Synopses & Reviews
Ecologically diverse and outstandingly beautiful, the north of Tanzania brims with must-see sights. Admire the fiery sunsets and profuse wildlife of the Serengeti Plains, trek alongside the luminous glaciers that cap Mount Kilimanjaro, and trundle Jeep-bound among the lions, elephants, and zebras that roam freely across Ngorongoro Crater. In the brand new Northern Tanzania: The Bradt Safari Guide Philip Briggs provides in-depth coverage of these well-known sights, as well as information on rarely visited locations such as the active volcano of Ol Doinyo L'Engai and beautiful Lake Eyasi. Adventure awaits . . . *Detailed descriptions of the wildlife, with full-color wildlife guide*In-depth information on how to organize a safari*Conquering Kilimanjaro*Where to chill out on Zanzibar Island*Language section with KiSwahili and Maa, the Maasai dialect
Synopsis
This tightly focused guide reflects the area that is most popularly toured by first-time visitors to Tanzania. Featuring all the relevant detail of Philip Briggs' full Bradt guide to Tanzania, it also incorporates expanded coverage of the wildlife and natural history of the region plus extra environmental information, making it the indispensable companion to a safari in northern Tanzania's renowned national parks.
Features include:
>Choosing a safari--the hows, whys, and wheres of northern Tanzania
>The best accommodations in every price bracket, from luxury lodges to simple hotels
>Wildlife and natural history in depth
>Health and safety
>Swahili--an introduction to the language
About the Author
Philip Briggs is a travel writer and tour leader specializing in Africa. He is the author of several acclaimed Bradt guidebooks:
Ethiopia, Ghana, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, and
Uganda; he is also co-author of
Rwanda. His articles have been published in numerous well-known journals and newspapers, including
Travel Africa and
Africa Geographic.
Table of Contents
(1) Background Information (2) Environment and Wildlife (3) Practical Information (4) Health (5) Traveling in Tanzania (6) Arusha (7) Around Arusha (8) Moshi and Surrounds (9) Mount Kilimanjaro National Park (10) Tarangire and the Central Rift Valley (11) Lake Manyara and the Northern Rift Valley (12) Ngorongoro Conservation Area (13) Serengeti National Park (14) Lake Victoria and the Rubondo Island (15) Zanzibar (16) Wildlife (17) Language (18) Further Information