Full Description
Tanzania has grown to be one of the top safari destinations in Africa. This new edition of Northern Tanzania focuses solely on the northern region and Zanzibar. This area accounts for a tiny fraction of the country's surface area but around 95% of tourist developments. Written by Africa expert Philip Briggs, the guide reflects the growing trend away from large lodges towards small exclusive eco-friendly camps in remote parts of the Serengeti and other major reserves. This edition is more critically selective than previous editions, detailing the best on offer in all price brackets. It includes new chapters on the North Coast and on the Usambara Mountains both of which offer good off-the-beaten-track travel opportunities, as well as an expanded chapter on Lake Victoria. There is in-depth coverage of Tanzania's wildlife including where to see tree-climbing lions, and a full-colour wildlife guide. Philip Briggs keeps readers up-to-date with the highly controversial proposal to build a highway through the Serengeti. Northern Tanzania is an essential travel companion for both first-time visitors and seasoned safari-goers.
Contents
Introduction ixPART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION 1Chapter 1 Background Information 3Geography 3, Climate 4, History 5, Government and politics 16, Economy 17, People 18, Language 18,Religion 20Chapter 2 Natural History 21Habitats and vegetation 21, Wildlife 21Chapter 3 Practical Information 49When to visit 49, Highlights 50, Itinerary planning 52, Tourist information 59, Tour operators 59, Red tape 61, Embassies and diplomatic missions 62, Getting there and away 62, Safety 66, What to take 69, Money andbanking 70, Getting around 72, Accommodation 73, Eating and drinking 75, Public holidays 77, Shopping 78, Media and communications 78, Cultural etiquette 79Chapter 4 Health 85Before you go 85, Common medical problems inTanzania 88, Other diseases 91, Dangerous animals 93PART TWO THE GUIDE 95Chapter 5 Arusha and Around 97History 98, Getting there and away 100, Orientation 101,Getting around 102, Tourist information 102, Safari operators 103, Where to stay 107, Where to eat 111, Entertainment and nightlife 116, Shopping 117, Other practicalities 120, What to see and do 121, Around Arusha 126Chapter 6 Moshi and Around 139Getting there and away 140, Tourist information 140, Where to stay 141, Where to eat 144, Nightlife 146, Shopping 146, Other practicalities 147, Around Moshi 148Chapter 7 Mount Kilimanjaro National Park 157Geology 157, History 157, Vegetation and biology 159, Climbing Kilimanjaro 160Chapter 8 The Usambara Mountains 173Lushoto and the Western Usambara 173, Amani Nature Reserve and the Eastern Usambara 188Chapter 9 Tanga and the North Coast 193Tanga and around 193, Pangani and Ushongo 205, Saadani National Park 215Chapter 10 Tarangire and the Central Rift Valley 219Tarangire National Park 219, Babati 225, Mount Hanang and Katesh 227, Kondoa rock art sites 231, Dodoma 244Chapter 11 Lake Manyara and the Northern Rift Valley 247Lake Manyara National Park 247, Lake Eyasi and the Yaeda Valley 256, North of Manyara 259Chapter 12 Ngorongoro and the Crater Highlands 269Karatu 269, Ngorongoro Conservation Area 275Chapter 13 Serengeti National Park 289History 289, Wildlife 293, Seronera, Ndutu and the southern plains 295, The Western Corridor 301, Lobo, Loliondo and the north-central Serengeti 305, The Mara River and the far northwest 307Chapter 14 Lake Victoria 311Mwanza and around 311, Musoma 324, Rubondo Island National Park 327, Bukoba and around 334Chapter 15 Zanzibar 341History 341, Getting there and away 343, Gettingaround 345, Zanzibar Town 347, Around Zanzibar Town 367, Islands close to Zanzibar Town 371, Northern Zanzibar 373, The east coast 384, The west coast 397, Pemba Island 403Appendix 1 Language 412Appendix 2 Further Information 420Index 426Index to advertisers 430
