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Nigel Tisdall, Travel Writer |
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| Introduction |
| Tanzania offers everything we want from an African holiday. It is home to the continent’s highest peak, Mt Kilimanjaro, and borders the immense Lake Victoria. It encompasses the vast, game-filled plains of the Serengeti and has a stunning Indian Ocean coastline lined with beaches that includes the exotic spice island of Zanzibar. The Ngorongoro Crater, a volcanic bowl 10 miles across where some 30,000 animals live, offers some of the greatest wildlife viewing in the world. For something more off the beaten track, head south to the remote camps and lodges of the Selous, or visit the primeval forests bordering Lake Tanganyika, where you can track down hilarious colonies of chimpanzees. |
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| Best Avoided |
| Offending local cultures. There is a high proportion of Muslims in Tanzania, particularly on the coast and islands, where you’ll find Ramadan is strictly observed. |
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| Need to Know |
| March to June is the rainy season. While most international flights arrive in the capital, Dar-es-Salaam, you can also fly straight into Kilimanjaro via Amsterdam. |
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| TC Tips |
- The best months for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro are August to October and January to March. Archana Nathwani, Travel Counsellor
- Tanzania is an excellent choice if you like snorkelling or diving: head for islands such as Pemba and Mafia, which are just a short flight from Dar-es-Salaam. Nigel Tisdall, travel writer
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