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Travel on a Tanzanian overland adventure safari and experience a country
of plains, lakes and mountains. Africa 's tallest mountains (Meru
& Kilimanjaro) are also Tanzanian!
Travel overland into the vast open plains that dominate much of Tanzanian
landscape and you suddenly feel very, very small. And so you should.
You've just joined one of the largest, wildest animal populations
in the world. Wildebeest, monkey, antelope, lion, cheetah, crocodile,
gazelle, flamingo - you name them, Tanzania's got them. Blessed with
some of the world's largest game reserves, the country also has one
of the highest concentrations of elephant, buffalo, crocodile, hippo,
hunting dog and chimpanzee.
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Tanzanian Travel Facts
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Area: 945,090 sq km (364,879 sq mi)
Population: 31,270,820
Capital city: Dodoma
People: 99% native African (over 100 tribes), 1% Asian, European and
Arabic
Languages: Swahili, English, indigenous
Visas: Tanzanian visitors require a travel visa except citizens
of some Commonwealth countries (Canada and the UK excepted), Scandinavian
countries, the Republic of Ireland, Rwanda and Sudan. For these nationalities,
a free visitor's pass, valid for one to three months, can be picked
up at the point of entry (you'll be asked how long you plan to stay
- three months is no problem). You will need proof of a yellow fever
vaccination.
Time: GMT/UTC plus three hours
Currency: Tanzanian shilling (TSh)
Health: Yellow fever, malaria, bilharzia, tsetse fly, cholera, hepatitis,
meningitis, and typhoid. HIV/AIDS is a serious risk, though not as
prevalent as in Uganda. Tampons are imported and available only in
the bigger towns and cities. Locally made sanitary towels are generally
plentiful. Check out the vaccination guide line.
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Tanzanian Climate |
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The best Tanzanian
season is in January and February, when the hot, dry weather at
this time of year is generally considered to be the most pleasant.
But to catch the Serengeti at its best you want to avoid the dry season
when virtually all the animals go on holiday to Kenya. Be prepared
if you plan to travel into the big wet, as many roads - particularly
on the south coast - can become too squishy to drive on, this is where
you will rely on the expert travel services of your Nomad/ Whichway
overland adventure guide.
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Tanzanian Travel Tips
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Tanzanian and Kenya traditional foods are very similiar, Nyama choma
(barbecued meat) has taken over in a big way. |
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Travel to the coast in Zanzibar and Pemba islands
and enjoy a range of traditional Swahili dishes based on seafood.
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The Tanzanian national brew is Safari Lager (a frequent
down fall of many overland adventure travellers) and the Tanzanian
local liquor is a lethal white-rum-style concoction called konyagi.
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Specials
Overland Africa
