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Moshi Tanzania, Top 15 accommodations

Accommodation is one of the major components of your travel. It plays the role of compensating for your home. Moshi being a small town in the foothills of Mt. Kilimanjaro and not very far from the Northern National Parks, many tourists start their trip from here.
Many accommodation outlets are available ranging from upscale to camping [...]

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Tanzania Vacation Facebook Photo Album

Its all about the enticing landscape called Tanzania, the majestic mt.kilimanjaro, untamed wilderness and unexplored serenity.
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People and religion of east africa

Christianity and Islam are the predominant religions of Tanzania. About 40-45% of the population practice Christianity, about 35-40% practice Islam. The rest of the population adhere to traditional beliefs, most of which centre around ancestor worship and nature-based animism. Most Christians live on the mainland, where missionary stations and schools reach deep into the continent. [...]

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Places to visit in tanzania?

Main attractions

Kilimanajo
Ngorongoro, olduvai gorge
Serengeti

Other Northern Circuit Destinations

Arusha National Park
Mount Meru Trekking
Tarangire National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
Oldoinyo Lengai (The Mountain of God) Trekking

Southern Safari Circuit

Ruaha National Park
Udzungwa National Park
Mikumi National Park
Selous Game Reserve

Western Tanzania & Chimpanzees

Gombe Stream National Park
Mahale Mountains National Park

Beaches

Zanzibar
Pemba
Tanga
Pangani

Hill Stations

Lushoto

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zanzibar basic facts

Zanzibar, a part of the United Republic of Tanzania, is a series of many islands, the main ones being Unguja and Pemba. The more populated of the two main islands, Unguja, is better known as Zanzibar Island and is home to Stone Town, a historic, bustling city of narrow alleyways and stone coral buildings. In [...]

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Tanzania - basic facts

Tanzania is the largest country in east Africa and it boasts the continent’s highest mountain, the historical spice island of Zanzibar, the world’s largest game reserve and probably the most famous national park. Natural attractions include spectacular scenery, historical and archeological sites, and parks teeming with wildlife, unpolluted beaches and rich cultures on 120 ethnic [...]

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Mikumi national park

Mikumi national park is the most accessible national park to Dar-es-salaam and Zanzibar and lies in the shadows of the Uluguru Mountains to the northeast whilst being nestled between the Rubeho Mountains, Udzungwa Mountain national park and Rift valley escarpment to the southwest. At the heart of Mikumi is the fertile Mkata River flood plain, [...]

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Udzungwa national park

This is the most recently gazetted of the national parks. Due to the taboos of traditional beliefs, the mountains have remained untouched for thousands of years. So many endemic species of both mammal and bird have evolved and thrived.
The mountains are swathed in a unique and fascinating rainforest, home to a huge biodiversity with ten [...]

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Kilimanjaro Climbing Equipment

Documents

Passport
Yellow Fever Certificate
Visa
Medical Cover
Travelers cheques
Cash in USD
Travel Insurance
Address book

Personal Items

Toothbrush & Paste
Soap
Toilet Paper

Food

Energy Drinks
Chocolate
Sweets
Fruit
Nuts
Energy Snacks

Photographic

Camera
Spare Batteries
Film
Different Lenses
Video Camera
Battery Packs
Video Tapes
Battery Charger
Binoculars
ASA 200 film is good for taking pictures with little light. You reach the summit just before sunrise and may not wish to wait due to the cold. After sunrise ASA film is O.K. [...]

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Mikumi National Park

Mikumi National Park was gazetted as a National Park in August 1964 and is the 3rd largest park in Tanzania covering 3230 square kilometers.
The park is named after the village just beyond its western border on the Dar es Salaam - Iringa Highway which bisects the park for 50 km. Mikumi shares its boundary [...]