Politics, the economic situation, tourism – where does Tanzania stand today in these respects? Here is an overview of the current situation.

The state of Tanzania today

You haven't left home yet, but you'd like to delve into Tanzanian culture. Be it in front of your TV or with your nose in a book, here are some ideas for learning more on your upcoming destination.

Books and documentaries on Tanzania

It's like a big stone which would be a model for ecotourism management, laid down in the middle of the fishing waters of the Indian Ocean. Chumbe Island, to the South-West of the island of Zanzibar, is the first private marine park created in 1991 for conservation purposes and sustainable management of the uninhabited islands of Chumbe.  

Tanzania, the example of Chumbe Island Coral Park

On the way to a safari in Selous, the largest game reserve in Tanzania.

Many animals in the enormous game reserve of Selous

 Karatu is a village situated between the national parks of  Lake Manyara   and  Ngorongoro Crater , in the northern part of Tanzania, near  Arusha .

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Tanzania! Words just cannot express the beauty of the nature… any attempts to describe seem empty and pale in the face of the splendor and variety of this wilderness. Try to picture peaceful herds of elephants along a riverbank. You are not dreaming, you are in the Tarangire national park! Raise your head and open your eyes and ears: in the Ngorongoro preservation area you can observe 400 species of birds. Lift the head again and Mount Kilimanjaro will catch your eye. Once a myth it is now accessible in six days by the Machame route! Return to the ground in the Serengeti plains. The oldest and without a doubt the most popular of the Tanzanian parks: You will find hundreds of thousands of zebras, gazelles and gnus which migrate annually in search of greener pastures. Elephants, giraffes and elk are in constant movement...
Your tailor made holiday to Tanzania doesn’t only cover natural wildlife. It also includes meeting with unique ethnic groups, like the Maasai, the proud semi-nomadic people. Tanzania is also a place to kick back and relax along the superb beaches of Zanzibar.
Luxury travel or beneath a tent, for a safari between friends or a honeymoon, a trip to Tanzania is a dream come true!

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Located at a distance of 160 km from Arusha, which is about three hours by road, is Ngorongoro, a 20 km diameter crater and home to the greatest concentration of animals in the world.

Ngorongoro

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Located 118 km south-west of Arusha, Tarangire National Park presents a wonderful baobab covered landscape. It is famous for its large number of elephants.

Tarangire National Park

Lake Manyara, located in the reserve sharing the same name, is surely one of the most beautiful lakes of the African continent. The wealth of its ecosystems make this a popular place for observing rich wildlife. A place that will delight the whole family. 

Lake Manyara

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Although the Lake Manyara reserve is small, you will be blown away by the extraordinary concentration of animals that you'll be able to see.
It's the prime area for important baboon colonies who literally take over the trees. Green and blue monkeys move around in groups and it was very touching to see the small monkeys cling onto their mothers.
There are also warthogs, giraffes and elephants. For birdwatching enthusiasts, we have been particularly spoilt, this area houses 400 different species and we have been able to observe wonderful specimens, notably a hornbill with an oversized beak and magnificent, unusually coloured passerines.
The highlight of the spectacle was without doubt seeing a large number of hippopotamuses coming to cool off on the banks of the lake. These animals demand respect as well as being imposing. We strongly advise you to add this stop-off point in<a href="/tanzania/">the organisation of your safari in Tanzania. </a>

Lake Manyara, located in the reserve sharing the same name, is surely one of the most beautiful lakes of the African continent. The wealth of its ecosystems make this a popular place for observing rich wildlife. A place that will delight the whole family.

Is it possible to organize a <a href="/tanzania/">trip to Tanzania</a> without including a safari? The answer seems to be no. The classic route offered takes you from Lake Manyara to Tarangire via the wonderful and legendary destinations of Ngorongoro and the Serengeti. I advise you to make this your first stop so that you don't waste the first day travelling. Once past the entrance, the road goes through lush jungle. Baboons, toucans, antelopes and elephants are to be seen here. You emerge from the forest onto a vast plain. This is zebra, wildebeest and, of course, lion territory. The antelope here flee at the slightest suspicious sound. Whereas the calmer giraffes relish eating the leaves of the acacia trees. Around the lake's banks, the pink of thousands of flamingos adds a beautiful shade of color to accompany the blue of the water. In short, Lake Manyara National Park is a beautiful place to begin your safari.

At a distance of 126 km from Arusha, a journey of around 90 minutes, lies Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its lions, which sit in the trees there. It is unique in Tanzania.

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