It was in Tanzania that Stanley uttered those famous words – “Dr Livingstone I presume” – when he tracked down the Scottish missionary
and 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 Tanzania’s remarkable seven UNESCO World Heritage sites with none of the hardship but all of the adventure of
those early, intrepid pioneers:
• Kilimanjaro National Park
• Kilwa Kisiwani Ruins
• Kondoa Rock-Art Sites
• Ngorongoro Conservation Area
• Selous Game Reserve
• Serengeti National Park
• Stone Town, Zanzibar
and 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 Tanzania’s remarkable seven UNESCO World Heritage sites with none of the hardship but all of the adventure of
those early, intrepid pioneers:
• Kilimanjaro National Park
• Kilwa Kisiwani Ruins
• Kondoa Rock-Art Sites
• Ngorongoro Conservation Area
• Selous Game Reserve
• Serengeti National Park
• Stone Town, Zanzibar
Tanzania’s Swahili Coast, Mafia and, of course, Zanzibar and Pemba share beautiful beaches, hundreds of miles of palm-fringed sands overlooking the Indian Ocean. Its huge lakes – Victoria, Tanganyika and Nyasa – are bountiful with fish. Its mountains are massive and mysterious. Its cities relaxed and friendly. And travel is easy, with many flights to and from neighbouring countries and around Tanzania.
In Tanzania visitors can enjoy authentic African wilderness without paved roads and fencing. And a wildlife safari can be enhanced by a wide
choice of beach holidays or various other activities. Climbing Mount
Kilimanjaro – the ‘Roof of Africa’ and the tallest freestanding mountain in the world. Deep-sea Fishing, Hot-air Ballooning, Scuba Diving, Swimming
with Dolphins, visits to the numerous archaeological sites, Whale Watching, and perhaps most valuable of all, participating in one or more of the many Cultural Tourism Programmes to gain an insight into the history and culture of the people.
choice of beach holidays or various other activities. Climbing Mount
Kilimanjaro – the ‘Roof of Africa’ and the tallest freestanding mountain in the world. Deep-sea Fishing, Hot-air Ballooning, Scuba Diving, Swimming
with Dolphins, visits to the numerous archaeological sites, Whale Watching, and perhaps most valuable of all, participating in one or more of the many Cultural Tourism Programmes to gain an insight into the history and culture of the people.
Tanzania has also been named as one of the world’s top five ‘most stunningly beautiful countries’ by Fox TV News. The country’s 16 national
parks, which protect more than 25% of its land, are home to 20% of the
African continent’s larger mammals so it is little wonder game viewing
experiences are 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 lion, leopard, cheetah and hyena. It is
elephant country, boasting some of the largest populations in the world. While Gombe and Mahale National Parks are home to groups of chimpanzees rarely seen in the wild.
parks, which protect more than 25% of its land, are home to 20% of the
African continent’s larger mammals so it is little wonder game viewing
experiences are 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 lion, leopard, cheetah and hyena. It is
elephant country, boasting some of the largest populations in the world. While Gombe and Mahale National Parks are home to groups of chimpanzees rarely seen in the wild.
Tanzania was recently voted the best safari country in Africa by both international visitors and by specialised safari operators. Even more
recently, and after a four year worldwide search, it now also boasts
the top three ‘Natural Wonders of Africa’. The Serengeti National Park,
Mount Kilimanjaro and the Ngorongoro Crater outvoting the River Nile, the Red Sea Reef, the Sahara Desert and Botswana’s Okavango Delta.
recently, and after a four year worldwide search, it now also boasts
the top three ‘Natural Wonders of Africa’. The Serengeti National Park,
Mount Kilimanjaro and the Ngorongoro Crater outvoting the River Nile, the Red Sea Reef, the Sahara Desert and Botswana’s Okavango Delta.
SAANANE - Saanane Island, in Lake Victoria, was recently elevated to national park status increasing the number of Tanzania National Parks to 16. It is the smallest national park in East Africa covering an area of only 2.18 sq km. Saanane is currently home to agama lizards, clawless otter, crocodile, impala, monitor lizard, python, rock hyrax, tortoise, vervet and de brazza monkey, and wild cat but there are plans to introduce new species such as dik-dik, grant’s gazelle, klipspringer and zebra. Over 40 type of resident and migratory birds may be seen. Getting there: By air to Mwanza and then by boat.
