One the multi-destination spots on any trip to Africa is the beautiful country of Tanzania. This African nation boasts some of the most famous of the African must-see sights, such as the Serengeti Plains, the Ngorongoro Crater, and Mount Kilimanjaro. But despite these most famous destinations, there are countless untold sights as Tanzania has some of the wildest wilderness areas in all of Africa, such as the Selous Game Reserve, and Ruaha National Park. And if you look to the west there are is the Gombe Stream National Park and the Mahale Mountains National Park, where you can go on a safari trek in search of chimpanzees.
But Tanzania is not all about wilderness reserves. This country also has some of the most unspoilt tropical beaches in Africa, such as Zanzibar, a name that evokes imagery of exotic spices, amazing architecture, and ancient Sultans.
You will need a visa to travel to Tanzania. You can find the relevant details on their London, England office, including hours and requirements, at Tanzania Online Depending on the area you are travelling to you might also want a malaria vaccination in advance.
There are two international airports in Tanzania, so once you pick your destinations you can fly in to either. Driving between safari destinations can often times be a huge hassle due to the size of open space in Africa, so your best choice of travel is to charter a regional flight staring with Arusha Airport, a 45 minute drive from Kilimanjaro International. Getting around while in Tanzania will require some planning in advance, as it’s not as simple as just renting a car and going off wherever you want to go.
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July 7th, 2009 at 11:15 am
I don’t think I’d be out sailing of the coast of Tanzania, its way to close to Somalia
July 9th, 2009 at 8:04 am
Near Somalia thats me out as well