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EXPERIENCE THE WONDER

A F R I C A T R AV E L B U R E A U Tanzania . Kilimanjaro . Zanzibar

UGANDA LAKE VICTORIA

RWANDA

KENYA

RUBONDO ISLAND

SERENGETI N.P

BURUNDI

EYASI

NATRON MT KILIMANJARO NGORONGORO N.P ARUSHA N.P C.A

EXPERIENCE THE WONDER

L. MANYARA N.P TARANGIRE N.P

GOMBE N.P

SAADANI N.P

MAHALE MOUNTAINS N.P LAKE TANGANYIKA

D.R.C

KATAVI N.P RUKWA G.R

RUAHA N.P

RUKWA

JOZANI CHWAKA BAY

MIKUMI N.P UDZUNGWA MOUNTAINS G.R SELOUS G.R

MAFIA ISLAND MARINE PARK

KITULO N.P

ZAMBIA

Although Africa has been characterized as the dark-continent, it is in reality a land of breathtaking beauty, rich in scenic, cultural and climatic contrast. At Africa Travel Bureau it is our goal to help you discover and experience this uniqueness and diversity – safely, comfortably and affordably. Each of our itineraries is carefully designed to include the major attractions, as well as special “off-the-beaten-track” sights, and to provide the best game viewing drives, accommodations and routings.

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A F R I C A T R AV E L B U R E A U Tanzania . Kilimanjaro . Zanzibar

EXPERIENCE THE WONDER

CONTENTS 10

NATIONAL PARKS

PEOPLE

AN INTRODUCTION

TO TANZANIA

08 04

HISTORY

ISLANDS

MOUNTAINS

LAKES

TRAVEL INFORMATION 64

CITIES & TOWNS 05

TANZANIA Tanzania is a country of stunning beauty, a kaleidoscope of landscape, wildlife and people. It is East Africaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest nation. Situated just below the Equator, it is bordered by shimmering lakes to the west and the Indian Ocean to the east. Its landscape varies from the green, tropical coastline to the semi-desert terrain of the central plateau, to the snow of the northern mountains. Tanzania possesses the largest and best game reserves in the world. It is the country where modern man may have originated and the home of many cultures â&#x20AC;&#x201C; African, Arab, Asian and European.

More than a quarter of Tanzania consists of national parks, game reserves and controlled areas. It is, therefore, a country where, for the most part, nature still reigns and man gives way. Few places on earth can offer a wilderness so untouched, tranquility so profound or an escape so complete. Tanzania has a common border with Kenya. Mount Kilimanjaro, Africaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highest mountain, is actually situated in Tanzania, close to this border. The total area of the country is 362,844 square miles, of which 20,645 square miles consist of inland bodies of water. Dar es Salaam is the largest city and capital.

HISTORY

East Africa has been called the “Cradle of Mankind” though this distinction has been linked with Olduvai Gorge, in the Ngorongoro Conservation Unit has provided significant landmarks in the study of man’s past. In 1978 at Laetoli, just south of Olduvai, Mary Leakey found footprints of three upright standing hominids in compacted volcanic ash, with had powdered the plains 3.7 million years ago. More recently the aboriginal inhabitants of present-day Tanzania were hunter-gatherers. Other tribes gradually moved in, seeking better land and displacing or absorbing the regions. The newcomers were Bantu, entering from the regions between the western lakes. By AD 1300 they had spread into the areas of heavy rainfall, leaving the plains to the Nilotic pastoralists who came down later from the north.

IMAGE : Olduvai Handaxe, Tanzania 1.2 million years old 08

LAND Tanzania’s area measures 945,087 km squared (364,898 sq miles) in area and contains the highest mountain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro which stands at 5,900m (19,340ft). The topography ranges from mighty volcanic and ancient crystalline mountains to rolling tableland, from great lakes to seemingly endless grasslands, dense miombo woodland to palm-fringed coral sands. The land is drops north to south by the eastern arm of the Great Rift Valley, the western fork of which, in the shape of Lake Tanganyika, helps to form Tanzania’s western border. The country’s eastern border is determined by the Indian Ocean, and in the South by the Rivuma River. To the north, the border with Kenya is more political than natural, except for a distinct kink around Kilimanjaro.

PEOPLE

There are 36 million Tanzanians, from more than 120 ethnic groups. No group is dominant and this, together with the Tanzaniansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; generally easy-going and tolerant nature and Julius Nyerereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s non-functional ideals, has ensured continuing racial harmony. Most visitors will remain unaware of any underlying unease, and find Tanzanians, of whatever religion or ethnic origin, friendly, peace-loving and very hospitable. Ethnic Groups: It should be noted that the Maasai, fascinating and photogenic as they are, not in Tanzania. 95% of native Tanzanians are actually of Bantu origin, rather than Nilotic, as there are more than 120 ethnic groups

NATIONAL PARKS & GAME RESERVES

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ARUSHA NATIONAL PARK GOMBE STREAM NATIONAL PARK KATAVI NATIONAL PARK WEST KILIMANJARO CONSERVANCY LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK KITULO NATIONAL PARK MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK NGORONGORO CONSERVATIONAL AREA RUAHA NATIONAL PARK SELOUS GAME RESERVE SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK SAADANI NATIONAL PARK MKOMAZI NATIONAL PARK

Tanzania’s vast expanses are home to some of the very few remaining true wilderness place where wildlife, birdlife and marine life thrive in a very natural way. Tanzania’s National Parks and Game reserves encompass of 25 percent of the entire country size with the most famous of them all been the Serengeti National Park which hosts the Great Annual Migration and extends further to form the Masai Mara. Ngorongoro Crater is a captivating natural wonder that descends to a depth of 600 metre yet hosts varied wildlife and birdlife. Lake Manyara National Park offers a wilderness experience rich in diverse habitats, from its Rift Valley soda lake to its dense woodlands and steep mountainsides. West Kilimanjaro is one of the few areas in Africa where huge Elephant Bulls, more than 50 years old, carrying tusks of considerable size, are regularly seen and where the colourful Maasai people and coexist with the wildlife. Declared a World Heritage Site, the Selous Game Reserve is a vast region of largely unexplored wilderness teeming with wildlife and with very few roads through its interior. Bisected by the Rufiji River, the Selous is one of the most remote parks in Africa. Ruaha National Park has been dubbed “The hidden gem of Tanzania.” With dramatic landscapes, a huge variety of plant and birdlife and abundance of wildlife make Ruaha a perfect safari destination. Katavi National Park in its remote location has ensured that it has maintained its natural, untamed beauty and has become home to more elusive animal species such as roan and sable antelope. Birding enthusiasts will delight in the fantastic array of species. Mahale Mountains National Park is home to one of the largest populations of chimpanzees in Africa.

ARUSHA NATIONAL PARK Arusha National Park is a gem amongst parks located approximately 40 kilometers from Arusha Town, Arusha National Park which is 552 square kilometers or 212 square miles comprises of three magnificent features; the Momela Lakes, Mount Meru and the Ngurdoto Crater. Arusha National Park hosts 575 bird species both migrant and resident. Animal life in the park is plentiful and you can fairly be certain to spot; the black and white colobus monkey, leopard, elephants, buffalo, giraffe, hippo, hyena, warthog, zebra and a varied species of antelopes are available. On clear days magnificent views of Mount Kilimanjaro can be seen from nearly any spot in the park

CLIMATE & CLOTHING

LOCATION & GETTING THERE:

ACTIVITIES:

The climate is characterized by warm days and cool evenings, and in April, May & November, December scattered rains do fall.

Arusha National Park is 552 square kilometers or 212 square miles From Arusha, it is 40 kilometers / 24 miles From Kilimanjaro International Airport: 60 Kilometers / 37 miles

- Game drives - Bird watching - Nature / Bird walks - Hot Air Balloon Safari - Picnics - Massage Services - Sundowner

Clothing should be cool and confortable. Jackets may be required in early mornings and evenings and during July & August.

BY ROAD: Transfer time to / from Arusha: 40 minutes (approx.) Transfer time from Kilimanjaro International Airport: 1 hour (approx.)

Ol Doinyo Landaree (15km)

Little Meru (3820m) Rhino Point

Ash Cone

Kitoto Hill

NJEKU CAMP (disused)

Falls Njeku Viewpoint

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KITOTO CAMP (disused)

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Leng asa Kitoto Hill

HATARI LODGE

Maio Falls

CAMP SITES

Momela Gate (1500m)

(2514m) Mgongo Wa Tembo

Ngongongare Hill

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Topela Mbogo

MIRIAKAMBA HUT

Ash Cone

Senato Pools

Park Headquarters

FIG TREE ARCH

Resthouses

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Tululusia Hill

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Lendoiya Swamp

Topela Mbogo

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GOMBE STREAM NATIONAL PARK

Gombe Stream National Park is Tanzania’s smallest national park with an area of 52 square kilometers only. Gombe Stream gives visitors a great opportunity to see the chimpanzee communities made famous by British researcher Jane Goodall. A good number of monkey species can be seen here including: red colobus, red-tail and blue monkeys. The environs of this park are thickly forested making it inappropriate habitat for carnivores and safe for walking safaris and bird watching expeditions. Gombe Stream has approximately 100 chimpanzees which are well habituated and you can sometimes get as close as 5 metres.

CLIMATE & CLOTHING

LOCATION & GETTING THERE:

ACTIVITIES:

The climate is characterized by warm days and cool evenings, and in April, May & November, December scattered rains do fall.

From Kigoma – on the shore of Lake Tanganyika, its 16 kilometers / 10 miles then ride a chartered motor boat which takes less than an hour.

- Chimpanzee Trekking - Bird watching - Nature / Bird walks - Hiking - Swimming - Snorkeling - Visit the site of Henry Stanley’s famous “Dr Livingstone” at Ujiji

Clothing should be cool and confortable. Jackets may be required in early mornings and evenings and during July & August..

BY AIR: Scheduled flight from Arusha or Dar es Salaam

BY ROAD: Transfer time from Kigoma: 3 hours (approx.)

KATAVI NATIONAL PARK Katavi National Park is Tanzaniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third largest park with an area of 4,500 square kilometres in the Southwest of Tanzania. The park centres a series of flood plain which include; the Lake Katavi, the palm-fringed Lake Chala and the Katuma River. Katavi National Park is home to large herds of buffalo, elephant, zebra and antelope species. Other animals that make this park so outstanding and captivating are; lion, leopard. Katavi boasts the Tanzaniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest concentration of Crocodile and hippo. Birdlife is rich especially around Lake Chala with over 400 species recorded.

CLIMATE & CLOTHING

LOCATION & GETTING THERE:

ACTIVITIES:

The climate is characterized by warm days and cool evenings, and in April, May & November, December scattered rains do fall.

Located Southwest Tanzania, east of Tanganyika and the Headquarters at Sitalike lie 40km / 25 miles south is Mpanda Town

- Game viewing drives - Bird watching - Nature / Bird walks - Camping Safaris

Clothing should be cool and confortable. Jackets may be required in early mornings and evenings and during July & August.

BY AIR: Charter flights from Dar es Salaam or Arusha

BY ROAD: Transfer time from Mbeya (550 km / 340 miles): 7 hours (approx.) Transfer time from Kigoma during dry season only (390 km / 240 miles) : 5 hours (approx.) 15

WEST KILIMANJARO CONSERVANCY AREA

West Kilimanjaro is community managed wildlife area in the relatively untouched savannah bush lands and its abundant wildlife populations, most notable the very large elephants. This area is the elephant corridor linking Amboseli National Park with Mount Kilimanjaro National Park. The West Kilimanjaro area provides striking views of the Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru, Ol Doinyo Longido and Ol Doinyo Orok at its backdrop creating a spectacular background for nature experience and a great opportunity one of the last few remaining authentic cultural Maasai Village experiences. West Kilimanjaro also provides for easy access to the western/ Lemosho routes for mountain day-treks on Mount Kilimanjaro.

CLIMATE & CLOTHING

LOCATION & GETTING THERE:

The climate is characterized by warm days and cool evenings, and in April, May & November, December scattered rains do fall.

West Kilimanjaro is a private concession bordering Kenya at Amboseli National Park.

Clothing should be cool and confortable. Jackets may be required in early mornings and evenings and during July & August.

BY ROAD: Transfer time from Arusha: 1 hour (approx.)

BY ROAD: Charter flight companies flies to and from Kilimanjaro. There is also a possibility of chartering a plane to West Kilimanjaro airstrip at Hai, Tanzania. 14

ACTIVITIES: - Game drives - Sundowner - Maasai Village Visit - Kilimanjaro Hike

LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK Lake Manyara National Park is one of Tanzaniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most attractive sanctuaries. Nestling into the steep Rift Valley wall, its shallow alkaline lake is surrounded by baobabs, ground-water forests of fig and mahogany, as well as open grasslands. Bird life is prolific, buffalo feed in the forest and zebra, wildebeest and giraffe wander in small groups. Elephant can be spotted, along with the famous tree-climbing lion. Lake Manyara National Park is a wilderness of diverse habitats and rich in game. Excellent and varied wildlife experience, as well as plant and small animal species make Lake Manyara a truly remarkable and special place.

CLIMATE & CLOTHING

LOCATION & GETTING THERE:

ACTIVITIES:

The climate is characterised by warm to hot climate year round due to close proximity to the equator, and in April/ May and November scattered rains do fall.

Lake Manyara National Park is 130 kilometres / 80 miles from Arusha and 60 Kilometres / 106 miles from Ngorongoro

Clothing should be cool and confortable. Jackets may be required in early mornings and evenings and during July & August.

Transfer time to / from Arusha: 2 hours (approx.) Transfer time to / from Ngorongoro: 1 hour (approx.) Transfer time to / from Manyara airstrip: 2 hrs & 30 mins (approx.)

- Game drives - Bird watching - Nature / Bird walks - Canoeing - Picnics - Rock climbing - Massage Service - Cultural Tour - Sundowner

BY ROAD:

BY AIR: Scheduled flight from Arusha or Dar es Salaam 18

Endabash River Endabash Ranger Post Endabash Special Camp Site

MARANG FOREST RESERVE

Lake Manyara Serena Lodge

Lake Manyara Hotel

Kirurumu Lodge Mto Wa Mbu Village Gate Public Campsite Banda Huts

Hippo Pool Msasa Ranger Post

Endellah B Picnic Site

Endellah A Picnic Site

Msasa Picnic Site

Research Camp

River Bagamoyo A Camp Site

Maji Moto Kubwa Hot Springs

LAKE MANYARA

Maji Moto Hot Springs

Bagamoyo B Camp Site

Iyambi Ranger Post

Lake Manyara Tree Lodge

o Bagamoy

Kiboko Tented Camp

KITULO NATIONAL PARK Kitulo National Park is one of Tanzania’s newest parks opened to protect the flower-clad Kitulo Plateau. Kitulo is the first park to be recognized for its floral richness significance. Locally known as ‘God’s Garden’ or the ‘Serengeti of flowers’, the park has had over 350 species of plants documented to date. The park reaches its prime from December through to April (during the rainy season) when it explodes with profusion of colour, with orchids (over 40 species), irises, aloes, geraniums and many more charming flowers. Kitulo National Park is Tanzania’s centerpiece of the most scenic and undiscovered corners, and is essential place to visit if you are in the area and enjoy walking and experiencing botanical.

CLIMATE & CLOTHING

LOCATION & GETTING THERE:

ACTIVITIES:

The climate is characterized by warm days and cool evenings, and in April, May & November, December scattered rains do fall.

Via Mfumbi village, about 90km east of Mbeya along the man highway, from where a small and unpaved all weather road winds its way 32km up to Mtamba Village. From Mtamba, it about one hour further to the official park area.

- Watching birds & flowers - Nature / Bird walks - Hiking - Trekking Livingstone Mountains (half day)

Clothing should be cool and confortable. Jackets may be required in early mornings and evenings and during July & August.

BY ROAD: Transfer time from Mbeya via Matamba Village: 4 hours (approx.) Transfer time from Chimala: 5 hours (approx.)

Mikumi National Park is Tanzaniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fourth largest park adjoining the Selous ecosystem with the easiest access from Dar es Salam and host to good populations of lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, wildebeest, zebras, leopards, crocodiles, and much more. Chances are that you will most of these animals within short driving time in the park. The Mikumi floodplain, with its open grasslands, dominates the park together with the mountain ranges that border the park on two sides with a wide range of wildlife living in its 3,230 square kilometre area. Over 400 species of birds have been recorded in this park, many of which are Eurasian migrants who stay between October and April.

MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK

CLIMATE & CLOTHING

LOCATION & GETTING THERE:

ACTIVITIES:

The climate is characterized by warm days and cool evenings, and in April, May & November, December scattered rains do fall.

Mikumi National Park lies 283 Kms / 175 miles west of Dar es Salaam, north of Selous, and en route to Ruaha, Udzungwa and Katavi.

- Game viewing drives - Guided walks

Clothing should be cool and confortable. Jackets may be required in early mornings and evenings and during July & August.

BY AIR: Charter flight from Arusha or Dar es Salaam or Selous

BY ROAD: Transfer time from Dar es Salaam: 4 hours (approx.)

NGORONGORO CRATER & CONSERVATION AREA Ngorongoro Crater is indisputably one of Africaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true wonders of nature, with its majestic mountain ring and soda lake. Covering an area of 102 square miles and 1,800 feet deep, it is the largest intact caldera in the world. With the exception of impala and giraffe, practically every species of African plains mammal can be found on the crater floor, including large herds of wildebeest and zebra, as well as hippo, flamingo and black rhino. Some say that before it erupted, it would have been higher than Mt Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa. Today, long since having collapsed and eroded, it is an extensive highland area with the famous 600 m deep Ngorongoro Crater as its focal point. Nearly three million years old, the ancient caldera shelters one of the most beautiful wildlife havens on earth.

CLIMATE & CLOTHING

Ngorongoro Crater is 130 Kilometers / 80 from Serengeti

Summer is from October to March and winter from April to September. It can be cold in the crater rim from May to September.

BY ROAD:

Clothing should be cool and comfortable. Jackets may be required in early mornings and evenings and during April to September.

LOCATION & GETTING THERE: Ngorongoro Crater is 176 kilometres / 80 miles from Arusha Ngorongoro Crater is 60 Kilometres / 106 miles from Lake Manyara 22

ransfer time to / from Arusha: 3 hours (approx.) Transfer time to / from Manyara: 1 hour (approx.) Transfer time to / from Ngorongoro airstrip: 20 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) Transfer time to / from Kilimanjaro Airport: 4 hours (approx.)

BY AIR: Flight time to / from Arusha airstrip from / to Ngorongoro airstrip: 30 minutes

ACTIVITIES: - Game drives - Bird watching - Picnics - Guided nature / bird walks - Hiking

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Olduvai Gorge

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Lerai Picnic Site

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Lombori GelaiLumbwa

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Kerimasi (2614m)

Ol Doinyo Lengai (2878m)

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Nairobi Village

Emowoengoilil Hill

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Moyo Hill Campsite............... Ngare Sero Lake Natron Camp................................. Ngorongoro Crater Lodge...... Ngorongoro Farm House....... Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge... Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge........ Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge.... Octagon Safari Lodge & Irish Bar..................................... Ol Mesera Tented Camp....... Plantation Lodge.................... Simba A Ordinary Campsite... Simba B Special Campsite...... Tembo A Special Campsite..... Tembo B Special Campsite..... Tindiga Tented Lodge............

Lake Manyara

Mto wa Mbu

Kitete

Loolmalasin (3648m)

Embulbul Depression

Empakaai Crater Lake Empakaai

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Sale Plain

Karatu

Lodoare Gate 9 24 22 15

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Bougainvillea Safari Lodge........ Chem Chem Camp Site........... Crater Forest Tented Lodge...... E Unoto Retreat....................... Gibb's Farm............................. Jerusalem Campsite............... Kamakia Campsites................ Kisima Ngeda......................... Kudu Campsite & Lodge........ Lake Eyasi Bush Camp...........

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Ruaha National Park is situated in the South-West of Tanzania. The landscape is rugged and harsh and no other park in Tanzania epitomises the definition of “Wild Africa” quite like Ruaha. Vast and untouched the Ruaha National park, after the takeover of two other major conservation areas is now the largest National Park in Tanzania and stands currently at an incredible 23,000 square kilometers. Ruaha is Tanzania’s biggest elephant sanctuary with various antelope species, alongside buffalo, giraffe, and zebra among lion, leopard, cheetah, both stripped and spotted hyena and wild dog as the predators.

RUAHA NATIONAL PARK

CLIMATE & CLOTHING

LOCATION & GETTING THERE:

ACTIVITIES:

The climate is characterized by warm days and cool evenings, and in April, May & November, December scattered rains do fall.

Ruaha National Park is located in Central Tanzania.

- Chimpanzee Trekking - Bird watching - Nature / Bird walks - Hiking - Swimming - Snorkeling - Visit the site of Henry Stanley’s famous “Dr Livingstone” at Ujiji

Clothing should be cool and confortable. Jackets may be required in early mornings and evenings and during July & August.

BY AIR: Scheduled flights from Arusha, Dar es Salaam, Selous, Serengeti, Iringa and Mbeya

BY ROAD: Transfer time from Dar es Salaam via Mikumi or from Arusha via Dodoma: 10 hours (approx.) 24

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Gate

Makaindi Spring Mkwawa Spring

Kimbi

RUAHA RIVER CAMP

JONGOMERO CAMP

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Magangwe

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Selous Game Reserve is a World Heritage Site and the largest area of game reserve in Africa, covers a massive 55,000 square kilometres of rolling savannah. About four times the size of Serengeti and larger than Switzerland, it is home to the largest concentration of elephants in the world. Located in south-east Tanzania in a remote and little-visited part of the country, the Selous Game Reserve it offers the visitor a unique opportunity to see Africa the way the early explorers found it - pristine, alive with game, empty of tourists and utterly awe inspiring. Selous boasts Tanzania largest numbers of elephant, lion, leopard, African hunting dog buffalo, hippo among other species of wildlife. Birdlife is prolific in the reserve with over 400 species seen.

CLIMATE & CLOTHING

BY AIR:

The climate is characterized by warm days and cool evenings, and in April, May & November, December scattered rains do fall.

Scheduled flight linking Arusha, Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar. There are also connections to the other northern circuit airstrips. Flights into the Selous are generally suspended during the March to May wet season.

Clothing should be cool and confortable. Jackets may be required in early mornings and evenings and during July & August.

LOCATION & GETTING THERE: Selous Game Reserve is located in the South Eastern part of Tanzania. Selous is 250-350kms south-west of Dar es Salaam. 26

SELOUS GAME RESERVE

BY ROAD: There are two options: the first is from Dar es Salaam to Mkongo via Kibiti (250 km). The second is from Dar es Salaam to Kisaki via Morogoron (350km). Journey times vary but are approximately 9-10 hours. 4WD is required throughout.

ACTIVITIES: - Morning and evening game drives - Full day game drives with a visit to the hot springs - Guided nature walks - Game viewing boat cruises - Sundowner cruises - Bush and sand bank picnics - Bird watching excursions - Beauty treatment and massage services

To Morogoro (145km); Dar es Salaam (330km)

Uluguru Mountains

Kilengezi

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Dutumi

Kinyanguru

Beho Beho................................

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Jukumu Society Scout Kisaki

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MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK

Station Campsite..................

SELOUS GAME RESERVE

Fuga Beho Beho Bridge

Matambwe Gate 3

Selous Grave To Kidatu (65km)

2 Lake Tagalala

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Mwagusi Safari Camp..............

Rufiji River Camp.....................

Sable Mountain Lodge.............

Sand Rivers Selous..................

Selous Impala Camp..............

Selous Mbega Camp..............

Selous River Camp.................

Selous Safari Camp & Selous Private Camp...........

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SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

ACTIVITIES:

Serengeti National Park is undoubtedly the most famous wildlife sanctuary in the world, unequalled for its great concentration of plains game. It lies between the shores of Lake Victoria in the east and the Kenyan border to the northwest. In addition to its vast herds of wildebeest, zebra, Thomsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gazelle and other plains game, the Serengeti is renowned for its lion and other predators, including wild dog, spotted hyena and jackal. Leopard may often be seen along the Seronera River. The wealth of bird life is of special interest. During May and June, or sometimes earlier, the famous Serengeti migration begins, as nearly two million wildebeest and a quarter million zebra move toward the Masai Mara to the northwest. CLIMATE & CLOTHING

LOCATION & GETTING THERE:

BY AIR:

The climate is characterised by warm to hot climate year round due to close proximity to the equator, September, October and January are the warmest months and July is usually the coolest month.

Serengeti National Park is 300 kilometres / 186 miles from Arusha From Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti: 130 Kilometres / 80 miles From Lake Manyara to Serengeti: 190 Kilometres / 118 miles

- Flight time to / from Arusha airstrip from / to Grumeti airstrip: 1hour - Flight time to / from Arusha airstrip from / to Lobo airstrip: 1hour 45 minutes - Flight time to / from Arusha airstrip from / to Seronera airstrip: 1hour 20 Minutes - Flight time to / from Arusha airstrip from / to Serengeti South airstrip: 1hour 5 minutes

BY ROAD: Clothing should be cool and confortable. Jackets may be required in early mornings and evenings and during July & August. 28

- Game drives - Bird watching - Nature / Bird walks - Hot Air Balloon Safari - Picnics - Massage Services - Sundowner

Transfer time to / from Arusha: 5 hours (approx.) Transfer time to / from Ngorongoro: 2 hours (approx.) Transfer time to / from Lake Manyara: 4 hours (approx.)

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Ruana Plain

Ikorongo Hills

River

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IKORONGO GAME RESERVE

Musabi Plain

Fort Ikoma 16 Park Headquarters & Ikoma Gate

Sabora Plain

GRUMETI GAME RESERVE i

Grume t

River

Keekorak

Klein's Gate

To Loliondo (50km)

LOLIONDO GAME CONTROLLED AREA

MASAI MARA NR

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Bologonya Gate

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NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA

Olduvai Gorge To Ngorongoro Crater (75km); Arusha (255km)

S e r en g e t i P l ai n s

Hembe

Naabi Hill Gate

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Lake Ndutu Lake Masek

SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

Grumeti

Mara River

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Itonjo Hills

Sim iyu

Robanda Safari Camp.......... Sasakwa Lodge.................... Sayari Camp....................... Serengeti Serena Lodge....... Serengeti Sopa Lodge.......... Serengeti Stop-Over Point... Serengeti Tented Camp....... Seronera Wildlife Lodge.......

Moru

Nyaraboro Hills

Mba

Nyamuma Hills Ndoha Plain

MASWA GAME RESERVE

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r ive

Lake Victoria Musoma

Speke Gulf

Handajega Dutwa Plain Gate

Ndabaka Gate Western Corridor & National Park Simiti Hills Camp Site 2

To Speke Bay Lodge (15km); Mwanza (135km)

Maswa

SLEEPING

Grumeti River Camp.............. Kijereshi Tented Camp........... Kirawira Camp....................... Klein's Camp......................... Kusini Camp.......................... Lobo Wildlife Lodge.............. Mbalageti.............................. Mbuzi Mawe......................... Ndutu Safari Lodge................

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TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK Tarangire National Park is situated south of Arusha and is famous for its baobab (upside-down) trees. Large herds of elephant can be spotted there, as well as zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, giraffe, eland, impala and warthog. Tarangire is also considered one of the best of the northern parks for bird watching. The river is the parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lifeline and attracts much of the game to its banks. You may also find some of the many leopards that rest by day in the shady trees. The park is also home to kudu with their immense spiral horns, and Oryx with their equally lengthy rapier horns. These shy, show-stopping antelope are common in Tarangire.

CLIMATE & CLOTHING

BY ROAD:

ACTIVITIES:

The climate is characterised by warm days and cool evenings, and in November scattered rains do fall.

Transfer time to / from Arusha: 2 hours (approx.) Transfer time to / from Ngorongoro: 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) Transfer time to / from Kuro airstrip: 3 hours game drive (approx.) Transfer time to / from Kilimanjaro Airport: 4 hours(approx.)

- Game drives - Walking Safaris - Bush Meals - Sundowner Cocktails - Maasai Village Tour

Clothing should be cool and confortable. Jackets may be required in early mornings and evenings and during July & August.

BY AIR: LOCATION & GETTING THERE: The Tarangire National Park is 115 kilometres / 72 miles from Arusha and 279 Kilometres / 174 miles from Ngorongoro 30

Flight time to / from Kuro airstrip from / to Arusha airstrip: 25 minutes

Lake Manyara

Kwa Kuchinja

(Seas

Lake Burungi

Kitibong

Matete

Tarangire Hill

Gurusi Swamp

Gurusi

Ta ra

Kitibong Hill

Haidedonga Hill

Burungi Circuit

ngu Minji River onal) 7

Park Gate & Headquarters

Sangaiwe Hills

Ol Donyo Ngahari

LOLKISALE GAME CONTROLLED AREA

To Makuyuni (20km); Arusha (105km)

Lemiyon

Silale Swamp

5 Lamakau

Nguselororobi

TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

n g i r e R i ve r

Mkungunero

MKUNGUNERO GAME CONTROLLED AREA

SLEEPING Elephant Tented Lodge.......... Kikoti..................................... Lake View Campsite............... Mawe Ninga.......................... Oliver's Camp........................ Public Camp Site................... Tarangire River Camp............ Tarangire Safari Lodge........... Tarangire Sopa Lodge............ Tarangire Swala................... Tarangire Treetops Lodge..... Zion Campsite......................

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SAADANI NATIONAL PARK Saadani National Park is Tanzaniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s youngest national park and first coastal wildlife sanctuary, covering 1150 square km in the east of the country, north of Dar es Salaam. Saadani offers a completely unique safari environment, combining the rarest of recipes - river, bush and beach. The entire eastern boundary of the park is set along the Indian Ocean where white beaches stretch to the horizon in both directions, and sand islands off-shore provide snorkeling and swimming. Saadani contains many indigenous species including the Liechtenstein hartebeest and the rare Roosevelt sable. A good population of elephant and several herds of buffalo, large groups of hippo and crocodile, Lion, leopard, hyena, giraffe, greater kudu, red duiker, reedbuck, warthog, zebra and vast bird life are easily seen here.

CLIMATE & CLOTHING

LOCATION & GETTING THERE:

ACTIVITIES:

The climate is characterized by warm days and cool evenings, and in April, May & November, December scattered rains do fall.

Saadani is locate on the north coast, rougly 100km / 60 miles northwest of Dar es Salaam and a similar distance Southwest of the port of Tanga.

- Game drives - Boat trips - Guided walks - Swimming - Visit the fishing village.

Clothing should be cool and confortable. Jackets may be required in early mornings and evenings and during July & August.

BY ROAD: Transfer time from Moshi: 4 hours (approx.)

BY AIR: Charter flight from Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam 32

MKOMAZI NATIONAL PARK

Mkomazi National Park is one of Tanzaniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest national parks which spread along the Kenyan border in the shadow of Pare Mountains. Mkomazi contains 90% of all botanical species found in Tanzania with one third classified to be unique in the world. This park is also home to the thriving Mkomazi Rhino Project which hosts the reintroduced black rhino from South Africa which it is hoped that they will breed before being relocated to other normal natural habitats in Tanzania. The confined breeding programme for the African Wild dog is another project for the preservation of the endangered species that is found in Mkomazi National Park.

CLIMATE & CLOTHING

LOCATION & GETTING THERE:

ACTIVITIES:

The climate is characterized by warm days and cool evenings, and in April, May & November, December scattered rains do fall.

Mkomazi is located in the Northern Tanzania split between Kilimanjaro and Tanga administrative regions. Mkomazi National Park also borders Tsavo West National Park in Kenya.

- Game drives - Camping - Site Seeing - Bird watching - Walking Safaris - Hiking - Visit the Mkomazi Rhino Sanctuary

Clothing should be cool and confortable. Jackets may be required in early mornings and evenings and during July & August.

BY ROAD: Transfer time from Arusha: 5 hours (approx.)

Tanzaniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 800km (500 mile) coastline is typically tropical, with a coral reef and long stretches of white sand, often backed by groves of coconut palm or stands of feathery casuarinas. Here and there this congruity of sea and sand is broken by estuaries or mangrove swamps, and in places low limestone cliffs and sea caves. Fascinating ruins at Kilwa and on Zanzibar tell of the coastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history, while Bagamoyo, just opposite Zanzibar, became prominent as a mainland terminus of both the slave and ivory trade and the exploration of the interior. It lost its status when the Germans, recognizing the excellent natural harbour at Dar es Salaam, moved their administrative headquarters south in 1891. North of Bagamoyo is another stretch of coast, including Saadani National Park, Pagani and Tanga.

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CHUMBE ISLAND ZANZIBAR ISLAND PEMBA ISLAND MAFIA ISLAND PRISON ISLAND

ISLANDS AND SHORES 34

Zanzibar lies low on the horizon opposite Bagamoyo, and often in cloud, as if mindful of its somewhat murky past. Nowadays, however, both Zanzibar and Pemba (to the north) are engaged in more innocent business, bringing in boatloads of tourists rather than slaves. A similar emphasis also inspires Mafia Island, which is further south and known for its big game fishing, snorkelling and diving. A marine park is now established here.

CHUMBE ISLAND Chumbe Island Coral Park. (CHICOP) is an award-winning private nature reserve that was developed from 1991 for the conservation and sustainable management of uninhabited Chumbe Island off Zanzibar, one of the last pristine coral islands in the region. The park includes a fully protected coral reef sanctuary and forest reserve that harbour extremely rare and endangered animals, a Visitor and Education centre, a small eco-lodge, nature trails and historical ruins. All buildings and operations are based on state-of-the-art eco-technology aiming at zero impact on the environment (rainwater catchment, photovoltaic energy and solar water heating, composting toilets, vegetative grey-water filtration etc.).

HGHLIGHTS

ACTIVITIES:

GETTING THERE & AWAY

- Coral reef sanctuary - Forest reserve - The eco-lodge - Eco-Technology - Learn Environmental Educational Programs

- Snorkelling - Nature Trails - Explore Historical Monuments

Chumbe Island is a short boat journey from Zanzibarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mainland.

ZANZIBAR ISLAND Zanzibar is called "The Spice Islands". Zanzibar is an archipelago made up of Zanzibar and Pemba Islands, and several islets. Zanzibar Island (known locally as Unguja, but as Zanzibar internationally) is 650 square miles. It is characterized by beautiful sandy beaches with fringing coral reefs, and the magic of historic Stone Town - said to be the only functioning ancient town in East Africa.Explore the forests, with their rare flora and fauna. Or visit some of the many ancient, archaeological sites. Spend a few days here before or after a safari on the Africa mainland or, better still, allocate a week or two and immerse yourself in the magic that is Zanzibar.

SIGHT SEEING PLACES

GETTING THERE & AWAY

HGHLIGHTS

BY AIR: Scheduled daily flights are available connecting Zanzibar with Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Selous Game Reserve, the Northern Parks and Tanga via Pemba.

BY BOAT: Hourly ferry connections are available from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar and vice versa

CLIMATE Zanzibar experiences ideal holiday weather for most of the year. The heat of summer is seasonally often cooled by windy conditions, resulting in pleasant sea breezes, particularly on the North and East coasts. Being near to the equator, the islands are warm all year round, but officially, summer and winter peak in December and June respectively.

- Beit EL-Ajaib (House of Wonders) - Beit El-Sahel (Palace Museum) - Old Fort - Anglican Cathedral & Old Slave Market - ST Joseph’s Cathedral - Mosques - Hamamni Persian Baths - Beit El-Amani (Peace Memorial Museum) - Livingstone House - Ruins of Mbweni, Maruhubi & Mtoni Palace - Old Dispensary - Victoria Hall & Gardens

- Wandering through Stone Town’s narrow, cobbled streets - Relaxing on picture-perfect beaches - Discovering Pemba’s unknown corners and cultures - Diving and Snorkeling amid shoals of colourful fish around Mnemba atoll, Misali Island or elsewhere around the archipelago - Browsing for souvenirs in tiny shops fragrant with spices.

ACTIVITIES: - Forodhani Gardens evening stop by - Shopping at Darajani Market - Watching a local football game - Diving & Snorkelling

To Pemba (50km)

TUMBATU

Ras Kinunduni

Chuini

Nungwi

Mbale

Kendwa

POPO

Mdogo

Mnemba

Mwanahaza Matemwe

BAWI

MUROGO

NYANGE

Uroa

CHANGUU

PANGE

4 km

Stone Town

CHAPWANI 4

3 2 Zanzibar Town

Mbweni 5

Dongwe

Michamvi Peninsula

Pingwe

Ras Michamvi Michamvi Chwaka Bay

Ras Uroa

Pongwe

Kiwengwa

Pwani Chaani New Mchangani Town

Kinyasini

Umbuji

Mchangani

Uzini

Dunga Chwaka Jendele

Bwejuu Paje

Kibweni

Mtoni

Ng'ambo

OCEAN

INDIAN

Kisauni

Z an zi

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Jambiani

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Makunduchi

Mtende

Kibuteni

Ras Kizimkazi

Kikutani

Kitogani

Jozani

JOZANI-CHWAKA BAY NATIONAL PARK Jozani Forest

Pete

UZI

Kufile Kizimkazi Dimbani Kizimkazi Mkunguni Menai Bay Conservation Area

VUNDWE

Unguja Ukuu

Bungi

Tunguu

Menai Bay

MIWI

SUME

PUNGUME

KWALE

Fumba

Mkunguni

Koani

Minazini

Fuoni Kisauni

1 2 3 4

5 6

Mkwajuni

Ras Nungwi

Donge

Kipange

Mkokotoni

Gomari

Selem

Mahonda

Bumbwini

CHUMBE

Chukwani

Stone Town Zanzibar Town Mbweni

Mtoni

Kibweni

Fuji Beach Bububu

Mangapwani Caves Mangapwani

To Dar es Salaam (70km)

SIGHTS & ACTIVITIES Kidichi Persian Baths... Livingstone House........ Maruhubi Palace........... Mtoni Palace...................

SLEEPING Mbweni Ruins Hotel...... Mtoni Marine Centre.....

PEMBA ISLAND Unlike its neighboring flat and sandy Zanzibar, Pemba’s terrain is hilly, fertile and lushly vegetated. In the days of Arab traders it was even referred as the ‘Green Island’. Pemba’s Island coast is lined with mangroves and tidal creeks and lagoons, and Pemba is not a beach destination. However there are a few good stretches of sand and some idyllic offshore islets. In the surrounding waters, coral reefs, the steeply dropping walls of Pemba channel and an abundance of fish offer rewarding diving. Much of Pemba is relatively ‘undiscovered’ and you’ll still have things more or less to yourself, which is a big part of the island’s charm. CHAKE CHAKE Chake Chake is Pemba’s main town, set on a ridge overlooking Chake Chake Bay. Chake Chake is a good base for diving and excursions to Misali. Although it has been occupied for centuries, there is little architectural evidence of its past other than ruins of an 18th century fort near the hospital, and some ruins at nearby Ras Mkubuu. GETTING THERE & AWAY

SIGHT SEEING PLACES

Scheduled daily flights fly daily between Chake Chake and Zanzibar Town with direct connections on to Dar es Salaam and a daily flight between Pemba and Tanga.

- The bustling market building - Museum - Fairgrounds - Pemba essential oil distillery - Baobab-dotted beaches

GETTING AROUND: To / From The Airport - Karume Airport, about 6km east of Town is Pemba’s only airfield and one vehicle meets incoming flights to central Chake Chake. - Cars motorbikes can be hired in Chake Chake through hotels. 38

MATUMBINI

Panga ya Watoro Beach

NJAO

Ras Kigomasha Vumawimbi Beach Verani

Tumbe

Ngezi Vumawimbi Forest Reserve Konde

Ras Kiuyu

Mbuyuni Beach Kiuyu

KOJANI

Msitu Mkuu Forest

Likoni

Kangagni

Karume Airport

Vitongoji

MTANGANI

Pujini Pujini Ruins

Ole

Chwaka

HAMISI & USUBI

Chwaka Ruins Maputo

Piki

Mzambarauni

Ziwani

Gombani

KIWENI

Kengeja

Kendwa

Mtambile

Ngwachani

Limani

Chake Chake

Wesha

Daya

Nyala

Wete

Kinyasini

MTAMBWE MKUU

Makangale Tondooni

Kigomasha Peninsula

Njao Gap

FUNDO

UVINJE

KOKOTA FUNZI

Chake Chake Bay

Wambaa

Jambangome

JOMBE

Changaweni

Mkoani

PANZA Ras Ufunguo

MATUMBI MAKUBWA

MAKONGWE

To Zanzibar (50km)

MISALI

Ras Mkumbuu

C h a n n e l

b a P e m

INDIAN OCEAN

MAFIA ISLAND

NYORORO Ras Mkumbi

Mafia Island is situated 160km (100 miles) South of Zanzibar Island, Mafia is 394 km sq (152 sq miles) in area. The Mafia Island is a safe and wonderfully seclude place to visit. It has its own interesting history, and its relatively flat topography is not unattractive, but most visitors come to Mafia because of its beaches and its excellent reputation as a centre for sea-fishing, snorkeling and diving. Tanzaniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first marine park is now established there.

To Nyamisati (30km) Bweni SHUNGUMBILI MBARAKUNI

Kirongwe

INDIAN Ras Mbisi

OCEAN

MAFIA

GETTING THERE & AWAY

Baleni

- Cheduled daily flights to and from Dar es Salaam and between Mafia and Kilwa Masoko both routes with connections to Zanzibar, Selous Game Reserve and Arusha. - Kinasi Lodge, which has its own charter aircraft for its guests, with seats available for other passengers. - All the Chole Bay Hotels arrange airfield transfers for their guests.

Kilindoni

BWEJUU

Chole Bay Mange

Ras Kisimani

Kinasi

CHOLE

Pass

Utende

Kitoni

Kua

JUANI

Mrima Reef

SIGHT SEEING PLACES

- Chole Island day visit - Fruit bat sanctuary visit - Juani Island visit

- Diving & Snorkelling - Fishing

Mange Reef JIBONDO Kitutia MAFIA ISLAND MARINE PARK

Reef Boundary of Mafia Island Marine Park

PRISON ISLAND Also known as Changuu Island (also known as Kibandiko, Prison or Quarantine Island) is a small island 3.5 miles (5.6 km) north-west of Stone Town, Unguja, Zanzibar. The island is around 880 yards (800 m) long and 250 yards (230 m) wide at its broadest point. The island saw use as a prison for rebellious slaves in 1860s and also functioned as a coral mine. The British First Minister of Zanzibar, Lloyd Mathews, purchased the island in 1893 and constructed a prison complex there. No prisoners were ever housed on the island and instead it became a quarantine station for yellow fever cases. The station was only occupied for around half of the year and the rest of the time it was a popular holiday destination. More recently the island has become a government-owned tourist resort and houses a collection of endangered Aldabra Giant Tortoises which were originally a gift from the British governor of the Seychelles.

TOURS AND ACTIVITES You can board a local dhow and head towards Prison Island famous for its prison and Giant Tortoises which are the main attraction. The beautiful beach is an ideal spot for sunbathing and the clear waters lend to clear sunbathing and the clear waters lend to excellent snorkelling.

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MOUNTAINS & HIGLANDS

MOUNT KILIMANJARO

Rising from the surrounding plains like a mirage, the snow-capped peaks of Kilimanjaro – only three degrees south of the Equator – were believed for years to be nothing but fanciful tales. Kilimanjaro is highest mountain in Africa and the tallest free-standing mountain in the world. It is actually three volcanoes in one: Kibo, the youngest, highest, and most central point at 5,896 metres (19,340 feet); Mawenzi in the east at 5,149 metres (16,889 feet). Previously thought to be extinct, the mountain is in fact dormant and may yet have capacity to erupt as all three undoubtedly did during their formation. From the time of its first mention several thousand years ago by Ptolemy, the snows of Kilimanjaro have continued to attract explorers, scientists, adventurers, climbers, and tourists from around the world. With its white mantle dominating the horizon, Kilimanjaro, as much as the wildlife that lives and feeds in its shadow, has now come to symbolize the continent of Africa.

CLOTHING: - Decent pair of trekking boots - Thick thermal pairs of Socks - Down Jackets or several fleeces - Thermals (underwear) - Trekking trousers - Sun hat - Wooly or fleecy hat - Gloves - Waterproof Jacket - T-shirts & Shorts (Summer clothes) 44

CLIMATE - Kilimanjaro is affected by the passage of the Intertropical Convergence Zone, which brings with it the main rainy periods. The highest rainfall occurs between mid-March and early May, and slightly less between the beginning of November and late December. - Precipitation on the summit is about 100mm. per year; this coupled with the very porous ash soils results in the Saddle being considered a high altitude desert. Rain and, higher up, snow, can however be encountered at any time of year - even in the driest periods (January, February and September). - Normally the drier seasons are associated with clear, dry weather which can last for weeks on end. The best weather is generally encountered in the mornings, and convectional rainfall, if any, tends to come in mid-afternoon. After long periods of dry weather some of the higher streams dry up. - Temperatures vary considerably with height and time of day. On the plains surrounding Kilimanjaro the average temperature is about 30°C. At 3000m. frosts can be encountered at night while day time temperatures range from 5 to 15°C. Night time temperatures on the summit can be well below freezing.

GETTING THERE BY AIR: Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and be transferred to Springlands Hotel for rest / overnight

BY ROAD: 45 minutes road transfer from Springlands Hotel to Mount Kilimanjaro base

ACTIVITIES: - Mount climbing

Eastern Icefields 4800

440

Kibo Hut (4700m) Jiwe La Ukoyo (4394m)

Kibo Ash Pit School Hut Gillman's Hans (4750m) Meyer Uhuru Point Peak (5680m) Cave (5182m) (5896m)

Stella Point Western Breach

5200 00 56

Barafu Hut

Sa ddle ngu

Mar a

T ut e 400

Mawenzi Hut (4400m) 4400

Ro ut e

Holili

Lake Chala

Taveta

45 To Voi (110km); Mombasa (250km)

Kilimanjaro National Park Headquarters & Marangu Gate (1980m)

Himo

To Tsavo (99km)

KENYA

Loitokitok

To Namanga (85km); Nairobi (236km)

Hans Meyer Peak (5149m)

To Dar es Salaam (530km)

Marangu Village

Ma Maundi Crater ran gu Mandara Hut (2700m)

Route

Mweka Village

Moshi

Rongai e ut Ro

Rou

3600

Mawenzi Hans Meyer Peak (5149m)

Last Water Point Horombo Hut (3700m)

Marangu

3200

Western Breach Mt Kilimanjaro

MT KILIMANJARO NATIONAL PARK

Zebra Rock

Last Water Point

Pla ira tea u ng

Mweka Hut (3100m)

Sh Shira Peak (3962m)

Uhuru Peak (5896m)

Kibo

Barranco Wall

Site of Arrow Glacier Hut (4800m)

Kyalia Umbwe Village Village

Umbw

Shira Hut (3840m) Barranco Hut (3950m)

Machame Village

Machame Gate

ute

Londorosi Gate

Sanya Juu

Sanya

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Londorosi Village

ARUSHA NATIONAL PARK To Usa River (3km); Arusha (23km)

Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA)

Rout

a Mwek

Machame

MT MERU Mount Meru stand at height of 4,566m Mt Meru is the second highest mountain found in Tanzania. Although completely overshadowed by Mount Kilimanjaro and frequently overlooked by trekkers, it is a spectacular volcanic cone with one of East Africa’s most scenic and rewarding climbs. A trek to the summit takes you through grassland and lush forest on the mountain’s lower slopes, followed by a dramatic and exhilarating walk along the knife edge of the crater rim.

CLIMATE & CLOTHING The climate for Mount Meru and clothing requirements for trekking are similar to Mount Kilimanjaro’s 46

GETTING THERE BY AIR:

BY ROAD:

ACTIVITIES:

From Kilimanjaro International Airport: 60 Km (35 miles)

- Trekking

With their wide vistas, cool climate, winding paths and picturesque villages, the Usambara are one of northeastern Tanzaniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s delights. The Usambaras, which are part of the ancient Eastern Arc chain, are divided into two ranges separated by 4 km (2 miles) wide valley. The western Usambaras the most accessible and have the better road network, while the eastern Usambara, around Amani, are less developed yet offer incredible natural biodiversity and are a paradise for hikers and bird watchers.

USAMBARA MOUNTAINS

LOCATION & GETTING THERE: Usambara Mountains are on the Northeastern part of Tanzania.

BY ROAD: TRoad transfers by Africa Travel Bureauâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 4X4 Safari Land Cruiser Vehicle

ACTIVITIES: - Hiking - Cycling

UDZUNGWA MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK The Udzungwa Mountains are found on the western edge of the Selous Game Reserve, close to Mikumi National Park. A small section of the mountain fall within the boundaries of the Udzungwa Mountains National Park where there covering the forest and mountain peaks. In addition to an abundance of unique plants, the park is home to an important population of primates – 10 species – more than in any of Tanzania’s other parks. Udzungwa is an ideal attraction for anyone botanically interested or motivated in hiking well away from the crowds.

LOCATION & GETTING THERE: Usambara Mountains National Park is 5 hours (350 km/215 miles) from Dar es Salaam; 65 kms (40 miles) southwest of Mikumi.

BY ROAD: Road transfer on a 4X4 Land Cruiser Safari vehicle from Dar es Salaam or Mikumi National Park.

ACTIVITIES: - Hiking - Camping Safaris

LAKE NATRON LAKE EYASI LAKE VICTORIA LUKUBA ISLAND RUBONDO ISLAND LAKE TANGANYIKA

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LAKES

LAKE NATRON

Uniqueness is hard to claim nowadays, but this attraction surely qualifies. Wild and remote Lake Natron lies in the northeast of Tanzania in between the Ngorongoro Highlands and Serengeti plains. Situated at the base of Africa's only active volcano Oldonyo L'Engai (Mountain of God). Lake Natron is one of the most alkaline lakes in the world. Home to millions of tiny crustaceans, the lake is a haven for literally thousands of lesser flamingo's and it is one of the most important flamingo breeding grounds on earth. Here it is the landscape rather than the animals that is the attraction - the area around the lake is dry, desolate and hauntingly beautiful.

ACTIVITIES: - Visit the Maasai community - Take a humbling walk on the vast soda flats - Trek to the waterfalls - Relax in the crystal stream by your tent 50

LAKE EYASI Lake Eyasi is starkly beautiful lying at about 1,000m between the Eyasi Escarpment in the north and the Kidero Mountains in the south. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a hit, dry area, around which the Hadzabe tribe live. They are believed to have settled in this area some 10,000 years ago and still follow hunting and gathering traditions. Their language is characterized by clicks and may be distantly related to that of Southern Africaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s San. Lake Eyasi makes a rewarding detour on a Tanzanian Northern Circuit for anyone looking for something remote and different. ACTIVITIES: - Visit a Hadzabe (Bushmen of East Africa) Village - Bird watching - Walking safaris - Cultural Tour 51

LAKE VICTORIA Lake Victoria is Africaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest lake and the second largest freshwater lake in the world. The best way to explore the lake region is as part of your safari combining with Tanzaniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s northern circuit attractions via the western Serengeti. Some ideal attractions include Rubundo Island National Park and Saa Nane Bird Sanctuary. Well-known for its scenic beauty, Lake Victoria is also a fishery of vast potential, the main commercial species being the ubiquitous and delicious tilapia.

ACTIVITIES: - Relaxing and birding in serene Rubondo Island National Park - Exploring on slow travel the Bukoba and surrounding Haya heartland - Learning about the Sukuma at the Bujora Cultural Centre near Mwanza - Delving into history at the Nyerere Museum at Batiama

To Kisii (15km)

UGANDA Nkurungu

IBANDA GR

Mutukula Migori

RUMANYIKA ORUGUNDU GR

Kyaka

KENYA

Isebania Sirari

Bukoba

Lukuba

LAKE VICTORIA

To Narok (80km); Nairobi

Tarime Musoma

RWANDA

Nyakanga

Bumbire Ukara Lake Bisongu

To Kigali (50km)

Lake Burigi

BURIGI GR

Rusumu Falls Ngara

Benako

RUBONDO ISLAND NP

BIHARAMULO GR

Rulenge

Biharamulo

Kageye

Geita

Kamanga Sengerema

I s a n g a R i ve r

oy ow o si

R i ve r

Kibondo

ume

s te

To Kasulu (70km); Kigoma (163km)

SERENGETI NP

Seronera

Naabi Hill Gate

ve r

MASWA GR

To Ngorongoro Crater (30km) Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Mwadui

Lake Eyasi

Shinyanga

MOYOWOSI GR

Ikoma Gate

R i ver

rn C o r r i d or

Maswa

Ngudu

BURUNDI

Ndabaka Gate

Magu

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LUKUBA ISLAND GETTING THERE: BY ROAD

Lukuba Island is found on Northwest in Tanzania and comprises of two islands plus numerous islets. The islands are fringed by lush vegetation and dotted with the massive boulders. In addition toseveral small villages and seasonal fishing camps, the islands are home to monitor lizards, red monkeys and dozens of bird species â&#x20AC;&#x201C; about 70 have been identified thus far. They make an enjoyable excursion from Musoma, especially if you are interested in getting a feel for life on the Lake, or in birding. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss climbing one enormous, flat-topped boulder for spectacular sunset views. Staff at Lukuba Island Lodge can show you the way. 54

ATB will transfer you to Musoma and then a boat transfer will take you to the Island.

ACTIVITIES - Bird watching - Wildlife watching - Photography - Sundowners

RUBONDO ISLAND Rubondo Island is tucked in the southwest corner of Lake Victoria, the world's second-largest lake, an inland sea sprawling between Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya. With nine smaller islands under its wing, Rubondo protects precious fish breeding grounds, great birding experiences, fishing, quiet beaches and low-key rewarding wildlife watching which include: chimpanzees, crocodiles, giraffes, elephants and the Sitatunga Antelope. Rubondo Island offers a unique experience from other Tanzanian parks and is a well worth option.

GETTING THERE BY AIR: Scheduled flights from Arusha, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Mwanza in peak season, charter flights only in low season.

BY ROAD: ATB will transfer you to Mwanza and then a boat transfer will take you to the Island. 55

LAKE TANGANYIKA Lake Tanganyika is the world’s longest freshwater lake in the world and the second deepest, outside only by Siberia’s Lake Baikal. It vast waters host one of the richest and most varied collections of fish – more than 250 different species. These facts, coupled with Lake Tanganyika’s age, have made it one of the most biologically rich and scientifically valuable habitats in the world. More than 500 fish species live in Lake Tanganyika. However, its great depth and lack of water turnover make its depths into 'fossil water', which lacks oxygen. Almost all of Lake Tanganyika's fish therefore live above a depth of 600 feet. 56

GETTING THERE: BY AIR Fly from Arusha with scheduled flights (Mondays & Thursday’s). Upon arrival you will be transferred on a short boat ride across Lake Tanganyika to Lupita Island.

ACTIVITIES - Kayaking - Canoeing - Snorkelling - Scuba diving - Water skiing and sailing - Spot fishing

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DRINKING Colobus Club.............................. 71 Crystal Club............................... 72 Greek Club................................ 73

Flame Tree................................. 59 Geekay's Take-Away.................. 60 Jambo Coffee House.................. 61 Khan's Barbecue......................... 62 McMoody's............................... 63 Mirapot...................................... 64 Old Rock Restaurant.................. 65 Patisserie.................................... 66 Pepe's........................................ 67 Sazan......................................... 68 Spices & Herbs........................... 69 Steers......................................... 70

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SLEEPING Arusha Backpackers................... 29 Arusha Crown Hotel................... 30 Arusha Hotel.............................. 31 Arusha Naaz Hotel..................... 32 Centre House Hostel.................. 33 Everest Inn................................. 34 Golden Rose.............................. 35 36 Hotel 7-11................................. Hotel Aquiline............................ 37 Hotel Fort de Moines.................. 38 Hotel Pallsons............................ 39 Impala Hotel.............................. 40 Kibo Palace Hotel...................... 41 Kilimanjaro Villa Guest House.. 42 Kitunda Guesthouse................... 43 Le Jacaranda.............................. 44 Levolosi Guest House................. 45 L'Oasis Lodge & Restaurant.... 46 Lutheran Centre......................... 47 Monjes Guesthouse.................... 48 Monjes Guesthouse.................... 49 New Safari Hotel........................ 50 Outpost Lodge.......................... 51 Vision Campsite.......................... 52 William's Inn.............................. 53 EATING Amar Cuisine............................. 54 Big Bite....................................... 55 Clocktower Supermarket............56 Dolly's Patisserie......................... 57 Dragon Pearl.............................. 58

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INFORMATION Accident Air Rescue..................... 1 Barclays Bank............................... 2 Bookmark..................................... 3 Cybernet Cafe.............................. 4 Exim Bank..................................... 5 Forex Bureaus............................... 6 Forex Bureaus............................... 7 Immigration Office....................... 8 Main Post Office.......................... 9 Moona's Pharmacy.................... 10 NBC Bank................................... 11 NCAA Information Office........... 12 Police Station............................. 13 Rickshaw Travels........................ 14 Stanbic Bank.............................. 15 Standard Chartered Bank....... 16 Tourist Information Centre.. 17 TTCL.......................................... 18

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SIGHTS & ACTIVITIES AICC Building............................ 19 Arusha Declaration Museum......20 Clock Tower............................... 21 Hoopoe Safaris........................... 22 Market....................................... 23 Natural History Museum........ 24 Nature Beauties.......................... 25 Roy Safaris................................. 26 Sunny Safaris............................. 27 Uhuru Monument...................... 28

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TRANSPORT Air Tanzania............................... 76 Central Bus Station & Stand... 77 Coastal Aviation......................... 78 Dar Express Buses...................... 79 80 KLM........................................... 81 Mt Meru Hotel........................... Precision Air................................ 82 Riverside Shuttle......................... 83 Royal Coach Buses & Bamprass Petrol Station......... 84 85 Taxi Stand.................................. 86 Taxi Stand.................................. 87 Taxi Stand..................................

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- Day trip tours to Arusha National Park - Day trip tours to Ngorongoro Crater - Day trip tours to Lake Manyara national Park

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ACTIVITIES

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Africa Travel will take care of all your transportation needs in Arusha.

GETTING AROUND

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GETTING THERE & AWAY BY AIR

Arusha is located in the northern highlands of Tanzania, in the heart of Mount Meru. Arusha is the safari capital of Tanzania. Kilimanjaro International Airport is the main hub that serves clients arrivals bound to experience the Northern Circuit attractions which include: Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti and Tarangire National Parks among other attractions lesser-known. An overnight at Arusha Town makes an ideal stop-over before the start of your charming safari. Arusha is also the centre for the trading of Tanzanite, a rare gemstone only found in Tanzania.

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School of St Jude (5km) Karama Lodge (1.5km); Tropical Trails (1km); To Masai Camp &

DAR ES SALAAM Dar es Salaam which means, ‘Haven of Peace’ in Swahili, boasts one of the world’s finest natural harbours and while it has grown to become a prosperous centre for of the East African region, it remains a place of fascination with many reminders of its colourful past. Dhows still ply its waters while dug-outs, piled with fish, bob by the harbour side. The city displays the many influences of its history. There is an Asian district with its specialty shops, tearooms, restaurants and temples, while the German colonization has left behind a Bavarian-Style railway station, the Roman Catholic and the Lutheran Azania Front Church.

GETTING THERE & AWAY

HIGHLIGHTS

SIGHTS SEEING PLACES

International Flights arrive and depart at Julius Nyerere (Dar es Salaam) International Airport.

- Strolling through the city centre taking in the beat on the street - Shopping for crafts at Msasani Slipway or Mwenge Covers’ Market - Relaxing at the beaches north or south of the city - Snorkelling around the offshore islands - Immersing yourself in the life local style – everything from enjoying the weekend scene at Coco Beach or attending a church service at St. Joseph’s Cathedral

- National Museum - Village Museum - Msasani Peninsula

GETTING AROUND You can ask your hotel to arrange for a taxi for your transportation needs ATB can take care of your transportation needs.

MAP LEGEND INFORMATION Alpha Internet Café..................... 1 Barclays Bank............................... 2 British Council............................. 3 British High Commission..............4 Canadian High Commission........ 5 Central Police Station.................. 6 Cyberspot................................... 7 Extelecoms House....................... 8 FBME TanPay/Speed Cash..........9 FBME TanPay/Speed Cash........10 Flying Doctors & AMREF........... 11 Immigration Office.................... 12 Main Post Office....................... 13 Marine Parks & Reserves Unit...14 Mealz Internet Café.................. 15 Mövenpick Royal Palm Forex Mozambique High Commission............................ 16

NBC Bank.................................. 17 Ocean Road Hospital................ 18 Second-Hand Bookstalls........... 19 Stanbic Bank............................. 20 Surveys & Mapping Division Map Sales Office................... 21 Tanzania Tourist Board Information Centre................ 22 Traffic Police Headquarters.......23 Zambian High Commission....... 24

SIGHTS & ACTIVITIES

Askari Monument..................... 25 Azania Front Lutheran Church..26 Botanical Gardens..................... 27 City Hall.................................... 28 Coastal Travels.......................... 29

Forodhani Hotel Training Institute Building (Appeals Court).......30 Karimjee Hall............................. 31 Lions of Tanzania Tours & National Museum..................... 32 Old Boma................................. 33 Rickshaw Travels....................... 34 St Joseph's Cathedral................35 State House.............................. 36 Sukari House............................ 37 38 White Fathers' Mission House... Wildlife Conservation Society of Tanzania........................... 39

SLEEPING

Econolodge............................... 40 Harbour View Suites..................41 Heritage Motel.......................... 42 Holiday Inn............................... 43

Jambo Inn................................ 44 Kibodya Hotel........................... 45 Kilimanjaro Kempinski...............46 47 Luther House Centre Hostel...... Mövenpick Royal Palm............. 48 Peacock Hotel........................... 49 Safari Inn.................................. 50 YMCA....................................... 51 YWCA...................................... 52

EATING Al Basha................................... Al-Qayam................................. Alcove....................................... Chef's Pride.............................. City Garden.............................. Épi d'Or.................................... New Africa Hotel's Bandari Grill.......................................

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Rendezvous Restaurant.............60 Steers....................................... 61

SHOPPING

Fish Market.............................. 62 Mnazi Mmoja Textile Vendors & Shops.................. 63 Nyumba ya Sanaa...................... 64

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Air India.................................... 65 Air Tanzania............................. 66 Dalla-dallas to Temeke.......... 67 Ferries to Zanzibar ................. 68 Ferry to Kigamboni & Southern Beaches................. 69 Kisutu Bus Stand....................... 70 KLM.......................................... 71 Linhas AĂŠreas de New Posta Transport Stand... 72 Old Posta Transport Stand..... 73 Precision Air.............................. 74

STONE TOWN Stone Town is the oldest section of Zanzibar Town and is made up of a labyrinth of winding lanes, ancient stone houses, Arabian arches, heavy carved wooden doors, circular towers, narrow latticed windows, overhanging balconies and a fascinating selection of bazaars, curio shops, art galleries and spice troves. Considered by many to be the heart of Zanzibar, Stone Town is the only functioning historical city in East Africa and remains much the same today as it was 200 years ago - alive with a bustling crowd of ‘bui bui' veiled women, travelling tea sellers, banks of old men chatting on the ‘baraza' (benches) of the alleys, skulking cats and laughing children. In amongst its tortuously twisting lanes is also a fascinating cross-section of history - the Portuguese Fort, the Sultan's Palace, the old Dhow Port, the Old Slave Market, the House of Wonders, the Old Dispensary and the home of arch slaver, ‘Tippu-Tip', to name but a few.

MAP LEGEND INFORMATION

Azzurri Internet Café............. Commission for Lands & Environment...................... Eco + Culture Tours.............. Gallery Bookshop................... Institute of Swahili & Foreign Languages.............................. Macrosoft Internet Café......... Madeira Tours & Safaris....... Maka T-Shirt Shop................ Mozambique Consulate........ NBC Bank.................................. Oman Consulate...................... Robin's Collection..................... Sama Tours............................... Shamshuddin's Pharmacy...... Shangani Internet Café........... Shangani Post Office............... Shangani Post Office Internet Speed Cash/TanPay.................. Tabasam................................... Tima Tours............................... Too Short Internet Café.......... Tourist Information Office...... Tropical Tours......................... Zan Tours.................................

SIGHTS & ACTIVITIES

HIGHLIGHTS - Wandering through Stone Town’s narrow, cobbled streets - Relaxing on picture-perfect beaches - Discovering Swahili Culture - Diving and Snorkelling amid shoals of colourful fish around Mnemba atoll, Misali Island or elsewhere around the archipelago - Browsing for souvenirs in shops

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Aga Khan Mosque.................... 24 Anglican Cathedral................... 25 Bahari Divers............................. 26 Beit el-Ajaib.............................. 27 Beit el-Sahel (Museum).... 28 Darajani Market....................... 29 Countries Music Academy.... 30 Forodhani Gardens.................... 31 Hamamni Persian Baths............ 32 Ijumaa Mosque......................... 33 Mnazi Mmoja Sporting Grounds............................... 34 Mr Mitu's Office (Spice Tours) 35 Msikiti wa Balnara.................... 36 Old Fort ................................... 37

One Ocean/ The Zanzibar Dive Centre........................... St Joseph's Cathedral............ State House.............................. Victoria Hall & Gardens............

SLEEPING

236 Hurumzi............................ Abuso Inn................................. Ahlan Palace Hotel.................... Annex of Coco de Mer Hotel.... Baghani House Hotel.............. Bandari Lodge.......................... Beyt al-Chai.............................. Chavda Hotel............................ Clove Hotel.............................. Coco de Mer Hotel................... Dhow Palace............................. Emerson Spice.......................... Flamingo Guest House.............. Florida Guest House................. Garden Lodge........................... Haven Guest House.................. Hotel Kiponda........................... Jafferji's House & Spa............... Jambo Guest House.................. Karibu Inn................................. Malindi Guest House................ Malindi Lodge.......................... Mazsons Hotel.......................... Pyramid Hotel........................... Shangani Hotel......................... St Monica's Hostel.................... Tembo House Hotel.................. Victoria House.......................... Warere Town House................ Zanzibar Coffee House Hotel Zanzibar Palace Hotel............ Zanzibar Serena Inn...............

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EATING

236 Hurumzi Tower Top Amore Mio...............................

Archipelago Café-Restaurant Buni Café.................................. La Fenice................................... Livingstone Restaurant.... Luis Yoghurt Parlour............... Mercury's................................. Monsoon Restaurant............... Msumbi Coffee House.............. Pagoda Chinese Restaurant. Passing Show............................ Radha Food House.................... Sambusa Two Tables Restaurant............................ Shamshuddin's Cash & Carry. Stone Town Café......................

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DRINKING

Africa House Hotel.................... 89

SHOPPING

Moto Handicrafts..................... 90 Zanzibar Gallery........................ 91

TRANSPORT Coastal Aviation....................... Ferry Tickets............................. Kenya Airways.......................... Riverman Hotel......................... Traffic Police............................ Transport Stand........................

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TRAVEL INFO WEATHER Along the coast of the Indian Ocean the weather is very hot and humid. However, our tour routes are located further inland where the elevation is higher and the climate is quite a bit cooler and drier. Because of their proximity to the equator, Tanzania does not experience “summer” and “winter”. Instead, the year is divided between rainy and dry seasons. It can actually get quite chilly at the higher altitudes like Ngorongoro Crater, and it is wise to be prepared for both warm and cool weather.

ELECTRIC TRAVEL PLUG Going on Safari to Tanzania you will need to bring both the electric travel adapter D and G. Electric plug D has the official name BS 546 (5 A/250 V earthed). This plug is commonly used in countries colonized by the British. Plug G also known as the standard British 3-pin rectangular blade plug or the “13-amp plug”. The official name is BS 1363 (British 13 A/230-240 V 50 Hz earthed and fused).

ELECTRIC TRAVEL PLUG

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS

PASSPORTS AND VISAS

It never gets really cold in Tanzania so lightweight clothing is the norm. On safari avoid brightly coloured clothes, they may alarm the animals. Browns, beiges and khaki are preferred. Short-sleeve shirts or blouses and shorts are ideal, but pack a sweater, it can be chilly in the early morning and in the evening. Wear a hat to avoid sunstroke and don’t forget a swimsuit. Shoes should be sensible – walking through the bush is not like strolling through Hyde Park and for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro or Mount Meru take thermal underwear, a rain jacket, good socks and sturdy boots. Shorts for women are acceptable but not too short. Women should carry a wrap to cover their legs in towns or villages as revealing clothes can cause offence, especially in Zanzibar and other Muslim areas. On the beach, and within the confines of beach hotels, normal swimwear is acceptable.

- From Amsterdam KLM flies to Dar es Salaam and Kilimanjaro. - From Zurich Swiss Air fly to Dar es Salaam via Nairobi - From Heathrow British Airways fly direct to Dar es Salaam, three times weekly - From India Air India fly to Dar es Salaam via Mumbai - From Emirates Fly Emirates fly via Dubai - Ethiopian Airlines fly via Addis Ababa - Qatar Airways fly via Doha

Most visitors require visas with the exception of citizens of certain countries of the Commonwealth. It is advisable to obtain them in advance from them in advance from Embassies and High Commissions as several airlines insist on them prior to departure. They can however also be obtained on arrival, at all points of entry. Requirements may changes so you are advised to contact the appropriate diplomatic or consular or authority before finalizing your travel arrangements. Although part of the union of Tanzania, Zanzibar remains independent, so passports/ Tanzania visas are required even on a day’s visit. Your passport must be valid for at least six months after the start of the trip.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

REGIONAL CARRIERS into Tanzania include: Precision Air, Kenya Airways, South African Airways and Air Kenya

INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS International flights serve Dar es Salaam (DAR)airport, 8 miles or 12 Kilometers from the city centre and Kilimanjaro (JRO), 31 miles or 50 kilometers from Arusha. Zanzibar (ZNZ) airport is 5 miles from or 8 Kilometers Kisauni.

DRINKING WATER Do not drink tap water anywhere, always drink bottled water.

Your passport, visa, credit card info, and other important documents should be photo-copied and the copies should be carried separately in case of loss of the originals. I suggest that you photo-copy the front page of your passport, with all of the pertinent data, and copy the page(s) on which are stamped the visas for Tanzania and Kenya. The numbers, expiry dates, etc. of your credit cards and other important personal effects (even the serial numbers of your camera equipment, binoculars, etc.) should be written or typed on a list which can also be photo-copied to give you an extra record of them.

IMMUNIZATION & HEALTH

WHAT TO TAKE

CURRENCY

PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY

The UK Department of Health recommends vaccinations against hepatitis A, polio and typhoid. It is essential for visitors to take course of anti-malaria tablets, starting two weeks before travel.

Don’t forget the digital camera and binoculars and takes a torch for finding your way around your camp at night. Stock up with replacement batteries for all these goods.

The unit of currency is Tanzanian Shilling which is divided into 100 cents.

There restrictions in taking photos; do not take photos at airports, people without their permission, police or military personnel or their installations, government officials or presidential facilities and their motorcade. You can however take as many pictures wildlife and nature related.

Travellers arriving from or via countries where yellow fever is endemic will need a Certificate of Vaccination. Vaccination is available on arrival at a cost of $US50 Per Person. Modern medical services are available in the major cities but tourists are likely to find themselves in remote locations far from these major centres. Cover for medical evacuation is therefore recommended in case of a medical emergency. This is especially relevant to those climbing Kilimanjaro. There are only a limited number of chemists in the country so visitors are advised to bring their own medicine with them

Take sun-glasses, hat, sun lotion, lip balm – and some insect repellent, it is better not to get stung even if you are taking anti-malaria tablets . It is better to take any medicines required for the duration of the visit. A spare pair of glasses or contact lenses is also a good idea. Take plenty of film if you have to, it is difficult to obtain outside the main centres. While traveller’s cheques can be exchanged in cities and towns, banking facilities in remote areas are restricted, so take plenty of cash.

LANGUAGE English is widely spoken but a few words of Swahili are always appreciated

Most major currencies particularly US Dollars and travellers’ cheques are accepted and convertible at banks and bureaux de change in the main towns and tourist areas. Do not change money in the street however favourable the rate appears. It should be noted that all properties accept credit cards and certain cards, particularly Diners and American Express, are frequently refused even by major hotels. Mastercard and VISA are preffered

TRAVEL LIGHT Some safaris or air charters limit baggage to a 10-15 kilo maximum.

Batteries can be recharged at the lodges if the chargers are universal voltage capable. It is a good idea to have more than one battery for your cameras. Be sure to have enough data storage cards, or some other way of saving your digital files until you return home. Some lodges and tented camps provide converters to guests. Video cameras are a great thing to take on safari. You should have 2 or more spare batteries. Check your charger voltage requirement. It should be universal, or compatible with the above-mentioned voltages. Eight to twelve hours of premium quality tape should be sufficient.

DRIVER GUIDE Your most important component during your visit in Kenya is not your camera or video ro malaria tablets but your driver guide. We refer to the as guides as they do not only drive , but also guide you comprehensively from the moment you arrive ata the airport up to the moment of your departure. We call them your local hosts! The success of your Kenya Safari is entirely dependent on your driver guide and for this reason we ensure that we have among the best; we also call them our ambassadors. Your Driver Guide, who is totally conversant with all do’s and don’ts that you will require while on tour will undertake your safari in Kenya. Please feel free to engage him with all necessary questions that you may require answers during the entire trip duration. 65

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Contact Details Nairobi - Arusha Road, P.O. Box 1440, Arusha, Tanzania, Telephone: +255 (0) 27 250 3849, Fax: +255 (0) 27 250 3849, Email :info@africatravelbureau.com