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ABOUT TANZANIA

ABOUT TANZANIA

Tanzania, officially known as the United Republic of Tanzania is located in East Africa, lies within the African Great Lakes Region, has a Coastline access to the Indian Ocean. It borders Uganda to the north, Kenya northeast, Comoros Islands and Indian Ocean to the east, Mozambique and Malawi to southwest, Rwanda, Burundi and Democratic Republic of Congo to the west,

Tanzania got her independence in 1961 from the British Colonial Rule. Its Capital city is Dodoma; however, Dar-es Salaam is the largest city and Port located along the eastern coast on the Indian Ocean. The head of state is His excellency President John Magufuli. Swahili and English are the official languages; however, many indigenous languages and Arabic are spoken.

Geographically, Tanzania `s terrain comprises of coastal plains, a central plateau, highlands in the north and south. It’s a home to the highest point in Africa that is Mountain Kilimanjaro, the second largest Lake in the world that is Lake Victoria and the Great Rift Valley. The climate varies from tropical along the coast, to temperate in the highlands.

Tourism, Tanzania is a home to some of the most famous National Parks and natural attractions, the beaches of Zanzibar, the beautiful snow – capped mountains, the Great Rift Valley and much more adventures.

Top of the list activities

While on a safari in Kenya, one may undertake any of the following activities: Game drives, walking safaris, hot-air balloon safari, community and cultural encounter, birdwatching, mountain trekking, beach relaxation, snorkeling, boat cruise.

National Parks in Tanzania

  • Kilimanjaro National Park
  • Moshi National Park
  • Gombe Stream National Park
  • Katavi National Park
  • Kitulo National Park
  • Mahale Mountains National Park
  • Lake Manyara National Park
  • Mikumi National Park
  • Mkomazi National Park
  • Ruaha National Park
  • Rubondo National Park
  • Saadani National Park
  • Serengeti National Park
  • Tarangire National Park
  • Udzungwa Mountain National Park
  • Nyerere National Park
  • Saanane Island National Park
  • Burigi -Chato National Park
  • Ibanda-Kyerwa National Park
  • Rumanyika-Karagwe National Park
  • Kigosi National Park
  • Ugalla River National Park

Marine Parks

  • Mafia Island Marine Park
  • Mnazi Bay Ruvuma Estuary Park
  • Tanga Coelacanth Marine Park

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