Tanzania
Wildlife Safari, History, Culture, Beaches
Tanzania, officially known as the United Republic of Tanzania, was formerly called Tanganyika. The country is located around the African Great Lakes region in East Africa. Uganda, the Comoro Islands, the Indian Ocean, Kenya, Mozambique, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Zambia surround it.
Tanzania is the largest East African country, with a population of 63.59 million. It is a unique country because it has two capitals. The Executive capital is Dar Es Salaam, while Dodoma is the Legislative capital.
Germans ruled Tanzania in the late 19th century after Germany created German East Africa. After World War 1, it was taken over by British rule. It would later gain independence on May 1, 1961. Tanganyika united with the Zanzibar Archipelago on April 26 1964, to become the United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar. The name was changed on October 29 1964, to the United Republic of Tanzania.
Attractions
Tanzania is among the most sort tourist destination in Africa as it borders Kenya, Rwanda, DR Congo, Burundi. Uganda, Mozambique, Zambia & Malawi.
Tanzania is home to remarkable spectacles like wildlife safari in Serengeti and Ngorongoro. Also, Mount Kilimanjaro, Olduvai Gorge, Lake Malawi, Lake Tanganyika, Kalambo Falls, and Lake Victoria are exotic attractions.
Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa. Olduvai Gorge is home to the earliest hominid fossils dating back millions of years.
Lake Malawi, Lake Victoria, and Lake Tanganyika represent three Great Lakes of Africa, and they are partly located in Tanzania.
The largest lake in Africa is Lake Victoria. Lake Tanganyika is the deepest lake in Africa. Lake Malawi has the highest number of fish species of any lake in the world.
Kalambo Falls is Africa’s second-highest uninterrupted waterfall.
Tanzania is home to seven UNESCO World Heritage sites, with 6 of them on the mainland and 1 in Zanzibar. Currently, five more sites are viable to be nominated, such as the Gombe National Park and the East African slave trade route.
Activities in Tanzania are grouped mainly into 4:
- Wildlife Safari
- Cultural Tours
- Explore Zanzibar
- Trekking & Climbing
Activities in Tanzania -Balloon Safaris, Beach Holidays, Birding Safaris, Boating and Canoeing, Conference Tourism, Cultural Tourism, Cycling & Mountain Biking, Diving and Snorkelling, Fishing, Historical Sites, Horse and Camel Riding, Mountain Climbing, Museum and Monuments, Paragliding, Shopping and Nightlife, Tinga Tinga, Walking Safaris, Wildlife Safaris, Holiday Types, Budget Safaris, Camping Safaris, Festivals, Karibu Fair, Luxury Travel, Night Game Drives, SPA Treatments, Wedding Safaris.
Some exciting tours in Tanzania are Spice Island Tours, Prison Island Tour, Wildlife Safari, Safari Blue Tour, Snorkelling & Scuba Diving, Stone Town & Cultural tour aside others.
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