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HEAD OFFICE:P.O. Box 1638, Arusha, TanzaniaTel: (+255 27) 2503603, 2507906

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DAR ES SALAAM BRANCHP.O. Box 979Dar es Salaam, TanzaniaTel: (+255 22) 2119754 - 56Fax: (+255 22) 2119750Email: [email protected]

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Why Tanzania ? 5

Tanzania - the Facts 7History, Geography, Climate

Tourist Map of Tanzania 9

Tanzania’s Northern Circuit 11Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Lake Manyara, Mkomazi,

Ngorongoro Crater, Olduvai Gorge, Serengeti, Tarangire

Tanzania’s Southern Circuit 17Mikumi, Ruaha, Selous, Udzungwa Mountains

Tanzania’s Other Parks 23Gombe Stream, Katavi, Kitulo Plateau,

Mahale Mountains, Rubondo Island, Saadani

Kilimanjaro - the Roof of Africa 29

Other Places to Visit 33

Tanzania’s Mainland Coast 37

Zanzibar - the Spice Islands 43A Melting Pot of Cultures, Where Arabia meets Africa,

Touring, The Beaches, Dolphin Tourism, The Islands

Tanzania National Parks 53

Activity Holidays in Tanzania 55

Special Interest Holidays in Tanzania 57

Cultural Tourism in Tanzania 59

International Tour Operators to Tanzania 59

Conferences in Tanzania 61

Karibu Tanzania Travel & Trade Fair 63

Exploring the Region 66

Tips for Travel to Tanzania 68

AccommodationArusha Hotels:Arumeru River Lodge 56The Arusha Hotel 60KIA Lodge 9Moivaro Coffee Lodge 9Mount Meru Game Lodge 58Rivertrees Country Inn 58

Coast Hotels:Kunduchi Beach Hotel 40

Dar es Salaam Hotels:Golden Tulip Dar es Salaam 38Kilimanjaro Hotel Kempinski 4New Africa Hotel 60Movenpick Royal Palm Hotel 36Peacock Hotel 52

Kilimanjaro Hotels:Capricorn Hotel 54Keys Hotel 54Marangu Hotel 55

Safari Camps and Lodges:Beho Beho 20Elewana Africa 10 Lake Manyara Tented Camp 8Lake Natron Tented Camp 8Mbalageti Serengeti 65Plantation Lodge 58Sanctuary Lodges 6

Serena Hotels & Lodges 12Serengeti Tented Camp 8Sopa Lodges 14

Zanzibar Hotels:Breezes Beach Club 42Fumba Beach Lodge 8The Palms 42Zamani Kempinski Hotel 4Zanzibar Beach Resort 50Zanzibar Serena Inn 49

AirlinesAir Tanzania 46Precisionair 32Regional Air Services 34Tanzanair 58ZanAir 44

Car HireGreen Car Rentals 64

International Tour OperatorsSimply Tanzania 63Zanzibar Travel 51

Safari & Tour OperatorsActive Africa 54Akorn Destination Management 66Albatros Travel 52Antelope Safaris 54Bushbuck Safaris 28

Chimpanzee Safaris 24Easy Travel & Tours 65Firelight Safaris 52Leopard Tours 2Malaika Tours 64Masumin Tours & Safaris 56Multichoice Safaris 59Nomad Tanzania 22Ocean Tours 47Ranger Safaris 16Safari Makers 58Serengeti Balloon Safaris 57Shah Tours 30Sunny Safaris 18Takims Holidays 56ZanTours 44

Other Products and ServicesAfrican Travel & Tourism Association61Arusha International ConferenceCentre 62Blue Mango Photography 48Rajinder Motors 67Tanzania National Parks 26

This CD ha s been produced on behalf of the Tanzania TouristBoard by Nigel Foster’s Selling AFRICA Ltd. Whilst every care hasbeen taken to ensure all information is accurate and up-to-date,responsibility cannot be taken for any errors or omissions.

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Tanzania can truly claim to bethe home of the safari as theword is Swahili for a journey.

And there is no better place to enjoyan enriching cultural and wildlifeexperience than Tanzania.

The magical names trip of thetongue – Kilimanjaro, NgorongoroCrater, Olduvai Gorge, Selous,Serengeti and the exotic Zanzibar.

Tanzania’s game viewingexperiences are widely regarded asthe best in Africa. It is the place tosee seemingly endless herds ofwildebeest and zebra trekkingacross the plains on their annualmigration – followed by thepredatory lions, leopard, cheetahand hyena. It is elephant country,boasting some of the largestpopulations in the world. And, atGombe Stream and MahaleMountains National Parks, it is hometo chimpanzees now so rarely seenin the wild.

Tanzania also boasts beautifulbeaches – hundreds of miles ofpalm-fringed sands. Its cities are

relaxed and friendly. Its huge lakes,Victoria, Tanganyika and Nyasa,are bountiful with fish. Its mountainsare massive and mysterious andinclude Mount Meru, Ol DoinyoLengai and the Usambaras inaddition, of course, to MountKilimanjaro – the ‘Roof of Africa’and the tallest free-standingmountain in the world. Yet this, thelargest country in East Africa, isuntouched by the holiday-makinghordes of mass tourism.

It was in Tanzania that Stanleyuttered those famous words – “DrLivingstone I presume” – when hetracked down the Scottish explorerafter a long trek into the interior.Indeed Tanzania was a magnet forseveral Victorian explorers whomade epic journeys of discovery insearch of the source of the Nile.

Today’s visitors are able to explorethe country, and see its remarkableeight UNESCO World Heritage sites,with none of the hardship but all ofthe adventure of those earlypioneers.

So many reasonsto visit Tanzania

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HISTORYTanzania is the “cradle of mankind”for it was here, in the OlduvaiGorge, that Dr Louis Leakeydiscovered the fossilised remains ofHomo habilis, or “handy man,”calculated to be 1.75 million yearsold and the fore- runner of modernman.

Tanzania was occupied by variousAfrican tribes most recently theMasai from Kenya, who haveretained their proud traditions. Arabmerchants visited the coast some2,000 years ago and settled inZanzibar around the eighth centuryAD later establishing trade routesinto the interior. The inter-marriageof Arabs and local people created anew people with their own language

- Kiswahili (Swahili) whose word fora journey - safari - has become theinternational description of a tripinto the wild.

The Portuguese establishedtemporary settlements in the 16thcentury, supplanted by the Omanisin the late 17th century whodeveloped the infamous slave trade.

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

Tanganyika, as the mainland wasthen known, achieved independencein 1961. Zanzibar becameindependent two years later and

shortly afterwards joined with themainland to become the UnitedRepublic of Tanzania.

GEOGRAPHYTanzania covers 937,062 sq kmmaking it the largest country inEastern Africa. Just south of theequator, it borders Kenya andUganda in the north; the DemocraticRepublic of the Congo, Rwanda andBurundi in the west; and Zambia,Malawi and Mozambique in thesouth, and is therefore a splendidcentre from which to exploreeastern, central and southern Africa.

Through the interior runs theGreat Rift Valley, that vast fault-linedown the spine of Africa that, inTanzania, has created manyfascinating topographical featuressuch as the Ngorongoro Crater andLake Tanganyika. The central plateau(1,200m above sea level) is a hugeexpanse of savannah and sparsewoodland. 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 lushand palm-fringed as are the islandsof Zanzibar, Pemba and Mafia.

CLIMATEThe coastal areas are hot and humidwith an average day timetemperature of 30°C. Sea breezesmake the climate very pleasant fromJune to September. The centralplateau experiences hot days andcool nights. The hilly countrybetween the coast and the northernhighlands has a pleasant climatefrom January to September, withtemperatures averaging around20°C. Temperatures vary aroundKilimanjaro according to the seasonregistering a low 15°C during May-August rising to 22°C duringDecember-March. For the wholecountry the hottest months are fromOctober to February. The main, longrainy season is from mid-March tolate May.

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The best developed of Tanzania’stourism routes is known as theNorthern Circuit though it remainsquite unspoilt by over-exploitation.Here there’s the chance to see hugeherds of wildebeest or flocks ofbrilliant pink flamingos emergingfrom the swirling mists of alkalinelakes, a sight, it is believed, thatgave birth to the legend of thephoenix or the “fire bird.”

The main base for exploring theNorthern Circuit is the pretty townof Arusha. The circuit includes manyof the country’s most famousnational parks, such as Serengeti,Arusha, Tarangire and LakeManyara, as well as famouslandmarks such as the NgorongoroCrater, the Olduvai Gorge andAfrica’s highest mountain, MountKilimanjaro.

ARUSHANATIONAL PARK

Just 32 km away from the town ofArusha is the Arusha National Parkwhich was described by Sir JulianHuxley as “a gem amongst parks.”It consists of three spectacularfeatures, the Momela Lakes, MountMeru and the Ngurdoto Crater.

On clear days magnificent viewsof Mount Kilimanjaro can be seenfrom almost any part of the park.The vegetation and wildlife varieswith the topography, which rangesfrom forest to swamp. The park isfamous for its 400 species ofbirdlife, both migrant and resident,and black and white colobusmonkey. Other animals frequentlyseen in the park are baboon,elephant, buffalo, giraffe, hippo,leopard, hyena, zebra and a widerange of antelope species. Newtourist attractions include canoesafaris on the Momela lakes andwalking safaris around the rim ofthe Ngurudoto Crater.

Getting there: A short drive fromArusha or Kilimanjaro InternationalAirport.

KILIMANJAROAt 5,895m, Mount Kilimanjaro isthe tallest free-standing mountain inthe world, so it can truly beregarded as the roof of Africa. “Aswide as all the world, great, highand unbelievably white,” was ErnestHemingway’s description. Now aWorld Heritage site, its outstandingfeatures are its three major volcaniccentres, Shira in the west, Mawenziin the East and the snowcappedKibo in the centre.

Getting there: A two hour drivefrom Arusha or one hour fromKilimanjaro International Airport.

LAKE MANYARANATIONAL PARK

Two famous spectacles in LakeManyara National Park are thetree-climbing lions, which spend

most of the day spread out alongthe branches of Acacia trees six toseven metres above the ground, andtree-climbing pythons. Nestling atthe base of the Great Rift Valleyescarpment the park is noted for itsincredible beauty. As visitors enterthe gate they pass into the lushforest, home to troops of baboonsand blue monkeys.

Further along, the forest opens upinto woodlands, grassland, swampsand beyond, the soda lake itself,covering 200 sq km and sanctuaryto over 400 species of birdincluding flamingo, pelican, storks,sacred ibis, cormorants andEgyptian geese. The park isparticularly noted for its huge herdsof buffalo and elephant. Alsogiraffe, impala, hippo and a greatvariety of smaller animals.

Getting there: A two hour drive,or half hour flight, from Arusha.

MKOMAZI GAMERESERVE

Earmarked to become the nextNational Park, this game reservecontains 90% of all botanic speciesfound in Tanzania with one thirdclassified as unique in the world.The reserve is also home to theMkomazi Rhino Project. Thisinvolves the re-introduction of fourblack rhino from South Africawhich, it is hoped, will breed beforebeing relocated to traditionalnatural habitats within Tanzania.The Captive Breeding Programmefor the African wild dog is anotherproject for the preservation ofendangered species that is based inMkomazi.

Getting there: By road fromArush, Moshi or Tanga.

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NGORONGOROCRATER

The Ngorongoro Crater, at 2,286 m.above sea level, is the largestunbroken caldera in the world.Surrounded by very steep wallsrising 610 metres from the craterfloor, this natural amphitheatrecovers an area of about 260 sq km -that’s 100 sq miles - and is home toup to 30,000 animals, almost half ofthem zebra and wildebeest.

There are also gazelle, buffalo,eland, hartebeest and wart hog.Such vast numbers attract predators aplenty, mainly lion and hyena butalso cheetah and leopard. Morethan 100 species of birds not foundin the Serengeti have been spottedhere. Countless flamingos form apink blanket over the soda lakes.

The crater has been declared aWorld Heritage Site. TheNgorongoro Crater lies within theNgorongoro Conservation Area,which covers more than 8,000 sqkm. It is bounded by Lake Eysai inthe southwest and the Gol Mountainsin the north. Roughly in the centre isthe Olbalal Swamp and the aridOlduvai Gorge.

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

OLDUVAIGORGE

Located within the NgorongoroConservation Area is the OlduvaiGorge, yet another of Tanzania’seight World Heritage sites. It washere that Dr Louis Leakey discoveredthe remains of Homo hablis or“Handy man” regarded asmankind’s first step on the ladder ofhuman evolution. But many morefossils have been discovered here

including those of prehistoricelephants, giant horned sheep andenormous ostriches. Guides operatelecture tours of the sites.

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

SERENGETINATIONAL PARK

The Serengeti National Park isarguably the best known wildlifesanctuary in the world.“Serengeti” means “endless plains”in the Masai language, and withinits boundaries are more than threemillion large mammals. About 35species of plains animals can beseen here including the so-called“big five” - elephant, rhino, lion(some 1,500 of them), leopard andbuffalo.

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In May or early June, huge herdsof wildebeest, gazelle and zebrabegin their spectacular migration. Intheir wake follow the predators; lion,cheetah and wild dog with vulturescircling overhead. Other commonspecies found here include hippo,giraffe, eland, impala and otherantelope types, baboons, monkeysand a profusion of over 500 speciesof bird.

The park is famous for its 400species of birdlife, both migrant andresident, and the black and whitecolobus monkey.

Other animals frequently seen inthe park are baboon, elephant,giraffe, buffalo, hippo, leopard,hyena, zebra and a wide range ofantelope species.

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

TARANGIRENATIONAL PARK

Close to Arusha, 118 km away,Tarangire National Park gets itsname from the river that threads itsway through the length of thereserve.

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

During this time thousands ofanimals - wildebeest, zebra, eland,elephant, hartebeest, buffalo andoryx - migrate from the dry Masaisteppe to the Tarangire River lookingfor water. Lion, leopard and otherpredators follow the herds. Tarangireis also home to 550 varieties of bird.

Getting there: A one and a halfhour drive, or 30 minute flight,from Arusha.

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Most visitors to Tanzania will fly invia Dar es Salaam, which means“Haven of Peace,” reflecting therelaxed and informal atmosphere ofthe city. From here visitors can takea fly-in safari to the game reservesto the south.

Less frequented than the national

parks in the north, the southernparks provide a sense of Africanadventure unsurpassed anywhere onthe continent.

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

MIKUMI NATIONALPARK

Located north of the Selous Reserve,less than 300 km. from Dar esSalaam, is the Mikumi NationalPark. Because of its accessibility it isone of the most popular parks inTanzania and is an important centrefor education where students go tostudy ecology and conservation. Awide range of wildlife inhabits its3,230 sq km area.

The Mikumi flood plain, with itsopen grasslands, dominates the parktogether with the mountain rangesthat border the park on two sides.Lion is commonly seen as are packsof wild dog, rare elsewhere inAfrica. Elephant may beencountered and other animalsfrequently observed are giraffe,zebra, buffalo, wildebeest, elandand Lichtenstein’s hartebeest.

Crocodiles, monitor lizard andpython are other residents.

At the southern end of the floodplain, in the Kikoboga area, familiesof yellow baboon live whilewallowing hippos are frequentlyjoined in their pools by flocks ofopen-billed storks, hunting formolluscs.

Over 300 species of birds havebeen observed in the park, many ofwhich are Eurasian migrants whostay between October and April.

Getting there: A four hour drive,or a one hour flight, from Dar esSalaam.

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RUAHA NATIONALPARK

One of Tanzania’s best kept wildlifesecrets is the Ruaha National Park.Previous inaccessibility has ensuredit has remained virtually unchangedfor centuries, unaffected by theravages of mankind. Covering10,300 sq km it is the country’sbiggest elephant sanctuary. Its namederives from the Great Ruaha Riverwhich flows along its eastern border,creating spectacular gorges. Flowinginto the Rufiji River, the Great Ruahais home to hippo and crocodile.Waterbuck, reedbuck and buffaloventure to the river’s edge to drink,attracting the attention of lion,leopard, hyena, wild dog andjackal.

Various antelope species, such asgreater and lesser kudu, impala,sable and roan antelope, Grant’sgazelle and the tiny dik-dik thrive inthe grasslands bordering the river

alongside giraffe, zebra, warthog,mongoose, porcupine, wild cat andcivet.

Birdlife is prolific, over 370species have been recorded, some ofwhich are not found in northernTanzania. Eurasian migrants flock toRuaha twice a year - March to Apriland October to November - joiningthe resident kingfishers, hornbills,sunbirds, egrets and plovers.

Best months for game viewing areduring the dry season from May toDecember, when the animals areconcentrated around the shrinkingwater-courses. The park has anairstrip for light aircraft on thewestern bank of the river.

Getting there: Up to a ten hourdrive, or a one and a half hourflight, from Dar es Salaam.

SELOUS GAMERESERVE

The Selous Game Reserve is thelargest protected wildlife area inAfrica. A UN World Heritage site,this pristine, uninhabited area islarger than Switzerland.

Only in the Serengeti will visitorssee a greater concentration ofwildlife. Yet Selous boasts Tanzania’slargest population of elephant aswell as large numbers of buffalo,hippo and wild dog.

Other species commonly seen arelion, bushbuck, impala, giraffe,eland, baboon, zebra and greaterkudu.

The topography of the park variesfrom rolling savannah woodland,

grassland plains and rocky outcropscut by the Rufiji River and itstributaries, the Kilombero andLuwegu, which together cover thegreatest catchment area in EastAfrica. The Rufiji, which flows fromnorth to south, provides the life-blood of the Selous and sailing orrafting down the river is a superbmethod of seeing game, especiallyduring the dry season between Juneand October. Crocodiles, hippo andan array of grazing antelope can beseen.

Linked to the Rufiji is LakeTagalala, where waterbuck,reedbuck and bushbuck gather atthe water’s edge. In the longgrassland, safari enthusiasts may geta chance to see rare sable antelope,greater kudu - or lion.

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The park gets its name from thehunter-explorer Frederick CourtneySelous, whose books about hisexploits were best sellers in VictorianEngland.

Walking safaris, game drives andboat trips are organised. The besttime to visit is during the dry season,when game is forced from hidingplaces to the river to drink.

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

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

UDZUNGWAMOUNTAINS

NATIONAL PARKUdzungwa Mountains National Parkis a recently established conservationarea of about 2,000 sq km in theIringa and Morogoro regions ofsouth-central Tanzania. The park isbordered by the Great Ruaha Riverto the north and the Mikumu-Ifakararoad to the east.

The major attraction of the park isits bio-diversity and uniquerainforest, where many rare plants,not found anywhere else in theworld, have been identified, from atiny African violet to 30 metre hightrees.

As well as being home to aboutsix types of primates, including twoendemic species - the Iringa redcolobus monkey and the Sanjecrested mangabey - the plateausupports populations of elephant,buffalo, lion, leopard and wild dogas well as rare species of forestbirds, four of which were onlydiscovered in the last few years.

The park is about 10 km southwest of Mikumi National Park.

Getting there: A five hour drivefrom Dar es Salaam.

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In addition to the eight parks of thenorthern and southern circuits,Tanzania has six other nationalparks to explore. Gombe Stream,Katavi and Mahale Mountains in thewest; Kitulo in the south; RubundoIsland in Lake Victoria; and Saadanion the mainland coast north of Dares Salaam.

GOMBE STREAMNATIONAL PARK

A mountainous strip that borders theshores of Lake Tanganyika, about16km from Kigoma. Tanzania'ssmallest park covers only 52 sq km.It can only be reached by boat fromKigoma. Gombe Stream offersvisitors the rare chance to observethe chimpanzee communities made

famous by British explorer JaneGoodall. A number of monkeyspecies can also be seen includingred colobus, red-tail and bluemonkeys. The area is heavilyforested making it an unsuitablehabitat for carnivores and safe forwalking safaris. Birdwatchers will berichly rewarded.

Getting there: By air, or road,from Arusha or Dar es Salaam. Bytrain from Dar es Salaam to Kigomaand then a one hour boat trip.

KATAVI NATIONALPARK

Recently extended southward tocover 4500 sq km the main featuresof Tanzania's third largest park,located about 40 km south-east of

the town of Mpanda, are LakeKatavi, with its vast floodplains, thepalm-fringed Lake Chala and theKatuma River. The park is noted forits Miombo woodland and is hometo buffalo, elephant, leopard, lionand zebra. Antelope species includeeland, impala, topi, roan, and sable.Water fowl are abundant with LakeChala particularly rich in bird-lifewith over 400 species recorded.Katavi also boasts Tanzania'sgreatest concentration of hippo andcrocodile.

Getting there: By air from Arushaor Dar es Salaam. Or a day's drivefrom Mbeya or, in the dry season,Kigoma.

KITULO PLATEAUNATIONAL PARK

The second of two new nationalparks, Kitulo is the first park intropical Africa to be gazetted largelyfor its floristic significance. Knownlocally as ‘God’s Garden’ or the‘Serengeti of Flowers’, Kitulo plateauhas had over 350 species of plantsdocumented to date. These include45 species of orchids, many ofwhich are not found anywhere elsein the world. Some 31 species areendemic to Tanzania; 26 to theKitulo region; at least three to theplateau itself; and two are found

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only on the plateau and in theadjoining forest.

The plateau is also home to someimportant bird species, again manyendemic to Tanzania, including theendangered blue swallow, Denham’sbustard, mountain marsh widow,Njombe cisticola, and Kipengereseedeater. Some of the world’s rarestbutterflies also inhabit the areaalong with chameleon, lizard, frogsand a few hardy reedbuck andeland.

Getting there: By road from Dares Salaam to Mbeya and Chimalaand then by 4x4 only.

MAHALEMOUNTAINS

NATIONAL PARKThe other sanctuary of the

chimpanzee, Mahale MountainsNational Park, is also reached byboat from Kigoma. Covering an

area of approximately 1,600 sq km,the park's western boundary is theshore of Lake Tanganyika. Thechimpanzee population is estimatedat around 1,000 and they may beobserved in their natural habitat ingroups of up to 30. Baboons andcolobus monkeys also live in thepark while other animals found thereinclude buffalo, bush pig, elephant,giraffe, leopard, lion, porcupine andvarious types of antelope. LakeTanganyika is home to more than250 different species of fish.

Getting there: Between a fourand a nine hour boat trip,depending on the boat, fromKigoma. Or a two hour flight fromArusha or Dar es Salaam.

RUBONDO ISLANDNATIONAL PARK

A water wonderland comprisingRubondo Island and nine smallerislands tucked into a corner of Lake

Victoria north-west of Mwanza. Thepark provides a variety of habitatsranging from savannah to openwoodland, dense forest, papyrusswamps and sandy beaches. Thereis also a wide variety of animalsincluding bushbuck, crocodile,elephant, genet, giraffe, hippomongoose vervet monkey and thereclusive sitatunga - a shaggy

aquatic antelope. The bird-life isunique with birds from east, centraland southern Africa flocking to 'BirdIsland' to breed. Bee-eaters, fisheagle, ibis, kingfisher and saddle-billed stork will be seen while tilapiaand Nile perch abound in the lake.Getting there: By air from Arushaor Mwanza. Or by road fromMwanza and then a boat transfer.

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Established in 1959, Tanzania NationalParks currently manages twelveNational Parks - Arusha, Gombe,Katavi, Kilimanjaro, Lake Manyara,Mahale, Mikumi, Ruaha, Rubondo,Serengeti, Tarangire and Udzungwa.This will soon become fourteen withthe addition of Saadani and Kitulo.

Although these National Parksoccupy only 4.5% of the country’s totalarea they play a major role inbiodiversity preservation and form thebackbone of nature based tourism inTanzania.

As a trusteeship, Tanzania NationalParks has the mandate to manage allareas in the country designated asNational Parks in a way that ensuresan appropriate balance betweenpreservation and use.

In order to achieve this delicatebalance, Tanzania National Parks isguided by a clear policy and hasinstituted a management andadministrative framework governingthe development, philosophy and

activities that may take place insideany of its twelve National Parks.

Tanzania National Parks valuesand recognises the role ofcommunities surrounding the parksin accomplishing its conservationobjectives. Because of this TanzaniaNational Parks has an ‘Outreach’programme - also known asCommunity Conservation Service orUjirani Mwema - with a focus onlocal people and government,especially at district level. This‘Outreach’ programme isaccompanied by mechanisms toensure that the benefits ofconservation are shared with localcommunities in appropriate ways.

For visitors who wish to make a‘home away from home’ theNational Parks offer camping sitesfor both special and public campsiteusers. Alternatively, in someNational Parks, visitors can beaccommodated in bandas, hostels orrest houses.

The Director General, Tanzania National ParksPO Box 3134, Arusha, Tanzania

Tel: 255-27 2503471 or 2504082 Fax: 255-27 2508216E-mail: [email protected]

www.tanzaniaparks.com

Tanzania National ParksThe Custodians of the National and World Heritage Areas

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SAADANINATIONAL PARK

The newly gazetted SaadaniNational Park, Tanzania’s firstcoastal wildlife sanctuary, is locatedon the Indian Ocean coast some 45km north of Bagamoyo and directlywest of Zanzibar. The park containsmany indigenous species includingLiechtensteins hartebeest and the

rare Roosevelt sable. A goodpopulation of elephant live inSaadani as do several herds ofbuffalo and numerous large groupsof hippo and crocodile. Lion,leopard, hyena giraffe, greaterkudu, red duiker, reedbuck,

warthog, waterbuck, wildebeest andzebra can also be seen while thebird life is extensive.

Bottle nose dolphin are commonoff the southern coast of the park;whales pass through the Zanzibarchannel in October and November;and green turtle breed at MadeteBeach.

Saadani village is one of theoldest communities on the EastAfrican coast while Kaole ruins laynearby.

Getting there: About a four drivefrom Dar es Salaam or by charterflight from Dar es Salaam orZanzibar.

...and GameReserves

As well as the fourteen nationalparks, the Ngorongoro CraterConservation Area and theMkomazi and Selous GamesReserves, there are a number ofother areas in Tanzania where the

wildlife is protected. The differencebetween the National Parks andthese Game Reserves, GameControlled Areas, and Wildlife

Management Areas is that theanimals have the national parks tothemselves. Many of these wildlifeareas are found adjoining thenational parks as they are oftencreated by the return of grazingland to the people. Most reserveshave not been developed and havelittle or no facilities.

Other game reserves include:-Ibanda and Rumanyika-

Orugundu, in the far northwest, nearthe border with Uganda.

Burigi and Biharamulo, adjacentto Rubondo Island National Park,near the southwest tip of LakeVictoria.

Moyowosi and Kigosi to the eastof Kigoma.

Maswa, Grumeti and Ikorongobordering the Serengeti.

Ugalla River and Uwanda, whichsurrounds Lake Rukwa, in the west.

Rungwa and Kizigo bordering thenorth of Ruaha National Park.

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Mount Kilimanjaro is the crown ofTanzania. Rising abruptly from theopen plains, capped by snow andfrequently fringed by clouds, it isone of Africa’s classic images. At19,344 feet, it is the highestmountain in Africa and the highestwalkable summit in the world. The

diameter of its base is an incredible40 miles.

Kilimanjaro is a dormant, but notextinct volcano. Ominous rumblescan sometimes be heard - and gasesemerge from the fumeholes in thecrater. Although just three degreessouth of the Equator, the peaks of

both Kibo and Mawenzi havepermanent caps of snow and ice.

During their time on the mountain,climbers pass from a tropical toarctic environment in just a fewdays. The various trails first passthrough lush rainforests beforereaching heather and open

moorland where giant lobelia andhuge, cactus-like groundsel grow.Above this moorland is the almostlunar landscape of an alpine desertwhich stretches between the twopeaks of Kibo, the flat-topped domeat the centre, and Mawenzi, a groupof jagged points and pinnacles onthe eastern side. Inhospitable as this‘moonscape’ may seem, animalssuch as herds of eland thrive there.

The highest point on Kibo, andindeed the whole of Kilimanjaro, isUhuru Peak, with its spectacularhanging glaciers and stupendousviews of the African plains some20,000 feet below. Also on Kibo isthe slightly lower peak of Gillman’sPoint. These are the goals for mosttrekkers. The peaks of Mawenzi arefor mountaineers only.

With the help of porters and aguide, it is possible to walk all theway to the summit withoutspecialised mountaineeringequipment - or experience - andKilimanjaro can be conquered byany reasonably fit person. There areseveral different routes includingMarangu, the easiest climb andtherefore the most popular,Machame, Shira, Umbwe andRongai. The total climb normallytakes five to six days and involvesfour or five overnight stays incomfortable mountain huts. Fees,

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payable in US dollars, include parkentrance and accommodation forclimbers, guides and porters but notfood and equipment. Manythousands of trekkers reachGillman's Point or Uhuru Peaksuccessfully each year without anyreal difficulty. To avoid altitudesickness and failure, it is importantto aclimatise by ascending slowlyand steadily. It is best to plan a stayat a Moshi or Marangu hotel -climbing straight after the drive fromArusha is not a good idea.

Kilimanjaro can be climbed atany time of the year but the besttime is considered to be from Augustto October and January to March. Itis wet in the rainforest during therains in April, May, June andNovember. December through toFebruary are the warmest months.

It is not necessary to be a climberto enjoy a visit to the stunning MountKilimanjaro region. Indeed visitorscan ascend 12,000 feet to the ShiraPlateau of West Kilimanjaro by four-wheel drive vehicle! Tours can bearranged which pass throughbeautiful countryside on the way.

The climate at this altitude isconducive to gentle walks throughflowering vegetation, past smallsettlements. Walkers will beentranced by the birdlife, with itsvivid plumage, which can be seenall around them.

If they head for the rainforestwhich circles the mountain visitorswill find themselves in a world ofenchantment and mystery. Monkeys,birds and antelope abound.Elephants and buffalo range throughthe forest and even leopards canoccasionally be seen.

In its turn the rainforest ensuresthe fertility of the lush, lower-lying‘shamba’ country where the Chaggapeople cultivate their coffee, maizeand bananas. A stroll through theplantations will provide a fascinatinginsight into the lives of the localpopulation.

One can visit local wood carversand observe the vibrant patterns ofthe beadwork necklaces andearrings.

Nearby, close to the road between

Moshi and Taveta, is Lake Chala, anazure crater-lake formed from thewaters that drain off MountKilimanjaro. Lake Jipe lies on thesame road. Sixteen kilometres longby five kilometres wide, it is slightlysaline and significantly larger thanChala. On the Tanzania-Kenyaborder, it is rarely visited so exudesan atmosphere of tranquillity andseclusion.

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

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In addition to the fantastic wildlife,glorious beaches and stunningscenery there are plenty of otherthings to see in Tanzania.

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

Jurassic Age some 150 million yearsago, are the most extensive cavesystem in East Africa.

BUJORA SUKUMAMUSEUM

Located some 18 kilometres from

Mwanza, exhibits commemorate thetraditions and culture of the Sukuma,the largest tribe in Tanzania.

BUKOBATanzania’s second largest port onLake Victoria, situated close to theborders with Kenya, Uganda,Burundi and Rwanda.

ISIMILA STONEAGE SITE

About 20 km south of Iringa, on themain road to Mbeya, some of therichest finds of Stone Age tools werediscovered in 1951. Many fossilizedbones were also found in the area,among them those of a mammalrelated to the modern giraffe, buthaving a much shorter neck, and anextinct hippopotamus with unusualperiscope-like projections.

KALAMBO FALLSClose to the border with Zambia andnear the tip of Lake Tanganyika, a215 metre drop makes this one ofthe highest waterfalls in the world

and, after Tugela Falls in SouthAfrica, the second highest in Africa.A breeding ground of the giantmarabou stork, primitive tools havebeen excavated from KalamboGorge.

KILWA MARINERESERVE

One of the few places dugong canbe seen.

KONDOA IRANGIROCK PAINTINGS

Half way between Dodoma andArusha, near the village of Kolo, aresome of the finest examples of rockpaintings in the world ! Theseextraordinary paintings depict theanimals and customs of the peopleat the time.

LAKE NATRONA soda lake, on the border withKenya 200 km north west of Arusha,which is home to thousands offlamingo.

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LAKE NYASASet against a stunning backgroundof the Livingstone Mountains, andsometimes called the ‘Calendar’ lakebecause it is 365 miles long and 52miles wide, the shores of LakeNyasa also border Malawi andMozambique.

LAKE TANGANYIKAThe waters of Lake Tanganyika, thelongest and after Lake Baikal inSiberia, second deepest freshwaterlake in the world, contain one of therichest concentration of fish foundanywhere. More than 250 differentspecies live within it.

LAKE VICTORIAThe source of the Nile eluded 19thcentury explorers but today's touristscan easily view the waters thatsupply it. Lake Victoria is the largestlake in Africa and, after Lake

Superior in North America, thesecond largest freshwater lake in theworld.

MBOZI METEORITEA 15 ton iron monolith, discoveredin 1942, which can be viewed nearMbeya on the road to Tundura. It isthe third largest meteorite everfound.

MKOMAZI GAMERESERVE

Containing 90% of all botanicspecies found in Tanzania with onethird classified as unique in theworld. The reserve is also home tothe Mkomazi Rhino Project. Thisinvolves the re-introduction of fourblack rhino from South Africa which,it is hoped, will breed before beingrelocated to traditional naturalhabitats within Tanzania.

MWANZATanzania's third largest town and themain base for exploring LakeVictoria. The Bujora Sukuma

Museum, the country's first tribalmuseum, and Saa Nane Island birdsanctuary are nearby.

OL DOINYOLENGAI

Located at the southern end of LakeNatron, this is the only activevolcano in Tanzania. It last eruptedin 1966. Known as 'Mountain ofGod' to the Masai, it rises to anelevation of 9,442 feet.

OLDUVAI GORGEMany prehistoric fossils, including

the remains of several of the world’searliest humans, have beendiscovered here. There is a museumand guided lecture tours areavailable.

TENDUNGURUA site, near Lindi, where the remainsof a complete dinosaur were foundin 1912.

UJIJIA village, ten miles from Kigoma,where Henry Morton Stanleypronounced the famous words 'DrLivingstone I presume'.

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Remnants of a spectacular historygive Tanzania’s coastline an appealfar greater than just sun, sand andsea. More than 800 kms ofcoastline, from Tanga in the north toMtwara in the south, consist ofpalm-fringed, white sandy beacheslooking out over the warm, sparklingwaters of the Indian Ocean whichoffer unlimited scope for big gamefishing, scuba-diving, snorkellingand other varieties of water sports.But insufficient attention is often paidto the vast array of other naturaland cultural resources. In addition tothe beach resorts to both the northand south of Dar es Salaam, thereare a number of other major touristattractions. Ancient Bagamoyo, aformer capital city, and the nearbyKaole Ruins; historical Mafia island;the history, culture and naturalbeauty of Pangani; SaadaniNational Park and the WorldHeritage sites of Kilwa Kisiwani andSongo Mnara.

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

BAGAMOYOSome 70 km north of Dar esSalaam, on the coast opposite thesouthern tip of Zanzibar, Bagamoyois the former capital of German EastAfrica and is yet another ofTanzania’s eight UNESCO WorldHeritage sites. Possessing a good,natural harbour ideal for sailingvessels and dhows, it was once thecentre of the notorious slave trade.

Its name is derived from the wordBwagomoyo, which means “Here Ithrow down my heart,” reflecting thedesperation and despair of the‘broken hearted’ captives whosevoyage into the unknown beganhere. The present police station, nearthe beachfront, was the first stonebuilding in Bagamayo. Originally an

Arab residence it was at one timethe old prison where slaves wereherded through underground tunnelsto waiting dhows.

The city was also the startingpoint for the first European explorerson their way to search for the sourceof the Nile. In fact Livingstone,Stanley, Burton and Speke all passedthrough here.

Livingstone’s body was laid to resthere before being taken first toZanzibar and then to England.

The Mission has a museum with awonderful collection of photographsand mementoes relating toLivingstone and to the German

colonial times. A house where Henry Morton

Stanley once lived a century agocan be seen in solitary splendournear the beach.

DAR ES SALAAMDar es Salaam boasts one of thefinest natural harbours in the world,and while it has become a bustlingport and economic centre, it remainsa place of fascination, with manyreminders of its colourful past.Dhows still ply its waters. Dug-outs,filled with fish, bob by theharbourside.

The city also displays the manyinfluences of its history. There’s anAsian district, with its specialityshops, tea rooms, restaurants andHindu temples, while the Germancolonisation has left behind aBavarian-style railway station, theRoman Catholic St. Joseph’sCathedral and the Lutheran AzaniaFront Church. The flower-filled parks- like the peaceful Botanical Gardens- tree-lined streets and GymkanaClub, are evidence of Britishoccupation.

The Nyerere Cultural Centre, aself-supporting handicraft scheme, iswell worth a visit. Here over 100young artists can be seen at workproducing various works includingpaintings, carvings, batiks, potteryand weavings.

Enjoy the hustle and bustle of theKariakoo Market were fish, fruit,vegetables, traditional medicines,herbs and livestock are traded. Themaze of stalls and shops in thebazaar that surrounds the market,are also worth exploring.

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The Golden Tulip Dar es Salaam, situated on the Indian Ocean cliffs, offers comfortable and spacious accommodation with aprivate balcony in every room, a spectacular Presidential Suite in a setting of elegant architecture, spacious landscaped tropical

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The Business Centre, in-room facilities, small and large well equipped Conference rooms are the perfect venue for meetings,seminars, cocktail parties, private dinners and other business functions for up to 500 people.

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JANGWANI BEACHA lovely beach, less than 30

minutes drive from Dar es Salaam,with a number excellent hotels andrestaurants. An ideal venue for allforms of water sports, the setting-offpoint for day trips to Mbudya Island;and home to the Water WorldAmusement Park.

KAOLEAbout five kilometres to the south

of Bagamayo, at Kaole, are theruins of a once prosperous Arabtown, which was forced into declineby the arrival of the Portuguese inthe 15th century. The ruins, datingback to the 12th century include twomosques, one with a well and over

20 tombs. All the buildings,including a house, were built incarved coral stone blocks. The newpart of Kaole is a fishing andfarming village.

KILWAA group of three former

settlements – Kilwa Kivinje and KilwaMasoko on the mainland and theoffshore island of Kilwa Kisiwani -Kilwa was originally established as acentre for the gold trade. Now aWorld Heritage site, it is home tosome of the most spectacular ruinson the East African coast. KilwaKisiwani and the nearby SongoMnara Islands contain numerousruins many dating back to the 13thcentury.

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MAFIA ISLANDA 20 minute flight south of Dar esSalaam, Mafia Island wasTanzania’s first Marine Park. It is oneof the most exciting diving andfishing areas in the world and ishome to some four hundred speciesof fish and five species of turtle.Sports fisherman flock here for thesuperb catches, many of them greatfighters, which include barracuda,marlin, sailfish and tuna. The mainseason is from September to Marchalthough fishing is possible all yearround within the reef and channel.Divers will see a veritablekaleidoscope of reef dwellers amongthe fifty types of coral. These includebutterfly fish, clown fish, lion fishand rainbow fish while, in deeperwaters, they will come acrossgroupers, rays and sharks.

MIKANDANIThe starting point for Livingstone’sfinal journey, Mikandani is a smalltown, close to Mtwara, onTanzania’s southernmost coast. TheMnazi Bay Marine Reserve is nearby

as is the Ruvuma River, the borderwith Mozambique and home tohippos, crocodile and a myriad ofbird-life.

PANGANISituated on the coast north of Dar esSalaam, on a river of the same

name, this is a delightful village,with its mosque, ancient Arabbuildings and six kilometre palm-fringed, sandy bay.Once the major port for the exportof slaves and ivory, visitors can seerelics of this bygone era and alsovisit the nearby falls and MaziweIsland.

RAS KUTANIRas Kutani is a lovely resort to thesouth of Dar es Salaam.

RUVUMA RIVERThe river, which forms Tanzania’sborder with Mozambique, is hometo hippos, crocodile and, with MnaziBay, forms one of the country’s newmarine sanctuaries.

SAADANINATIONAL PARK

Now a National Park, and enlargedto over 1,000sq km, Tanzania’s onlycoastal park is situated north of Dares Salaam and Bagamoyo anddirectly west of Zanzibar.

TANGAThe country’s second, and majornorthern port, Tanga is close to theAmanai Nature Reserve, the AmboniCaves, and the Mkomazi GameReserve.

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Just the name, Zanzibar, evokesdreams of romance and mystery andthe reality will not disappoint thetraveller bored with mass tourismand seeking an enlightening andenjoyable holiday experience.

Zanzibar - the name includes themain island, Unguja, and its sisterisland, Pemba - has for centuriesattracted seafarers and adventurersfrom around the world. Now itwelcomes a new generation ofexplorers - those who have come tomarvel at the rich heritage, reflectedin the architecture and the culture ofthe people. For this is where Arabiameets Africa.

Visit Zanzibar’s historic StoneTown, where the sultans once ruled.

Relax on one of 25 dazzlingwhite, palm-fringed beaches, wherethe azure waters of the IndianOcean beckon swimmers, divers,fishermen and watersportsenthusiasts alike.

Breathe in the fragrant scents ofcloves, vanilla, cardamom andnutmeg, and discover why Zanzibaris called “The Spice Island.”

Explore the forests, with their rareflora and fauna. Or visit some of theancient, archeological sites.

Spend a few days here after asafari on the African mainland or,better still, allocate a week or twoand immerse yourself in the magicthat is Zanzibar.

A MeltingPot ofCultures

Zanzibar’s colourful history is asaga of travellers and traders,raiders and colonisers. To its shorescame Summerians, Assyrians,Egyptians, Phoenicians, Indians,Chinese, Malays, Persians,Portuguese, Arabs, Dutch and theBritish, each leaving behind a legacyof their stay. From the island thegreat European explorers - Burton,Speke, Livingstone, Stanley - set offfor their voyages of discovery intothe vast, uncharted wilderness of thegreat African hinterland.

Bantu tribes from the mainlandwere the first inhabitants of theisland, but by 700 AD the IndianOcean tradewinds had broughtPersians and Arabs to its shores. Itwas the intermarriage of the Arabswith the native inhabitants that gavebirth to a new people and language,the Kiswahli (Swahili).

From the beginning of the 16thcentury, for 200 years, Portugueseraiders dominated this part of theEast African coast. Then, in 1652,

Zanzibar was invaded by Arabsfrom Oman, signalling the end ofPortuguese domination. SultanSayyid Said moved his capital fromMuscat to Zanzibar in 1840 toexploit the flourishing slave tradeand the island grew in power,wealth and population.

David Livingstone stronglyprotested against this inhumaneactivity and the treatment of slavescreating a groundswell of oppositionin Britain which led to action by the

Royal Navy. Under pressure theSultan outlawed the export of slavesin 1873. Zanzibar became a Britishprotectorate in 1890 and in 1913power was transferred to the British.

Independence was achieved,under Sultan Jamshid bin Abdulla inDecember 1963 but the sultanatewas toppled in favour of a People’sRepublic a month later. On April 26,1964 the republic joined Tanganyikato become the United Republic ofTanzania.

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It may not have a particularlyromantic name, but Stone Town, isthe old city and cultural heart ofZanzibar, little changed in the last200 years. It is a place of windingalleys, bustling bazaars, mosquesand grand Arab houses whoseextravagance is reflected in theirbrass-studded, carved, woodendoors.

The National Museum is a goodstarting point for finding out more of

the history and culture of Zanzibar. Itopened in 1925 and contains relicsfrom the time of the Sultans and theearly explorers, as well as traditionalcarvings and exhibits of localwildlife, including a good collectionof birds and reptiles. Visitors canalso see Livingstone House, wherethe Scottish explorer lived for threemonths in 1866 gathering suppliesfor the expedition which was to turnout as his last.

Another “must” is the House ofWonders, with its pillars, frettedbalconies and intricately carveddoors. It was built by SultanBarghash in 1883. and wasoccupied by the British in 1911when the Sultan moved to the lesspretentious palace, now called thePeople’s Palace on the other side ofthe street.

Next to the House of Wonders isthe Old Fort, built on the site of aPortuguese church when the Arabstook over the island.

Another impressive, ornatebuilding is the Itnaasheri Dispensarywhich has recently undergone much

needed restoration work.At the centre of Stone Town are

the Persian-styled Hamamni Baths,built at the command of SultanBarghash at the end of the 19thcentury.

Nearby is the Cathedral Churchof Christ, completed in 1879 on thesite of an open slave market, itcontains much of historical interest.

Echoes of Zanzibar’s more sinisterpast are to be found in Tippu TipHouse, built for a notorious slaveand ivory trader, Hamad binMuhammad el-Marjab. The site of aformer slave pit is to be foundnearby in Kelele Square.

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TouringTours of Zanzibar island are arewarding experience. Visitors willtravel past fragrant plantations ofcloves, cinnamon, nutmeg and otherspices on their way to a number ofplaces of historical interest.

To the south of the island is thewalled city of Kizimkazi, where theruins of Shirazi Mosque, part ofwhich dates back nearly 900 years,are found. A coral stone inscriptionprovides evidence of its age, makingthis one of the earliest Islamicbuildings in this part of Africa.

Head north from Zanzibar Townand visitors will encounter the palaceruins of Maruhubi and Mtoni. Theruins of Maruhubi, offer atantalising glimpse of the formergrandeur of this palace, built bySultan Barghash in 1880 to househis harem, but burned down in1889. The palace of Mtoni suffereda similar fate. Dating back to the

early part of the 19th century, itonce housed 1,000 people.

These are a few examples ofhistorical ruins that are dottedthroughout the island. Others are tobe found at Chuini, Dunga, Kidichi,Kizimbani and Bungi.

Thirty-five kilometres south-eastfrom the city is the Jozani ForestReserve, an area of 10 sq kmwhose thick forests, with trees over100 years old, are one of the lastremaining sanctuaries of the redcolobus monkey.

Another popular option is a trip toChanguu, or Prison, Island. Theisland was used to contain awkwardslaves and a jail was built in 1893but never used. Today the island’smost famous inhabitants are gianttortoises and it is a popular placefor a swim, a stroll or a picnic.

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TheBeachesBrilliant white beaches lapped by thewarm waters of the Indian Oceanprovide the perfect place to relax,soak up the sun and take a breakfrom some busy sightseeing. Modernresorts nestle in the shade of coconutpalms, providing cool andcomfortable retreats.

The beaches are a paradise. Hereare picturesque fishing villageswhere the people live a simple wayof life, unchanged through the years.Just south of Zanzibar Town are FujiBeach and Chuini Beach, whichboth offer facilities for a range ofwatersports, while to the north thereis Mangapwani where the onlynoise is likely to be the sound of theocean.

On the northern tip of the island isNungwi, where visitors can watchfishermen’s boats being built here orswim in the coral lagoons. OnZanzibar’s north-east coast are thebeaches of Matemwe, Mapenzi,

Kiwenga and Uroa, with their widestretches of uncrowded sands andopportunities to explore theunderwater world.

Other well-developed resorts -Pingwe, Bwejuu and Jambiani - areto be found on the south-easterncoast. As well as watersports thereare also opportunities for fishing - orfor observing the activities of thelocal fishermen.

DolphinTourismDolphins are marine mammals thatspend their entire lives in the water.Like other mammals, they are warmblooded and breathe air. The mostcommonly seen dolphins around

Zanzibar are the bottlenose andhumpback varieties although spinnerdolphins are also seen north of theisland. Watching, and swimmingwith dolphins in their natural habitatcan be exciting and educational.However care must be taken toavoid disturbing the animals as thiscould have a negative effect on theirdaily life. Guidelines for dolphintourism in Zanzibar are issued bythe Department of Fisheries andMarine Products.

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TheIslandsFifty kilometres north of Zanzibarmain island is the highly fertilePemba Island which, althoughsmaller than Zanzibar, grows threetimes as many cloves. The PembaChannel, which runs between theisland and the mainland, offerssome of the best game-fishing in theworld. The island also boasts someexcellent beaches.

Pemba has its own distinctcharacter with more historicalmonuments, particularly ruinedmosques and tombs, than on themain island. In the centre of theisland is Chaka Chaka, the maintown, where there are remains of a200 year old Arab fort. Nearby, atRas Mkumbuuare, are the ruins of a14th century mosque, someelaborate tombs and the foundations

of several houses. Also in this areaare the remains of a 15th centuryfortress. Interesting ancient sites canalso be seen around Wete to thenorth. In this region is the NgeziEquatorial Forest, containing raretrees, some not found anywhere elsein the world. The wildlife includesindigenous flying foxes, blue duikersand several varieties of owl.

Mnemba Island, off the north-eastcoast of Zanzibar main island, basksin its own tranquil lagoon. Boastingsplendid beaches and spectacularcoral reefs, alive with fish, it isrenowned as the ultimate in‘barefoot luxury’.

Chumbe Island is a rare exampleof a still pristine coral island. A UNProtected Area, it carries theaccolade of “one of the mostspectacular coral gardens to befound anywhere in the world”.Tanzania’s first marine park, and thefirst privately managed marine parkin the world, Chumbe offers visitorsthe opportunity to snorkel throughthe shallow water Reef Sanctuary,scuba dive the nearby reefs, orexplore the Forest Reserve andhistorical monuments that include ahundred year old lighthouse and theonly ancient mosque with Indianarchitecture.

Tailor-madeHolidays to thisExotic TropicalIslandOur knowledge of Zanzibarmeans 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 TravelTel/Fax: +44 (0)1242 222027

E-mail: [email protected] House, Selkirk Gardens, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL25 5LY

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Peacock Hotel, situated in the heart of Dar es Salaam, is

ideally suited for both business and leisure travellers.

The hotel has 24 standard rooms, 79 de luxe rooms, two

bars, two restaurants and two fully-equipped conference

rooms catering for up to 150 delegates.

Peacock Hotel Ltd.PO Box 70270, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Tel: 255-22-2120334/2114071 • Fax: 255-22-2117962E-mail: [email protected]

www.peacock-hotel.co.tz

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The primary role of TanzaniaNational Parks is conservation.The 14 national parks form thecore of a much larger protectedeco-system that have been setaside to preserve the country’snatural heritage and to providesecure breeding grounds for itsfauna and flora. Tanzania hasdedicated more than 42,000square kilometres to its nationalparks. This area, together withother game reserves, conservationareas and marine parks mean thatmore than a quarter of Tanzaniasurface area has been set asidefor conservation purposes.

The recent addition of Saadaniand Kitulo has increased thenumber of national parks fromtwelve to fourteen. Other gamereserves may become nationalparks in the near future whileTANAPA is currently in the processof acquiring further land in orderto expand certain parks andwiden the traditional migrationcorridors that connect protectedareas.

Park fees provide essentialrevenue which is used to maintain

conservation in the parks, conductwildlife research, and educatelocal communities but Tanzaniahas resisted the short term gainsof mass tourism in favour of lowimpact, sustainable visitationwhich, while protecting theenvironment, guarantees a firstclass eco-tourism destination.Human activity is closelymonitored and all developmentstrictly regulated. Even in theSerengeti, Tanzania’s mostpopular park, almost half theparks area remains a wildernesszone without roads.

Guardianship of such a richresource obviously relies on thegoodwill of the park’s neighbours.TANAPA works hard to ensurelocal communities have a vested

interest in the future of the parksby sharing the rewards ofconservation and deliveringtangible benefits. A percentage ofpark revenue is used to assistcommunity development initiativessuch as schools, healthdispensaries and water schemeswhile villagers are encouraged todevelop cultural tourism projectsthat will earn direct financialbenefits from park visitors. Manylocals are employed within theparks by the lodges and touroperators and by TANAPA,particularly, in the fight againstpoaching.

For further information contactThe Director General

Tanzania National ParksPO Box 3134, Arusha, Tanzania

Tel: 255-27 2503471 or 2504082Fax: 255-27 2508216


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CAPRICORN HOTELMARANGU , K I L IMANJARO

The splendid setting of the Capricorn, carefully nestled on the lushgreen tropical slopes on Africa’s highest point gives it an "aura" of

tranquillity favourable for a "home away from home scene". A naturalstream rambles through the gardens and then through the hotel’smain building before flowing down to the neighbouring villages.

32 new bedrooms opened in July 2005 with television, direct dialtelephone, mini fridges and safes giving the hotel a total number of

46 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.

For further information, please contact Sam Elliott:

CAPRICORN HOTELPO Box 938 Marangu, Kilimanjaro, TanzaniaTel: 255 27 275 1309 Fax: 255 27 275 2442

Email: [email protected]: + 255 745 0262853www.capricornhotel.com

KEYS HOTELM O S H I

K’s

A modern hotel with fifteen bedrooms and ten African stylecottages, all en-suite.

KEYS HOTELM B O K O M U

A new hotel situated a short drive out of Moshi

RELAX with KEYSenjoy a refreshing drink while watching the sunset reflected on

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

CLIMB with KEYSwith guides especially chosen for

their experience and ability

SAFARI with KEYSto the world-famous game parksin a 4 wheel drive vehicle with aKeys’ guide

For brochures and information contact

KEYS HOTEL LIMITEDPO Box 933, Moshi,TanzaniaTel: 255 (27) 2752250/2751875/2751909Fax: 255 (27) 2750073E-mail: [email protected]

K’s

Active AfricaPO Box 427, Arusha, Tanzania

Tel: +255 744 282771Fax: +255 27 250 8273

[email protected]

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With its mountains, rugged terrainand Indian Ocean coastline, there’splenty for the activity enthusiast todo in Tanzania.

BALLOON SAFARISBalloon safaris over the Serengetiprovide an exciting vantage pointfor viewing the wildlife beneath.

CAMEL SAFARISExplore the bush on the back of the“ship of the desert”!

CAVINGThe Amboni Caves, just north ofTanga, form the most extensive cavesystem in East Africa. There are tencaves with chambers up to 13metres high which support stalactitesand stalagmites. It is essential caversgo in pairs, with a guide, as therehave been fatalities when peoplehave explored on their own. Thecaves are home to many bats.

DEEP SEA FISHINGSome of the richest sports fishingseas are to be found off theTanzanian mainland.

Zanzibar, Pemba and Mafiaislands, and the Kilwa coast, were

the haunts of Ernest Hemingway andamongst the record-breaking prizesto be caught are kingfish, marlin,horse-mackerel, sailfish and rockcod.

DIVINGThe waters of the Indian Ocean,particularly those off the coasts ofZanzibar, Pemba and Mafia Islands,provide superb opportunities forscuba divers. The coral reefs,teeming with colourful fish, can beexplored on diving expeditions forboth beginners and experts.Encounters with dolphins and turtlesadd to the wonder of thisunderwater world.

GOLFWithin the main centres, such as Dares Salaam and Arusha, visitors will

find golf courses close tointernational hotels.

MOUNTAINCLIMBING

For climbers, the major draw is the5,869 metre (19,340 ft.) MountKilimanjaro, covered in greaterdetail elsewhere in this publication.

However, Mount Meru, anothervolcanic peak reaching 4,560metres, is also a popular climb,partly because of the lovely floraand fauna which can be observedon the way to the top.

It takes about two days to climbthis, Africa’s fifth highest peak.

WATERSPORTSThe coast, the islands and some

lakes provide a wide variety ofwatersports including sailing, scubadiving, snorkelling, surfboardingand water skiing.

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Marangu HotelPO Box 40, Moshi, TanzaniaTel: 255 27 2756594/2756361Fax: 255 27 2756591e-mail: [email protected] ask your African travel specialist to book Marangu Hotel

◆ 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

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Regular weekly guaranteed departuresto Selous, Mikumi, Ruaha.

Daily safaris to Lake Manyara, SerengetiNgorongoro, Tarangire.

Seat-in-bus safaris of various durations.

Mount Kilimanjaro Climb.

Beach Holidays to enchanting Zanzibaror secluded Mafia.

Spice Tours/Stone Town ToursDhow Sailing in Zanzibar.

• IATA Travel Agents • Tour Operators • Car Hire Services •• Airport Transfers • Hotel/Lodge Reservations •

TAKIMS HOLIDAYSTOURS & SAFARIS

Head Office: Dar es SalaamTel: 255-22 2110346-8/2131260 Fax: 255-22 2116659/60

E-mail: [email protected] Office: Arusha

Tel: 255-27-2504630/2508026 Fax: 255-27-2508211

www.takimsholidays.com

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While the sun, safari and adventureoptions are more likely to appeal tothe majority of tourists, Tanzaniaalso offers something extra for thespecial interest enthusiast.

BIRD-WATCHERSFor birdwatchers the country is aparadise, with over 1,000 species tobe seen in their varying habitats.Flamingos, pelicans and storks flockin abundance to the lakes as dovarious goose and duck types.

Wheeling high in the clear blueskies are the birds of prey includingeagles - amongst them the Tawnyand the African Fish Eagle - as wellas kites, falcons, hawks andbuzzards. The Sacred and Hadadaibises are other treats forornithologists, while all visitors willwarm to the comical gait of theSecretary Bird.

Kori bustards, the heaviest flyingbird, giant ostrich, secretary andweaver birds are other fascinatingspecies so typical of the Africanscene.

BUTTERFLIESThere are more than 2,500 knownspecies of butterfly on the Africancontinent and many of these can befound in Tanzania.

FLOWER LOVERSFor flora enthusiasts the country is averitable wonderland, its ever-changing topography reflected in aplethora of different shrubs, flowers,succulents and trees. Indeed the

variety of eco-systems in Tanzania isconsidered to be wider than in anyother African country.

The “Spice Islands” of Zanzibar,famed in particular for cloves, arenot only a delight for botanists, butfor gourmets too.

SWIMMING WITHDOLPHINS

Watching and swimming withdolphins can be exciting andeducational. However care must betaken to avoid disturbing theanimals.

TRAINENTHUSIASTS

Rail buffs will want to travel on theGreat Uhuru Railway, which goesthrough some of the most stunningscenery in East Africa. The train runsfrom Dar es Salaam betweenMikumu National Park and theSelous Game Reserve, eastward toMbeya and then on into Zambia.Herds of wild animals can be seenfrom the carriages.

ZIFFZIFF, the annual Festival of the DhowCountries, featuring film, video,music, dance and photography takesplace, in Zanzibar, every June/July.The festival, designed to showcasethe best artistic talent from Africa,the Arab world, the Indian sub-continent and the islands of theIndian Ocean, has attractedincreasing number of visitors sinceits conception in 1997.

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Special Interest Holidays

Each day, at dawn on the Serengeti Plains, a fortunatefew enjoy the ultimate safari experience. As the sunrises over Maasai kopjes so the hot air balloon, with

its enthralled passengers, also rises.Floating silently over the game, and the stunning scenery, andthen, on landing, celebrating with Champagne before sittingdown to a traditional ‘Out of Africa’ style breakfast in thebush.This is probably the most beautiful balloon flight in the world.An experience not to be missed if travelling to Tanzania. Theitinerary is designed to fit in with that of the client and thisadventure can be booked as part of any safari which includesthe Serengeti.

Serengeti Balloon SafarisThe Ultimate Safari Experience

UK:Tel: 01225-873756E-mail: [email protected]

Tanzania: Tel: 255-272 50 8578E-mail: [email protected]

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Tanzanian Air Services LtdPO Box 364, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Airport Office: +(255 22) 2843131/3 or 2844101City Office, at Royal Palm Hotel: +(255 22) 2113151/2Fax: +(255 22) 2844600 E-mail: [email protected]

Tanzania's Premier Air Charter Company

Flights to satisfy individual needs

More hours at destination

Worry-free returns and connections

Own passenger terminal adjacentto International Arrivals

SAFARI MAKERS LTDSAFARI MAKERS LTD

Safari Makers is a licenced tour operator, locally owned andoperated by a Tanzanian and an American. We offer a fullrange of services for group and private lodge and camping

safaris, mountain climbing, trekking, cultural tours to selectedareas and beach holidays. We are a small company dedicatedto 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 [email protected] of Tanzania Association of Tour Operator (TATO)

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Natural Resource Based CommunityTourism is a growing sector of thetourism industry in Tanzania.

Whether called eco-tourism,cultural tourism, village tourism,community tourism, or communitydevelopment tourism it gives thelocal people the right to benefit fromthe income generated from tourism.

Africa has long been at theforefront of eco-tourism but it wasonly when extinction threatened so

many species that the authorities,finally recognising the fragility oftheir continent’s wilderness andwildlife, moved people off theirlands to provide the protection ofnational parks. However thesenational parks were then surroundedby resentful communities who,unable to graze their herdsalongside the wildlife as they haddone for centuries, often turned topoaching.

Now local communities have beengiven a stake in the tourism industry,and allowed to benefit from theincome wildlife generates, theyappreciate that wildlife had a highervalue alive than dead.

Eco-tourism can undoubtedlyenrich a holiday in Tanzania andadd an enjoyable and rewardingexperience to a standard safaripackage. Whether it be visiting, andtalking with, the local people;attending cultural performances;purchasing local handicrafts, orsimply ensuring that the operatoryou travel with, and the places youstay, meet the requiredenvironmental and ethical criteria.

For further information aboutspecific community developedprojects visit:-www.infojep.com/culturaltourse-mail: [email protected]

Typical Eco-tourism productsinclude:-Bee-keepingBird-watchingButterfly-viewingCamel safaris CampsitesCanoeingCultural performancesCraft visitsCultural hikesDhow tripsDolphin viewingFarm visitsFish farms Guest housesGuided toursHome staysScuba diving SnorkellingSpice toursSport fishingTraditional cuisineVillage toursWalking safaris

INTERNATIONALTOUR OPERATORS

SELLING TANZANIACultural Tourism

P.O. Box 14288ARUSHA

TANZANIATel: +255 27 2548559Fax: +255 27 2544229

e-mail: [email protected]: multichoicesafaris.com or www.multichoice-safaris.com

London Representative: AFRICA-REPS LTD e-mail: [email protected]

‘Tailor-made safaris to suit your choice……and budget’

AUSTRALIA (61)Abercrombie & KentTel: 3-9536 1800 Fax: 3-9536 1805E-mail: [email protected] Safari CoTel: 2-9584 0520 Fax: 2-9584 0521E-mail: [email protected] Travel SpecialistsTel: 3-9576 1980 Fax: 3-9576 2590E-mail: [email protected] InternationalTel: 2-9290 2877 Fax: 2-9290 2665E-mail: [email protected] SafariTel: 08 9388 9900 Fax: 08 9388 9232E-mail: [email protected]

AUSTRIA (43)Jedek ReisenTel: 1-369 66 02 Fax: 1-369 66 05E-mail: [email protected] TouristikTel: 7245 207 00 60 Fax: 7245 200 52E-mail: [email protected] ToursTel: 1-514 47-0 Fax: 1-514 47-0E-mail: [email protected] ReisenTel: 1-580 80-10 Fax: 1-580 80-80E-mail: [email protected] ReisenTel: 1-52 555-0 Fax: 1-52 555 225E-mail: [email protected]

BELGIUM (32)Africa ToursTel: 51 70 56 11 Fax: 51 70 06 24E-mail: [email protected] ExpeditionsTel: 3-685 54 54 Fax: 3-685 53 53E-mail: [email protected] TravelTel: 3-451 14 00 Fax: 3-239 64 79E-mail: [email protected]

CANADA (1)Bestway Tours & SafarisTel: 800-663 0844 Fax: 604-264 7774E-mail: [email protected] African Travel ConsultantsTel: 416-967 0067 Fax: 416 967 1613E-mail: [email protected] TravelTel: 416-322 1034 Fax: 416-322 1109E-mail: [email protected] ChanteclercTel: 514-398-9535 Fax: 514-398 9860E-mail: [email protected]

CZECH REPUBLIC (420)ESO TravelTel: 233 377 711 Fax: 233 377 716E-mail: [email protected]

DENMARK (45)Albatros TravelTel: 36-98 00 00 Fax: 36-98 00 20E-mail: [email protected] ToursTel: 86 760099 Fax: 86 760 400E-mail: [email protected] Polo ToursTel: 33-76 67 00 Fax: 33-76 67 33E-mail: [email protected] TravelTel: 33 11 92 92 Fax: 33 11 92 92E-mail: [email protected]

FINLAND (358)Aktiv-ResorTel: 9 602 900 Fax: 9 602 398E-mail: [email protected] TravelTel: 9-751 951 00 Fax: 9-751 951 51E-mail: [email protected]

FRANCE (33)DonatelloTel: 1 44 58 30 69 Fax: 1 44 58 30 86E-mail: [email protected] VoyagesTel: 1 55 37 23 45 Fax: 1 43 74 74 82E-mail: [email protected] EvasionTel: 1 43 40 64 90 Fax: 1 43 40 53 77E-mail: [email protected] ExpeditionsTel: 1 42 37 52 48 Fax: 1 46 68 61 30E-mail: [email protected] SauvageTel: 1 44 51 08 00 Fax: 1-44 51 08 09E-mail: [email protected] KuoniTel: 1-42 85 71 22 Fax: 1-42 80 41 85E-mail: [email protected]

GERMANY (49)AACP ToursTel: 2102-10 67 10 Fax: 2102-10 67 11E-mail: [email protected] Dream ToursTel: 234 976 46 30 Fax: 234976 46 31E-mail: [email protected] African Special ToursTel: 61 01-49 90 00 Fax: 61 0149 90 29E-mail: [email protected]

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What could be a more imaginativeplace for a meeting or conferencethan Tanzania?

Many of the country’s excellenthotels and lodges have facilities formeetings, and for that really big

convention there is the ArushaInternational Conference Centre,deep in the heart of safari country.

It is a short drive from KilimanjaroInternational Airport, served byintercontinental and regional

airlines, and there are a growingnumber of fine hotels nearby toprovide accommodation.Recreational facilities in and aroundArusha are good while delegatesare within easy reach of many of thecountries National Parks.

Within the Conference Centrecomplex there is seating for up to1,000 delegates in the SimbaPlenary Hall, which has asimultaneous interpretation system.Smaller rooms accommodatevarying numbers of delegates from40 to 290. All the modern aids areavailable, including video andaudio-visual equipment.

If you are planning a conferencewith a difference, Tanzania meetsyour needs.

ConferencesFVS TravelTel: 89-997 382 0 Fax: 89-997 382 2E-mail: [email protected] Golden ToursTel: 431-98 26 10 Fax: 431-98 26 110E-mail: [email protected] SelectTel: 8171-99 72 72 Fax: 8171-99 72 73E-mail: [email protected] ExkursionenTel: 89 235 0060 Fax: 89 235 00699E-mail: [email protected] Tanzania Special ToursTel: 711-7778712 Fax: 711-7787150E-mail: [email protected] ToursTel: 89 580 80 41 Fax: 89 580 85 04E-mail: [email protected] ToursTel: 2935 79191 Fax: 2935 79192E-mail: [email protected] ReisenTel: 7141-284 830 Fax: 7141-284 838E-mail: [email protected] PoriniTel: 8076-97 07 Fax: 8076 97 09E-mail: [email protected]: 351-871 8356 Fax: 351-871 8448E-mail: [email protected] AktuellTel: 6102-73 52-0 Fax: 6102 73 52 25E-mail: [email protected] Reisebuero BerlinTel: 30-449 29 73 Fax: 30-449 04 69E-mail: [email protected] Aktiv ReisenTel: 351-266 255 Fax: 351-266 256E-mail: [email protected] ReisenTel: 40-22 74 81 84 Fax: 40-22 74 81 85E-mail: [email protected] ReisenTel: 2331-904 741 Fax: 2331-904 704E-mail:[email protected] TravelTel: 30 201 721-11 Fax: 30 20 17 21-17E-mail: [email protected]

HUNGARY (36)OTP TravelTel: 1 212 8778 Fax: 1 212 8780E-mail: [email protected]

ITALY (39)CTS ViaggiTel: 06-4620 4350 Fax: 06-4620 4335E-mail: [email protected]: 02-721 361 Fax: 02-877 558E-mail: [email protected] ViaggioTel: 02-6698 2912 Fax: 02-6698 2915E-mail: [email protected] 12 DuneTel: 02-281 8111 Fax: 02-261 16581Tel: 041-238 5711 Fax: 041-984 217E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected] GastaldiTel: 010-596 81 Fax: 010-596 88 18E-mail: [email protected]: 041-8899 211 Fax: 041-8899 310E-mail: [email protected]: 02-72136 522 Fax: 02-72136 461E-mail: [email protected]

NETHERLANDS (31)All Over ToursTel: 71-331 9034 Fax: 71-331 9156Email: [email protected] TravelTel: 35-53 17 499 Fax: 35-53 15 350E-mail: [email protected]: 297-25 44 55 Fax: 297-2549 69E-mail: [email protected] Travel CompanyTel: 20-641 2260 Fax: 20-640 2474E-mail: [email protected] Safari ClubTel: 20-201 2740 Fax: 20 201 2741E-mail: [email protected] AapTel: 20-788 77 22 Fax: 20-788 77 01E-mail: [email protected] TravelTel: 346-244060 Fax: 346-242525E-mail: [email protected] Wildlife SafarisTel: 487 54 03 67 Fax: 487 54 097E-mail: [email protected]

NEW ZEALAND (64)Adventure WorldTel: 9 524 5118 Fax: 9 520 6629E-mail: [email protected]: 9 235 8234 Fax: 9 235 8234E-mail: [email protected] HolidaysTel: 9 358 8271 Fax: 9 358 8272E-mail: [email protected]

NORWAY (47)Mauri TravelTel: 66 77 68 00 Fax: 66 77 68 02E-mail: mauritravel.noPrisma ToursTel: 22-93 79 60 Fax: 22-93 79 93E-mail: [email protected]

Selling AFRICA is a member of the African Travel & Tourism Association - the focalreference for tourism in Africa and the Indian Ocean islands.

With over 320 members, ATTA is Europe's largest trade association promoting Africa andthe Indian Ocean Islands. Its members encompass all aspects of tourism.In Africa they include hotels, lodges, camps, airlines, tour and ground operators. In the UKthe majority of tour operators and representation companies handling Africa complete themembership.

The prime role of the Association is to channel information and breaking news to its widemembership through its sophisticated web distribution e-mail service ATTAK. TouristBoards. the media, the British Foreign Office and the membership itself use this distributionfacility to keep the industry informed. In addition ATTA offers its members support intourism-related fields through its advisory panel made up of the leading figures in tropicalmedicine, the law, travel insurance and crisis management. Many members exhibit on theATTA stand at the major trade shows in both Europe and Africa.

Trade enquiries only to:

Nigel Vere NicollChief ExecutiveATTA, PO Box 60, Ryde, Isle of Wight PO33 1RP, UKTel: +44 (0)1983 872216 • Fax: +44 (0)1983 875452E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.atta.co.uk

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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 2506630E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.aicc.co.tz

We bring the world to TANZANIA

Not just aConference

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A r u s h a I n t e r n a t i o n a lC o n f e r e n c e C e n t r e

Arusha International Conference Centre offers you:-• Fully equipped conference facilities with ten

different meeting rooms •• Simba Plenary Hall accommodating 1000 delegates •

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In addition to exhibiting at majortravel exhibitions all over the world,Tanzania has its own annual travelfair. The rocky alpine heights of thedormant Mount Meru form animpressive backdrop to the ‘KaribuTanzania Travel & Trade Fair’, heldeach year since 2000 on a coffeeplantation on the edges of the safaritown of Arusha. The 2006 show willtake place between Friday June 2 andSunday June 4 with the Friday beingfor trade visitors only.Sponsored by the Tanzania TouristBoard, the European Union and theTourism Confederation of Tanzania, incollaboration with the TanzaniaAssociation of Tour Operators, the2006 Travel & Trade Fair will be ashowcase for over 150 Tanzanian andother East African tour and travelcompanies. Adventure specialists,airlines, camps and lodges, car hirecompanies, hotels, safari operators,travel agents and other tourism relatedbusinesses.The show provides an idealopportunity for overseas buyers, andtravel journalists, to meet the marketleaders in Tanzania’s tourism industry,from both the Tanzanian mainland

and from Zanzibar; in addition todiscovering new products andlearning of emerging enterprises. Afull social programme is organisedand acrobats, firework displays, prizeraffles and sky divers provide ‘all thefun of the fair’.

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Located off the beaten track inthe Western Corridor of theSerengeti National Park in

Tanzania, Mbalageti Serengetioffers the most exclusive safariliving experience. Situated on theMwanyeni hill, the lodge offers abreathtaking panorama view ofthe Serengeti plains and theMbalageti River, where one of themain attractions is the annualmigration of wildebeest andzebra.

Mbalageti Serengeti boosts 24Luxury Tented Chalets with canvasfitted bedrooms, full en suitebathrooms and a private verandaworking as an extension to thebedroom in the wild. 2 LuxuryTented Suites, with a beautifullydecorated dining room, 2bedrooms with en suitebathrooms, an out door bath anda fully furnished terrace.

The chalets and suites are allfurnished and finished to make thestay as comfortable, special andmemorable as can be. With astructure of local rock and woodand with all luxury amenities andattention to the smallest detail,

these canvas fitted chalets areoffering luxury in harmony withnature.

The Swimming Pool Deck, Bar andRestaurant, located on the tip ofthe hill with a 360 degree view, isthe perfect venue for relaxing aftera day of game viewing. With its

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range of facilities withpersonalized attention andTanzanian hospitality at its best.

For enquiries or furtherinformation, kindly contactMbalageti ReservationsOffice:

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Why not make a trip to Tanzaniaeven more memorable by extendingyour holiday and visiting one ormore of its neighbouring countries.Kenya, to the north-east, is a well-developed safari destination andone of its finest National Parks, theMasai Mara, shares its borders withthe Serengeti. Another famousreserve there is Tsavo, famed for itshuge herds of elephants.Uganda to the north west wasdescribed by Winston Churchill as

“The Pearl of Africa”. The MurchisonFalls National Park is situated on theNile while mountain gorillas can beviewed in the Virunga Mountains.Rwanda, to the west, is just openingup to tourism but shares its gorillapopulation with Uganda.Zambia to the south-west has someexceptional wilderness areas,including the South Luangwa andKafue National Parks, andsupposedly offers the best views ofthe Victoria Falls. While

Mozambique is famed for its white,palm-fringed beaches and luxuryisland resorts.Then, further afield, there’s Botswanawith its breathtaking OkavangoDelta; Namibia with its desertlandscapes; and South Africadescribed as “a world in onecountry”. The combinations arealmost endless.

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photograph by Paul Joynson-Hicks design by Samantha Goodwin

Thanks …Nigel Foster would like to thank the following for theirvaluable support and kind assistance.Saleh Pamba at the Ministry of Natural Resources &Tourism. Peter Mwenguo and all at the TanzaniaTourist Board offices in Dar es Salaam and Arusha;Gerald Bigurube and James Lembeli at TanzaniaNational Parks. Rose Abdallah; Manny Bhamra;Caroline Blumer; Mike Bond, and David Sem; TessaBott and all at Alpha Travel; Seamus Brice-Bennett;Mary Carneiro; Barbara Cole; George Crossland;Eliza Deacon; Riz Dhanji and Waheeda Essajee;Mahmood Esmail and Anson Jose; Mia Favro;Z.H.Fazal; Herbert Friese and Patra Papadimitriou;Sophia Hedenus; Shaffin Jamal and VeronicaHawkins; Tony Janes; Anil Kaul and Teresa Fisher;Jitesh Ladwa; Taki Lalji; Allister Lindsay; Tom andBelinda Lithgow; Peter Mbogua and SalimJanmohamed; Yoeni Mkiramweni; Damasi Mfugaleand Moses Mwakazi; James Mgani; Hillary Mwanga;Lucy, Ndehorio and ‘Phil’ Ndesamburo; Mustafa andAkber Panju; Lisa Pile; Gijs de Raadt and EsterOosterhuis; the Raguz family; Mehboob Rajabali;Daniel Roche, Michael Barnes and Moulin Majamba;Carl Salisbury and Dorette van Aswegen; John

Samaras and Robert Spence, Manjit Sandhu; HarshitShah; Firoz Suleman; Michael Sweeney; Mohamedand Tehsin Takim; Epafra Teete and Sam and DeirdreElliott; Norbert Veit and Martin Schamboeck; NigelVere Nicoll; Murtaza Versi; Karim Wissanji, RobertDaniel and Catherine Lloyd-Gill; and Marc Lawson,Martina Gehrken-Trappe and Renate Marahrens.

… andSpecial thanks is extended to Susie Cazenove whotook the striking front cover shot; Paul Joynson Hicks,who kindly loaned most of the pictures used in thisbrochure; and David Pluth.Paul can be contacted at Blue Mango Photography,PO Box 70045, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.Tel: + 255 (0)22 2666383.E-mail: [email protected] at Coyote Fotografx, Dorfhalde 10, CH-8712Staefa, Switzerland. Tel: + 41 43 477 2000.E-mail: [email protected] pictures are courtesy of Harbour View Suites;Hippotours; Paradise Holiday Resort; RivertreesCountry Inn; Sanjeeda; Serengeti Balloon Safaris; andShah Tours.

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INTERNATIONALFLIGHTS

British Airways fly direct to Dar esSalaam, from Heathrow, three timesweekly. Flying time is 9hours 40minutes. Other carriers operate toTanzania via Europe. KLM fromAmsterdam to Dar es Salaam andKilimanjaro. Swiss from Zurich toDar es Salaam. Air India fly to Dares Salaam via Mumbai; Emiratesvia Dubai; and Ethiopian via AddisAbaba. Gulf Air/Oman Air fly toDar es Salaam and Zanzibar viaMuscat. Regional carriers intoTanzania include Air Tanzania,AirKenya, Kenya Airways,Precision Air and South AfricanAirways. Domestic carriers AirTanzania, Coastal Aviation,Precision Air, Regional Air Servicesand ZanAir link the major cities,tourist attractions and game parksin Tanzania. Air Tanzania,Precision Air, Coastal Aviation andZanAir fly between the mainlandand Zanzibar.

INTERNATIONALAIRPORTS

International flights serve Dar esSalaam (DAR), eight miles from thecity centre and Kilimanjaro (JRO),31 miles from Arusha. Zanzibar(ZNZ) airport is five miles fromKisauni.

PASSPORTS ANDVISAS

Most visitors require visas with theexception of citizens of certaincountries of the Commonwealth. Itis advisable to obtain them inadvance from Embassies and HighCommissions as several airlinesinsist on them prior to departure.They can also be obtained onarrival at Dar es Salaam andKilimanjaro international airportsand at the Namanga Gate on theTanzania/ Kenya border. Requirements may change so you

are advised to contact theappropriate diplomatic or consularauthority before finalising yourtravel arrangements. Although partof the union of Tanzania, Zanzibarremains independent, so passports/Tanzania visas are required evenon a day’s visit.

IMMUNISATIONAND HEALTH

Visitors from countries infected withcholera and yellow fever mustproduce international certificates ofvaccination, this is particularlyrelevant for those travelling fromneighbouring African countries.The UK Department of Healthrecommends vaccinations againsthepatitis A, polio and typhoid. It isessential for visitors to take acourse of anti-malaria tablets,commencing two weeks beforetravel.Modern medical services areavailable in Dar es Salaam andother major centres. There are onlya limited number of chemists in thecountry, so visitors are advised tobring their own medicines withthem.

WHAT TO TAKEDon’t forget the camera, camcorderand binoculars and take a torch forfinding your way around yourcamp at night. Stock up withreplacement batteries for all thesegoods.Take sun-glasses, hat, sun lotion, lipbalm - and some insect repellent, itis better not to get stung even if youare taking anti-malaria tablets.It’s best to take any medicinesrequired for the duration of thevisit. A spare pair of glasses orcontact lenses is also a good idea.Take plenty of film, it is difficult toobtain outside the main centres.While traveller’s cheques can beexchanged in cities and towns,banking facilities in remote areasare restricted, so take plenty ofcash.

TRAVEL LIGHT Some safaris/air charters limitbaggage to a 10-15 kilomaximum.

LANGUAGEEnglish is widely spoken but a fewwords of Swahili are alwaysappreciated.

CURRENCYThe unit of currency is the Tanzaniashilling which is divided into 100cents. Visitors can take in anyamount of foreign currency, nocurrency declaration is required,but import and export of Tanzaniancurrency is illegal. Most majorcurrencies - particularly US dollars- and travellers’ cheques areaccepted and are convertable atbanks and bureaux de change inthe main towns and tourist areas.Credit cards are not widelyaccepted and carry poor exchangerates. Visitors will probably beexpected to pay park entrance feesin foreign currency. Do NOTchange money in the streethowever favourable the rateappears.

ON SAFARIDistances in Tanzania are vast, andtravel by road can be tiring. It iswise to spend more time in fewerparks. You will see more and won’treturn home exhausted. Keep yourdistance from animals and be quietto avoid distressing them. Alwaysfollow the instructions of yourranger or guide. Don’t leave yourvehicle in the parks except indesignated places. Keep torecognised tracks to avoiddamaging vegetation.

WHAT TO WEARIt never gets really cold in Tanzaniaso lightweight clothing is the norm.On safari avoid brightly colouredclothes, they may alarm theanimals. Browns, beiges and khaki

are preferred. Short-sleeve shirts/blouses and shorts are ideal, butpack a sweater, it can be chilly inthe early morning and in theevening. Wear a hat to avoid sun-stroke and don’t forget a swimsuit.Shoes should be sensible - walkingthrough the bush is not like strollingthrough Hyde Park - and forclimbing Kilimanjaro or MountMeru take thermal underwear, arain jacket, good socks and sturdyboots. Shorts for women areacceptable - but not too short.Women should carry a wrap tocover their legs in towns or villagesas revealing clothes can causeoffence, especially in Zanzibar andother Muslim areas. On the beach,and within the confines of beachhotels, normal swimwear isacceptable but nudity certainly isnot.

TIPPINGNot normally obligatory but a tipfor exceptional service - amaximum of 10% - will beappreciated. Tip $10-$15 per dayfor drivers or tour guides butremember an excessive tip canmake it difficult for the nextcustomer.

AIRPORT TAXAn airport tax of US$30 is levied,which may be included in the priceof an air ticket.

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TANZANIA SOCIETY OF TRAVEL AGENTS

NAME OF COMPANY TOWN TELEPHONE E-MAIL

ABC Travel & Tours DSM 255-22 2110776/2110779 [email protected]

Antelope Travel & Tours DSM 255-22 2117512/2117515/2117915 [email protected]

Bon Voyage Travel Center DSM 255-22 2118023/2118198/2125753 [email protected]

Cordial Travel & Tours DSM 255-22 2136259 [email protected]

Emslies Travel Moshi 255-22 2114065 [email protected]

Fortune Travel DSM 255-22 2138288-9/2111820 [email protected]

Fourways Travel Service Mwanza 255-28 250260/2502273/2501853 [email protected]

HIT Holidays Travel & Tours DSM 255-22 2119024-28/2113408 [email protected]

Hima Tours & Travels DSM 255-22 2111083/ [email protected]

Holiday Africa Tours & Safaris DSM 255-22 2127746 [email protected]

Jumbo Travel Services DSM 255-22 2121250/2121252/2128743 [email protected]

Kearsley Travel DSM 255-22 2115026-30 [email protected]

Luft Travel & Cargo DSM 255-22 2110672 [email protected]

Reza Travel DSM 255-22 2134458-68/2122293 [email protected]

Safeline Travel DSM 255-22 2119772-3 [email protected]

SEDEC Travel DSM 255-22 2127499/741 250830 [email protected]

Skylink Travel & Tours DSM 255-22 2115381/744 780639 [email protected]

Takims Holidays Tours & Safaris DSM 255-22 2110346-8 [email protected]

United Travel Agency Zanzibar 255-24 2232258/2230874 [email protected]

Waljis Travel DSM 255-22 2110321 [email protected]

Winglink Travel DSM 255-22 2120674/2130409 [email protected]

World Jet Travel Services DSM 255-22 2112523/2135291 [email protected]

Worldlink Travel & Tours Mwanza 255-28 2500214/2502107 [email protected]

Worldlink Travel & Tours DSM 255-22 2116024-6 [email protected]

TANZANIA AIR OPERATORS ASSOCIATION


Air Tanzania Company DSM 255-22 2118411 [email protected]

Air Excel Arusha 255-27 2501595 [email protected]

Auric Air Services Mwanza 255-28 2500096 [email protected]

Coastal Travel DSM 255-22 2117959/60 [email protected]

Greystoke Aviation Arusha 255-222553819/2553820 [email protected]

Government Flight Agency DSM 255-22 2134425/2138638

Northern Air Arusha 255-27 2208059-60/ [email protected]

Precision Air Services DSM 255-22 2130800/2121718 [email protected]

Regional Air Services Arusha 55-27 2502541/2504164/2504477 [email protected]

Tanzania Air Services DSM 255-22 2113151-2/2843131-3 [email protected]

Zantas Air Services DSM 255-22 2843351 [email protected]

Zan Air Zanzibar 255-24 2233670/2233768 [email protected]

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HOTEL ASSOCIATION OF TANZANIA


Akana Lodge & Hotels DSM 255-22 2700122 akanalodge.com

Arusha Crown Hotel Arusha 255-27 2544161/2508523 [email protected]

Arusha Hotel Arusha 255-27 2507777/2508870 [email protected]

Belinda Ocean Resort DSM 255-22 264771-2 [email protected]

CC Africa Arusha 255-27 2548078 [email protected]

E Unoto Retreat Arusha 255-744 360908 [email protected]

Golden Tulip DSM 255-22 2600288 [email protected]

Holiday Inn DSM 255-22 2137575 [email protected]

Hotel Sea Cliff DSM 255-22 2600380-7 [email protected]

Hotel Travertine DSM 255-22 2171005-6 [email protected]

Kilimanjaro Impala Hotel Moshi 255-27 2753443 [email protected]

Kipepeo Beach Camp DSM 255-22 2820877 [email protected]

Kunduchi Beach Hotel DSM 255-22 2650050 [email protected]

Livingstone Club Bagamoyo 255-23 2440059 [email protected]

Lushoto Executive Lodge Lushoto 255-744 494664/784702 [email protected]

New Africa Hotel DSM 255-22 2117050 [email protected]

Ngurdoto Mountain Lodge Arusha 255-27 2555217 [email protected]

Oyster Bay Hotel DSM 255-22 2600352-4 [email protected]

Palm Beach Hotel DSM 255-22 2122931 [email protected]

Q-Bar & Guesthouse DSM 255-744 282474 [email protected]

Royal Palm Hotel DSM 255-22 2112416 [email protected]

Saadani Safari Lodge Saadani 255-22 2600867 [email protected]

Sleep Inn DSM 255-22 2183100-1 [email protected]

Starlight Hotel DSM 255-22 2119387/2119388 [email protected]

Swiss Garden Hotel DSM 255-22 2153219/2152759 [email protected]

The Courtyard DSM 255-22 2130560 [email protected]

The Impala Hotel Arusha 255-27 2508448-51 [email protected]

The Tides Pangani 255-27 2640844 [email protected]

Walkgard Hotel Bukoba 255-28 2220935/2220946 [email protected]

White Sands Hotel DSM 255-22 2647620-6 [email protected]

Zanzibar Beach Resort Zanzibar 255-24 2236033 [email protected]

INTRA AFRICAN TRAVEL & TRADE ASSOCIATION


ABC Travel & Tours DSM 255-22 2110776/2110779 [email protected]

Comfort Travel & Car Hire DSM 255-22 2183136 [email protected]

Cordial Tours & Travel DSM 255-22 2136259 [email protected]

Hima Tours & Travels DSM 255-22 2111083 [email protected]

Interline Travel & Tours DSM 255-22 2137433/2136943 [email protected]

Lajo Trails DSM 255-22 2701597 [email protected]

Msafiri Travels DSM 255-22 2618277 [email protected]

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ZANZIBAR ASSOCIATION OF TOURISM INVESTORS

NAME OF COMPANY TELEPHONE E-MAIL

Bluebay Beach Resort 255-24 2240240-4 [email protected]

Breezes Beach Club 255-741 326595 [email protected]

Chumbe Island Coral Park 255-24 2231040 [email protected]

Club Mawimbini/Venta Club 255-747 411687 [email protected]

Coral Reef Resort 255-747 415549/415254 [email protected]

Emerson & Green 255-747 423266 emerson&[email protected]

Fernandes Tours & Safaris 255-24 2230666 [email protected]

Fisherman Tours & Travel 255-24 2238791-2 [email protected]

Fundu Lagoon Resort 255-747 438668 [email protected]

Karafuu Hotel Beach Resort 255-747 413647-8 [email protected]

La Villa Beach Resort 255-747 416140 [email protected]

Madeira Tours 255-24 2230406 [email protected]

Mapenzi Beach Club 255-741 325985/747 414268 [email protected]

Matemwe Bungalows 255-747 425788 [email protected]

Mawimbi Watersports 255-747 418719 [email protected]

Mbweni Ruins Hotel 255-24 2235478 [email protected]

Mnemba Island Lodge 255-24 2233101/747 438656 [email protected]

Mtoni Marine 255-24 2250117 [email protected]

Ocean Tours 255-24 2230832 [email protected]

One Way/Bundu 255-24 2239574 [email protected]

Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel 255-24 2233889 [email protected]

Shooting Star Inn 255-747 414166 [email protected]

Turisanda 255-747 414903 [email protected]

Vacanze Zanzibar/Dongwe Club 255-24 2240251-2 [email protected]

ZanAir 255-24 2233670/2233768 [email protected]

ZanTours 255-24 2233116 [email protected]

Zanzibar Beach Hotel & Resort 255-747 417782-4- [email protected]

Zanzibar Beach Resort 255-24 2230208/2236044 znzbeachresort.net

Zanzibar Gallery 255-24 2232721/2236734 [email protected]

Zanzibar Serena Inn 255-24 2233587 [email protected]

Zanzibar Travel Services 255-24 2238220/747 414903 [email protected]

Zenith Tours & Travel 255-24 2232320/2238510 [email protected]

* All Association Membership Lists have been abridged and are not necessarily 100% up to date

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