Home arrow Destinations arrow Tanzania
Tanzania
General Info PDF Print E-mail

kilimanjaro
Mount Kilimanjaro
Situated in East Africa, just south of the equator, mainland Tanzania lies between the area of the great lakes; Victoria, Tanganyika and Malawi - with the Indian Ocean on its' coastline to the east. It has land borders with Uganda and Kenya to the north, Mozambique and Malawi to the south, Zambia to the southwest and DRC Congo, Burundi and Rwanda to the west.



maasai
Maasai community
Tanzania's culture is a result of African, Arab, European and Indian influences. The native people of Tanzania consist of about 120 tribal groups. The largest groups are of Bantu origin. The Maasai who are Nilotes are found in Arusha. It is one of the least urbanized countries in Sub- Saharan Africa, but traditional African ideals are being deliberately adapted to modern life.



Tanzania has incredible biodiversity which often vary according to the season and region as it is a vast country. It has populated national parks, with the renowned Ngorongoro and the Serengeti as the major destinations in the northern region. The Ngorongoro crater which is the largest unbroken caldera in the world is home to many species of wild game and birds. Mt Kilimanjaro which is also known as the “Roof of Africa” is situated near the Kenya border, and is the highest mount in Africa.
 
Zanzibar PDF Print E-mail

It is an archipelago made up of Zanzibar and Pemba Islands, and several islets. It is located in the Indian Ocean, about 25 miles from the Tanzanian coast, and is part of the Republic of Tanzania. Zanzibar Island is locally known as Unguja, occupies a total area of approximately 650 square miles.

It is typified by pristine white sand beaches with fringing coral reefs. The island has a rich history characterized by the accounts as the world historical spice supplier, the Arabic influence, stone town and the prisons of the slavery era.
 
More...