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- Africa
- Tanzania
- National Parks and Reserves
National Parks and Reserves
Tanzania boasts some of the world's most famous natural
attractions, three of which are national parks in a country that
offers outstanding opportunities for viewing wildlife in their
natural habitat. Almost a quarter of the country is protected
within a park or reserve, and of these most tourists visit the 'big
three' in the north: the plains of the Serengeti, famous for the
annual migration of about two million wildebeest; the adjacent
Ngorongoro Conservation Area with the magnificent Ngorongoro
Crater; and Mt Kilimanjaro National Park, which encompasses
Africa's highest mountain. Other attractions, including the massive
Selous Game Reserve in the south, can be difficult or expensive to
get to, and are less visited as a result.
The word 'safari' had its origins in Tanzania, a Kiswahili word
meaning 'journey', and there are unlimited safari options that can
be tailor-made by any tour operator, with accommodation ranging
from luxury lodges to camping. A journey by vehicle, foot,
horseback or hot air balloon into prime game-viewing country is an
experience not to be missed. The attractive town of Arusha is the
main gateway to the parks and reserves in the north and is the best
place from which to arrange a safari.
Information & Facts
Language
Swahili and English are the official languages. Several
indigenous languages are also spoken.
Money
The official unit of currency is the Tanzanian shilling (TZS),
divided into 100 cents. The tourism industry prices everything in
US Dollars and they are the preferred unit of currency. Major
currencies can be exchanged in the larger towns. Foreign exchange
bureaux in the main towns usually offer a better rate on travellers
cheques than do the banks. ATMs are available in major cities only.
Major lodges, some hotels and travel agents in urban areas accept
credit cards, but these should not be relied on and can incur a 10%
surcharge.
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