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.

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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

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.

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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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A woody national park in the East African Rift Valley that boasts a lake and an incredible concentration of wild animals, Manyara is a must for safari fans.

Lake Manyara National Park

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

Karatu

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

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Kwa Kuchinia is to the north of the park, 2 km from the entrance. There are several advantages to staying there. There are hardly any tourists, the prices of the guest-houses are much lower than those of the lodges within the park, and most of all, you'll get the chance to meet the locals over a cup of tea or a beer. As happens all too often in Tanzania, tourists go from park to park without ever taking the time to stop in these places shunned by the travel agencies, but where you can get to really understand the country a bit better.
The landscapes of the Tarangire National Park are different to those of the Serengeti. The altitude is lower and the vegetation is different. You won't see any lions (and if you're on foot, that's a good thing!) but you will see elephants, buffaloes, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras and all sorts of other wildlife. But to me, the most impressive thing was the size of the baobab trees! I have nothing negative to say about this safari, and I highly recommend that you go to the Tarangire!

It's famous for its large elephant population and massive baobabs, and yet the Tarangire National Park is one of the least visited in northern Tanzania.

Is it possible to organize a <a href="/tanzania/">trip to Tanzania</a> that does not include a safari? It seems the answer is no. The classic route normally offered takes you from Lake Manyara to Tarangire via the wonderful and legendary destinations of Ngorongoro and the Serengeti. The last day of the safari, before returning to Arusha, is usually spent at Tarangire. Even though less well-known than its famous neighbors, it is still an essential place to visit. Zebra, buffalo, giraffe, antelope… and lions too, though they tend to keep out of the way more. By complete contrast, you cannot fail to encounter elephants in the baobab forest, where they are numerous. Tarangire is a wonderful national park and is just waiting to be explored.

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.

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