Tanzania Travel Guide
An economically poor country troubled by rowdy neighbours
and opportunistic colonial powers, Tanzania
offers some of the best wildlife spotting
opportunities on the continent. Its famous parks
make the many drab towns here well worth the stopover. You've just joined
one of the largest, wildest animal populations in the world. Wildebeest, monkey,
antelope,
lion,
cheetah,
crocodile,
gazelle,
flamingo - they're all out there.
In December 2004 Tanzania was one of the countries affected by the Indian Ocean tsunami. With enough time to act on initial warnings, the Tanzanian government was able to evacuate most of its beaches before the waves hit. Although 13 people were killed, damage along the coastline was minimal. Tanzania is a developing East African nation. Tourist facilities are available in major cities and selected game parks, but limited in other areas. The legislative capital is Dodoma and the U.S. Embassy is located in Dar es Salaam.
Tanzania offers opportunities for observation of wildlife in its natural habitat. Many tour operators offer structured, safe excursions into parks and other wildlife viewing areas for close observation of flora and fauna. However, travelers should bear in mind that they, too, must play a responsible role in maintaining safety. Tourists are mauled or killed each year as a result of having relaxed their vigilance. Tourists are reminded to maintain a safe distance from animals and to remain in vehicles or other protected enclosures when venturing into game parks.
Travel to Tanzania
Major Tourist Destinations in Tanzania
- Arusha
- Dar es Salaam
- Zanzibar
- Pemba
- Tanganyika
- Kigoma
- Mafia Island
National parks and Game reserves
- Arusha National Park
- Gombe Stream National Park
- Katavi National Park
- Lake Manyara National park
- Mahale Mountains National Park
- Makonde Plateau
- Mt Kilimanjaro National Park
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Ruaha National Park
- Rubondo Island National Park
- Serengeti National Park
- Selous Game Reserve
- Tarangire National Park
Lakes and Routes
- Lake Natron
- Lake Tanganyika
- Marangu Route
- Mweka Route
- Umbwe Route
- Shira Plateau Route
- Machame Route
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