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With one of the largest wild animal populations in the world,
Tanzania is the ultimate safari destination. The most
overwhelming examples of this - and they count among life's
must-sees - are the Serengeti, where 1-2 million wildebeest migrate
en masse every June-July and Oct-Nov to find water; and the
Ngorongoro crater, where 30,000 animals congregate in an area
smaller than the Isle of Wight. It's difficult to describe parts of
Tanzania without using all the African clichés, but you can
choose from the vast yellow plains of the Serengeti, dotted with
acacia trees, the guaranteed sightings and incredible views of the
Ngorongoro Crater, or the wild and endless Selous game reserve -
the size of Ireland, but without an inch of tarmac.
But it's not all about animals. There are awe-inspiring and
ever-changing landscapes, including the equatorial ice-caps
of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain; and colourful local
tribes, including the fierce and nomadic Maasai. Plus
there's the attraction of relaxing afterwards on the white-sand
beaches and turquoise seas of Zanzibar and Mafia
island. After seeing so many animals and such vast landscapes, you
might need a little easy living!
Transport and logistics are not easy - you're best off booking an all-inclusive safari package through a recommended operator such as Tailormade Safaris (for northern circuits) or Foxes (for southern Tanzania). Be prepared for some long, hot journeys - Tanzanian roads are not the most comfortable. As always, game-viewing involves early starts and is unpredictable (though Tanzania has some of the biggest concentrations of wildlife in Africa). Tsetse flies do bite but rarely (if ever) transmit sleeping sickness to humans. Don't underestimate the difficulty of ascending Mt. Kilimanjaro. Touting can be a problem in larger towns, and the poverty around you might make you feel uncomfortable.
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