Tanzania Safaris
Tanzania really does have the best of both worlds. An East African country, it borders the Indian Ocean, boasting beautiful white sandy beaches. However, it is also the home of the Serengeti National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro – the highest peak in Africa, and the world famous tribe of Maasai warriors. As a holiday destination, it offers something for everyone, regardless of whether it’s two weeks of intensive sunbathing and luxury, or living life on the wild side, out on safari or following the migration of the wildebeest.

Over a quarter of Tanzania is given over to national parks and animal conservation, so you’re likely to see lions, elephants and all manner of wildlife during your stay in this wonderful country.

In addition to the majesty of Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania also has Africa’s largest lake

Weather
The coastal areas of Tanzania are particularly hot and humid, becoming drier inland. At lower altitudes, temperatures tend to peak from December to March, averaging around 27 degrees. Higher up, temperatures are obviously considerably lower, peaking in October at around 25 degrees. Regardless of the location, however, it rarely ever drops below 15 degrees.

Overall, the rainy season lasts from February until June, although it does increase again slightly at the end of the year. Low lying areas are most affected, with it being common for a foot of rain to fall over the space of one month.

Although Tanzania enjoys a tropical climate, it must be remembered that in many areas, evenings and early mornings can feel rather cool.
By Day
Depending on your location within Tanzania, you may spend your holiday investigating the wildlife and bird life within the numerous national parks and conservation areas which make up a considerable part of the country. Perhaps, however, you have a dream of climbing Kilimanjaro to watch the sun rise or dive down into the waters around Zanzibar and Pemba islands to explore the aquatic life.

Many simply like to while away the hours with a good book and a refreshing cocktail on Tanzania’s soft white sandy beaches.
By Night
By no means the evening entertainment capital of the world, Tanzania’s principal town, Dar es Saalam, does have several nightclubs, restaurants and cabarets. On the whole, however, entertainment is based around individual resorts, which provide beach parties, barbeques, traditional African dancing, music and acrobats.Top Attractions
• Kilimanjaro National Park – the highest mountain in Africa and a dormant volcano, Kilimanjaro can nevertheless be climbed by non-mountaineers

• Serengeti National Park – Tanzania’s oldest park, containing the world’s greatest concentration of game wildlife, with around three million large animals

• Kilwa Reserve – only one of a few places where the Dugong (related to the manatee) can be found

• Pugu Hills Forest Reserve – considered to be one of the oldest forests in the world. One of the top forests for bird conservation in Africa
Events
Karibu Travel and Trade Fair (May), Festival of the Dhow (July), Zanzibar Cultural Festival (July)Local Flavours
Meat is not regularly eaten in Tanzania, as in many East African countries. Instead, a staple diet of beans and cereals are more common. Obviously, with this region being a principal spice exporter, spicy food is enjoyed in the form of curries and stews, using fresh fruit and vegetables. In more urban locations, Indian food is favoured.Local Flavours
After having been colonised by the Arabs in the eighth century, the Portuguese in the sixteenth century and Arabs again in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, Tanzania was taken over the Germans in the nineteenth century, who formed the German East Africa Company. There was considerable resistance and bloodshed from Tanzanian locals during this time, who revolted partly in protest of harsh slavery conditions imposed by the Germans and loss of life was great.

After the first World War, Tanzania was handed over to the British until 1961 when the country was granted its independence.
Size & Location
Tanzania is on the east coast of Africa, lying between Lake Victoria, Lake Tanganyika, Lake Malawi and the Indian Ocean. It covers an area of almost 365,000 square miles – over twice the size of the state of California.