones, artifacts,clothing and books - and theadjacent new, four storey ArtGallery are both well worth a visit.

BAGAMOYOSome 70 km north of Dar esSalaam, on the coast opposite

Zanzibar, Bagamoyo was once oneof the most important trading portson the East African coast. Theformer capital of German EastAfrica, it is a centre for dhowbuilding. Saadani National Park is45 km to the north and the Kaoleruins five km to the south.

DAR ES SALAAMDar es Salaam, which meansHaven of Peace in Swahili, boastsone of the worlds finest naturalharbours but, while it has grown tobecome a prosperous centre of theEast African region, it remains aplace of fascination with manyreminders of its colourful past.Dhows still ply its waters while dug-outs, piled with fish, bob by theharbourside. The city displays themany influences of its history. Thereis an Asian district with its specialityshops, restaurants and temples,while the German colonisation hasleft behind a Bavarian-style railwaystation, the Roman Catholic St.Josephs Cathedral and theLutheran Azania Front Church. TheBotanical Gardens and GymkanaClub are evidence of Britishoccupation. Dar es Salaams60,000 seater, multi-purposeNational Stadium was been built toboth FIFA and Olympic standardsat a cost of US$56 million.

DODOMALocated in the heart of Tanzania,Dodoma is the nations officialpolitical capital and its seat ofgovernment. Smaller and lessdeveloped than the countryscommercial centre, Dar es Salaam,

Dodoma, is also the centre ofTanzanias expanding wine industry.

IRINGALocated in the southern highlands,Iringa overlooks the Ruaha Riverand is a popular stopping point forvisitors to Ruaha National Park.

KIGOMAKigoma, is located on the easternshores of Lake Tanganyika. It is aparticularly good base forchimpanzee safaris to both Gombeand Mahale Mountains NationalParks while Ujiji, the village whereStanley met Livingstone, is nearby.

MBEYANear the Zambian border, Mbeyais a major agricultural centre.Coffee, tea, bananas and cocoaare all grown in the area. It is themain gateway to Kitulo NationalPark and the site of the Mbozimeteorite.

MOSHINestled at the base of MountKilimanjaro, Moshi is the coffeeproducing centre of the countryand vast plantations blanket thearea. Sugar plantations are also ofcentral importance to the regionseconomy but the main reason

visitors come to Moshi is to climbKilimanjaro.

MTWARALocated on the south-eastern coast,near the border with Mozambique,Mtwara is a good base forexploring the Mnazi Bay RuvumaEstuary Marine Park and nearbyMikandani.

MWANZA

Situated on the southern shores ofLake Victoria, Mwanza is theperfectbase base from which to vititnearby Rubondo Island NationalPark, Saa Nane Island BirdSanctuary and the Bujora SukumaMuseum.

TABORAIn the hinterland of westernTanzania, Tabora is a key transitpoint as the main railway line fromDar es Salaam branches here forboth Kigoma and Mwanza.

TANGAThe countrys second major port,Tanga is a natural gateway to theAmani Nature Reserve, the AmboniCaves, Tongoni Ruins and bothMkomazi and Saadani NationalParks.

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Zanzibars colourful history isan epic saga of travellers andtraders, raiders and colonisers.

To its shores came Sumerians,Assyrians, Egyptians, Phoenicians,Indians, Chinese, Malays, Persians,Portuguese, Arabs, Dutch and theBritish, each leaving behind a legacyof their stay. From the island thegreat European explorers Burton,Speke, Livingstone, and Stanley - setoff for their voyages of discoveryinto the vast, uncharted wildernessof the great African hinterland.

Bantu tribes from the mainlandwere the first inhabitants of theisland, but by 700 AD the IndianOcean trade winds had broughtPersians and Arabs to its shores.

From the beginning of the 16thcentury, for 200 years, Portuguese

raiders dominated this part of theEast African coast. Then, in 1652,Zanzibar was invaded by Arabsfrom Oman, signalling the end ofPortuguese domination. SultanSayyid Said moved his capital fromMuscat to Zanzibar in 1840 toexploit the flourishing slave tradeand the island grew in power,

wealth and population.David Livingstone strongly

protested against this inhumaneactivity creating a ground-swell ofopposition in Britain. Under pressurethe Sultan outlawed the export ofslaves in 1873. Zanzibar thenbecame a British protectorate in1890 and in 1913 power wastransferred to the British.

Independence was achieved, inDecember 1963, under Sultan

Jamshid bin Abdulla but thesultanate was toppled in favour of aPeoples Republic a month later. On

April 26, 1964 the republic joinedTanganyika to form the UnitedRepublic of Tanzania.

Just the name, Zanzibar, evokesdreams of romance and mystery andthe reality will not disappoint thetraveller seeking an enlightening andenjoyable holiday experience.Zanzibar - the name includes themain island, Unguja, and its sisterisland, Pemba - has for centuriesattracted seafarers and adventurersfrom around the world. Now it

welcomes a new generation ofexplorers - those who have come tomarvel at the rich heritage, reflectedin the architecture and the culture ofthe people.

Visit Zanzibars historic StoneTown - another of Tanzanias sevenUNESCO World Heritage sites.Relax on the dazzling white, palm-fringed beaches, where the azure

waters of the Indian Ocean beckonswimmers, divers, fishermen and

water-sports enthusiasts alike.Breathe in the fragrant scents of

cloves, vanilla, cardamom andnutmeg, and discover why Zanzibaris called The Spice Islands.

Explore the forests, with their rareflora and fauna.

Or visit some of the many ancient,archaeological sites.

Spend a few days here before orafter a safari on the Tanzanianmainland or, better still, allocate a

week or two and immerse yourself inthe magic that is Zanzibar.

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It may not have a particularlyromantic name, but Stone Town, isthe capital and cultural heart of

Zanzibar, little changed in the last

200 years. It is a labyrinth ofwinding alleys, bustling bazaars,mosques and grand Arab houses

whose extravagance is reflected intheir brass-studded, carved, woodendoors.

The National Museum is a goodstarting point for finding out more ofthe history and culture of Zanzibar.It opened in 1925 and containsrelics from the time of the Sultansand the early explorers, as well astraditional carvings and exhibits oflocal wildlife, including a goodcollection of birds and reptiles.

Another must is the House ofWonders, with its pillars, frettedbalconies and intricately carveddoors. It was built by SultanBarghash in 1883. and wasoccupied by the British in 1911

when the Sultan moved to the less

pretentious palace, now called thePeoples Palace, on the other side ofthe street.

Next to the House of Wonders is

the Old Fort, built on the site of aPortuguese church when the Arabstook over the island, and now the

venue for many of Zanzibarsnumerous theatrical and musicalevents. Perhaps the most impressive,ornate building is the OldDispensary which has recentlyundergone excellent restoration

work. The High Court and AfricaHouse, a former English gentlemansclub and now a boutique hoteloffering, supposedly, the best view ofthe sunset, are also worth a visit asis Livingstone House, where theScottish explorer lived for threemonths in 1866 gathering suppliesfor the expedition which was to turnout as his last.

At the centre of Stone Town arethe Persian-styled Hamamni Baths,built at the command of Sultan

Barghash at the end of the 19thcentury while nearby is theCathedral Church of Christ,completed in 1879 on the site of an

open slave market. Echoes ofZanzibars more sinister past arealso to be found in Tippu Tip House,built for the notorious slave andivory trader Hamad bin Muhammadel-Marjab, and a former slave pit innearby Kelele Square.

North of Stone Town are theformer palaces of Maruhubi andMtoni. The ruins of Maruhubi offer atantalising glimpse of the formergrandeur of this palace, built bySultan Barghash in 1880 to househis harem, but burned down in1889. The palace of Mtoni suffereda similar fate. Dating back to theearly part of the 19th century, itonce housed 1,000 people.

Inland from here are the Kidichiand Kizimbani Persian Baths, builtin1850 for the Persian wife of SultanSaid, and Dunga Ruins, the remains

of a palace built between 1846 and1856. Legend says that slaves wereburied alive in the foundations of thepalace, and others killed in order

that their blood could be mixed withthe mortar, to bring good luck to thebuilding.

Further north are the Coral Caveand Mangapwani Slave Chambers,used to conceal slaves at night, andTumbatu Island with its Shirazi Ruins.

South of Stone Town are theremains of the Mbweni Palace andChukwani Palace while, to the east,are the Bikhole and Unguja UkuuRuins. The latter is the site of theislands oldest known settlementdating back to the 8th century. Stillfurther south is the former walledcity of Kizimkazi, where the ruins ofShirazi Mosque, part of which datesback over 900 years, are found. Acoral stone inscription providesevidence of its age, making this oneof the earliest Islamic buildings inthis part of East Africa.

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Zanzibar Safari Club lies on an unspoiled beach on the shores ofthe warm waters of the Indian Ocean.Located in Uroa, on the eastern coast of Zanzibar, it is just 35kilometres from Stone Town and a 45 minutes drive fromZanzibar International Airport.

Characterised by exquisite taste and attention to detail, andelegantly decorated with an exclusivecollection of antiques, its fifty rooms,tastefully decorated with traditional

Arabic furniture, offer maximum comfortand relaxation.

The Zanzibar Safari Club welcomes itsguests with warmth and hospitality,offering a unique but real experience thatgoes beyond the wildest of dreams.


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Tours of Zanzibar are arewarding experience. Visitors

will travel past fragrantplantations of cloves, cinnamon,nutmeg and other spices on their

way to numerous places of historicalinterest; to the unique flora andfauna of Jozani Forest; topicturesque fishing villages; and toone of many white sandy beaches.

DHOW CRUISES

Cruise around the islands on atraditional Arab dhow whileenjoying a seafood lunch of grilledfish and lobster with an exotic fruitjuice, ice-cold soda, chilled beer orglass of wine. All followed by coffeeand liqueurs as the sun sets.

DOLPHIN TOURS

Watching or, particularly,swimming with dolphins, in theirnatural habitat can be both excitingand educational. However care mustbe taken to avoid disturbing theanimals as this could have a

negative effect on their daily life.Dolphins are marine mammals thatspend their entire lives in the water.Like other mammals, they are warmblooded and breathe air. Most

commonly seen around Zanzibarare the bottlenose and humpback

varieties although spinner dolphinsare also seen north of the island.

ISLAND TOURS

Brilliant white beaches provide theperfect place to take a break frombusy sightseeing. The beaches are aparadise but there are alsonumerous picturesque fishing

villages where the people live asimple way of life, unchangedthrough the years. So, as well as allforms of water-sports, there is alsoample opportunity for fishing or just

watching the activities of the localfisherman. Nungwi, at thenorthernmost tip of the island, offerspossibly the best swimming on theisland. There is also a turtleaquarium there and a boatyard

where fishermans dhows are stillbuilt in the old traditional way.

JOZANI FOREST

Thirty-five kilometres south-east

from the city is the Jozani ForestReserve, an area of 10 sq km whosethick forests, with trees over 100

years old, are one of the lastremaining sanctuaries of the redcolobus monkey. Jozani has beenprotected since 1952 and wasdeclared a nature reserve in the1960s. Several rare and endemicspecies survive in Jozani. Most

visitors come to see the ZanzibarRed Colobus, which are only foundin and around Jozani but otherresidents include blue, monkey,bushbaby, bushpig, chameleon,civet, mongoose and tree hyrax.There are also two species of verysmall antelope - Aders duiker, oneof the two rarest antelope in the

world, and the even smaller suni.Both are extremely shy and unlikelyto be seen. Leopard are also present

in Jozani, a local, smallersub-species than on the mainland,but they are even less likely tobe seen.

However the birdlife is extensive

with over 100 varieties recorded.

SHOPPING TOURS

Stone Town is a shoppersparadise. The narrow windingstreets are crammed with storesselling antiques, art, books, clothes,coffee, gemstones, jewellery,paintings, perfumes, printed fabrics,silver, tea and, of course, spices.

SPICE TOURS

Probably the best way of seeingthe island. While taking tourists on a

walking tour, local guides will pluckbunches of leaves from variousbushes and ask visitors to guess whatthey are. Most will be found in theaverage kitchen spice rack - blackpepper, chillies, cinnamon, cloves,coconut, garlic, ginger, lemon grass,nutmeg, turmeric and vanilla.

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Two islandsPrison Island

Fancy having breakfast in prison?Things have changed a lot here since explorers such as Vasco da Gama, Henry Stanley and

David Livingstone passed through Zanzibar. This prison-turned-hotel is so good you will want toserve a life sentence !

15 deluxe sea facing cottages with private Floodlit tennis courtdecks, two al fresco showers and bathtubs Restored prison with bar, cafe, boutique

12 standard sea-facing rooms with their own and librarybar and stunning views of Stone Town Four bars

Fresh water swimming pool Sanctuary for Aldabra Giant Tortoises

CHANGUU PRIVATE ISLAND PARADISE (PRISON ISLAND ZANZIBAR)P.O. Box 3604, Zanzibar, Tanzania.

For further information contact Hotels & Lodges (Tanzania) LimitedTel: +255 27 2544595/2544825 +255 754 254600 Email: [email protected]

www.hotelsandlodges-tanzania.comChanguu Private Island is a member of Hotels & Lodges (T) Limited


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- one OceanBawe Island

Your destiny was written here one century agoThere are no Mondays on this island ...

... time has no importance here !

12 deluxe sea facing cottages with private Dhow bardecks, two al fresco showers and bathtubs Robinson Crusoe beach bar

Fresh water swimming pool Sunset deck Restaurant offering local and international cuisine Baobab deck

BAWE TROPICAL ISLAND (ZANZIBAR)P.O. Box 3604, Zanzibar, Tanzania.

For further information contact Hotels & Lodges (Tanzania) LimitedTel: +255 27 2544595/2544825 +255 754 254600 Email: [email protected]

www.hotelsandlodges-tanzania.comBawe Tropical Island is a member of Hotels & Lodges (T) Limited


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ZanAir offers schedule flight services

from Zanzibar to numerous destinations in Tanzania

Daily flights from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam, Pemba, Saadani, Arusha and Selous*

* (Mtemwere, Beho Beho, Simbazi, Matambwe, Kiba)

ZANAIR LIMITED

P.O. Box 2113, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Tel: +255 24 2233670 / 2233768

Email: [email protected]

www.zanair.com

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ifty kilometres north of Zanzibarmain island and directlyopposite the mainland port of

Tanga, is the highly fertile PembaIsland which, although smaller thanZanzibar, is hillier and greener andgrows three times as many cloves.Pemba has its own distinct character

with more historical monuments,particularly ruined mosques andtombs, than on the main island;some excellent beaches; andspectacular diving and fishing

In the centre of the island isChaka Chaka, the capital and maintown, where there are remains of a200 year old Arab fort. Some 14km to the west, at Ras Mkumbuu,are the ruins of a 14th century

mosque and some elaborate pillaror chimney tombs used to mark theburial place of prominent Muslims.

While 10 km to the south the PujiniRuins feature a fort built around the15th century and known locally asMkame Ndume. Other interestingsites may be seen near Kangagani,Mkamandume, Chakalakati andMtangani Island, on the east coast,and near Wete to the north.

Also in the far north of the islandis the Ngezi Forest Reserve, aprotected area containing rare trees some not found anywhere else inthe world. These include the PembaPalm known locally as the

Mapapindi Palm. The wildlifefeatures the indigenous PembaFlying Fox really a large bat blue duiker, civet, vervet monkey,marsh mongoose and tree hyrax.Bird species include flycatchers,hornbills, kingfishers, turacos,starlings and several varieties of owl.

Four species the Pemba scops owl,white-eye, green pigeon and violet-breasted sunbird - are endemic to

Pemba. The much smaller Ras KiuyuForest Reserve, joined to the northeast tip of mainland by just anarrow strip of land, is home to amuch less impressive range of floraand fauna.

Pemba offers some of the bestdiving in the world although,because of the strong currents, someis best suited to more experienceddivers. Misali Island, to the west of

Chake Chake, is now a MarineConservation area, rich inbiodiversity, and with more than 40

different species of coral, 350varieties of fish, and five types ofturtle. It is therefore a perfect placefor both snorkelling and diving.There are also some idyllic beaches

where swimming is possible at bothhigh and low tide. Green turtles neston the western side of the island.

Popular dive sites are EmeraldReef and Wreck Dive, off PanzaIsland in the south, and Fundu Reef,

Kokota Reef, Njao Gap, and UvinjeGap in the north-west. Other goodbeaches can be found at Fundu,

Varani, Vumawimbi and on thelesser islands of Funzi, Kiweni,Panza and Uvinje.

Pemba also offers some of thebest game fishing in the world withbarracuda, billfish, blue marlin,dorado, kingfish, sailfish, tuna and

wahoo all found in the watersaround the island and, especially, inthe Pemba Channel that runsbetween Zanzibar and Pemba.


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Unguja and Pemba islands aresurrounded by more than 20smaller islands. Most are

uninhabited and are located in theZanzibar Channel to the west of themain island.

Chapwani, or Grave Island, is theclosest island to Stone Town. It ishome to a number of Christiangraves belonging to British sailorskilled fighting against the Arab slaveships or in the First World War.There is a small beach and a patchof indigenous forest which is hometo blue duikers, enormous coconutcrabs and a colony of fruit bats.

Changuu, or Prison Island, is themost popular island excursion fromStone Town. It is only a short 10

minute boat ride and the snorkellingis excellent. There was a prison builton the island but it was never usedfor its intended purpose. One of theisland's main attractions is the gianttortoises which, these days, are nowprotected in a large compound.

Bawe Island which lies south ofPrison Island, has some of the bestsnorkelling spots in the archipelago.

About a 30-minute boat ride andslightly more expensive than theboat to Prison Island, this island ismuch less visited. In 1870 the island

was used to anchor the firsttelegraph cables to Zanzibar linkingit with Aden, South Africa and theSeychelles.

Chumbe Island is a rare exampleof a still pristine coral island. A UNProtected Area, it carries the

accolade of one of the mostspectacular coral gardens anywherein the world. Tanzanias first marinepark, and the first privatelymanaged marine park in the world,Chumbe offers visitors theopportunity to snorkel through theshallow-water Reef Sanctuary; scubadive the nearby reefs; explore theForest Reserve with its nature trailsand abundance of local birds andflora; or visit the historicalmonuments. These include ahundred year old lighthouse and theonly ancient mosque, in East Africa,

with Indian architecture.Off the north-east coast of

Zanzibar main island, MnembaIsland basks in its own tranquillagoon. Boasting, splendid beachesand spectacular coral reefs, alive

with fish, it is renowned as theultimate in barefoot luxury.

Tumbatu, the largest of Zanzibar'soffshore islands, is located to thesouthwest of Nungwi and is inhabitedby the Watumbatu people who speaktheir own unique dialect of Swahili.There are Shirazi ruins on the islandthat date back to the 12th century.

In the south-west, Uzi Island isconnected to Unguja by a causeway.It features untouched primary forest,lonely beaches and curious locals.

Also in the south-west, nearFumba, is the Menai BayConservation Area which includesthe islands of Miwi, Komonda,Kwale, Nyamembe, Pungume, and

Vundwe. It is a sea-turtle breedingarea with several coral reefs anddense mangrove forests. Famous forits humpback and bottlenosedolphins, it was declared a WWFprotected area in 1996.

Azanzi Beach Hotel is a boutique hotel which boasts 35 luxurious air conditioned rooms, set on an idyllic

beach opposite the world-acclaimed Mnemba Island Atoll, which is ranked as a top diving destination.

Indulge in activities such as fishing, glass bottom kayaking, blow-karts, kite-surfing and dhow sundownercruises or spoil yourself with a massage at the end of a sun-filled day. Azanzi Beach Hotel is your ideal

honeymoon destination as well as a perfect setting for intimate weddings. T & C Apply.

Contact us on

[email protected] or +255 774 395 717 or +255 775 044 171

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The islands of Zanzibar andPemba have a wealth oftradition and culture much of

which is recognised by numerous

annual festivals and celebrations.

EID EL FITR

This is the three day festival thatfollows the end of Ramadan wheneating drinking and smoking isprohibited during daylight hours.Because the date is dependent onthe Islamic calendar, the dates ofRamadan, and therefore Eid, varyby as much as 11 days each year.

FESTIVAL OF THE DHOW

COUNTRIES

Established in 1997, the festivalhighlights the arts and cultures ofEast Africa, the Gulf States, Iran,India, Pakistan and the India Oceanislands collectively know as theDhow Countries. Dates for the 2012festival are July 7 to 15.

MWAKA KOGWA

This four day festival, which marksthe arrival of the Shiraz New Year,takes place at the end of July.

Although celebrated in many partsof Zanzibar, it is in Makunduchi that

the ancient rites are mostenthusiastically and elaboratelyfollowed. It involves huge bonfires;mocks fights with banana palmsbetween the men; and much banterbetween the women, dressed in theirbest, and their menfolk. It is believed

that since everyone has had achance to vent their hard feelings theNew Year can be started with aclean slate and in harmony so each

day ends with much feasting,singing, dancing and beach parties

SAUTI ZA BUSARA

This is East Africas premier musicfestival and highlights the best musicfrom the Swahili-speaking worldFeaturing hip hop, rnb, rap andreggae along with the moretraditional ngoma, taarab, mystic

and religious music, the six dayevent is held each February. In 2012the dates will be February 8 to 12.Taarab is a form of local music that

is a mixture of sounds and stylesfrom India, Arabia and Africa whileNgoma is a traditional Africandance accompanied by fast,rhythmic drumming.

More than 400 musicians andartists participate in a continuousdaily programme which, in additionto music, also features comedy anddance.

ZANZIBAR INTERNATIONAL

FILM FESTIVAL

ZIFF is the highlight of Zanzibarsartistic and cultural calendar. A

two week event, held every Julyin conjunction with the Festival ofthe Dhow Countries, it features filmsfrom Africa and beyond. The main

venue for the festival is the open-airtheatre at the Old Fort but eventsalso take place at various other

venues across the main Zanzibarisland and on Pemba.

Sun Tours and Travel has the mostexperienced tour guides and officestaff who are always available to

provide very competitive services fromthe day you, or your clients, arrive.

Our office is located at

Hurumzi Street

P.O.BOX 484 ZANZIBARTEL/FAX: +255-24-2239695

Mobile. +255-777-414196Email: [email protected]

or [email protected]

www.suntoursznz.com


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Mount Kilimanjaro is thecrown of Tanzania. Risingabruptly from the open

plains, capped by snow andfrequently fringed by clouds, it isone of Africas classic images. At19,344 feet, it is the highestmountain in Africa and the highest

walkable summit in the world. Thediameter of its base is an incredible40 miles.

Kilimanjaro is a dormant, but notextinct volcano. Ominous rumblescan sometimes be heard - and gases

emerge from the fumeholes in thecrater. Although just three degreessouth of the Equator, the peaks ofboth Kibo and Mawenzi havepermanent caps of snow and ice.

During their time on the mountain,climbers pass from a tropical toarctic environment in just a fewdays. The various trails first passthrough lush rainforests beforereaching heather and openmoorland where giant lobelia andhuge, cactus-like groundsel grow.

Above this moorland is the almost

lunar landscape of an alpine desertwhich stretches between the twopeaks of Kibo, the flat-topped domeat the centre, and Mawenzi, a groupof jagged points and pinnacles onthe eastern side. Inhospitable as thismoonscape may seem, animals

such as herds of eland thrive there.

The highest point on Kibo, andindeed the whole of Kilimanjaro, isUhuru Peak, with its spectacularhanging glaciers and stupendous

views of the African plains some20,000 feet below. Also on Kibo isthe slightly lower peak of GillmansPoint. These are the goals for mosttrekkers. The peaks of Mawenzi are

for mountaineers only.

With the help of porters and aguide, it is possible to walk all the

way to the summit withoutspecialised mountaineeringequipment - or experience - andKilimanjaro can be conquered byany reasonably fit person. There areseveral different routes includingMarangu, the easiest climb and

therefore the most popular,

Machame, Shira, Umbwe andRongai. The total climb normallytakes five to six days and involvesfour or five overnight stays incomfortable mountain huts. Fees,payable in US dollars, include parkentrance and accommodation forclimbers, guides and porters but notfood and equipment.

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Marangu HotelPO Box 40, Moshi, Tanzania

Tel: 255 27 2756594/2756361

Fax: 255 27 2756591

e-mail: [email protected]

www.maranguhotel.com

or ask your African travel specialist to book Marangu Hotel

N Over 50 years experience arranging Kilimanjaro

climbs - all routes

N Country hotel and safe camp-site with full amenities

N Relax by the pool set in extensive tropical gardens

N Daytrips to waterfalls, cultural sites and game parks

ilimanjaro- and much moreKK

MARANGU HOTEL

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Ks

Situated on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro

Specialises in Mountain climbing, Accommodation,

Wildlife Safaris, Eco/cultural tours & Island tours

Keys HotelsKEYS HOTELS TRAVEL & TOURS

P.O. Box 933 Moshi, TanzaniaTel: +255 2727 52250/+255 2727 51875

Fax: +255 2727 50073

Email: [email protected]


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Many thousands of trekkers reachGillman's Point or Uhuru Peaksuccessfully each year without anyreal difficulty.

To avoid altitude sickness andfailure, it is important to aclimatiseby ascending slowly and steadily. Itis best to plan a stay at a Moshi orMarangu hotel - climbing straightafter the drive from Arusha is not agood idea.

Kilimanjaro can be climbed atany time of the year but the besttime is considered to be from August

to October and January to March. Itis wet in the rainforest during therains in April, May, June andNovember. December through toFebruary are the warmest months.

It is not necessary to be a climberto enjoy a visit to the stunning MountKilimanjaro region. Indeed visitorscan ascend 12,000 feet to the ShiraPlateau of West Kilimanjaro by afour-wheel drive vehicle!

The climate at this altitude isconducive to gentle walks throughflowering vegetation, past small

settlements. Walkers will beentranced by the birdlife, with its

vivid plumage, which can be seenall around them.

If they head for the rainforest whichcircles the mountain, visitors will findthemselves in a world of enchantment

where Monkeys, birds and antelopeabound. Elephants and buffalo rangethrough the forest and even leopardscan occasionally be seen.

In its turn the rainforest ensuresthe fertility of the lush, lower-lyingshamba country where the Chaggapeople cultivate their coffee, maizeand bananas. A stroll through theplantations will provide a fascinatinginsight into the lives of the localpopulation. One can visit local wood

carvers and observe the vibrantpatterns of the locally madebeadwork necklaces and earrings.

Nearby, close to the road betweenMoshi and Taveta, is Lake Chala, anazure crater-lake formed from the

waters that drain of f Kilimanjaro.Lake Jipe lies on the same road, 16km long by 5 km wide, it is slightlysaline and significantly larger thanLake Chala. On the Tanzania-Kenyaborder, Jipe is rarely visited so

exudes an atmosphere of tranquillity.After a day of gentle exercise and

sightseeing, visitors can return to oneof the many small hotels in the areaoffering character accommodationand highly personalised service.They are great places in which torelax, unwind and to view thecolours of the sunset reflected on thesnow-capped peaks of magicalMount Kilimanjaro - the Roof of

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With its mountains, rugged

terrain and Indian Oceancoastline, theres plenty forthe activity enthusiasts in Tanzania.

BALLOON SAFARIS

Balloon safaris over The Serengetiand in Tarangire National Parkprovide an exciting vantage pointfor viewing the wildlife beneath.

BUDGET CAMPING

Budget camping, as opposed to flycamping at luxurious lodges,involves travelling with all necessary

equipment, setting up camp and,perhaps, cooking your own meals.

Very economical - and great fun.

CAMEL SAFARIS

Explore the bush on the back of theship of the desert!

CANOEING

Canoe safaris in Arusha or LakeManyara National Parks offer anideal opportunity to get close to the

wildlife, while kayaking on lakes,such as Lake Tanganyika, areexciting and fun.

CAVING

The Amboni Caves, just north ofTanga, form the most extensive cavesystem in East Africa. There are tencaves with chambers up to 13metres high which support stalactitesand stalagmites. It is essential cavers

go in pairs, with a guide, as therehave been fatalities when peoplehave explored on their own. Thecaves are home to many bats.

DEEP SEA FISHING

Some of the richest sports fishing

seas are to be found off the

Tanzanian mainland. Zanzibar,Pemba and Mafia islands, and theKilwa coast, were the haunts ofErnest Hemingway and amongst therecord-breaking prizes to be caughtare barracuda, kingfish, marlin,horse-mackerel, sailfish, tuna androck cod.

DIVING

The waters of the Indian Ocean,particularly those off the mainlandcoast and around Zanzibar, Pembaand Mafia Islands, provide superb

opportunities for scuba divers. Thecoral reefs, teeming with colourfulfish, can be explored on divingexpeditions for both beginners andexperts. Encounters with dolphinsand turtles add to the wonder of thisunderwater world.

FISHING

The rivers and lakes of Tanzaniaoffer anglers ample opportunity tocast for trout; fish for tilapia or giantNile perch; or do battle withferocious tiger fish

GOLF

Tanzania cannot be considered themost renowned of golf destinationsbut courses can be found in majorcities. The first nine holes of a new18 hole championship course, builtto USGA specifications, will opennear Kilimanjaro late 2011 with the

final nine holes ready in 2012.Tennis facilities are far more

widespread.

HORSERIDING

Equestrian safaris and horsebackexpeditions allow horse-lovers the

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experience of riding across unfencedwilderness, or private game ranches,in close contact with the wildlife.Riders will often see a wide varietyof plains animals and encounters

with elephant are a commonoccurrence

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