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Travel to Tanzania can be an amazing country to travel to, full of amazing wildlife, incredible vistas and a rich local culture.  A Tanzania guidebook can begin to acquaint you with all the different activities, accommodations and excursions that Tanzania travel has to offer.  You should start planning a Tanzania vacation by checking with a Tanzania travel service to see what kind of travel deals are available. You can also find great Tanzania travel deals online.

A trip to Tanzania will usually begin with a stop in Dar es Salam.  Upon arrival most tourists will need to obtain a visa.  You can apply for a Tanzania visa online before you arrive or arrange for one when you arrive at the airport.  Bring a good Tanzania travel map and a Tanzania travel guide with you for easy reference.  If you are planning on taking the northern safari circuit, you will need to make your way to Arusha.  A good place to stay in Arusha is the Impala Hotel.  Unless you have made previous arrangements, tourists going to Arusha from Dar es Salam can take a dala dala, the local bus transportation.  Be sure and find out when the last dala dala leaves for Arusha, otherwise you will have to stay the night in  Dar es Salam.

Tanzania safaris are not just for men, and finding women in the safari is common. Depending on the trek you choose, the Safari can be rough for lesisurly. Check with a Tanzania travel guide about the different safari operators that work in Tanzania to find the perfect safari for you.  You can plan a northern circuit safari that includes a trip to the Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Lake Eyasi and Lake Manyara.  The northern safari circuit is a great way to see the premier travel destinations in Tanzania. Around the Ngorongoro conservation area there are many several bush lodges offering fantastic views of the crater from the rim.  Check with a Tanzania travel agent to find out the most current Tanzania travel information, deals and safari packages.

South Tanzania is home to the Selous Game Reserve, one of the largest animal reserves in the world.  Its large size and lack of any human habitation or structures makes it home to large populations of wildlife, including elephants, hippopotamus, Cape buffalo and crocodiles.  Check with Tanzania tour operators to find out the best way to see the Selous Game Reserve, one of the most pristine wilderness areas in the world.  In western Tanzania you will find the famous Gombe Stream, Tanzania’s smallest national park.  Only accessible by boat, this jungle ravine was made famous by Jane Goodall who studied chimpanzees here.

Just off the coast of Tanzania are several islands.  Kilwa Kisiwani, was an important trade town historically until it was abandoned in the 1840’s.  Mafia Island offers beautiful beaches and many wonderful resorts and spas.  The famous island of Zanzibar is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the famous Zanzibar Town, its historical heart, is the oldest functioning stone city in the world.  Zanzibar is also home to the Amaan Bungalows, a great place to stay on the white sand beaches of the northern tip of the island. Check for travel blogs about Tanzania to see what recent travellers have experienced in order to help your trip to Tanzania’s islands.

When you begin to plan your Tanzania vacation, browse www.africaodl.org to find the latest travel information, specials and discounted package deals.  Tanzania travel discounts will save you money on accommodation and transportation.