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Tanzania is located in the eastern part of Africa on the Indian
Ocean between Mozambique and Kenya.
Travel Insurance for Tanzania:
Area: World Wide exc. USA / Canada *
Know Before You Go:
FCO Country Advice for Tanzania
Tanzania is the largest
of the E. African countries. Uganda and Kenya lie to the north,
Burundi , Congo and Rwanda to the west, and Mozambique , Zambia
and Malawi to the south. The country is comprised of different
types of terrain, including coastal plains, plateau and mountains.
A famous landmark which runs through Tanzania is the Great Rift
Valley . This scenic valley also contains many lakes. Mt.Kilimanjaro
lies to the north and is the highest point in Africa (19,340’).
The three famous and scenic lakes in Tanzania are: Lake Victoria
, Lake Tanganyika and Lake Nvasa.
A German colony occupied the area at the turn of the 19 th
century and then it became British territory in 1919. In 1964
Tanzania was formed when Zanzibar and Tanganyika merged. When
Idi Amin’s Uganda tried to invade the country Tanzania
repelled them and the result was the outsting of Uganda ’s
infamous leader.
The population is mainly native African, with a high percentage
being of the Bantu tribe. The main religions are Christian and
Muslim with some other indigenous religions. Many languages are
spoken, including the official language of Swahili but English
is widely spoken, especially in areas of commerce. Arabic is
also spoken in many areas.
For those wishing to visit the coastal areas and beaches, there
are many miles of beautiful coast and white sandy beaches along
the Indian Ocean.
However, most visitors toTanzania are there for the safaris.
Northern Tanzania is the area with the most popular game parks
and reserves, including the famous Serengeti National Park and
Africa ’s highest mountain, Mt. Kilimanjaro . |
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The southern part of the country also has some very good but
less well-known game parks and reserves and is reputed to have
the largest populations of elephants, among other species. There
are several rivers which also create a great opportunity for
seeing the animals by boat .
The western park of the country has some very good parks also
that are situated close to Lake Tanganyika and are known for
their chimpanzees and various research projects.
At the NE end ofTanzania, Mt. Kilimanjaro provides thrills
for the adventurous who enjoy a challenge. Climbing this mountain
will take you through jungle areas to snow and amazing views
when the summit is reached. The mountain can be climbed at any
time of the year, although the conditions and availability of
accommodation can vary with the time of year.
Just off the coast, the island of Mafia is a paradise retreat
for those wishing to relax. The part of the island called Chole
Bay has a marine park and is reputed to have some of the most
fantastic diving in the world amongst its coral reefs. Swimming,
snorkelling, sailing and diving are popular activities in this
area.
Some visitors may wish to see the Serengeti by hot air balloon.
Deep sea fishing trips can be taken offshore where there are
many species of large game fish. There are also many areas for
bird watching, and for guided walking safaris.
Facts
President: Jakaya Kikwete (2005)
Capital: Dar es Salaam
Population: 36,000,000 approx.
Time Zone: GMT +3
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Country Dialling Code: 255
Weather
/ Climate
The climate in Tanzania is tropical with higher temps and humidity
in coastal areas. Average temperatures during the day for Jun-Sept
are 73 F, and from Dec-March 81 F. Rainfall is approx. ten inches
per year. The climate on the central plateau area tends to be
drier. In the mountainous areas the climate is colder with year-round
snow on the higher mountain peaks.
Health
Travel Insurance for
travel to Tanzania
Links
www.tanzaniatouristboard.com This
is the official Tanzania Tourist Board site. It gives comprehensive
information for planning a trip to the country, safaris, tours,
etc.
www.tanzania-web.com Is
a website detailing tours and trips to the Mt. Kilimanjaro area.
Disclaimer: While we have tried to ensure this information
is correct we do not accept responsibility for any inaccuracy.
* Inclusion on this guide does not guarantee travel insurance is available in this country at any given time. Travel Insurance is not available in countries for which the FCO advise against travel to.
** The FCO advised against travel to countries marked thus at the time of writing. Travel Insurance is not available in areas where the FCO advise against travel to.
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