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TANZANIA 

Land of Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar 

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Land of Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar 

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The Travel Professionals 

in Tanzania Tanzania 

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Contents 

Why Tanzania ? 5 

Tanzania - the Facts 7 

History 

Geography 

Climate 

Tourist Map of Tanzania 9 

Tanzania’s Northern Circuit 11 

Arusha National Park 

Kilimanjaro National Park 

Lake Manyara National Park 

Mkomazi Game Reserve 

Ngorongoro Crater 

Olduvai Gorge 

Serengeti, National Park 

Tarangire National Park 

Tanzania’s Southern Circuit 17 

Mikumi National Park 

Ruaha National Park 

Selous Game Reserve 

Udzungwa Mountains National Park 

Tanzania’s Other Parks 23 

Gombe Stream National Park 

Katavi National Park 

Kitulo Plateau National Park 

Mahale Mountains National Park 

Rubondo Island National Park 

Saadani National Park 

Kilimanjaro - the Roof of Africa 29 

Other Places to Visit 33 

Tanzania’s Swahili Coast 37 

Zanzibar - the Spice Islands 43 

A Melting Pot of Cultures 

Where Arabia meets Africa 

Touring 

The Beaches 

Dolphin Tourism 

The Islands 

Activity Holidays in Tanzania 53 

Special Interest Holidays in Tanzania 57 

International Tour Operators to Tanzania 57 

Cultural Tourism Programme 59 

Conferences in Tanzania 61 

Karibu Tanzania Travel & Trade Fair 63 

Exploring the Region 65 

Advertisers Index 66 

Thanks 66 

Tips for Travel to Tanzania 68 

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So many reasons 

to visit Tanzania 

Tanzania can truly claim to be 

the home of the safari as the 

word is Swahili for a journey. 

And there is no better place to enjoy 

an enriching cultural and wildlife 

experience than Tanzania. 

The magical names trip of the 

tongue – Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro 

Crater, Olduvai Gorge, Selous, 

Serengeti and exotic Zanzibar. 

Tanzania’s game viewing 

experiences are widely regarded as 

the best in Africa. It is the place to 

see seemingly endless herds of 

wildebeest and zebra trekking 

across the plains on their annual 

migration – followed by the 

predatory lions, leopard, cheetah 

and hyena. It is elephant country, 

boasting some of the largest 

populations in the world. And, at 

Gombe Stream and Mahale 

Mountains National Parks, it is home 

to chimpanzees now so rarely seen 

in the wild. 

Tanzania also boasts beautiful 

beaches – hundreds of miles of 

palm-fringed sands. Its cities are 

relaxed and friendly. Its huge lakes, 

Victoria, Tanganyika and Nyasa, 

are bountiful with fish. Its mountains 

are massive and mysterious and 

include Mount Meru, Ol Doinyo 

Lengai and the Usambaras in 

addition, of course, to Mount 

Kilimanjaro – the ‘Roof of Africa’ 

and the tallest free-standing 

mountain in the world. Yet this, the 

largest country in East Africa, is 

untouched by the holiday-making 

hordes of mass tourism. 

It was in Tanzania that Stanley 

uttered those famous words – “Dr 

Livingstone I presume” – when he 

tracked down the Scottish explorer 

after a long trek into the interior. 

Indeed Tanzania was a magnet for 

several Victorian explorers who 

made epic journeys of discovery in 

search of the source of the Nile. 

Today’s visitors are able to explore 

the country, and see its remarkable 

eight UNESCO World Heritage sites, 

with none of the hardship but all of 

the adventure of those early 

pioneers. 

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Tanzania - the Facts 

HISTORY 

Tanzania is the “cradle of mankind” 

for it was here, in the Olduvai 

Gorge, that Dr Louis Leakey 

discovered the fossilised remains of 

Homo habilis, or “handy man,” 

calculated to be 1.75 million years 

old and the fore- runner of modern 

man. 

Tanzania was occupied by various 

African tribes most recently the 

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Masai from Kenya, who have 

retained their proud traditions. Arab 

merchants visited the coast some 

2,000 years ago and settled in 

Zanzibar around the eighth century 

AD later establishing trade routes 

into the interior. The inter-marriage 

of Arabs and local people created a 

new people with their own language 

- Kiswahili (Swahili) whose word for 

a journey - safari - has become the 

international description of a trip 

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into the wild. 

The Portuguese established 

temporary settlements in the 16th 

century, supplanted by the Omanis 

in the late 17th century who 

developed the infamous slave trade. 

The scramble for Africa by the 

European powers at the end of the 

19th century led to occupation of the 

mainland by Germany although 

Zanzibar became a British 

protectorate. After World War I, 

Germany was forced to surrender its 

territory to the British. 

Tanganyika, as the mainland was 

then known, achieved independence 

in 1961. Zanzibar became 

independent two years later and 

shortly afterwards joined with the 

mainland to become the United 

Republic of Tanzania. 

GEOGRAPHY 

Tanzania covers 937,062 sq km 

making it the largest country in 

Eastern Africa. Just south of the 

equator, it borders Kenya and 

Uganda in the north; the Democratic 

Republic of the Congo, Rwanda and 

Burundi in the west; and Zambia, 

Malawi and Mozambique in the 

south, and is therefore a splendid 

centre from which to explore 

eastern, central and southern Africa. 

Through the interior runs the 

Great Rift Valley, that vast fault-line 

down the spine of Africa that, in 

With over 1000 tourism and media specilaists 

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ATTA is more than a trade association, it is a 

unique club for those who believe 

passionately in Africa and wish to share and 

promote their expertise to ensure that tourism 

plays a major role accross this vast continent. 

Tanzania, has created many 

fascinating topographical features 

such as the Ngorongoro Crater and 

Lake Tanganyika. The central 

plateau (1,200m above sea level) is 

a huge expanse of savannah and 

sparse woodland. To the north, the 

5,890-metre (19,340 ft) Mount 

Kilimanjaro rises, the highest 

mountain in Africa. 

While the interior is largely arid, 

the 800 kilometre coastline is lush 

and palm-fringed as are the islands 

of Zanzibar, Pemba and Mafia. 

CLIMATE 

The coastal areas are hot and humid 

with an average day time 

temperature of 30°C. Sea breezes 

make the climate very pleasant from 

June to September. The central 

plateau experiences hot days and 

cool nights. The hilly country 

between the coast and the northern 

highlands has a pleasant climate 

from January to September, with 

temperatures averaging around 

20°C. Temperatures vary around 

Kilimanjaro according to the season 

registering a low 15°C during May- 

August rising to 22°C during 

December-March. For the whole 

country the hottest months are from 

October to February. The main, long 

rainy season is from mid-March to 

late May. 

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Tourist Map of Tanzania 

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T he 

The Northern Circuit 

best developed of Tanzania’s 

tourism routes is known as the 

Northern Circuit though it 

remains quite unspoilt by overexploitation. 

Here there’s the chance 

to see huge herds of wildebeest or 

flocks of brilliant pink flamingos 

emerging from the swirling mists of 

alkaline lakes, a sight, it is believed, 

that gave birth to the legend of the 

phoenix or the “fire bird.” 

The main base for exploring the 

Northern Circuit is the pretty town 

of Arusha. The circuit includes many 

of the country’s most famous 

national parks, such as Serengeti, 

Arusha, Tarangire and Lake 

Manyara, as well as famous 

landmarks such as the Ngorongoro 

Crater, the Olduvai Gorge and 

Africa’s highest mountain, Mount 

Kilimanjaro. 

ARUSHA 

NATIONAL PARK 

Just 32 km away from the town of 

Arusha is the Arusha National Park 

which was described by Sir Julian 

Huxley as “a gem amongst parks.” 

It consists of three spectacular 

features, the Momela Lakes, Mount 

Meru and the Ngurdoto Crater. 

On clear days magnificent views 

of Mount Kilimanjaro can be seen 

from almost any part of the park. 

The vegetation and wildlife varies 

with the topography, which ranges 

from forest to swamp. The park is 

famous for its 575 species of 

birdlife, both migrant and resident, 

and black and white colobus 

monkey. Other animals frequently 

seen in the park are baboon, 

elephant, buffalo, giraffe, hippo, 

hyena, zebra and a wide range of 

antelope species. Leopard are everpresent 

but, as always, difficult to 

find. Recently added tourist 

attractions include canoe safaris on 

the Momela lakes and walking 

safaris around the rim of the 

Ngurudoto Crater. 

Getting there: A short drive 

from Arusha or Kilimanjaro 

International Airport. 

KILIMANJARO 

NATIONAL PARK 

At 5,895m, Mount Kilimanjaro is 

the tallest free-standing mountain in 

the world, so it can truly be 

regarded as the roof of Africa. “As 

wide as all the world, great, high 

and unbelievably white,” was Ernest 

Hemingway’s description. Now a 

World Heritage site, its outstanding 

features are its three major volcanic 

centres, Shira in the west, Mawenzi 

in the East and the snowcapped 

Kibo in the centre. The forests of the 

surrounding national park are 

inhabited by elusive elephant, 

leopard, buffalo, bushbuck, the 

endangered Abbott’s duiker, and 

numerous other small antelope, 

primates and rodents. They are 

however difficult to see due to the 

dense vegetation. 

Getting there: A two hour 

drive from Arusha or one 

hour from Kilimanjaro 

International Airport. 

LAKE MANYARA 

NATIONAL PARK 

Two famous spectacles in Lake 

Manyara National Park are the 

tree-climbing lions, which spend 

most of the day spread out along 

the branches of Acacia trees six to 

seven metres above the ground, and 

tree-climbing pythons. Nestling at 

the base of the Great Rift Valley 

escarpment the park is noted for its 

incredible beauty. As visitors enter 

the gate they pass into the lush 

forest, home to troops of baboons 

and blue monkeys. 

Further along, the forest opens up 

into woodlands, grassland, swamps 

and beyond, the soda lake itself, 

covering 200 sq km and sanctuary 

to over 400 species of bird 

including flamingo, pelican, storks, 

sacred ibis, cormorants and 

Egyptian geese. 

The park is particularly noted for 

its huge herds of buffalo and 

elephant. Also giraffe, hippo, 

reedbuck, warthog, wildebeest, 

zebra and a great variety of smaller 

animals. 

Getting there: A two hour 

drive, or half hour flight, from 

Arusha. 

MKOMAZI GAME 

RESERVE 

Earmarked to become the next 

National Park, this game reserve 

contains 90% of all botanic species 

found in Tanzania with one third 

classified as unique in the world. 

The reserve is also home to the 

Mkomazi Rhino Project. This 

involves the re-introduction of four 

black rhino from South Africa 

which, it is hoped, will breed before 

being relocated to traditional 

natural habitats within Tanzania. 

The Captive Breeding Programme 

for the African wild dog is another 

project for the preservation of 

endangered species that is based in 

Mkomazi. 

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NGORONGORO 

CRATER 

The Ngorongoro Crater, at 2,286 m. 

above sea level, is the largest 

unbroken caldera in the world. 

Surrounded by very steep walls 

rising 610 metres from the crater 

floor, this natural amphitheatre 

measures 19.2 km in diameter and 

304 sq km in area. It is home to up 

to 30,000 animals, almost half 

being wildebeest and zebra. Buffalo, 

elephant, hippo, hyena, jackal, lion, 

ostrich, black rhino, warthog, 

bushbuck, eland, hartebeest, 

waterbuck and huge herds of both 

Thomson’s and Grant’s gazelle are 

easily seen on the crater floor while 

leopard can occasionally be spotted 

in the trees of the surrounding forest. 

Large herds of giraffe live on the rim 

of the crater and will be seen on the 

drive to Olduvai Gorge and the 

Serengeti. 

Countless flamingo form a pink 

blanket over the soda lakes while 

more than 100 species of birds not 

found in the Serengeti have been 

spotted. 

The crater, which has been declared 

a World heritage site, lies within the 

Ngorongoro Conservation Area, 

which covers more than 8,000 sq 

km. It is bounded by Lake Eysai in 

the southwest and the Gol Mountains 

in the north. Roughly in the centre is 

the Olbalal Swamp and the arid 

Olduvai Gorge. 

Getting there: A four hour 

drive, or one hour flight, from 

Arusha. A two hour drive from 

Manyara or Tarangire. 

OLDUVAI 

GORGE 

Located within the Ngorongoro 

Conservation Area, a short drive off 

the main road between Ngorongoro 

and the Serengeti, Olduvai Gorge is 

another of Tanzania’s eight World 

heritage sites. The name Olduvai 

derives from Oldupai, which is the 

Masai word for the type of wild sisal 

that grows in the gorge. 

It was here that, in 1959, Dr Louis 

Leakey and his wife Mary discovered 

the skull of first “nutcraker man” and 

then, a year later, the remains of 

Homo hablis or “handy man” 

regarded as mankind’s first step on 

the ladder of human evolution. But 

many more fossils have been 

discovered here including those of 

prehistoric elephants, giant horned 

sheep and enormous ostriches. There 

is a small museum and a thatched 

observation platform, overlooking 

the gorge, where visitors can listen 

to an informative talk from the 

resident guide. 



Arusha. A two hour drive from 

Manyara or Tarangire. 

SERENGETI 

NATIONAL PARK 

The Serengeti National Park is 

arguably the best known wildlife 

sanctuary in the world. 

“Serengeti” means “endless plains” 

in the Masai language, and within 

its boundaries are more than three 

million large mammals. About 35 

species of plains animals may be 

seen here including the so-called 

“big seven” - buffalo, elephant, lion, 

leopard, rhino, cheetah and African 

hunting dog. Unfortunately very few 

of the latter remain in the Serengeti. 

Originally exterminated as a threat 

to domestic stock they have more 

recently become victims of canine 

distemper. 

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However, after being decimated by 

poaching, the black rhino population 

of the Serengeti has developed well 

in recent years thanks to constant 

surveillance and the shielding of the 

animals from mass tourism. There 

are now 13 black rhinos in the Moru 

Kopjes area but they may be difficult 

to see as visitors are only allowed to 

drive through the area on certain 

roads. White rhinoceros are not 

found in the Serengeti. 

In May or early June, huge herds 

of wildebeest and zebra begin their 

spectacular migration. In their wake 

follow the predators - lion, leopard, 

cheetah, hyena and jackal - while 

vultures circle overhead and some of 

Africa’s biggest crocodile lie in wait. 

Other animals frequently seen in 

the Serengeti include baboons, 

caracal, civet, bat-eared fox, genet, 

giraffe, hippo, honey badger, hyrax, 

mongoose, ostrich, serval, both 

Grant’s and Thomson’s gazelle, 

vervet monkeys and some 20 types 

of antelope including eland, 

hartebeest or kongoni, impala, 

kudu, reedbuck, roan, topi, 

waterbuck and the much smaller dik 

dik, duiker, klipspringer and oribi. 

There is, of course, also a 

profusion of birdlife. Over 500 

species including bustards, cranes, 

eagles, herons, owls, storks, vultures 

and the bizarre, long-legged 

secretary birds. 

Getting there: A six hour 


Arusha. 

TARANGIRE 

NATIONAL PARK 

Close to Arusha, 118 km away, 

Tarangire National Park gets its 

name from the river that threads its 

way through the length of the 

reserve. 

It is famous for its dense wildlife 

population which is most spectacular 

between June and September, the 

dry period. 

During this time thousands of 

animals - elephant, buffalo, giraffe, 

eland, hartebeest, kudu, wildebeest 

and the rarely seen oryx - migrate 

from the dry Masai steppe to the 

Tarangire River looking for water. 

Lion, leopard and other predators 

follow the herds. Tarangire has the 

largest population of elephant of any 

park in the northern circuit and is 

also home to 550 varieties of bird. 

Getting there: A one and a 

half hour drive, or 30 minute 

flight, from Arusha. 

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The Southern Circuit 

visitors to Tanzania will 

fly in via Dar es Salaam, 

which means “Haven of 

Peace”, reflecting the relaxed and 

informal atmosphere of the city. 

From here visitors can take a fly-in 

safari to the game reserves to the 

south. 

Less frequented than the national 

parks in the north, the southern 

parks provide a sense of African 

adventure unsurpassed anywhere on 

the continent. 

The principal areas are Selous 

Game Reserve and Mikumi, Ruaha 

and the Udzungwa Mountains 

National Parks. 

MIKUMI NATIONAL 

PARK 

Located north of the Selous Reserve, 

less than 300 km. from Dar es 

Salaam, is the Mikumi National 

Park. Because of its accessibility it is 

one of the most popular parks in 

Tanzania and is an important centre 

for education where students go to 

study ecology and conservation. A 

wide range of wildlife inhabits its 

3,230 sq km area. 

The Mikumi flood plain, with its 

open grasslands, dominates the park 

together with the mountain ranges 

that border the park on two sides. 

Lion is commonly seen as are packs 

of wild dog, rare elsewhere in 

Africa. Elephant may be 

encountered and other animals 

frequently observed are buffalo, 

civet, eland, giraffe, impala, kudu, 

reedbuck, warthog, waterbuck, 

wildebeest, zebra and Lichtenstein’s 

hartebeest. Near the southern 

boundary of the park it is possible to 

see groups of female and young 

bachelor sable with their one 

dominant male. 

Crocodiles, monitor lizard and 

python are other residents. 

At the southern end of the flood 

plain, in the Kikoboga area, families 

of yellow baboon live while 

wallowing hippos are frequently 

joined in their pools by flocks of 

open-billed storks, hunting for 

molluscs. 

Over 400 species of birds have 

been observed in the park, many of 

which are Eurasian migrants who 

stay between October and April. 


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RUAHA NATIONAL 

PARK 

One of Tanzania’s best kept wildlife 

secrets is the Ruaha National Park. 

Previous inaccessibility has ensured 

it has remained virtually unchanged 

for centuries, unaffected by the 

ravages of mankind. Covering 

10,300 sq km it is the country’s 

second largest park and biggest 

elephant sanctuary. Its name derives 

from the Great Ruaha River which 

flows along its eastern border, 

creating spectacular gorges. Flowing 

into the Rufiji River, the Great Ruaha 

is home to hippo and crocodile. 

Waterbuck, reedbuck and buffalo 

venture to the river’s edge to drink, 

attracting the attention of lion, 

leopard, cheeta, hyena and wild 

dog - or African Hunting dog as 

they should correctly be called. 

Various antelope species, such as 

eland, greater and lesser kudu, 

impala, sable and roan antelope, 

Grant’s gazelle and the tiny dik-dik 

thrive in the grasslands bordering 

the river alongside giraffe, zebra, 

warthog, mongoose, porcupine, wild 

cat and civet. 

Birdlife is prolific, over 370 

species have been recorded, some 

of which are not found in northern 

Tanzania. Eurasian migrants flock to 

Ruaha twice a year - March to April 

and October to November - joining 

the resident kingfishers, hornbills, 

sunbirds, egrets and plovers. 

Best months for game viewing are 

during the dry season from May to 

December, when the animals are 

concentrated around the shrinking 

water-courses. The park has an 

airstrip 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 the 

largest protected wildlife area in 

Africa. A UN World Heritage site, 

this pristine, uninhabited area is 

larger than Switzerland. 

Only in the Serengeti will visitors 

see a greater concentration of 

wildlife. Yet Selous boasts Tanzania’s 

largest population of elephant as 

well as large numbers of lion, 

leopard, African hunting dog, 

buffalo and hippo. 

Once home to over 3,000 black 

rhino there are sadly now only a few 

hundred left. They tend to hide in the 

dense 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 blue 

monkey are always a common sight 

while families of black and white 

colobus may sometimes be seen 

moving from tree to tree. 

Endangered red colobus inhabit only 

the west of the reserve but visits to 

observe this rare breed can be 

arranged. 

The bird-life in the Selous is 

prolific and the 400 species 

recorded include the globally 

threatened wattled crane and the 

corncrake. 

The topography of the park varies 

from rolling savannah woodland, 

grassland plains and rocky outcrops 

cut by the Rufiji River and its 

tributaries, the Kilombero and 

Luwegu, which together cover the 

greatest catchment area in East 

Africa. The Rufiji, which flows from 

north to south, provides the lifeblood 

of the Selous and sailing or 

rafting down the river is a superb 

method of seeing game, especially 

during the dry season between June 

and October. Crocodiles, hippo and 

an array of grazing antelope can be 

seen. 

Linked to the Rufiji is Lake 

Tagalala, where waterbuck, 

reedbuck and bushbuck gather at 

the water’s edge. In the long 

grassland, safari enthusiasts may get 

a chance to see rare sable antelope, 

greater kudu - or lion. 

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hunter-explorer Frederick Courtney 

Selous, whose books were best 

sellers in Victorian England. 

Walking safaris, game drives and 

boat trips are organised. The best 

time to visit is during the dry season, 

when game is forced from hiding 

places to the river to drink. 

The waters of the Kilombero 

Game Controlled Area are home to 

the ferocious tiger fish and vandu 

catfish, the latter equipped with a 

primitive set of lungs which allows it 

to migrate from one landlocked pool 

to another. 

Getting there: Between a 

seven and nine hour drive, 

but only in the dry season, or 

a one and a half hour flight 

from Dar es Salaam. 

UDZUNGWA 

MOUNTAINS 

NATIONAL PARK 

Udzungwa Mountains National Park 

is a conservation area of about 

2,000 sq km. It lies in the Iringa and 

Morogoro regions of south-central 

Tanzania where it is bordered by the 

Great Ruaha River to the north and 

the Mikumu-Ifakara road to the east. 

The major attraction of the park is 

its bio-diversity and unique 

rainforest where many rare plants, 

not found anywhere else in the 

world, have been identified. These 

range from a tiny African violet to 

30 metre high trees. 

As well as being home to about 

six types of primates, including two 

endemic and endangered species - 

the Iringa red colobus monkey and 

the Sanje crested mangabey - the 

plateau supports populations of 

elephant, buffalo, lion and leopard. 

Visitors should not expect to 

necessarily see these larger species 

however as they tend to be found in 

the less accessible area of the park. 

Bush baby, or galago as they are 

sometimes called, bush pig, civet, 

duiker, honey badger and three 

types of mongoose are more likely to 

be seen. 

The park which is about 65 km, 

or a two hour drive, south west of 

Mikumi National Park, is also home 

to a number of rare forest birds 

many of which are only found in this 

area of Tanzania. 

Getting there: A five hour 

drive from Dar es Salaam. 

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Welcome to Tanzania 

An extraordinary safari experience 

In the remote forest a red colobus monkey sways from one vine to the next 

while a mother chimpanzee cradles her young under the shelter of the lush 

green bushes, which still hold the trickles of last night’s rain. The dawn’s rays 

peek through the treetops into the warm and calm interior, accentuating the 

scent of wet wood and grass. Sounds of the leopard in the branches or the 

warthogs hustling in the jungle echo while you wait… 

Welcome to the world offered through the doors of Chimpanzee Safaris. 

Visit our closest ancestors at two of the last remaining chimpanzee 

sanctuaries, in their natural habitat across the tranquil shores of Lake 

Tanganyika, at the Mahale and Gombe National Parks. 

Additionally, Katavi is the third largest national park in Tanzania; an 

untouched paradise. 

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Tanzania’s Other Parks 

addition to the eight parks of the 

northern and southern circuits, 

Tanzania has six other national 

parks to explore. Gombe Stream, 

Katavi and Mahale Mountains in the 

west; Kitulo in the south; Rubundo 

Island in Lake Victoria; and Saadani 

on the mainland coast north of Dar 

es Salaam. 

GOMBE STREAM 

NATIONAL PARK 

A mountainous strip that borders the 

shores of Lake Tanganyika, about 

16km from Kigoma. Tanzania's 

smallest park covers only 52 sq km. 

It can only be reached by boat from 

Kigoma. Gombe Stream offers 

visitors the rare chance to observe 

the chimpanzee communities made 

famous by British explorer Jane 

Goodall. A number of monkey 

species can also be seen including 

red colobus, red-tail and blue 

monkeys. The area is heavily 

forested making it an unsuitable 

habitat for carnivores and safe for 

walking safaris. Birdwatchers will be 

richly rewarded. 

Getting there: By air, or 

road, from Arusha or Dar es 

Salaam. By train from Dar es 

Salaam to Kigoma and then a 

one hour boat trip. 

KATAVI NATIONAL 

PARK 

Recently extended southward to 

cover 4500 sq km the main features 

of Tanzania's third largest park, 

located about 40 km south-east of 

the town of Mpanda, are Lake 

Katavi, with its vast floodplains, the 

palm-fringed Lake Chala and the 

Katuma River. The park is noted for 

its Miombo woodland 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-life 

with over 400 species recorded. 

Katavi also boasts Tanzania's 

greatest concentration of hippo and 

crocodile. 

Getting there: By air from 

Arusha or Dar es Salaam. Or 

a day's drive from Mbeya or, 

in the dry season, Kigoma. 

KITULO PLATEAU 

NATIONAL PARK 

The second of two new national 

parks, Kitulo is the first park in 

tropical Africa to be gazetted largely 

for its floristic significance. Known 

locally as ‘God’s Garden’ or the 

‘Serengeti of Flowers’, Kitulo plateau 

has had over 350 species of plants 

documented to date. These include 

45 species of orchids, many of 

which are not found anywhere else 

in the world. Some 31 species are 

endemic to Tanzania; 26 to the 

Kitulo region; at least three to the 

plateau itself; and two are found 

only on the plateau and in the 

adjoining forest. 

The plateau is also home to some 

important bird species, again many 

endemic to Tanzania, including the 

endangered blue swallow, Denham’s 

bustard, mountain marsh widow, 

Njombe cisticola, and Kipengere 

seedeater. Some of the world’s rarest 

butterflies also inhabit the area 

along with chameleon, lizard, frogs 

and a few hardy reedbuck and 

eland. 

Getting there: By road from 

Dar es Salaam to Mbeya and 

Chimala and then by 4x4 only. 

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MAHALE 

MOUNTAINS 

NATIONAL PARK 

The other sanctuary of the 

chimpanzee, Mahale Mountains 

National Park, is also reached by 

boat from Kigoma. Covering an 

area of approximately 1,600 sq km, 

the park's western boundary is the 

shore of Lake Tanganyika. The 

chimpanzee population is estimated 

at around 1,000 and they may be 

observed in their natural habitat in 

groups of up to 30. Yellow baboons, 

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red colobus, red-tailed and vervet 

monkeys also live in the park and 

are commonly seen as are bushbabies, 

bush-pigs, bushbuck, blue 

duiker, civet, hyrax and white-tailed 

mongoose. Buffalo, elephant, 

giraffe, leopard, lion, porcupine and 

other various types of antelope are 

also present but may prove more 

difficult to find. Lake Tanganyika is 

home to more than 250 different 

species of fish. 

Getting there: Between a 

four and a nine hour boat 

trip, depending on the boat, 

from Kigoma. Or a two hour 

flight from Arusha or Dar es 

Salaam. 

RUBONDO ISLAND 

NATIONAL PARK 

A water wonderland comprising 

Rubondo Island and nine smaller 

islands tucked into a corner of Lake 

Victoria north-west of Mwanza. The 

park provides a variety of habitats 

ranging from savannah to open 

woodland, dense forest, papyrus 

swamps and sandy beaches. There 

is also a wide variety of animals 

including bushbuck, crocodile, 

elephant, genet, giraffe, hippo 

mongoose vervet monkey and the 

reclusive sitatunga - a shaggy 

aquatic antelope. The bird-life is 

unique with birds from east, central 

and southern Africa flocking to 'Bird 

Island' to breed. Bee-eaters, fish 

eagle, ibis, kingfisher and saddlebilled 

stork will be seen while tilapia 

and Nile perch abound in the lake. 

Getting there: By air from 

Arusha or Mwanza. Or by 

road from Mwanza and then a 

boat transfer. 

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SAADANI 

NATIONAL PARK 

The newly gazetted Saadani 

National Park, Tanzania’s first 

coastal wildlife sanctuary, is located 

on the Indian Ocean coast some 45 

km north of Bagamoyo and directly 

west of Zanzibar. The park contains 

many indigenous species including 

Liechtensteins hartebeest and the 

rare Roosevelt sable. A good 

population of elephant live in 

Saadani as do several herds of 

buffalo and numerous large groups 

of hippo and crocodile. Lion, 

leopard, hyena giraffe, greater 

kudu, red duiker, reedbuck, 

warthog, waterbuck, wildebeest and 

zebra can also be seen while the 

bird life is extensive. 

Bottle nose dolphin are common 

off the southern coast of the park; 

whales pass through the Zanzibar 

channel in October and November; 

and green turtle breed at Madete 

Beach. 

Saadani village is one of the 

oldest communities on the East 

African coast while Kaole ruins lay 

nearby. 

Getting there: About a four 

drive from Dar es Salaam or 

by charter flight from Dar es 

Salaam or Zanzibar. 

...and Game 

Reserves 

As well as the fourteen national 

parks, the Ngorongoro Crater 

Conservation Area and the 

Mkomazi and Selous Games 

Reserves, there are a number of 

other areas in Tanzania where the 

wildlife is protected. The difference 

between the National Parks and 

these Game Reserves, Game 

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Controlled Areas, and Wildlife 

Management Areas is that the 

animals have the national parks to 

themselves. Many of these wildlife 

areas are found adjoining the 

national parks as they are often 

created by the return of grazing 

land to the people. Most reserves 

have not been developed and have 

little or no facilities. 

Other game reserves include:- 

Ibanda and Rumanyika- 

Orugundu, in the far northwest, near 

the border with Uganda. 

Burigi and Biharamulo, adjacent 

to Rubondo Island National Park, 

near the southwest tip of Lake 

Victoria. 

Moyowosi and Kigosi to the east 

of Kigoma. 

Maswa, Grumeti and Ikorongo 

bordering the Serengeti. 

Ugalla River and Uwanda, which 

surrounds Lake Rukwa, in the west. 

Rungwa and Kizigo bordering the 

north of Ruaha National Park. 

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M ount 

Kilimanjaro is the 

crown of Tanzania. Rising 

abruptly from the open 

plains, capped by snow and 

frequently fringed by clouds, it is 

one of Africa’s classic images. At 

19,344 feet, it is the highest 

mountain in Africa and the highest 

walkable summit in the world. The 

diameter of its base is an incredible 

40 miles. 

Kilimanjaro is a dormant, but not 

extinct volcano. Ominous rumbles 

can sometimes be heard - and gases 

emerge from the fumeholes in the 

crater. Although just three degrees 

south of the Equator, the peaks of 

both Kibo and Mawenzi have 

permanent caps of snow and ice. 

During their time on the mountain, 

climbers pass from a tropical to 

arctic environment in just a few 

days. The various trails first pass 

through lush rainforests before 

reaching heather and open 

moorland where giant lobelia and 

huge, cactus-like groundsel grow. 

Above this moorland is the almost 

lunar landscape of an alpine desert 

which stretches between the two 

peaks of Kibo, the flat-topped dome 

at the centre, and Mawenzi, a group 

of jagged points and pinnacles on 

the eastern side. Inhospitable as this 

‘moonscape’ may seem, animals 

such as herds of eland thrive there. 

The highest point on Kibo, and 

indeed the whole of Kilimanjaro, is 

Uhuru Peak, with its spectacular 

hanging glaciers and stupendous 

views of the African plains some 

Kilimanjaro 

- the Roof of Africa 

20,000 feet below. Also on Kibo is 

the slightly lower peak of Gillman’s 

Point. These are the goals for most 

trekkers. The peaks of Mawenzi are 

for mountaineers only. 

With the help of porters and a 

guide, it is possible to walk all the 

way to the summit without 

specialised mountaineering 

equipment - or experience - and 

Kilimanjaro can be conquered by 

any reasonably fit person. There are 

several different routes including 

Marangu, the easiest climb and 

therefore the most popular, 

Machame, Shira, Umbwe and 

Rongai. The total climb normally 

takes five to six days and involves 

four or five overnight stays in 

comfortable mountain huts. Fees, 

payable in US dollars, include park 

entrance and accommodation for 

climbers, guides and porters but not 

food and equipment. Many 

thousands of trekkers reach 

Gillman's Point or Uhuru Peak 

successfully each year without any 

real difficulty. To avoid altitude 

sickness and failure, it is important 

to aclimatise by ascending slowly 

and steadily. It is best to plan a stay 

at a Moshi or Marangu hotel - 

climbing straight after the drive from 

Arusha is not a good idea. 

Kilimanjaro can be climbed at 

any time of the year but the best 

time is considered to be from August 

to October and January to March. It 

is wet in the rainforest during the 

rains in April, May, June and 

November. December through to 

February are the warmest months. 

It is not necessary to be a climber 

to enjoy a visit to the stunning Mount 

Kilimanjaro region. Indeed visitors 

can ascend 12,000 feet to the Shira 

Plateau of West Kilimanjaro by fourwheel 

drive vehicle!. 

The climate at this altitude is 

conducive to gentle walks through 

flowering vegetation, past small 

settlements. Walkers will be �� 

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entranced by the birdlife, with its 

vivid plumage, which can be seen 

all around them. 

If they head for the rainforest 

which circles the mountain visitors 

will find themselves in a world of 

enchantment and mystery. Monkeys, 

birds and antelope abound. 

Elephants and buffalo range through 

the forest and even leopards can 

occasionally be seen. 

In its turn the rainforest ensures 

the fertility of the lush, lower-lying 

‘shamba’ country where the Chagga 

people cultivate their coffee, maize 

and bananas. A stroll through the 

plantations will provide a fascinating 

insight into the lives of the local 

population. One can visit local wood 

carvers and observe the vibrant 

patterns of the beadwork necklaces 

and earrings. 

Nearby, close to the road between 

Moshi and Taveta, is Lake Chala, an 

azure crater-lake formed from the 

waters that drain off Mount 

Kilimanjaro. Lake Jipe lies on the 

same road. Sixteen kilometres long 

by five kilometres wide, it is slightly 

saline and significantly larger than 

Lake Chala. On the Tanzania-Kenya 

border, Jipe is rarely visited so 

exudes an atmosphere of tranquillity. 

After a day of gentle exercise and 

sightseeing, visitors can return to 

one of the many small hotels in the 

area offering character 

accommodation and highly 

personalised service. They are great 

places in which to relax, unwind and 

to view the colours of the sunset 

reflected on the snow-capped peaks 

of magical Mount Kilimanjaro - the 

‘Roof of Africa’. 

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Other places to visit 

addition to the fantastic wildlife, 

glorious beaches and stunning 

scenery there are plenty of other 

things to see in Tanzania. 

AMANI FOREST 

NATURE RESERVE 

Established in 1997, to protect the 

flora and fauna of the East 

Usambara Mountains, the nature 

reserve is now an eco tourism 

attraction with an emphasis on 

walking and hiking. The area has a 

wonderful collection of birds, 

butterflies and plants some of which 

are only found here. Black and white 

colobus and blue monkeys; nine 

species of African violet, and the 

Nduk eagle owl – a species only 

found in Amani – being among the 

highlights. 

AMBONI CAVES 

About 8 km north of Tanga these ten 

limestone caves, formed during the 

Jurassic Age some 150 million years 

ago, are the most extensive cave 

system in East Africa. 

BUJORA SUKUMA 

MUSEUM 

Located some 18 kilometres from 

Mwanza, exhibits commemorate the 

traditions and culture of the Sukuma, 

the largest tribe in Tanzania. 

BUKOBA 

Tanzania’s second largest port on 

Lake Victoria, situated close to the 

borders with Kenya, Uganda, 

Burundi and Rwanda. 

ISIMILA STONE 

AGE SITE 

Stone Age tools were discovered 

here in 1951. Many fossilized bones 

were also found in the area, among 

them those of a mammal related to 

the modern giraffe, but having a 

much shorter neck, and an extinct 

hippopotamus with unusual 

periscope-like projections. 

KALAMBO FALLS 

Close to the border with Zambia and 

near the tip of Lake Tanganyika, a 

215 metre drop makes this one of 

the highest waterfalls in the world 

and, after Tugela Falls in South 

Africa, the second highest in Africa. 

This area is a breeding ground for 

the giant marabou stork. Primitive 

tools have been excavated from the 

Kalambo Gorge. 

KILWA MARINE 

RESERVE 

Home to dolphin, turtles and one of 

the few places dugong can be seen. 

KONDOA IRANGI 

ROCK PAINTINGS 

Half way between Dodoma and 

Arusha, near the village of Kolo, are 

some of the finest examples of rock 

paintings in the world ! These 

extraordinary paintings depict the 

animals and customs of the people 

at the time. 

LAKE NATRON 

A soda lake, on the border with 

Kenya 200 km north west of Arusha, 

which is home to thousands of 

flamingo. 

LAKE NYASA 

Set against a stunning background 

of the Livingstone Mountains, and 

sometimes called the ‘Calendar’ lake 

because it is 365 miles long and 52 

miles wide, the lake shores border 

Malawi and Mozambique. 

LAKE TANGANYIKA 

The waters of Lake Tanganyika, the 

longest and after Lake Baikal in 

Siberia, second deepest freshwater 

lake in the world, contain one of the 

richest concentration of fish found 

anywhere. More than 300 different 

species live within it. Many are 

endemic to the lake but are more 

frequently seen, worldwide, in home 

aquariums. 

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LAKE VICTORIA 

The source of the Nile eluded 19th 

century explorers but today's tourists 

can easily view the waters that 

supply it. Lake Victoria is the largest 

lake in Africa and, after Lake 

Superior in North America, the 

second largest freshwater lake in the 

world. 

LUSHOTO 

The town of Lushoto is situated in the 

Usambara Mountains, mid-way 

between Dar es Salaam and Arusha, 

and near the border with Kenya. It is 

a beautiful area boasting stunning 

views, waterfalls, rivers and forests, 

and is renowned for some of the 

best hiking in Tanzania. 

MBOZI METEORITE 

A 15 ton iron monolith, discovered 

in 1942, which can be viewed near 

Mbeya on the road to Tundura. It is 

the third largest meteorite ever 

found. 

MKOMAZI GAME 

RESERVE 

Containing 90% of all botanic 

species found in Tanzania with one 

third classified as unique in the 

world. The reserve is also home to 

the Mkomazi Rhino Project. This 

involves the re-introduction of black 

rhino which, it is hoped, will breed 

before being relocated to traditional 

natural habitats within Tanzania. 

MWANZA 

Tanzania's third largest town and 

the main base for exploring Lake 

Victoria. The Bujora Sukuma 

Museum, the country's first tribal 

museum, and Saa Nane Island bird 

sanctuary are nearby. 

OL DOINYO 

LENGAI 

Located at the southern end of Lake 

Natron, and known as 'Mountain of 

God' to the Masai, Ol Doinyo 

Lengai rises to an elevation of 9,442 

feet. It is the only active volcano in 

Tanzania. It last erupted in 1966. 

OLDUVAI GORGE 

Located betwee the Ngorongoro 

Crater and the Serengeti, many 

prehistoric fossils, including the 

remains of several of the world’s 

earliest humans, were discovered 

here by Dr Louis Leakey. There is a 

small museum and an observation 

platform overlooking the gorge. 

Guided lecture tours are available. 

TENDUNGURU 

A site, near Lindi, where the remains 

of a complete dinosaur were found 

in 1912. 

UJIJI 

A village close to Kigoma from 

where, in 1858, Burton and Speke 

commenced their exploration of Lake 

Tanganyika and where, in 1871, 

Henry Morton Stanley pronounced 

the famous words ‘Dr Livingstone I 

presume’. Two engraved plaques 

and a small museum commemorate 

these events. 

USAMBARA 

MOUNTAINS 

This little known mountain range is 

one of the gems of Tanzania. 

Located to west of the coastal town 

of Tanga, the Usambaras offer 

incredible natural biodiversity, a 

cultural history and a bird-watching 

paradise. 

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The Swahili Coast 

Remnants of a spectacular history 

give Tanzania’s mainland coast 

an appeal far greater than just 

sun, sand and sea. More than 800 

kms of coastline, from Tanga in the 

north to Mtwara in the south, consist 

of palm-fringed, white sandy 

beaches looking out over the warm, 

beauty of Pangani; Saadani 

National Park and the World 

Heritage sites of Kilwa Kisiwani and 

Songo Mnara. 

Areas scheduled for development 

include the Mnazi Bay area of 

Mtwara and the Rufiji River delta. 

sparkling waters of the Indian 

Ocean which offer unlimited scope 

for big game fishing, scuba-diving, 

snorkelling and other varieties of 

BAGAMOYO 

Some 70 km north of Dar es 

Salaam, on the coast opposite the 

southern tip of Zanzibar, Bagamoyo 

is the former capital of German East 

Africa and is yet another of 

Tanzania’s eight UNESCO World 

Heritage sites. Possessing a good, 

natural harbour ideal for sailing 

vessels and dhows, it was once the 

centre of the notorious slave trade. 

Its name is derived from the word 

Bwagomoyo, which means “Here I 

throw down my heart,” reflecting the 

desperation and despair of the 

‘broken hearted’ captives whose 

voyage into the unknown began 

here. The present police station, near 

the beachfront, was the first stone 

building in Bagamayo. Originally an 

Arab residence it was at one time 

water sports. But insufficient 

attention is often paid to the vast 

array of other natural and cultural 

resources. In addition to the beach 

resorts to both the north and south 

of Dar es Salaam, there are a 

number of other major tourist 

attractions. Ancient Bagamoyo, a 

former capital city, and the nearby 

Kaole Ruins; historical Mafia island; 

the history, culture and natural 

the old prison where slaves were 

herded through underground tunnels 

to waiting dhows. 

The city was also the starting 

point for the first European explorers 

on their way to search for the source 

of the Nile. In fact Livingstone, 

Stanley, Burton and Speke all passed 

through here. 

Livingstone’s body was laid to rest 

here before being taken first to 

Zanzibar and then to England. 

The Mission has a museum with a 

wonderful collection of photographs 

and mementoes relating to 

Livingstone and to the German 

colonial times. 

A house where Henry Morton 

Stanley once lived a century ago 

reminders of its colourful past. 

Dhows still ply its waters. Dug-outs, 

filled with fish, bob by the 

harbourside. 

The city also displays the many 

influences of its history. There’s an 

Asian district, with its speciality 

shops, tea rooms, restaurants and 

can be seen in solitary splendour Hindu temples, while the German 

near the beach. 

colonisation has left behind a 

Bavarian-style railway station, the 

DAR ES SALAAM 

Roman Catholic St. Joseph’s 

Cathedral and the Lutheran Azania 

Dar es Salaam boasts one of the Front Church. The flower-filled parks 

finest natural harbours in the world, - like the peaceful Botanical Gardens 

and while it has become a bustling - tree-lined streets and Gymkana 

port and economic centre, it remains Club, are evidence of British 

a place of fascination, with many occupation. 

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self-supporting handicraft scheme, is 

well worth a visit. Here over 100 

young artists can be seen at work 

producing various works including 

paintings, carvings, batiks, pottery 

and weavings. 

Enjoy the hustle and bustle of the 

Kariakoo Market were fish, fruit, 

vegetables, traditional medicines, 

herbs and livestock are traded. The 

maze of stalls and shops in the 

bazaar that surrounds the market, 

are also worth exploring. 

JANGWANI BEACH 

A lovely beach, less than 30 

minutes drive from Dar es Salaam, 

with a number excellent hotels and 

restaurants. An ideal venue for all 

forms of water sports, the setting-off 

point for day trips to Mbudya Island; 

and home to the Water World 

Amusement Park. 

KAOLE 

About five kilometres to the south 

of Bagamayo, at Kaole, are the 

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ruins of a once prosperous Arab 

town, which was forced into decline 

by the arrival of the Portuguese in 

the 15th century. The ruins, dating 

back to the 12th century include two 

mosques, one with a well and over 

20 tombs. All the buildings, 

including a house, were built in 

carved coral stone blocks. The new 

part of Kaole is a fishing and 

farming village. 

KILWA 

A group of three former 

settlements – Kilwa Kivinje and 

Kilwa Masoko on the mainland and 

the offshore island of Kilwa Kisiwani 

- Kilwa was originally established as 

a centre for the gold trade. Now a 

World Heritage site, it is home to 

some of the most spectacular ruins 

on the East African coast. Kilwa 

Kisiwani and the nearby Songo 

Mnara Islands contain numerous 

ruins many dating back to the 13th 

century. 

MAFIA ISLAND 

A 20 minute flight south of Dar es 

Salaam, Mafia Island was 

Tanzania’s first Marine Park. It is one 

of the most exciting diving and 

fishing areas in the world and is 

home to some four hundred species 

of fish and five species of turtle. 

Sports fisherman flock here for the 

superb catches, many of them great 

fighters, which include barracuda, 

marlin, sailfish and tuna. The main 

season is from September to March 

although fishing is possible all year 

round within the reef and channel. 

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Divers will see a veritable 

kaleidoscope of reef dwellers among 

the fifty types of coral. These include 

butterfly fish, clown fish, lion fish 

and rainbow fish while, in deeper 

waters, they will come across 

groupers, rays and sharks. The rare 

dugong breeds in the Mafia Channel 

while the green and hawksbill turtle 

nest on the smaller islands. 

MIKANDANI 

The starting point for Livingstone’s 

final journey, Mikandani is a small 

town, close to Mtwara, on 

Tanzania’s southernmost coast. The 

Mnazi Bay Marine Reserve is nearby 

as is the Ruvuma River, the border 

with Mozambique and home to 

hippos, crocodile and a myriad of 

bird-life. 

PANGANI 

Situated on the coast two hours 

north of Saadani National Park, and 

a further two hours from Amani 

Nature Reserve, this is a delightful 

village with its mosque, ancient Arab 

buildings and a six km palm-fringed 

sandy bay. 

The birthplace of Tanzania’s sisal 

industry, and once the major port for 

the export of slaves and ivory, 

visitors can snorkel at Maziwe Island 

Marine Reserve, try deep-sea 

fishing, or visit beautiful Ushongo 

Beach some 16 km south of the 

village. 

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RAS KUTANI 

Ras Kutani is a lovely resort to the 

south of Dar es Salaam. 

RUVUMA RIVER 

The river, which forms Tanzania’s 

border with Mozambique, is home 

to hippos, crocodile and, with Mnazi 

Bay, forms one of the country’s new 

marine sanctuaries. 

SAADANI 

NATIONAL PARK 

Now a National Park, and enlarged 

to over 1,000sq km, Tanzania’s only 

coastal park is situated on the shores 

of the Indian Ocean, north of Dar es 

Salaam and Bagamoyo. 

TANGA 

The country’s second, and major 

northern port, Tanga is close to the 

Amanai Nature Reserve, the Amboni 

Caves - the most extensive limestone 

caves in East Africa, and the 

Mkomazi Game Reserve. 

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Zanzibar - the Spice Islands 

Just the name, Zanzibar, evokes 

dreams of romance and mystery 

and the reality will not disappoint 

the traveller bored with mass tourism 

and seeking an enlightening and 

enjoyable holiday experience. 

Zanzibar - the name includes the 

main island, Unguja, and its sister 

island, Pemba - has for centuries 

attracted seafarers and adventurers 

from around the world. Now it 

welcomes a new generation of 

explorers - those who have come to 

marvel at the rich heritage, reflected 

in the architecture and the culture of 

the people. For this is where Arabia 

meets Africa. 

Visit Zanzibar’s historic Stone 

Town, where the sultans once ruled. 

Relax on one of 25 dazzling 

white, palm-fringed beaches, where 

the azure waters of the Indian 

Ocean beckon swimmers, divers, 

fishermen and watersports 

enthusiasts alike. 

Breathe in the fragrant scents of 

cloves, vanilla, cardamom and 

nutmeg, and discover why Zanzibar 

is called “The Spice Islands.” 

Explore the forests, with their rare 

flora and fauna. Or visit some of the 

ancient, archeological sites. 

Spend a few days here after a 

safari on the African mainland or, 

better still, allocate a week or two 

and immerse yourself in the magic 

that is Zanzibar. 

A Melting 

Pot of 

Cultures 

Zanzibar’s colourful history is a 

saga of travellers and traders, 

raiders and colonisers. To its shores 

came Summerians, Assyrians, 

Egyptians, Phoenicians, Indians, 

Chinese, Malays, Persians, 

Portuguese, Arabs, Dutch and the 

British, each leaving behind a legacy 

of their stay. From the island the 

great European explorers - Burton, 

Speke, Livingstone, Stanley - set off 

for their voyages of discovery into 

the vast, uncharted wilderness of the 

great African hinterland. 

Bantu tribes from the mainland 

were the first inhabitants of the 

island, but by 700 AD the Indian 

Ocean tradewinds had brought 

Persians and Arabs to its shores. It 

was the intermarriage of the Arabs 

with the native inhabitants that gave 

birth to a new people and language, 

the Kiswahli (Swahili). 

From the beginning of the 16th 

century, for 200 years, Portuguese 

raiders dominated this part of the 

East African coast. Then, in 1652, 

Zanzibar was invaded by Arabs 

from Oman, signalling the end of 

Portuguese domination. Sultan 

Sayyid Said moved his capital from 

Muscat to Zanzibar in 1840 to 

exploit the flourishing slave trade 

and the island grew in power, 

wealth and population. 

David Livingstone strongly 

protested against this inhumane 

activity and the treatment of slaves 

creating a groundswell of opposition 

in Britain which led to action by the 

Royal Navy. Under pressure the 

Sultan outlawed the export of slaves 

in 1873. Zanzibar became a British 

protectorate in 1890 and in 1913 

power was transferred to the British. 

Independence was achieved, 

under Sultan Jamshid bin Abdulla in 

December 1963 but the sultanate 

was toppled in favour of a People’s 

Republic a month later. On April 26, 

1964 the republic joined Tanganyika 

to become the United Republic of 

Tanzania. 

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Where Arabia 

Meets Africa 

It may not have a particularly 

romantic name, but Stone Town, is 

the old city and cultural heart of 

Zanzibar, little changed in the last 

200 years. It is a place of winding 

alleys, bustling bazaars, mosques 

and grand Arab houses whose 

extravagance is reflected in their 

brass-studded, carved, wooden 

doors. 

The National Museum is a 

good starting point for finding out 

more of the history and culture of 

Zanzibar. It opened in 1925 and 

contains relics from the time of the 

Sultans and the early explorers, as 

well as traditional carvings and 

exhibits of local wildlife, including a 

good collection of birds and reptiles. 

Visitors can also see Livingstone 

House, where the Scottish explorer 

lived for three months in 1866 

gathering supplies for the expedition 

which was to turn out as his last. 

Another “must” is the House of 

Wonders, with its pillars, fretted 

balconies and intricately carved 

doors. It was built by Sultan 

Barghash in 1883. and was 

occupied by the British in 1911 

when the Sultan moved to the less 

pretentious palace, now called the 

People’s Palace on the other side 

of the street. 

Next to the House of Wonders is 

the Old Fort, built on the site of a 

Portuguese church when the Arabs 

took over the island. 

Another impressive, ornate 

building is the Itnaasheri 

Dispensary which has recently 

undergone much needed restoration 

work. 

At the centre of Stone Town are 

the Persian-styled Hamamni 

Baths, built at the command of 

Sultan Barghash at the end of the 

19th century. 

Nearby is the Cathedral 

Church of Christ, completed in 

1879 on the site of an open slave 

market, it contains much of historical 

interest. 

Echoes of Zanzibar’s more sinister 

past are to be found in Tippu Tip 

House, built for a notorious slave 

and ivory trader, Hamad bin 

Muhammad el-Marjab. The site of a 

former slave pit is to be found 

nearby in Kelele Square. �� 

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Touring 

Tours of Zanzibar island are a 

rewarding experience. Visitors will 

travel past fragrant plantations of 

cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg and other 

spices on their way to a number of 

places of historical interest. 

To the south of the island is the 

walled city of Kizimkazi, where the 

ruins of Shirazi Mosque, part of 

which dates back nearly 900 years, 

are found. A coral stone inscription 

provides evidence of its age, making 

this one of the earliest Islamic 

buildings in this part of Africa. 

Head north from Zanzibar Town 

and visitors will encounter the palace 

ruins of Maruhubi and Mtoni. The 

ruins of Maruhubi, offer a 

tantalising glimpse of the former 

grandeur of this palace, built by 

Sultan Barghash in 1880 to house 

his harem, but burned down in 

1889. The palace of Mtoni suffered 

a similar fate. Dating back to the 

early part of the 19th century, it 

once housed 1,000 people. 

These are a few examples of 

historical ruins that are dotted 

throughout the island. Others are to 

be found at Chuini, Dunga, 

Kidichi, Kizimbani and Bungi. 

Thirty-five kilometres south-east 

from the city is the Jozani Forest 

Reserve, an area of 10 sq km 

whose thick forests, with trees over 

100 years old, are one of the last 

remaining sanctuaries of the red 

colobus monkey. 

Another popular option is a trip to 

Changuu, or Prison, Island. The 

island was used to contain awkward 

slaves and a jail was built in 1893 

but never used. Today the island’s 

most famous inhabitants are giant 

tortoises and it is a popular place 

for a swim, a stroll or a picnic. 

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Two exquisite properties. 

One world-class hotelier. 

As Europe’s oldest hotelier, Kempinski is renowned for creating unusual hotels around the world. Now we 

welcome you to Kempinski’s two properties in Tanzania; the Kilimanjaro Hotel Kempinski in Dar es Salaam, and 

the Zamani Zanzibar Kempinski, on the famous spice isle. 

Both are set in incredible locations with five star facilities, service and dining - nothing less than you’d expect. 

For bookings and more information please contact us: 

Kilimanjaro Hotel Kempinski: +255 22 2131111, reservations.kilimanjaro@kempinski.com 

Zamani Zanzibar Kempinski: +255 774 444477, reservations.zanzibar@kempinski.com 

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The 

Beaches 

Brilliant white beaches lapped by the 

warm waters of the Indian Ocean 

provide the perfect place to relax, 

soak up the sun and take a break 

from some busy sightseeing. Modern 

resorts nestle in the shade of coconut 

palms, providing cool and 

comfortable retreats. 

The beaches are a paradise. Here 

are picturesque fishing villages 

where the people live a simple way 

of life, unchanged through the years. 

Just south of Zanzibar Town are Fuji 

Beach and Chuini Beach, which 

both offer facilities for a range of 

watersports, while to the north there 

is Mangapwani where the only 

noise is likely to be the sound of the 

ocean. 

On the northern tip of the island 

is Nungwi, where visitors can 

watch fishermen’s boats being built 

here or swim in the coral lagoons. 

On Zanzibar’s north-east coast are 

the beaches of Matemwe, 

Mapenzi, Kiwenga and Uroa, 

with their wide stretches of 

uncrowded sands and opportunities 

to explore the underwater world. 

Other well-developed resorts - 

Pingwe, Bwejuu and Jambiani 

- are to be found on the southeastern 

coast. As well as watersports 

there are also opportunities for 

fishing - or for observing the 

activities of the local fishermen. 

Dolphin 

Tourism 

Dolphins are marine mammals that 

spend their entire lives in the water. 

Like other mammals, they are warm 

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blooded and breathe air. The most 

commonly seen dolphins around 

Zanzibar are the bottlenose and 

humpback varieties although spinner 

dolphins are also seen north of the 

island. Watching, and swimming 

with dolphins in their natural habitat 

can be exciting and educational. 

However care must be taken to 

avoid disturbing the animals as this 

could have a negative effect on their 

daily life. Guidelines for dolphin 

tourism in Zanzibar are issued by 

the Department of Fisheries and 

Marine Products. 

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The 

Islands 

Fifty kilometres north of Zanzibar 

main island is the highly fertile 

Pemba Island which, although 

smaller than Zanzibar, grows three 

times as many cloves. The Pemba 

Channel, which runs between the 

island and the mainland, offers 

some of the best game-fishing in the 

world. The island also boasts some 

excellent beaches. 

Pemba has its own distinct 

character with more historical 

monuments, particularly ruined 

mosques and tombs, than on the 

main island. In the centre of the 

island is Chaka Chaka, the main 

town, where there are remains of a 

200 year old Arab fort. Nearby, at 

Ras Mkumbuuare, are the ruins of a 

14th century mosque, some 

elaborate tombs and the foundations 

of several houses. Also in this area 

are the remains of a 15th century 

Tailor-made 

Holidays to this 

Exotic Tropical 

Island 

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fortress. Interesting ancient sites can 

also be seen around Wete to the 

north. In this region is the Ngezi 

Equatorial Forest, containing rare 

trees, some not found anywhere else 

in the world. The wildlife includes 

indigenous flying foxes, blue duikers 

and several varieties of owl. 

Mnemba Island, off the north-east 

coast of Zanzibar main island, basks 

in its own tranquil lagoon. Boasting 

splendid beaches and spectacular 

coral reefs, alive with fish, it is 

renowned as the ultimate in 

‘barefoot luxury’. 

Chumbe Island is a rare example 

of a still pristine coral island. A UN 

Protected Area, it carries the 

accolade of “one of the most 

spectacular coral gardens to be 

found anywhere in the world”. 

Tanzania’s first marine park, and the 

first privately managed marine park 

in the world, Chumbe offers visitors 

the opportunity to snorkel through 

the shallow water Reef Sanctuary, 

scuba dive the nearby reefs, or 

explore the Forest Reserve and 

historical monuments that include a 

hundred year old lighthouse and the 

only ancient mosque with Indian 

architecture. 

Our knowledge of Zanzibar means 

we can arrange holidays to meet individual interests and requirements - and we promote 

tourism which benefits and respects the people of Zanzibar 

For further information contact Michael Sweeney at: 

Zanzibar Travel 

Tel/Fax: +44 (0)1242 222027 

E-mail: info@zanzibartravel.co.uk 

Reynards House, Selkirk Gardens, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL25 5LY 

www.zanzibartravel.co.uk 

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Tanzania 

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P.O.Box 3154 

Arusha 

Tanzania 

Tel: +255 27 254 4526 

Tel: +255 27 254 8659 

Fax: +255 27 250 9013 

tours@albatros.co.tz 

tours@albatros.co.ke 

www.albatros-africa.com 

Reservations Office: T: +255 27 2546832, +255 784 982211 E: mbalageti@bol.co.tz, info@mbalageti.com 

www.mbalageti.com 

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Activity 

Holidays 

With its mountains, rugged 

terrain and Indian Ocean 

coastline, there’s plenty for 

the activity enthusiast to do in 

Tanzania. 

BALLOON SAFARIS 

Balloon safaris over the Serengeti 

provide an exciting vantage point 

for viewing the wildlife beneath. 

BUDGET CAMPING 

Budget camping, as opposed to fly 

camping 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 the 

“ship of the desert”! 

CANOEING 

Canoe safaris in Arusha or Lake 

Manyara National Parks offer an 

ideal opportunity to get close to the 

wildlife, while kayaking on lakes, 

such as Lake Tanganyika, are great 

fun. 

CAVING 

The Amboni Caves, just north of 

Tanga, form the most extensive cave 

system in East Africa. There are ten 

caves with chambers up to 13 

metres high which support stalactites 

and stalagmites. It is essential cavers 

go in pairs, with a guide, as there 

have been fatalities when people 

have explored on their own. The 

caves 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 the Kilwa coast, were the haunts 

of Ernest Hemingway and amongst 

the record-breaking prizes to be 

caught are kingfish, marlin, horsemackerel, 

sailfish and rock cod. 

DIVING 

The waters of the Indian Ocean, 

particularly those off the coasts of 

Zanzibar, Pemba and Mafia Islands, 

provide superb opportunities for 

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scuba divers. The coral reefs, 

teeming with colourful fish, can be 

explored on diving expeditions for 

both beginners and experts. 

Encounters with dolphins and turtles 

add to the wonder of this 

underwater world. 

FISHING 

The rivers and lakes of Tanzania 

offer anglers ample opportunity to 

cast for trout; fish for tilapia or giant 

Nile perch; or do battle with 

ferocious tiger fish 

GOLF 

While Tanzania cannot be 

considered one of the most 

renowned golf destinations in the 

world, keen golfers will find good 

courses in Dar es Salaam, Arusha 

and Moshi. There are also courses in 

Iringa and Morogoro. 

HORSERIDING 

Equestrian safaris and horseback 

expeditions allow horse-lovers the 

experience of riding across unfenced 

wilderness, or private game ranches, 

in close contact with the wildlife. 

Riders can expect to see a variety of 

plains animals including gazelle - 

both Thompson's and Grant's - 

giraffe, gerenuk, warthog, 

wildebeest and zebra. Other species 

often seen include eland, kudu, oryx 

and ostrich. Sizeable herds of 

elephant are frequently seen, it is 

surprising how close one can come 

to these huge animals when on 

horseback, while it is even possible 

to sometimes canter alongside herds 

of wildebeest and zebra. 

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Serengeti Balloon Safaris 

The Ultimate Safari Experience 

Each day, at dawn on the Serengeti Plains, a fortunate 

few enjoy the ultimate safari experience. As the sun 

rises over Maasai kopjes so the hot air balloon, with 

its enthralled passengers, also rises. 

Floating silently over the game, and the stunning scenery, and 

then, on landing, celebrating with Champagne before sitting 

down to a traditional ‘Out of Africa’ style breakfast in the 

bush. 

This is probably the most beautiful balloon flight in the world. 

An experience not to be missed if travelling to Tanzania. The 

itinerary is designed to fit in with that of the client and this 

adventure can be booked as part of any safari which includes 

the Serengeti. 

UK: 

Tel: 01225-873756 

E-mail: info@ballonsafaris.com 

Tanzania: 

Tel: 255-272 50 8578 

E-mail: balloons@habari.co.tz 

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SKYDIVE KILIMANJARO 

Absolute 

Adrenalin 

Africa! 

With the awesome backdrop of Mt. Kilimanjaro, it is hard to imagine a more incredible location 

for your freefall adventure. Tandem skydives operating seven days a week. 

Based at Moshi Aerodrome at the foot of the mountain. 

K ’s 

Book with your tour operator 

www.skydive-kilimanjaro.com e-mail: bookings@skydive-kilimanjaro.com 

Drop Zone Tel: +255 27 51013 Mobiles: 0787 640 511 & 0753 885 891 

UK representative: info@skydive-kilimanjaro.com Tel: +44 (0)1225 873756 

KEYS HOTEL 

MOSHI 

A modern hotel with fifteen bedrooms and ten African style 

cottages, all en-suite. 

KEYS HOTEL K MBOKOMU 

A new hotel situated a short drive out of Moshi 

RELAX with KEYS 

enjoy a refreshing drink while watching the sunset reflected on 

the snows of Kilimanjaro. Or take a dip in the pool 

’s 

CLIMB with KEYS 

with guides especially chosen for 

their experience and ability 

For brochures and information contact 

KEYS HOTEL LIMITED 

PO Box 933, Moshi,Tanzania 

Tel: 255 (27) 2752250/2751875/2751909 

Fax: 255 (27) 2750073/2751485 

E-mail: keys-hotel@africaonline.co.tz 

www.keys-hotels.com 

SAFARI with KEYS 

to the world-famous game parks 

in a 4 wheel drive vehicle with a 

Keys’ guide 

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CAPRICORN HOTEL 

MARANGU, KILIMANJARO 

The splendid setting of the Capricorn, carefully nestled on the lush 

green tropical slopes on Africaʼs highest point gives it an "aura" of 

tranquillity favourable for a "home away from home scene". 

A natural stream rambles through the gardens and then through the 

hotelʼs main building before flowing down to the neighbouring villages. 

32 new bedrooms opened in July 2005 with television, direct dial 

telephone, mini fridges and safes giving the hotel a total number of 

50 bedrooms all with en suite bathrooms. 

The hotel also caters for conferences and provides audio/visual 

and internet facilities and secretarial services. 

Day trips to waterfalls and cultural tours can be arranged. 

CAPRICORN HOTEL 

PO Box 938 Marangu, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania 

Tel: +255 27 275 1309 Fax: +255 27 275 2442 

Email: capricorn@africaonline.co.tz 

Mobile: +255 754 0262853 

Moshi Reservations Office 

Tel: +255 27 275 0571 Fax: +255 27 274 1198 

Mobiles: +255 754 841 981/784 301 140 

www.capricornhotel.com 

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JET SKIING 

Jet-skiing is available at several 

coastal hotels. 

MOUNTAIN BIKING 

Cycling up mountains and down 

valleys; through deserts and forests; 

and close to herds of giraffe, zebra, 

wildebeest and other antelope is an 

exciting experience. 

MOUNTAIN 

CLIMBING 

For climbers, the major draw is the 

5,869 metre (19,340 ft.) Mount 

Kilimanjaro, covered in greater 

detail elsewhere in this publication. 

However, Mount Meru, another 

volcanic peak reaching 4,560 

metres, is also a popular climb, 

partly because of the lovely flora 

and fauna which can be observed 

on the way to the top. 

It takes about two days to climb this, 

Africa’s fifth highest peak while Ol 

Donyo Lengai, coupled with Lake 

Natron at the base of the volcano, is 

another favoured climb. 

SAILING 

Tanzania’s huge lakes with their offshore 

islands are ideal for a leisurely 

sail on a converted dhow or banana 

boat or aboard a luxury catamaran, 

lake cruiser or yacht. 

SKYDIVING 

Board a light aircraft for a scenic 

flight to 12,000 ft. Then, harnessed 

to your professional tandem master, 

tumble into the sky for a 5,000 ft 

free-fall, at speeds of up to 200 

kmp, before the parachute opens 

and you gently float to the ground. 

SWIMMING WITH 

DOLPHINS 

Watching and swimming with 

dolphins can be exciting and 

educational. However care must be 

taken to avoid disturbing the 

animals. 

TREKKING AND 

WALKING 

In addition to the more publicised 

Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru and Ol 

MARANGU HOTEL 

Kilimanjaro 

- and much more 

◆ Over 50 years experience arranging Kilimanjaro 

climbs - all routes 

◆ Country hotel and safe camp-site with full amenities 

◆ Relax by the pool set in extensive tropical gardens 

◆ Daytrips to waterfalls, cultural sites and game parks 

Marangu Hotel 

PO Box 40, Moshi, Tanzania 

Tel: 255 27 2756594/2756361 

Fax: 255 27 2756591 

e-mail: info@maranguhotel.com 

www.maranguhotel.com 

or ask your African travel specialist to book Marangu Hotel 

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Donyo Lengai treks there are 

numerous trails on Mount Hanang, 

Africa’s ninth highest mountain, and 

in the Udzungwa and Usambara 

Mountains. The Kitulo Plateau is 

known as a hiker’s paradise. 

WATERSPORTS 

The coast, the islands and some 

lakes provide a wide variety of 

watersports including sailing, scuba 

diving, snorkelling, surfboarding 

and water skiing. 

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email: 

info@tindigatentedlodge.com 

website: 

www.tindigatentedlodge.com 

For further information please 

send us an email or give us 

a call on 

(00255) - (0) 786 115894 

email: 

info@craterforesttentedlodge.com 

website: 

www.craterforesttentedlodge.com 

For further information please 

send us an email or give us 

a call on 

(00255) - (0) 786 115894 

Masumin 

TOURS & SAFARIS LIMITED 

Tanzania 

“For the most enjoyable tours and safaris to the heartland 

of Manyara, Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Kilimanjaro 

and beyond. For Camping Safaris, Lodge Safaris, Fishing 

Safaris & Photographic Safaris.” 

Kenyatta Road, P.O.Box 1884, Mwanza, Tanzania, East Africa 

Tel: office +255-028-2500192 / 2503295 • Cell: 0784 505 786, 0784 550 786 

E-mail: masumins@thenet.co.tz • www.masumintours.com 

“a place to meet the Bushmen of Lake Eyasi” 

“a place to discover the Ngorongoro Forest” 

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Tanzania's Premier Air Charter Company 

Flights to satisfy individual needs 

More hours at destination 

Worry-free returns and connections 

Own passenger terminal adjacent 

to International Arrivals 

Tanzanian Air Services Ltd 

PO Box 364, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 

Airport Office: +(255 22) 2843131/3 or 2844101 

City Office, at Royal Palm Hotel: +(255 22) 2113151/2 

Fax: +(255 22) 2844600 E-mail: info@tanzanair.com 

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Special Interest 

Holidays 

While the sun, safari and 

adventure options are 

more likely to appeal to 

the majority of tourists, Tanzania 

also offers something extra for the 

special interest enthusiast. 

BIRD-WATCHERS 

For birdwatchers the country is a 

paradise, with over 1,000 species to 

be seen in their varying habitats. 

Flamingos, pelicans and storks flock 

in abundance to the lakes as do 

various goose and duck types. 

Wheeling high in the clear blue 

skies are the birds of prey including 

eagles - amongst them the Tawny 

and the African Fish Eagle - as well 

as kites, falcons, hawks and 

buzzards. The Sacred and Hadada 

ibises are other treats for 

ornithologists, while all visitors will 

warm to the comical gait of the 

Secretary Bird. 

We are an Arusha based tour operator, offering 

tailormade safaris ‘under canvas’ into the 

northern circuit. Either custom-made, or guests 

may join a scheduled departure. 

Kori bustards, the heaviest flying 

bird, giant ostrich, secretary and 

weaver birds are other fascinating 

species so typical of the African 

scene. 

BUTTERFLIES 

Africa is home to over 3,500 species 

of butterfly and a far greater variety 

of moth. Many of these can be 

found in Tanzania and some are, in 

fact, endemic to Tanzania such as 

the extremely rare Urania ripheus or 

Tra vel W ild 

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Sunset Moth. Lepidopterists will find 

Mkomazi Game Reserve; the Kitulo 

Plateau, Mahale Mountains and 

Udzungwa Mountains National 

Parks; and the Usambara Mountains 

particularly rewarding. 

FLOWER LOVERS 

For flora enthusiasts the country is a 

veritable wonderland, its everchanging 

topography reflected in a 

plethora of different shrubs, flowers, 

succulents and trees. Indeed the 

variety of eco-systems in Tanzania is 

considered to be wider than in any 

other African country. 

The “Spice Islands” of Zanzibar, 

famed in particular for cloves, are 

not only a delight for botanists, but 

for gourmets too. 

TRAIN 

ENTHUSIASTS 

Rail buffs will want to travel on the 

Great Uhuru Railway, which goes 

through some of the most stunning 

scenery in East Africa. The train runs 

from Dar es Salaam between 

Mikumu National Park and the 

Selous Game Reserve, eastward to 

Mbeya and then on into Zambia. 

Herds of wild animals can be seen 

from the carriages. 

Located in the heart of the Serengeti, this seasonal 

safari camp offers our guests an intimate bush experience. 

Away from the bustling lodges and crowded areas, this 

eco-friendly camp accommodates up to 16 guests in 

comfortable tents, with real beds, superb cuisine and 

friendly staff…in tune with the environment. 

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AUSTRALIA (61) 

Abercrombie & Kent 

Tel: 2-9241 3213 Fax: 2-9241 3831 

E-mail: info@abercrombiekent.com.au 

Africa Safari Co 

Tel: 2-9584 0520 Fax: 2-9584 0521 

E-mail: enquiries@africasafarico.com.au 

African Travel Specialists 

Tel: 3-9576 1980 Fax: 3-9576 2590 

E-mail: africa@africantravel.com.au 

Bench International 

Tel: 2-9290 2877 Fax: 2-9290 2665 

E-mail: info@benchinternational.com.au 

Goway Travel 

Tel: 2-9262 4755 Fax: 2-9290 1905 

E-mail: sales@goway.com.au 

Wildlife Safari 

Tel: 08 9388 9900 Fax: 08 9388 9232 

E-mail: africa@wildlifesafari.com.au 

AUSTRIA (43) 

Jedek Reisen 

Tel: 1-369 66 02 Fax: 1-369 66 02-05 

E-mail: jedek@jedek-reisen.at 

Kneissl Touristik 

Tel: 7245 207 00 Fax: 7245 32 365 

E-mail: zentrale@kneissltouristik.at 

Jumbo Touristik 

Tel: 1-514 45-0 Fax:1-514 45-0 

E-mail: office @jumbo.at 

Poncho Tours 

Tel: 1-514 47-0 Fax: 1-514 47 20 

E-mail: office@poncho.at 

Ruefa Reisen 

Tel: 1-588 00-0 Fax: 1-588 00 9488 

E-mail: info@ruefa.at 

BELGIUM (32) 

Africa Tours 

Tel: 51 70 81 71 Fax: 51 70 06 24 

E-mail: info@africatours.be 

Footprints in Africa 

Tel: 9-225 80 90 Fax: 9-269 33 39 

E-mail: koen@footprints.be 

Tanganyika Expeditions 

Tel: 3-685 54 54 Fax: 3-685 53 53 

E-mail: sonya@tanganyika.com 

Thika Travel 

Tel: 3-451 14 00 Fax: 3-239 64 79 

E-mail: info@thika.be 

Wirtz Reizen 

Tel: 3-233 85 96 Fax: 3-232 17 64 

E-mail: info@wirtzair.be 

CANADA (1) 

Bestway Tours & Safaris 

Tel: 800-663 0844 Fax: 604-264 7774 

E-mail: bestway@bestway.com 

Civilized Adventures 

Tel: 800-688 1804 Fax: 403-205 4121 

E-mail: info@civilizedadv.com 

East African Travel Consultants 

Tel: 416-967 0067 Fax: 416 967 1613 

E-mail: info@africaonsafari.com 

Forbes Travel 

Tel: 604 630 4814 Fax: 604 689 4476 

E-mail: info@forbestravel.com 

Goway Travel 

Tel: 416-322 1034 Fax: 416-322 1109 

E-mail: info@goway.com 

Tours Chanteclerc 

Tel: 514-398-9393 Fax: 514-398 3860 

E-mail: info@tourschantclerc.com 

CZECH REPUBLIC (420) 

ESO Travel 

Tel: 23 33 777 11 Fax: 23 33 777 16 

E-mail: info@esotravel.cz 

Kuoni Travel 

Tel: 2 24 9901 90 Fax: 2 24 99 01 99 

E-mail: dmc.prg@cz.kuoni.com 

DENMARK (45) 

Albatros Travel 

Tel: 36-98 00 00 Fax: 36-98 00 20 

E-mail: info@albatros-travel.dk 

Bravo Tours 

Tel: 70 10 10 77 Fax: 97 21 61 01 

E-mail: safari@bravotours.dk 

Hannibal Tours 

Tel: 86 76 00 99 Fax: 86 76 04 00 

E-mail: hannibal@hannibal.dk 

Marco Polo Tours 

Tel: 33-76 67 00 Fax: 33-76 67 33 

E-mail: marcopolo@marcopolo.dk 

Select Travel 

Tel: 70 20 06 01 Fax: 32 53 52 41 

E-mail: info@selecttravel.dk 

FINLAND (358) 

Aktiv-Resor 

Tel: 9 602 900 Fax: 9 602 398 

E-mail: sales@aktiv-resor.fi 

Select Travel 

Tel: 9-751 951 00 Fax: 9-751 951 51 

E-mail: info@selecttravel.fi 

FRANCE (33) 

Donatello 

Tel: 1 44 58 30 69 Fax: 1 44 58 30 86 

E-mail: donatello@donatello-to.com 

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SAFARI MAKERS LTD 

Safari Makers 

Safari Makers is a licenced tour operator, locally owned and 

operated by a Tanzanian and an American. We offer a full 

range of services for group and private lodge and camping 

safaris, mountain climbing, trekking, cultural tours to selected 

areas and beach holidays. We are a small company dedicated 

to personal service, value and most of all your satisfaction! 

Our prices are competitive to suit your budget. 

Let us help you design your dream vacation to Africa and 

make it a reality for you. KARIBU 

Victor Shao and Barbara Cole 

We invite you to visit our website at: 

www.safarimakers.com 

Or contact us by email at safarimakers@habari.co.tz 

Member of Tanzania Association of Tour Operator (TATO) 

PO Box 46, Usa River,Tanzania 

Tel: +255 (0)27 255 3573, Fax: +255 (0)27 255 3574, Mobile: +255 (0)784 459 639 

E-mail: info@arumerulodge.com Website: www.arumerulodge.com 

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Tanzania is endowed with the rich 

cultural heritage of 120 ethnic tribes. 

The Cultural Tourism Programme 

provides visitors with authentic 

cultural experiences that combine 

nature, scenery, folklore, 

ceremonies, dances, rituals, tales, 

art, handicrafts and hospitality and 

give a unique insight into their way 

of life. 

It is a rewarding experience to leave 

the safari vehicle behind and walk 

through the lush tropical slopes of Mt 

Meru and Mt Kilimanjaro while 

Waarusha, Wameru or Wachagga 

guides proudly describe their 

carefully cultivated ‘shambas’ with 

coffee, bananas, fruits, vegetables 

and dairy cow farming. Discover 

how many steps it takes to grow, 

pick, dry, roast, pound and brew 

fresh aromatic coffee. Participate in 

Easy Travel & Tours offer the very 

best in lodge, camping, and semi-luxury 

mobile camping safaris throughout 

Tanzania and Zanzibar. 

Our extensive, company-owned fleet of 

vehicles – 4x4 extended land rovers, land 

cruisers and mini-buses – all ensure 

maximum comfort for game viewing! 

Cost-effective, daily departures for safaris, 

or for trekking Kilimanjaro, and hotel 

reservations can be booked online at 

www.easytravel.co.tz 

or call our 24 hour hotlines 

DAR 255-(0)754/784 602 151 

ARK 255-(0)754/784 400 141 

EASY TRAVEL & TOURS LTD 

Credit cards accepted online 

New Safari Hotel, Arusha 

Tel: 255-27 250 3929/ 250 7322 Fax: 255-27 250 4110 

info@easytravel.co.tz 

the process yourself before enjoying 

the taste and taking home your very 

personal packet of Tanzanian coffee! 

In the pastoral areas of the north 

you can follow the Iraqw, Barbaiq, 

and Maasai tracks to explore almost 

forgotten traditions and a way of life 

that is closely linked to nature and 

wildlife. Follow the famous 

drumbeats and let the Ndali dancers 

of southern Tanzania interpret the 

music and performances they 

inherited from their ancestors. Taste 

the local cuisine, with all the culinary 

variations of Ugali, Makande, 

Machalari, tasty Pilau, Chapati, 

Nyama choma, and sample the local 

brew. 

Sense the culture and history of the 

Swahili people of coastal Tanzania. 

Explore the savannahs on a camel’s 

back. Boat down a river or row on 

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one of the many lakes while listening 

to hair-raising legendary tales. 

Paddle between mangroves. And 

sail with the fishermen to pristine 

sandy islands. 

Climb a holy mountain and rest in 

the shade of a giant baobab tree in 

the Rift Valley. Meet the friendly 

inhabitants of Tanzania’s 

“Switzerland” while hiking through 

the Usamabara Mountains. Admire 

ancient irrigation systems - or 

today’s craftsmanship. Listen to a 

traditional healer’s diagnostic 

methods and obtain the correct 

remedial prescriptions. 

Visit the people of Tanzania! 

For further information 

Tel.: +255 27 2503842/3 

Email: ttb-info@habari.co.tz 

Raha Tower, Dar es Salaam 

Tel: 255-22 212 3526/212 1747 Fax: 255-22 211 3842 

easytravel@raha.com 

T.A.L No: 00009399 (Tour Operation) • T.A.L No: 00009336 (Travel Agent) • T.A.L No: 00009290 (Mountain Climbing) 

Tabarka Evasion 

Tel: 1 43 40 64 90 Fax: 1 43 40 53 77 

E-mail: infos@tabarkaevasion.com 


Tel: 1 42 37 52 48 Fax: 1 46 68 61 30 

E-mail: tanganyika@tanganyika.com 

Vie Sauvage 

Tel: 1 44 51 08 00 Fax: 1-44 51 08 09 

E-mail: info@viesauvage.fr 

Voyages Kuoni 

Tel: 1-42 85 71 22 Fax: 1-42 80 41 85 

E-mail: infocenter@kuoni.fr 

GERMANY (49) 

AACP Tours 

Tel: 21 02 10 67 10 Fax: 21 02 10 67 11 

E-mail: aacp_tours@web.de 

AST African Special Tours 

Tel: 61 01 49 90 00 Fax: 61 01 49 90 29 

E-mail: info@ast-reisen.de 

Bush Legends 

Tel: 61 19 88 96 96 Fax: 61 19 88 96 98 

E-mail: info@bushlegends.com 

Concept Reisen 

Tel: 30 2 18 40 53 Fax: 30 2 11 91 30 

E-mail: info@concept-reisen.de 

Diamir 

Tel: 35 13 12 07 07 Fax: 35 13 12 07 06 

E-mail: jehrlich@diamir.de 

Galka Golden Tours 

Tel: 431 98 26 10 Fax: 431 98 26 110 

E-mail: info@ggt.de 

Globetrotter Select 

Tel: 81 71 99 72 72 Fax: 81 71 99 72 73 

E-mail: info@globetrotter-select.de 

Hauser Exkursionen 

Tel: 89 2 35 00 60 Fax: 89 2 35 00 699 

E-mail: hauser@hauser-exkursionen.de 

ITST Tanzania Special Tours 

Tel: 711-7 77 87 12 Fax: 711-7 78 71 50 

E-mail: itst@tanzania-tours.de 

Jacana Tours 

Tel: 89 580 80 41 Fax: 89 580 85 04 

E-mail: info@jacana.de 

Jambo Tours 

Tel: 29 35 7 91 91 Fax: 29 35 7 91 92 

E-mail: info@jambotours.de 

Karawane Reisen 

Tel: 71 41 28 48 30 Fax: 71 41 28 48 38 

E-mail: Africa@karawane.de 

Macho Porini 

Tel: 80 76 97 07 Fax: 80 76 97 09 

E-mail: dieter.czurn@macho-porini.com 

Safari Aktuell 

Tel: 61 02 73 52-0 Fax: 61 02 73 52 25 

E-mail: team@safari.de 

Safari Reisebuero Berlin 

Tel: 30 449 29 73 Fax: 30 449 04 69 

E-mail: service@safari-berlin.com 

Schulz Aktiv Reisen 

Tel: 351-26 62 55 Fax: 351-26 62 56 

E-mail: info@schulz-aktiv-reisen.de 

Toucan Reisen 

Tel: 40 22 74 81 84 Fax: 40 22 74 81 85 

E-mail: info@toucan-reisen.de 

Wikinger Reisen 

Tel: 23 31 90 47 41 Fax: 23 31 90 47 04 

E-mail:mail@wikinger.de 

HUNGARY (36) 

OTP Travel 

Tel: 1 212 8778 Fax: 1 212 8780 

E-mail: info@otptravel.hu 

INDIA (91) 

Andromeda Tours 

Tel: 22 2447 52 89 Fax: 22 2447 25 93 

E-mail: aamir@travelkhazana.com 

Creative Travel 

Tel: 11 467 9192 Fax: 11 688 5886 

E-mail: travel2india.com 

Kuoni Travel 

Tel: 22 5656 20 00 Fax: 22 5656 2009 

E-mail: communications@kuoniindia.com 

ITALY (39) 

Hotelplan 

Tel: 02-721 361 Fax: 02-277 558 

E-mail: info@hotelplan.it 

Il Viaggio 

Tel: 02-6698 2912 Fax: 02-6698 2915 

E-mail: info@ilviaggio.biz 

Kel 12 Dune 

Tel: 02-281 8111 Fax: 02-261 16581 

Tel: 041-238 5711 Fax: 041-984 217 

E-mail: bookings@kel12.com/keldune@tin.it 

Kuoni Gastaldi 

Tel: 010-596 81 Fax: 010-596 88 18 

E-mail: infotours@kuonigastaldi.it 

Turisanda 

Tel: 02-72136 522 Fax: 02-72136 461 

E-mail: africa@turisanda.it 

NETHERLANDS (31) 

All Over Tours 

Tel: 71-331 9034 Fax: 71-331 9156 

Email: info@allovertours.nl 

Angeli Travel 

Tel: 35-53 17 499 Fax: 35-53 15 350 

E-mail: info@angelitravel.nl 

BMS-Travellers 

Tel: 297-25 44 55 Fax: 297-25 49 69 

E-mail: info@bms-travellers.nl 

Brent Travel Company 

Tel: 20-641 2260 Fax: 20-640 2474 

E-mail: travel@brent.nl 

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Conferences 

What could be a more imaginative 

place for a meeting or conference 

than Tanzania ? 

Many of the country’s excellent 

hotels and lodges have facilities for 

meetings, and for that really big 

convention there is the Arusha 

International Conference Centre, 

deep in the heart of safari country. 

It is a short drive from Kilimanjaro 

International Airport, served by 

intercontinental and regional 

airlines, and there are a growing 

number of fine hotels nearby to 

provide accommodation. 

Recreational facilities in and around 

Arusha are good while delegates 

are within easy reach of many of the 

countries National Parks. 

Within the Conference Centre 

complex there is seating for up to 

1,000 delegates in the Simba 

Plenary Hall, which has a 

simultaneous interpretation system. 

Smaller rooms accommodate 

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varying numbers of delegates from 

40 to 290. All the modern aids are 

available, including video and 

audio-visual equipment. 

If you are planning a conference 

with a difference, Tanzania meets 

your needs. 

KIBO PALACE 

HOTEL 

home of luxury 

Arusha - Tanzania 

E-mail: info@kibopalacehotel.com 

www.kibopalacehotel.com 

home of luxury 

Jambo Safari Club 

Tel: 20-20 12 740 Fax: 20 20 12 741 

E-mail: js@jambo.nl 

Koning Aap 

Tel: 20-788 77 22 Fax: 20-788 77 01 

E-mail: info@koningaap.nl 

Miles Travel 

Tel: 735 48 20 60 Fax: 735 48 20 66 

E-mail: info@milestravel.com 

Thika Travel 

Tel: 346-24 25 26 Fax: 346-24 25 25 

E-mail: info@thika.nl 

Untamed Wildlife Safaris 

Tel: 487 54 03 67 Fax: 487 54 09 71 

E-mail: info@untamedwildlife.com 

NEW ZEALAND (64) 

Adventure World 

Tel: 9 524 5118 Fax: 9 520 6629 

E-mail: discover@adventureworld.co.nz 

Diversions 

Tel: 9 235 8234 Fax: 9 235 8234 

E-mail: diversions@hug.co.nz 

Travelplan Holidays 

Tel: 9 358 8271 Fax: 9 358 8272 

E-mail: info@travelplan.co.nz 

NORWAY (47) 

Mauri Travel 

Tel: 67 11 64 51 Fax: 66 77 68 02 

E-mail: post@mauritravel.no 

Prisma Tours 

Tel: 22-93 71 00 Fax: 22-93 70 10 

E-mail: info@prisma.no 

Select Travel 

Tel: 23 33 22 00 Fax: 23 33 22 09 

E-mail: info@selecttravel.no 

Spektrum Reiser 

Tel: 55 18 24 16 Fax: 55 18 24 16 

E-mail: post@spektrum-reiser.no 

Tour Africa Safaris 

Tel: 56 32 36 80 Fax: 56 32 36 80 

E-mail: norway@tourafrica-safaris.com 

Worldwide Adventures 

Tel: 81 56 65 30 Fax: 81 56 65 31 

E-mail: post@worldwide.no 

RUSSIA (7) 

Astravel 

Tel: 495 781 2700 Fax: 495 781 2701 

E-mail: africa@astravel.ru 

Nikos Challenger 

Tel: 812 327 07 57 Fax: 812 373 60 00 

E-mail: challeng@peterstar.net 

Peresvet Tour 

Tel: 495 926 433 6 Fax: 495 926 43 37 

E-mail: peresvet@peresvet.info 

Sodis Travel 

Tel: 495 933 5533 Fax: 495 933 5530 

E-mail: sales@sodis.ru 

Steppes Travel 

Tel: 495 783 99 99 Fax: 495 291 0226 

E-mail: info@steppestravel.ru 

Teamex 

Tel: 495 101 30 42 Fax: 495 204 81 48 

E-mail: adm@teamex.ru 

SOUTH AFRICA (27) 


Tel: 11-781 0740 Fax: 11-781 0733 

E-mail: info@abercrombiekent.co.za 

African Encounters 

Tel: 11-880 3079 Fax: 11-447 6773 

E-mail: info@africanencounters.com 

African Getaway Tours 

Tel: 51-444 5145 Fax: 51-444 5145 

E-mail: pierre@afriway.com 

African Outposts 

Tel: 11-463 4580 Fax: 11-463 4811 

E-mail: bob@africanoutposts.co.za 

African Sojourns 

Tel: 11-880 5872 Fax: 11-447 1030 

E-mail: tracyw@africansojourns.com 

Albatros Travel 

Tel: 21-424 3122 Fax: 21-424 3192 

E-mail: tours@albatros.co.za 

Bushwise 

Tel: 33-330 7424 Fax: 11-330 7424 

E-mail: safari@talkingtravel.co.za 

Eco Africa Travel 

Tel: 21-809 2180 Fax: 21-809 2189 

E-mail: larah@ecoafrica.com 

Escape Tours 

Tel: 21-797 0565 Fax: 21-797 0688 

E-mail: escape@escapetours.com 

Falcon Africa Safaris 

Tel: 11-675 1915 Fax: 11-675 1837 

E-mail: enquiries@falcon-africa.co.za 

Greenlife Africa Safaris 

Tel: 21-780 1391 Fax: 21-780 1309 

E-mail: info@greenlife.co.za 

Jenman African Safaris 

Tel: 21-6837 826 Fax: 21-6740 248 

E-mail: safaris@jenmansafaris.com 

Kobo Safaris 

Tel: 21-462 5780 Fax: 21-462 5832 

E-mail: info.southafrica@kobo-safaris.com 

Ngwe Safari 

Tel: 11-913 1767 Fax: 11-896 4549 

E-mail: info@regalafrica.com 

Pulse Africa 

Tel: 11-325 2290 Fax: 11-325 2226 

E-mail: info@pulseafrica.com 

Safariworx 

Tel: 11-283 0091 Fax: 11-283 0038 

E-mail: jamesh@safariworx.com 

CONTENTS

Not just a 

Conference 

Centre! 

Meet in the 

heart of Africa, 

halfway between 

Cape Town and 

Cairo, where 

your venue is 

surrounded by 

the many 

attractions of 

Northern 

Tanzania. 

For further information/bookings contact: 

The Managing Director, Arusha International Conference Centre, PO Box 3081, Arusha, Tanzania 

Tel: + 255-27 2508008/2502953/2502595/2502269/2503181 Fax: + 255-27 2506630 

E-mail: md@aicc.co.tz Website: www.aicc.co.tz 

We bring the world to TANZANIA 

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Arusha International 

Conference Centre 

Arusha International Conference Centre offers you:- 

• Fully equipped conference facilities with ten 

different meeting rooms • 

• Simba Plenary Hall accommodating 1000 delegates • 

• Competitive group rates for hotels, local flights, 

conference shuttles and transfers • 

• A bonus package of pre and post convention itineraries 

- at affordable prices - to nearby Serengeti, Ngorongoro 

Crater, Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Mount Kilimanjaro and 

to the exotic islands of Zanzibar, Mafia and Pemba • 

Combine business with pleasure 

and have the best of both ! 

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Tanzania’s Own Show 

In addition to exhibiting at major 

travel exhibitions all over the world, 

Tanzania has its own annual travel 

fair. The rocky alpine heights of the 

dormant Mount Meru form an 

impressive backdrop to the ‘Karibu 

Tanzania Travel & Trade Fair’, held 

each year since 2000 on a coffee 

plantation on the edges of the safari 

town of Arusha. The 2007 show will 

take place between Friday June 8 and 

Sunday June 10 with the Friday being 

for trade visitors only. 

Sponsored by the Tanzania Tourist 

Board, the European Union and the 

Tourism Confederation of Tanzania, in 

collaboration with the Tanzania 

Association of Tour Operators, the 

2007 Travel & Trade Fair will be a 

showcase for over 150 Tanzanian and 

‘Tailor-made safaris to suit your choice… 

…and budget’ 

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other East African tour and travel 

companies. Adventure specialists, 

airlines, camps and lodges, car hire 

companies, hotels, safari operators, 

travel agents and other tourism 

related businesses. 

The show provides an ideal 

opportunity for overseas buyers, and 

travel journalists, to meet the market 

leaders in Tanzania’s tourism industry, 

from both the Tanzanian mainland 

and from Zanzibar; in addition to 

discovering new products and 

learning of emerging enterprises. A 

full social programme is organised 

and acrobats, firework displays, prize 

raffles and sky divers provide ‘all the 

fun of the fair’. 

For the latest, updated information 

visit www.karibuevents.org 

P.O. Box 14288 

ARUSHA 


Tel: +255 27 2548559 

Fax: +255 27 2544229 

e-mail: multicho@habari.co.tz 

websites: multichoicesafaris.com or www.multichoice-safaris.com 

London Representative: AFRICA-REPS LTD e-mail: multichoice@africa-reps.com 

Unusual Destinations 

Tel: 11-706 1991 Fax: 11-463 1469 

E-mail: rita@unusualdestinations.com 

Uyaphi 

Tel: 21-797 2168 Fax: 21-797 1136 

E-mail: info@uyaphi.com 

Wild Frontiers 

Tel: 11-702 2035 Fax: 11-468 1655 

E-mail: debbie@wildfrontiers.com 

Wildlife Adventures 

Tel: 21-702 0643 Fax: 21-702 0644 

E-mail: info@wildlifeadventures.co.za 

SPAIN (34) 

Kobo Safaris 

Tel: 963 513 080 Fax: 963 162 811 

E-mail: marketing@kobo-safaris.com 

Viajes Kuoni 

Tel: 91-538 27 00 Fax: 91-538 27 27 

E-mail: kuoni@kuoni.es 

Safaris & Expeditions 

Tel: 934 069 849 Fax: 934 069 849 

E-mail: tom@safarisandexpeditions.com 


Tel: 93 208 10 71 Fax: 93 208 10 72 

e-mail: ana@tanganyika.com 

Wildlife Safaris 

Tel: 942-801 449 Fax: 942-800 393 

E-mail: info@wildlife.es 

SWEDEN (46) 

Jambo Tours 

Tel: 8-24 00 55 Fax: 8-24 14 50 

E-mail: info@jambotours.se 

Kuoni Resor 

Tel: 8 673 84 00 Fax: 8-673 84 03 

E-mail: info@kuoni.se 

Select Travel 

Tel: 8-678 15 15 Fax: 8-678 15 11 

E-mail: info@selecttravel.se 

The African Safari Company 

Tel: 8 81 11 20 Fax: 8 81 33 22 

E-mail: info@africansafari.se 

Tour Africa 

Tel: 140-37 50 50 Fax: 140-37 50 60 

E-mail: info@tourafrica.nu 

SWITZERLAND (41) 

A + M Africa Tours 

Tel: 1 926 79 79 Fax: 1 926 14 87 

E-mail: travel@africatours.ch 

African Collection Tours 

Tel: 1 912 38 50 Fax: 1 912 38 30 

E-mail: info@african-collection.ch 

Hannibal Tours 

Tel: 71 279 13 30 Fax: 71 279 13 30 

E-mail: Hannibal_tours@bluewin.ch 

Kuoni Reisen 

Tel: 44-279 44 44 Fax: 44-271 52 82 

communications@kuoni.ch 

Privat Safaris 

Tel: 44-386 46 46 Fax: 44-386 46 47 

E-mail: jambo@privat-safaris.ch 

UNITED KINGDOM (44) 

A to B Tours 

Tel: 01256-351 979 Fax: 01256-351 979 

E-mail: atob.tours@btinternet.com 


Tel: 0845-0700 610 Fax: 0845-0700 607 

E-mail: info@abercrombiekent.co.uk 

Acacia Africa 

Tel: 020-7706 4700 Fax: 020-7706 4686 

E-mail: info@acacia-africa.com 

Africa Exclusive 

Tel: 01604-628 979 Fax: 01604-639 879 

E-mail: nicola@safari.co.uk 

Africa Explorer 

Tel: 020-8987 8742 Fax: 020-8994 6264 

E-mail: john@africa-explorer.co.uk 

Africa Sky 

Tel: 01293 766 332 Fax: 01293 766 320 

E-mail: robyn@africasky.co.uk 

Africa Travel Centre 

Tel: 0845 450 1541 Fax: 020-7383 7512 

E-mail:info@africatravel.co.uk 

Africa Uncovered Tours 

Tel: 020 7357 8947 Fax: 020 7357 8947 

E-mail: stuart@africauncovered.com 

Aim 4 Africa 

Tel: 0114-255 2533 Fax: 0114-255 2533 

E-mail:inquiries@aim4africa.com 

Audley Travel 

Tel: 01869-276 250 Fax: 01869-276 214 

E-mail: info@audleytravel.com 

Bailey Robinson 

Tel: 01488-689 700 Fax: 01488-681 973 

E-mail: safaris@baileyrobinson.com 

Baobab Travel 

Tel: 0870-382 5003 Fax: 0870-382 5004 

E-mail: info@baobabtravel.com 

Cazenove & Loyd 

Tel: 020-7384 2332 Fax: 020-7384 2399 

E-mail: safaris@cazloyd.com 

Cox & Kings 

Tel: 020-7873 5000 Fax: 020-7630 6038 

E-mail: cox.kings@coxandkings.co.uk 

Definitive Africa 

Tel: 0161-929 5151 Fax: 0161-941 4113 

E-mail: enquiry@definitive-africa.com 

Discovery Initiatives 

Tel: 01285-643 333 Fax: 01285-885 888 

E-mail: enquiry@discoveryinitiatives.com 

Elite Vacations 

Tel: 01707-371 000 Fax: 01707-371 800 

E-mail: info@elitevacations.com 

CONTENTS

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE 

CONTACT US ON 

Tel: 255 22 2183718, 2182022 

Cell: 255 784 780015, 255 754 780055 

Dar Es Salaam. Tanzania 

Email: greencars@raha.com 

or rdhanji@cats-net.com 

www.greencars.co.tz 

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Kilimanjaro 

Crown Bird Tours 

& Safaris 

Specialists in 

• Mount Kilimanjaro Climb 

• Mount Meru Climb 

• Crater Highlands 

• Serengeti 

• Ngorongoro 

• Lake Manyara 

• Tarangire 

• Zanzibar 

• Pemba 

Contact us at: 

THB Building, PO Box 9519, Moshi, Tanzania 

Tel: 255-27 2751162/275405 Fax: 255-27 2752038 

E-mail: kili.crown@eoltz.com Website: www.kilicrown.com 

CONTENTS

Exploring 

the Region 

Why not make a trip to Tanzania 

even more memorable by extending 

your holiday and visiting one or 

more of its neighbouring countries. 

Kenya, to the north-east, is a welldeveloped 

safari destination and 

one of its finest National Parks, the 

Masai Mara, shares its borders with 

the Serengeti. Another famous 

reserve there is Tsavo, famed for its 

huge herds of elephants. 

Uganda to the north west was 

described by Winston Churchill as 

“The Pearl of Africa”. The Murchison 

Falls National Park is situated on the 

Nile while mountain gorillas can be 

viewed in the Virunga Mountains. 

Rwanda, to the west, is just opening 

up to tourism but shares its gorilla 

population with Uganda. 

Zambia to the south-west has some 

exceptional wilderness areas, 

including the South Luangwa and 

Kafue National Parks, and 

supposedly offers the best views of 

the Victoria Falls. While 

Mozambique is famed for its white, 

palm-fringed beaches and luxury 

island resorts. Then, further afield, 

there’s Botswana with its 

breathtaking Okavango Delta; 

Namibia with its desert landscapes; 

and South Africa described as “a 

world in one country”. 

For an alternative view of Tanzania 

Kilimanjaro - Mountain Climb + Chagga culture 

Southern Circuit – Ruaha; Selous; Udzungwa 

Southern Highlands – Mbeya; Tukuyu; Lake Nyasa; Mufindi 

Tanga - Lushoto; Pangani; Saadani 

Swahili Coast – Kilwa; Mtwara; northern Mozambique 

Serengeti and Ngorongoro - Safari + Ngorongoro trek + Maasai culture 

Take advantage of our expertise to get off the beaten track 

See the Real Tanzania 

email: enquiries@simplytanzania.co.uk 

www.simplytanzania.co.uk 

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Expert Africa 

Tel: 020-8232 9777 Fax: 020-8758 4718 

E-mail: info@expertafrica.com 

Exsus Travel 

Tel: 020-7292 5050 Fax: 0870 731 9133 

E-mail: alison@exsus.com 

FVS Travel 

Tel: 01794-369 349 Fax: 01794-369 359 

E-mail: federico@fvstravel.com 

Face Africa 

Tel: 01483-236 951 Fax: 07005-808 244 

E-mail: tim@faceafrica.com 

Footloose Adventure Travel 

Tel: 01943-604 030 Fax: 01943-604 070 

E-mail: info@footloose.co.uk 

Gane & Marshall 

Tel: 020-8445 9592 Fax: 020-8441 7376 

E-mail: holidays@ganeandmarshall.co.uk 

Hartley's Safaris 

Tel: 01673-861 600 Fax: 01673-861 666 

E-mail: info@hartleys-safaris.co.uk 

Imagine Africa 

Tel: 020-7228 5655 Fax: 020-7228 5633 

info@imagineafrica.co.uk 

J & C Voyageurs 

Tel: 01373-832 111 Fax: 01373-832 121 

E-mail: info@jcvoyageurs.co.uk 

Journeys by Design 

Tel: 01273-623 790 Fax: 01273-621 766 

E-mail: will@journeysbydesign.co.uk 

Kuoni Travel 

Tel: 01306-743000 Fax: 01306-744222 

E-mail: africa.sales@kuoni.co.uk 

Mahlatini 

Tel: 028-9042 1031 Fax: 028-9042 7609 

E-mail: sales@mahlatini.com 

Natural High Safaris 

Tel: 01747-830 890 Fax: 07720-843 413 

info@naturalhighsafaris.com 

Okavango Tours & Safaris 

Tel: 020-8343 3283 Fax: 020-8343 3287 

E-mail: info@okavango.com 

Original Travel 

Tel: 020-7978 7333 Fax: 020-7978 7222 

E-mail: info@originaltravel.co.uk 

Perfect Finish Travel 

Tel: 0845-456 2412 Fax: 0845-456 2414 

E-mail: info@pfts.co.uk 

Rainbow Tours 

Tel: 020-7226 1004 Fax: 020-7226 2621 

E-mail: info@rainbowtours.co.uk 

Real Africa 

Tel: 0870-736 4757 Fax: 0709-233 2274 

E-mail: enquiries@4real.co.uk 

Safari Africa 

Tel: 01995-679 776 Fax: 01995-679 617 

E-mail: paul@safariafrica.co.uk 

Safari Consultants 

Tel: 01787-228 494 Fax: 01787-228 096 

E-mail: bill@safariconsultantuk.com 

Safari Drive 

Tel: 01488-71140 Fax: 01488-71311 

E-mail: info@safaridrive.com 

Safari Plus 

Tel: 01306-883 204 Fax: 01306-883 204 

annie@safariplus.co.uk 

Scott Dunn 

Tel; 020-8682 5070 Fax: 020-8682 5090 

E-mail: world@scottdunn.com 

Simply Tanzania 

Tel: 020-8986 0615 Fax: 020-8986 0615 

E-mail: enquiries@simplytanzania.co.uk 

Somak Holidays 

Tel: 020-8423 3000 Fax: 020-8423 7700 

E-mail: holidays@somak.co.uk 

Steppes Africa 

Tel: 01285-650 011 Fax: 01285-885 888 

E-mail: safari@steppesafrica.co.uk 

Tana Travel 

Tel: 01789-414 200 Fax: 01789-414 420 

E-mail: info@tanatravel.com 

Tanzania Odyssey 

Tel: 020-7471 8780 Fax: 020-7384 9549 

E-mail: info@tanzaniaodyssey.com 

Tim Best Travel 

Tel: 020-7591 0300 Fax: 020-7591 0301 

E-mail: info@timbesttravel.com 

Time for Africa 

Tel: 01798-867 750 Fax: 01798 867 796 

E-mail: info@timeforafrica.com 

To Escape To 

Tel: 0871-711 5282 Fax: 07005-860 282 

E-mail: holidays@toescapeto.com 

Tribes Travel 

Tel: 01728-685 971 Fax: 01728-685 973 

E-mail: info@tribes.co.uk 

Ultimate Travel Company 

Tel: 020-7386 4646 Fax: 020-7381 0836 

E-mail: enquiry@theultimatetravelcompany.co.uk 

Western & Oriental 

Tel: 020-7821 4000 Fax: 020-7821 4001 

E-mail: info@westernoriental.com 

Wildlife Worldwide 

Tel: 0208-667 9158 Fax: 0208-667 1960 

E-mail: sales@wildlifeworldwide.com 

World Odyssey 

Tel: 01905-731 373 Fax: 01905-726 872 

E-mail: info@world-odyssey.com 

Zanzibar Travel 

Tel: 01242-222 027 Fax: 01242-222 027 

E-mail: info@zanzibartravel.co.uk 

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Tel: 800-554 7016 Fax: 630-954 3324 

E-mail: info@abercrombiekent.com 

Adventure Travel Desk 

Tel: 508-653 4600 Fax: 508-655 5672 

E-mail: atd@african-safari.com 

Africa Adventure Company 

Tel: 954-491 8877 Fax: 954-491 9060 

E-mail: noltingaac@aol.com 

Africa Safari Specialists 

Tel: 206-842 1711 Fax: 206-780 1612 

E-mail: info@safaris.com 

African Horizons 

Tel: 847-256 1075 Fax: 847-256 1018 

E-mail: info@africanhorizons.com 

African Travel Inc 

Tel: 818-507 7893 Fax: 818-507 5802 

E-mail: ati@africantravelinc.com 

Another Land 

Tel: 888-334 7559 Fax: 612-821 6468 

E-mail: Nicole@anotherland.com 

Big Five Tours 

Tel: 777-287 7995 Fax: 777-287 5990 

E-mail: info@bigfive.com 

Born Free Safaris 

Tel: 720-524 9683 Fax: 303-758 0907 

E-mail: africa@bornfreesafaris.com 

David Anderson Safaris 

Tel: 800-927 4647 Fax: 805-563 7953 

E-mail: roar@davidanderson.com 

Eyes on Africa 

Tel: 773-327 3926 Fax: 773-327 2977 

E-mail: james@eyesonafrica.net 

Frosch International Travel 

Tel: 713-590 8187 Fax: 713-850 0027 

E-mail: info@froschtravel.com 

International Ventures 

Tel: 203-761 1110 Fax: 203-762 7104 

E-mail: jambo65@aol.com 

Ivory Photo Safaris 

Tel: 425-895 8585 Fax: 425-895 9599 

E-mail: info@ivory.net 

Junction Africa 

Tel: 661-285 8316 Fax: 714-459 7264 

E-mail: info@junctionafrica.com 

Ker & Downey 

Tel: 281-371 2500 Fax: 281-371 2514 

E-mail: info@kerdowney.com 

Kuoni Tours 

Tel: 770 394 38 48 Fax:770 394 43 19 

E-mail: incoming.ati@kuoni.com 

Maupintour 

Tel: 702-260 3701 Fax: 702-260 3787 

info@maupintour.com 

Micato Safaris 

Tel: 212-545 7111 Fax: 212- 545 8297 

E-mail: info@micato.com 

Naipenda Safaris 

Tel: 830-238 4066 Fax: 830-238 4191 

E-mail: jo@naipendasafaris.com 

Next Adventure 

Tel: 510-562 7027 Fax: 510-527 0187 

E-mail: safari@nextadventure.com 

On Safari 

Tel; 800-700 3677 Fax: 203-637 6813 

E-mail: onsafari@africanportfolio.com 

Park East Tours 

Tel: 800-223 6078 Fax: 205-428 1714 

E-mail: info@parkeast.com 

Private Agenda 

Tel: 314-726 2577 Fax: 314-726 2128 

E-mail: judy@judypeil.com 

Premier Tours 

Tel: 800 545 1910 Fax: 215-893 0357 

E-mail: info@premiertours.com 

RM Expeditions 

Tel: 202-467 0049 Fax: 202-337 3530 

E-mail: rmexpeditions@aol.com 

Safariline 

Tel: 630-466 0301 Fax: 630-466 0304 

E-mail: info@safariline.net 

Spector Travel of Boston 

Tel: 617-351 0111 Fax: 617-351 0110 

E-mail: africa@spectortravel.com 

Tanganyika Safari Company 

Tel: 800 242 8185 Fax: 719 481 8041 

E-mail: tangsafari@aol.com 

Thomson Safaris 

Tel: 617-923 0426 Fax: 617-923 0940 

E-mail: info@thomsonsafaris.com 

Travcoa 

Tel: 949-476 2800 Fax: 949-476 2358 

E-mail: requests@travcoa.com 

Travel Beyond 

Tel: 952-475 9975 Fax: 952-475 1029 

E-mail: info@travelbeyond.com 

Ultimate Africa Safaris 

Tel: 425-793 8877 Fax: 425-793 8878 

E-mail: info@ultimateafrica.com 

Wildlife Safari 

Tel: 925-376 5595 Fax: 925-376 5059 

E-mail: information@wildlife-safari.com 

Advertisers Index 

Accommodation 

Arusha Hotels 

Arumeru River Lodge 58 

The Arusha Hotel 60 

KIA Lodge 9 

Kibo Palace 61 

Moivaro Coffee Lodge 9 

Mount Meru Game Lodge 58 

Coast Hotels 

Kunduchi Beach Hotel 40 

The Tides 41 

Dar es Salaam Hotels 

Golden Tulip Dar es Salaam 38 

Kilimanjaro Hotel Kempinski 48 

New Africa Hotel 60 

Movenpick Royal Palm Hotel 36 

Kilimanjaro Hotels 

Capricorn Hotel 54 

Keys Hotel 54 

Marangu Hotel 55 

Safari Camps and Lodges 

Crater Forest Tented Lodge 56 

Elewana Afrika 10 

Lake Manyara Tented Camp 8 

Lake Natron Tented Camp 8 

Mbalageti Serengeti 52 

Serena Hotels & Lodges 12 

Serengeti Tented Camp 8 

Serengeti Wilderness Camp 57 

Sopa Lodges 14 

Tindiga Tented Lodge 56 

Zanzibar Hotels 

Breezes Beach Club 42 

Fumba Beach Lodge 8 

The Palms 42 

Stone Town Hotel 8 

Zamani Kempinski Hotel 48 

Zanzibar Beach Resort 46 

Zanzibar Serena Inn 49 

Thanks … 

Nigel Foster would like to thank the following for their 

valuable support and kind assistance. 

Saleh Pamba at the Ministry of Natural Resources & 

Tourism. Peter Mwenguo, Amant Macha and all at the 

Tanzania Tourist Board offices in Dar es Salaam and 

Arusha; Gerald Bigurube and Allan Kijazi at Tanzania 

National Parks; Debbie Addison; James Balfour; 

Michael Barnes and Moulin Majamba; Manny 

Bhamra; Caroline Blumer; Tessa Bott and all at Alpha 

Travel; Seamus Brice-Bennett; Mary Carneiro; Barbara 

Cole and Victor Shao; George Crossland; Robert 

Daniel; Riz Dhanji and Waheeda Essajee; Christophe 

Duboscq and Moustafa Khataw; Jordan D’Souza; 

Mahmood Esmail and Anson Jose; Mia Favro; 

Z.H.Fazal; Sofia Hedenus; Tony Janes; Anil Kaul; 

Jitesh Ladwa; Marc Lawson, Tom Lithgow; Peter 

Mbogua and Salim Janmohamed; James Mgani; 

Victor Mhina; Hillary Mwanga; Lucy and Phil 

Ndesamburo; Veronica Otter; Mustafa and Akber 

Panju; Tony Pascoe; Gijs de Raadt and Ester 

Oosterhuis; the Raguz family; Mehboob Rajabali; 

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Airlines 

Air Tanzania 44 

Precisionair 32 

Regional Air 6 

Tanzanair 56 

ZanAir 50 

Car Hire 

Avis 4 

Green Car Rentals 64 

International Tour Operators 

Simply Tanzania 65 

Zanzibar Travel 51 

Safari & Tour Operators 

Albatros Travel 52 

Bushbuck Safaris 18 

Chimpanzee Safaris 22 

Easy Travel & Tours 59 

Firelight Expeditions 34 

Kilimanjaro Crown Bird Safaris 64 

Leopard Tours 2 

Masumin Tours & Safaris 56 

Multichoice Safaris 63 

Nomad Tanzania 24 

Ranger Safaris 16 

Safari Makers 58 

Shah Tours 30 

Sunny Safaris 20 

Tanzania Serengeti Adventure 64 

Wild Frontiers 57 

ZanTours 50 

National Parks and Games Reserves 

Tanzania National Parks 26 

Other Products and Services 

African Travel & Tourism Association 7 

Arusha International Conference Centre 62 

Knight Support 28 

Rajinder Motors 67 

Serengeti Balloon Safaris 53 

Skydive Kilimanjaro 54 

Carl Salisbury, Lancy Coutinho and Dorette van 

Aswegen; John Samaras; Manjit Sandhu; Harshit 

Shah; Firoz Suleman; Michael Sweeney; Oscar 

Sybesma; Epafra Teete; Norbert Veit; Nigel Vere 

Nicoll; Murtaza Versi and John Manyancha; Karim 

Wissanji; and Gerhard Wolter. 

… and 

Special thanks for many of the pictures in this brochure 

is extended to Paul Joynson Hicks of Blue Mango 

Photography; David Pluth of Coyote Fotografx; Javed 

Jafferji of Javed Jafferji Photography; and Trym 

Espeseth - a fellow traveller, and lover of Tanzania, 

who’s pictures include the stunning front cover shot. 

Paul can be contacted at pjh@bluemango.co.tz 

David at pix@fotografx.biz 

Javed at gallery@swahilicoast.com 

Trym at stonfran@online.no 

Other pictures are courtesy of the Arusha International 

Conference Centre, the Arusha Hotel, Golden Tulip 

Dar es Salaam, Lake Victoria Flying Safaris, Mafia 

Island Lodge, Paradise Holiday Resort, Pole Pole and 

Zanzibar Beach Resort. 

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INTERNATIONAL 

FLIGHTS 

British Airways fly direct to Dar es 

Salaam, from Heathrow, three 

times weekly. Flying time is 9hours 

40 minutes. Other carriers operate 

to Tanzania via Europe. KLM from 

Amsterdam to Dar es Salaam and 

Kilimanjaro. Swiss from Zurich to 

Dar es Salaam. Air India fly to Dar 

es Salaam via Mumbai; Emirates 

via Dubai; and Ethiopian via Addis 

Ababa. Regional carriers into 

Tanzania include Air Tanzania, 

AirKenya, Kenya Airways, 

Precision Air and South African 

Airways. Domestic carriers Air 

Tanzania, Coastal Aviation, 

Precision Air, Regional Air Services 

and ZanAir link the major cities, 

tourist attractions and game parks 

in Tanzania. Air Tanzania, 

Precision Air, Coastal Aviation and 

ZanAir fly between the mainland 

and Zanzibar. 

INTERNATIONAL 

AIRPORTS 

International flights serve Dar es 

Salaam (DAR), eight miles from the 

city centre and Kilimanjaro (JRO), 

31 miles from Arusha. Zanzibar 

(ZNZ) airport is five miles from 

Kisauni. 

PASSPORTS AND 

VISAS 

Most visitors require visas with the 

exception of citizens of certain 

countries of the Commonwealth. It 

is advisable to obtain them in 

advance from Embassies and High 

Commissions as several airlines 

insist on them prior to departure. 

They can also be obtained on 

arrival at Dar es Salaam and 

Kilimanjaro international airports 

and at the Namanga Gate on the 

Tanzania/ Kenya border. 

Requirements may change so you 

are advised to contact the 

appropriate diplomatic or consular 

Land of Kilimanjaro 

and Zanzibar 

authority before finalising your 

travel arrangements. Although part 

of the union of Tanzania, Zanzibar 

remains independent, so passports/ 

Tanzania visas are required even 

on a day’s visit. 

IMMUNISATION 

AND HEALTH 

Visitors from countries infected with 

cholera and yellow fever must 

produce international certificates of 

vaccination, this is particularly 

relevant for those travelling from 

neighbouring African countries. 

The UK Department of Health 

recommends vaccinations against 

hepatitis A, polio and typhoid. It is 

essential for visitors to take a 

course of anti-malaria tablets, 

commencing two weeks before 

travel. 

Modern medical services are 

available in Dar es Salaam and 

other major cities but tourists are 

likely to find themselves in remote 

locations far from these major 

centres. Cover for medical 

evacuation is therefore 

recommended in case of a medical 

emergency. This is especially 

relevant to those climbing 

Kilimanjaro. 

There are only a limited number of 

chemists in the country so visitors 

are advised to bring their own 

medicine with them. 

WHAT TO TAKE 

Don’t forget the camera, camcorder 

and binoculars and take a torch for 

finding your way around your 

camp at night. Stock up with 

replacement batteries for all these 

goods. 

Take sun-glasses, hat, sun lotion, lip 

balm - and some insect repellent, it 

is better not to get stung even if you 

are taking anti-malaria tablets. 

It’s best to take any medicines 

required for the duration of the 

visit. A spare pair of glasses or 

contact lenses is also a good idea. 

Take plenty of film, it is difficult to 

TRAVEL TIPS 

obtain outside the main centres. 

While traveller’s cheques can be 

exchanged in cities and towns, 

banking facilities in remote areas 

are restricted, so take plenty of 

cash. 

TRAVEL LIGHT 

Some safaris/air charters limit 

baggage to a 10-15 kilo 

maximum. 

LANGUAGE 

English is widely spoken but a few 

words of Swahili are always 

appreciated. 

CURRENCY 

The unit of currency is the Tanzania 

shilling which is divided into 100 

cents. 

Visitors can take in any amount of 

foreign currency. No currency 

declaration is required, but import 

and export of Tanzanian currency 

is illegal. Most major currencies - 

particularly US dollars - and 

travellers’ cheques are accepted 

and are convertable at banks and 

bureaux de change in the main 

towns and tourist areas. Do NOT 

change money in the street however 

favourable the rate appears. Credit 

cards are not always accepted and 

carry poor exchange rates. Visitors 

will probably be expected to pay 

park entrance fees in foreign 

currency. 

ON SAFARI 

Distances in Tanzania are vast, and 

travel by road can be tiring. It is 

wise to spend more time in fewer 

parks. You will see more and won’t 

return home exhausted. Keep your 

distance from animals and be quiet 

to avoid distressing them. Always 

follow the instructions of your 

ranger or guide. Don’t leave your 

vehicle in the parks except in 

designated places. Keep to 

recognised tracks to avoid 

damaging vegetation. 

WHAT TO WEAR 

It never gets really cold in Tanzania 

so lightweight clothing is the norm. 

On safari avoid brightly coloured 

clothes, they may alarm the 

animals. Browns, beiges and khaki 

are preferred. Short-sleeve shirts/ 

blouses and shorts are ideal, but 

pack a sweater, it can be chilly in 

the early morning and in the 

evening. Wear a hat to avoid sunstroke 

and don’t forget a swimsuit. 

Shoes should be sensible - walking 

through the bush is not like strolling 

through Hyde Park - and for 

climbing Kilimanjaro or Mount 

Meru take thermal underwear, a 

rain jacket, good socks and sturdy 

boots. Shorts for women are 

acceptable - but not too short. 

Women should carry a wrap to 

cover their legs in towns or villages 

as revealing clothes can cause 

offence, especially in Zanzibar and 

other Muslim areas. On the beach, 

and within the confines of beach 

hotels, normal swimwear is 

acceptable but nudity certainly is 

not. 

TIPPING 

Not normally obligatory but a tip 

for exceptional service - a 

maximum of 10% - will be 

appreciated. Tip $10-$15 per day 

for drivers or tour guides but 

remember an excessive tip can 

make it difficult for the next 

customer. 

AIRPORT TAX 

An airport tax of US$30 is levied, 

which may be included in the price 

of an air ticket. 

Tanzania Tourist Board 

IPS Building, 3rd Floor, PO Box 2485, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 

Tel: 255-22 2111244/5 Fax: 255-22 2116420 E-mail: safari@ud.co.tz or ttb@ud.co.tz 

PO Box 2348, Arusha, Tanzania 

Tel: 255-27 2503842/2503843 Fax: 255-27 2548628 E-mail: ttb-info@habari.co.tz 

www.tanzaniatouristboard.com 

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Tourism Confederation of Tanzania 

E-mail: tct@cats-net.com 

Tanzania Association of Tour Operators 

E-mail: tato@cybernet.co.tz 

Website: www.tatotz.org 

Tanzania Society of Travel Agents 

E-mail: chairman@tasota.org 

Tanzania Air Operators Association 

E-mail: alm@tanzanair.com 

Hotels Association of Tanzania 

E-mail: hatezsecretary@gmail.co 

Website: www.hotelstanzania.com 

Intra-African Travel and Tourism Association 

E-mail: info@iatta.org Website: www.iatta.org 

Zanzibar Association of Tourism Investors 

E-mail: zati@zanlink.com 

Website: www.zati.org 

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