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Welcome Tanzania
General Information
Tanzania : 945166 Sq Km. Of this 247537 KM2 is protected wildlife area. Embraces
the islands of Zanzibar , pemba and mafia in the Indian ocean . Is situated
on the coast of Africa , 1 degree – 11 degree south of the equator.
Capital: Dar – Es – Salaam; Dodoma (Projected Capital)
Population: 27.32 Million (1990)
Languages: English, Swahili.
Religions: Mainly Muslems and Christians.
Airports: Dar – Es – Salaam International, Kilimanjaro International, Zanzibar
International.
Time: + 3 GMT
Electricity: 230 Volts, 50 Cycles AC
Tourism:
Tanzania has become one of the greatest tourist destinations in Africa . Visit
Tanzania , The land of KILIMANJARO .
Kilimanjaro: Africa 's Highest mountain stands at 3 deg south of the equator.
Highest Point ( Uhuru Peak ) 5895 m asl.
Ngorongoro Crater: 610 deep, 20 Km in diameter.
Serengeti: Vast area of over 14763 Sq. Km. with the most fabulous concentration
of gane found anywhere in the world (this is the symbol of Africa 's wildlife).
Olduvai Gorge : Cradle of mankind. 2 million years and more of history.
Lake Manyara : 325 Sq. Km. area with 5 distinct vegetation zones, 350 species
of birds, hot sulphur spring and tree climbing lions.
Selous G. Reserve: The largest unexploited wildlife area in the world. Zanzibar
, Pemba , Mafia and the superb gold and silver beaches: A tourist's paradise
of natural wonders and intriguing mystery and more… Deep sea fishing, scuba
diving, sailing, etc.
Tanzania :
1. Northern circuit: Ngorongoro crater, Lake Manyara , Tarangire, Lake Natron
, Serengeti and Mkomazi National Parks Mt. Kilimanjaro , Mt. Meru and Mt. Oldonyo
Lengai (Live Volcano).
2. Southern circuit: Selous, Mikumi, Ruaha, Udzingwa Mts… and Old coastal towns,
eg: Bagamoyo and Kilwa Masoko.
3. Indian Ocean : Zanzibar , Pemba , Mafia Islands
4. Western Tanzania and North Western circuit: Gombe Stream N. Park for chimpanzee
tracks, Lake Tanganyika Cruise and Lake Victoria .