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Synopsis
Whether you want to scale the heights of Mount Kilimanjaro, enjoy spectacular game viewing on safari, or simply lie on a beautiful beach, you can do it all in Tanzania and Zanzibar. This book has been fully overhauled by an expert Africa author and is packed with stunning new pictures bringing this breathtaking country and its people to life. It gives you more background on the countrys fascinating history and culture than any other guide.
From the vibrant capital of Dar es Salaam to the plains of the Serengeti, all the country's top destinations are covered. You'll get the lowdown on unmissable Tanzania experiences like coral diving off the coast of Pemba and chimpanzee tracking in the Mahale Mountains, and theres fully illustrated gazetteer detailing Tanzanias fabulous wildlife. Maps throughout will help you get around and travel tips give you all the essential information.
About the Author
Insight Guides wherever possible uses local experts who provide insider know-how and share their love and knowledge of the destination.
Table of Contents
Introduction The Best of Tanzania and Zanzibar
The Stuff of Legends
People
History
Decisive Dates
The Earliest Inhabitants
Swahili Traders
Imperial Ambitions
The Colonial Era
Independence
Features
Music, Dance and Art
The Lie of the Land
Safari
Mammals Gazetteer
Birds
Reptiles
Insights
The Leakeys
Slaves and Spice
Missionaries
President Nyerere
The Elephant Clan
Endangered and Endemic Wildlife
Insects and Arachnids
Climbing Kilimanjaro
The Great Migration
The Maasai
Janes Chimps
Selous
The TAZARA Railway
Swahili Architecture
Coral Diving
The Swahili
Places
Introduction
Dar Es Salaam
The North Coast and Usambara
Arusha and Kilimanjaro
The Northern Safari Circuit
Western and Central Tanzania
Southern Parks and Tanzam Highway
Mbeya and Lake Nyasa
The South Coast
Zanzibar and Pemba
Travel Tips
Transport
Accommodation
Eating Out
Activities
A-Z
Language
Further Reading