by Robert Murigi,
published October 1, 2008
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anzania is a land of tropical forest, savannah, grasslands, mountains, shimmering lakes, sandy beaches and coral reefs. It is one of the world’s last great wildlife refuges. Tanzania also has fascinating mix of people and cultures living on the mainland and residing on the islands of Zanzibar including Maasai.
There are unlimited tourist attractions within easy reach of Dar es Salaam, the arrival City. These include the Islands of Zanzibar, Pemba and Mafia located in the range of 50 – 100 km away; national parks, which include Mikumi, Selous, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara and Tarangire. The permanently snow capped Mt. Kilimanjaro (the highest in Africa) is also within reach from Arusha Town. Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is a lifetime treat.
Getting in and around Dar es Salaam /Tanzania By Air - Dar es Salaam is approachable through International Airlines flying into Mwalimu Julius Nyerere International Air Port which is thirty minutes drive from the City Centre. Connections can also be made through Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) which is forty five minutes fly to the Dar es Salaam City and thirty minutes drive from Arusha City.
By Bus - Dar es Salaam, is about 900 kilometres (twelve hours drive) from Nairobi, Kenya. A train from Nairobi to Mombasa and connecting bus to Dar is available. Intercity buses are also abound, and you can reach almost any town, big or small, by bus. Car Hire – There are many car hire companies in Dar es Salaam, Arusha and other major towns. They can be hired with or without drivers. An International Driver’s License is required, and the driving is on the left hand side of the road.
Languages Swahili and English is spoken in major towns and tourist areas, a visitor should be able to get along quite well with English only.
Sightseeing - Tanzania is indeed unsurpassed Africa in the bounty of its wildlife and the beauty of the land: Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain; all of Africa’s Great Lakes; the best game parks in the world; hiking and nature trails such as the Usambara Mountains; the fabulous island of Zanzibar. Shopping - Locally made products are available at good prices: batiks, Tingatinga paintings, carvings (especially the Makonde artwork), basket ware, jewellers of all kinds, textiles, and more.
The basic unit is the Tanzanian shilling. It advisable to carry American dollars. travel bureaus also accept the major convertible currencies. Travelers’ cheques are exchangeable in some places. Major credit cards are accepted in the larger hotels.
Zanzibar Travelers may enter Zanzibar directly by air or by sea (e.g., cruise ships). There are frequent air and ferry services from Dar es Salaam, and some services from Tanga.
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