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Tanzania
Safari for the soul
Tanzania is mystical, wild, a photographer's paradise, an escapist's Utopia. And with Mount Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti and exotic Zanzibar within reach, it is never dull. Not when you have activities like mountain climbing, safari adventures, beach lounging, scuba diving, fishing, walking, exploring and returning to nature.
Tanzania facts
10 THINGS YOU NEVER KNEW ABOUT TANZANIA
1. Tanzania has borders with Burundi, Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Uganda and Zambia. 2. The island of Mafia lies off the coast of Tanzania in the Indian Ocean. 3. Tanzania's population is 37,445,392 (CIA factbook estimate, July 2006) 4. Tanzania has 59,050 sq km of lakes and rivers. An area larger than Switzerland!
Fishing off the shores of Zanzibar
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UGANDA KENYA RWANDA BURUNDI
Serengeti National Moshi Park Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Mt Kilimanjaro 5892m
Why Tanzania needs you
With one of the largest, most varied wild animal populations and around 100 native tribal groups, Tanzania is one of the most diverse countries in the world. Sadly, it is also one of the poorest. However, with your help, by teaching English, conserving the landscape, or even developing communities through sports, you'll play a crucial role in building the nation's future.
5. The Great Rift Valley, which runs through the country, was formed 20 million years ago when the earth crust was ripped apart due to tectonic movements. 6. In 1970, archaeologist Mary Leakey found hominid footprints in Tanzania. They are thought to date back up to 3.6 million years. 7. Zanzibar was the main slave trading port in East Africa. 8. Tanzania invaded Uganda in 1979 and put an end to the dictatorship of Idi Amin. 9. Ernest Hemingway's book `The Green Hills of Africa' retells his exploits on a big game safari to Tanzania. 10. The capital city is called `Dar es Salam' meaning `haven of peace'. It's actually quite noisy.
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Dar es Salaam
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i-to-i destinations
> Moshi: A bustling city set on the edge of the plains that climb towards the huge Mt. Kilimanjaro (you can see the mountain from your accommodation). The Serengeti and Ngorongoro can be reached over weekend trips.
MALAWI
ZAMBIA
MOZAMBIQUE
Local knowledge
When you arrive: Your i-to-i representative meets you at Moshi and takes you straight to your accommodation. Orientation: You'll have orientation about life in Tanzania, including travel, safety and health tips for your stay. Support: During your project, you get expert 24-hour support and backup.
In a word
Hakuna matata (no worries, not a problem).
Surprises
In a word and Surprises © Lonely Planet.
Some local buses don't break down; large bottoms are considered beautiful.
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Arrival Dates
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05-AUG 12-AUG 19-AUG 02-SEP 06-JAN 07-JUL 13-JAN 14-JUL 20-JAN 21-JUL 03-FEB
9-SEP 10-FEB
16-SEP 17-FEB
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04-NOV 11-NOV 18-NOV 02-DEC 14-APR 13-OCT 21-APR 20-OCT
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16-DEC 9-JUN 8-DEC 16-JUN 15-DEC
03-MAR 10-MAR 17-MAR 07-APR 8-SEP 15-SEP 06-OCT
05-MAY 12-MAY 19-MAY 02-JUN 03-NOV 10-NOV 17-NOV 01-DEC
04-AUG 11-AUG 18-AUG 01-SEP
Not all projects available on all arrival dates. Please call 0870 333 2332 or visit www.i-to-i.com for details.
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