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The largest country in East Africa, Tanzania is renowned for its magnificent wildlife, lakes, mountains and
scenery. Nearly a quarter of the country is made up of protected national parks, hunting reserves and controlled zones. Here too, are some of Africa’s most famous sites - Mount Kilimanjaro, the crater of
Ngorongoro and the Serengeti National Park. The great lakes - Victoria, Tanganyika and Malawi (Nyasa) - form the country’s boundaries.
A journey through the land of the Serengeti reveals a wealth of breathtaking natural wonders including Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa, and Lake Victoria, Africa’s deepest lake and the source of the great Nile River. With internationally famous game parks like the Ngorongoro, Serengeti and Manyara, where wildlife roam in teeming numbers, a safari here is an unbelievable experience. The Great Migration in the Serengeti is a phenomenon that is beyond description - this mass exodus of 1.5 million wildebeest together with half a million zebra is one of the greatest spectacles on earth.
The Great Migration pattern follows a 500-mile route between Kenya and Tanzania, reaching its climax in the Southern Serengeti from December through to February. From May to July, during the dry season, the herds start drifting to the west towards Lake Victoria and back into Kenya. Tanzania is also the cradle of mankind: the earliest man lived here 3 and a half million years ago, and evidence is seen at the Olduvai Gorge near Ngorongoro, where fossils and other remains have been found.
How to get there
The best way for clients to visit Tanzania is to fly into Arusha. Regular flights depart from Johannesburg
on Air Tanzania to Arusha.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Climb to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.
• Go on safari in the Serengeti.
• See the Ngorongoro Crater, the greatest extinct volcano crater on earth.
• Visit the Swahili Coast, full of history, traditions and Arab traders for a unique experience.
• Enjoy game viewing in Arusha National Park.
• Explore the Spice Island - Zanzibar
• Visit the picturesque baobab savannah of Tarangire National Park |
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General Information
LANGUAGE: English is the official language.
Swahili is widely spoken.. CURRENCY: Local - Tanzania Shillings (TSZ).
VISA: South African Passport Holders do require a visa to enter Tanzania.Other passports - check with local authority.
AIRPORT TAX: US$30 on air ticket.Except for Zanzibar when airport tax is payable upon departure.
TIME DIFFERENCE: GMT + 3
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: Yellow Fever
certificate is essential. Malaria medication
is recommended.
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