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Tanzania is arguably one of Africa’s best kept secrets, being less well known than Kenya, despite the fact that it is home to Kilimanjaro – Africa’s highest mountain, and bordered by the three largest lakes in Africa – Lakes Malawi, Tanganyika, and Victoria. These lakes boast the world’s greatest diversity of fish species Natural highlights abound, including Ngorongoro Crater – the largest intact caldera in the world, Olduvai Gorge, said to be the birthplace of man, the 20-million-year-old Great Rift Valley and the vast game-filled plains of the Serengeti The annual great migration of herbivores and can be viewed at various Tanzanian and Kenyan locations is a once-in-a-lifetime experience throughout the year More than 25% of Tanzania is dedicated to conservation areas, protecting over 20% of Africa’s large mammals and 35 species of antelope, including 1,5 million Wildebeest It is possible to view the ‘Big Five’ in Tanzania – Elephant, Buffalo, Rhino, Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Wild Dog, Hippo, Zebra and Giraffe – plus the famous “Jane Goodall” chimpanzees on the shores of Lake Tanganyika Tanzania boasts over 1000 bird species, with Lake Manyara National Park alone being home to more than 400. It is a year round birding destination, but at the height of the winter months, some 160 species of migrants add to the diversity The people of Tanzania are courteous, sincere, friendly, and hospitable, making visitors feel welcome It is easy to combine the adventures of big game viewing with relaxing beach holidays Accompanied walking trails and boat excursions are available in certain areas Tanzanite, a rare and highly desirable gemstone, is mined only in Tanzania |
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