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The United Republic of Tanzania lies on the east coast of Africa and is bordered by Kenya and Uganda to the north; Burundi, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo to the west; the Indian Ocean to the east; and by Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique to the south. Savannah and bush cover over half the country, and semi-desert accounts for the remaining land area, with the exception of the coastal plains, which have lush, tropical vegetation.
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Tanzania became independent in 1961, merging with Zanzibar in 1964, and has on the whole been peaceful and stable with few tribal or regional divisions. With approximately 120 tribal groups living in the country, the Masai are perhaps the most well known of Tanzania’s tribes and inhabit the northern regions of the country. Masai tribal life revolves around protecting and caring for their herds of cattle and finding ample grazing land in their region.
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Tourism has been steadily growing in importance and now ranks as the second highest foreign exchange earner after agriculture. Tanzania’s popularity is not surprising for a country that boasts Mt Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area. Tanzania is definitely a country to be recognised both in terms of wildlife and beauty. With national parks extending over some 33,660 sq km, it has more land devoted to national parks and game reserves than any other wildlife destination in the world.
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Mount Kilimanjaro, at 5895m, is Africa’s highest mountain and the most famous tourist attraction in Tanzania. It is the tallest free standing mountain in the world and its highest point, Uhuru Peak, provides dramatic views of the surrounding plains.
Whether you enjoy the tranquillity of the Swahili coast, the chance of seeing the big five or the challenge of ascending Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania has it all. |
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Example Itinerary*
- Climb Mount Kilimanjaro (5895m)
Climb Kilimanjaro over 7 days. Kili is the tallest free standing mountain in the world and the highest point, Uhuru Peak, is the highest peak in Africa providing dramatic views of the surrounding plains.
- Community & Environmental projects
Working with a local community you’ll be amazed at what you can learn from each other. Past projects have included construction of a school classroom and teaching English. Playing football is also obligatory!
- Safari – ‘Journey’ in Swahili
Visit one of the many National Parks in Tanzania and camp overnight with Africa all around you. Lake Manyara National Park for example is home to some rare tree climbing Lions and a pod of resident Hippos.
- Ngorongoro Crater
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is situated 180km west of Arusha in the highlands of Tanzania. Ngorongoro was declared a conservation area in 1959 and became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. The main feature of the Conservation area is the world’s largest unbroken volcanic caldera which is which is 610m deep, 20km wide and has a floor area of 260 km sq.
- Arusha
A chance to have a look around what has been described as one of the worlds most pleasant cities. Located on a plateau in the Great Rift Valley, there are many markets for buying curios and a lively music scene.
- Climb Mount Meru (4566m)
Mt Meru is the second highest mountain in Tanzania and often overlooked by trekkers. The rewarding 4 day trek to the summit takes you through grassland and lush forest to the exhilarating walk along the crater rim.
- Carnivore Restaurant
Finish your expedition with a final night meal at the famous Carnivore Restaurant. Its specialty is meat and includes Impala, Kudu, Camel and Crocodile as well as more normal meats such as Pork, Chicken and Beef. They also have a vegetarian selection!
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Cost:
Expedition costs vary depending on numbers departing and on final itinerary contents.
Please call us for more information. Prices will be based on the following:
Included:
Return international flights from UK, in-country costs: accommodation, transport, food and
local guides, Exploration Co leader(s), travel insurance for each expedition member, UK training programme: 1 day team building at the school and a two day residential, and a presentation to the students and parents
Excluded:
Visas & vaccinations (where applicable), personal equipment, transport in the UK, optional activities, tips and gratuities (for example for mountain guides and porters), project funds
(if applicable) and spending money.
*We reserve the right to change, alter or amend the itinerary in the best interests of our clients. |
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Capital
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Dodoma |
| Population |
38.4million (estimate 2005) |
| Area |
945,087 sq km |
| Flight Times |
London to Dar es Salaam 10 hours |
| Time Difference |
GMT + 3 |
| Currency |
Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) = 100 cents |
| Language |
Swahili and English are the official languages. |
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The Well House
Chydyok Road