TANZANIA
TANZANIA: The Land of Wildlife & Adventure
Tanzania is an East African country situated just south of the Equator. Tanzania was formed as a sovereign state in 1964 through the union of the theretofore separate states of Tanganyika and Zanzibar. Mainland Tanganyika covers more than 99 percent of the combined territories' total area.
Mafia Island is administered from the mainland, while Zanzibar and Pemba islands have a separate government administration. Dodoma, since 1974 the designated official capital of Tanzania, is centrally located on the mainland. Dar es Salaam is the largest city and port in the country.
The Tanzania mainland is bounded by Uganda, Lake Victoria, and Kenya to the north, by the Indian Ocean to the east, by Mozambique, Lake Nyasa, Malawi, and Zambia to the south and southwest, and by Lake Tanganyika, Burundi, and Rwanda to the west.
PROTECTED WILDLIFE AREAS
Tanzania has almost 38% of its land reserved as protected areas, one of the world's highest percentages. Tanzania boasts 16 national parks and is home to a large variety of animal life, including the Big Five, cheetahs, wildebeest, giraffes, hippopotamuses, and various antelopes.
MAJOR NATIONAL PARKS IN TANZANIA
World-Class Wildlife & Conservation
MOUNT KILIMANJARO
The Roof of Africa
Also known as the "Roof of Africa," Mount Kilimanjaro is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the highest peak in Africa. The mountain (now a dormant volcano) rises approximately 4,877 metres (16,001 ft) from its base to 5,895 metres (19,341 ft) above sea level.
The mountain is located in the north of the country on the border with Kenya in the town of Moshi and is accessible via Kilimanjaro International Airport. The airport also provides a gateway for tourists to all northern safari circuits.
Climbing Statistics
- •The mountain is part of Kilimanjaro National Park, the second most popular park in the country
- •Roughly 20,000 visitors trek the mountain every year
- •One of the most accessible high peaks in the world
- •Average success rate of around 65%
Climbing Kilimanjaro offers a once-in-a-lifetime adventure through five distinct climate zones, from tropical rainforest to arctic summit conditions, making it one of the world's most sought-after trekking destinations.
WHY TANZANIA
Tanzania offers unparalleled safari experiences:
- The Great Migration in the Serengeti nature's greatest spectacle
- Ngorongoro Crater highest wildlife density in Africa
- Mount Kilimanjaro Africa's highest peak and iconic trek
- 38% of land protected one of the world's highest conservation percentages
- 16 national parks with diverse ecosystems and wildlife
- Pristine western parks with chimpanzee trekking
- Rich cultural heritage and warm hospitality
From vast savannah plains to tropical forests, from mountain peaks to island beaches, Tanzania delivers Africa's most complete safari and adventure experience.
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