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TANZANIA INFORMATION
Tanzania, officially the United Republic of Tanzania (Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania in Swahili), is a country on the east coast of Africa. It is bordered by Kenya and Uganda on the north, Rwanda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the west, and Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique on the south. To the east it borders the Indian Ocean. The country is named after Tanganyika, its mainland part, and the Zanzibar islands off its east coast. The country has been a member of the Commonwealth since gaining independence in 1961. In 1964, Tanganyika united with Zanzibar, forming the United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar, later renamed to the United Republic of Tanzania. In 1996, Tanzania's capital was officially moved from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma, although many government offices still remain in the old capital.
Tanzania has considerable land area of wildlife habitat, including much of the Serengeti plain, where Blue Wildebeest and other bovids participate in a large scale annual migration. Up to 250,000 Blue Wildebeest perish each year in the long and arduous movement to find forage in the dry season.  Tanzania has developed a Biodiversity Action Plan to address species conservation.
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ZANZIBAR INFORMATION
Zanzibar is the collective name for two islands in Tanzania: Unguja and Pemba. The capital of Zanzibar, located on the island of Unguja, is Zanzibar City. The city's old quarter, known as Stone Town, is a World Heritage Site. Although Zanzibar enjoys a high degree of autonomy, it is not a sovereign state: it remains part of Tanzania. 
Zanzibar's main industries are spices (which include cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon and pepper), raffia, and tourism. Zanzibar is also the home of the endemic Zanzibar Red Colobus and the elusive Zanzibar Leopard. The word "Zanzibar" probably derives from the Persian, Zangi-bar ("coast of the blacks") and it is known as Zanji-bar in Arabic, also. "Zanzibar" may also refer to the spice ginger (genus Zingiber). "Zanzibar" often refers especially to Unguja Island and is sometimes referred to as the "Spice Islands," though this term is more commonly associated with the Maluku Islands in Indonesia. Pemba Island is the only island apart from Zanzibar that still produces cloves on a major basis which is the primary source of spice income for the islands.
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TANZANIA ACCOMMODATION
E Unoto Retreat, Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania
This five-star lodge is just 1½ hours drive from Arusha and in close proximity to famous national parks including Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire and Lake Manyara, E Unoto Retreat is the ideal location for your next holiday, romantic getaway or safari.  Twenty-five spacious bungalows provide luxurious accommodation for all our guests. All bungalows have been designed Maasai style and decorated internally with exquisite furnishings and carvings continuing the Maasai theme. Each bungalow is a private suite with its own balcony offering panoramic views of Lake Miwaleni and the towering escarpment. You may even see one of the species of monkeys, birds or reptiles that live in the region or catch a glimpse of one of the many hippos residing in Lake Miwaleni.
Mount Meru Game Lodge & Sanctuary, Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
This ‘boutique’ Lodge is located 18 kilometres East of Arusha town along the main road leading to Kilimanjaro International Airport. It is situated in a Game Sanctuary which provides many of its visitors with their first exciting game viewing experience.  The Lodge is able to arrange full-day and half-day cultural, educational and game viewing excursions to some of the best sites in Tanzania.  The many carefully planned facilities available at the Lodge combine to provide visitors with an unforgettable experience of Africa at its very best.  The Lodge comprises 17 Double or Twin en-suite Bedrooms situated in a combination of detached and semi-detached cottages. As you would expect in a hotel of this standard, the design and character of the rooms are as individualistic as the Lodge itself. All rooms have a veranda with comfortable chairs where guests may sit during the late afternoons enjoying the peace of the surroundings, or watching the animals and birds.
Saadani Safari Lodge, Saadani National Park, Tanzania
Tanzania’s youngest national park, covering 1,000 square kilometers in the east of the country, north of Dar es Salaam. The Park has the distinction of being the only coastal wildlife sanctuary of its kind on the eastern coast of Africa. It offers a completely unique safari environment, combining that most rare of recipes – river, bush and beach.  The extraordinary Wami River forms the southern boundary of the Park. From the open sea, you can boat into the river mouth and within minutes you are passing pods of hippo and basking crocodiles. The game is plentiful in the inland bush: lions and other predators jousting with a wide range of plains animals. The entire eastern boundary of the Park is set along the Indian Ocean where white beaches stretch to the horizon in both directions, and sand islands off-shore provide good snorkeling and swimming. Set on the Indian Ocean with bush behind, in the heart of the National Park at closest proximity to the most diverse range of wildlife and environments.
Swala Camp, Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
Sheltered beneath a canopy of majestic Acacia Tortillis in a remote and secluded corner of Tarangire National Park, Swala Camp, with just 9 luxuriously furbished en-suite tents, offers you the perfect setting from which to explore one of Tanzania's best kept secrets.  Swala Camp is located within Tarangire National Park borders. The park is an easy 115 km's from Arusha on excellent roads and the camp itself is another 67 km's into the park. This section of the park is exceptionally private with no other camps around.  Safari Lodge, Game Drives, Bird Watching, Walking.  The park's name is derived from the Tarangire River, the park's only source of permanent water. In the dry season this river is the lifeline, attracting much of the game. Huge herds of elephant, greater kudu, and fringe-ear Oryx are what the park is synonymous with. In addition, leopard and tree-climbing pythons often inhabit the trees.
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Mbuyuni Beach Village, Beach Bungalows, Zanzibar
Paje and Jambiani, It’s 50 km from Zanzibar town/international Airport. Our location has one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world. A true sublime paradise Island experience, A bay’s azure blue water-protected by the reef one kilometre from the shore, It is ideal location for Sunbathing/Swimming and Snorkeling.  If the midday Sun becomes too strong, you can retreat into the shade of our local open beach hut or on one of the hammock and sip a long, cool drink and relax while enjoying Zanzibar’s distinctive, mellow pace.  Owned and run by a lovely couple, with a team of local friendly staff who always give 100% to make sure our customers are having the time of their life.  They are nice, lovely bungalows with a big space in the bedroom and big toilets which are well furnished and comfortable, with a modern interpretation of "Zanzibar Chic". with the perfect blend of comfort and style.
Shehe Bungalows, Self-Catering, Zanzibar
Shehe Bungalows was the first private guesthouse to be established in Jambiani village. It has since got a solid reputation of being a place full of atmosphere. With over ten years experience in giving tourists the best Zanzibarian experience; you can be sure that your stay with us will be a pleasant one.  The bungalows are on the beach itself, meaning that you don't have to venture far to go for a swim when staying at Shehe Bungalows. The staff at Shehe Bungalows always do their very best to make you feel at home.  Whether you want to relax in the sun, or take part in other activities, Shehe Bungalows is the place to be.  At Shehe Bungalows there are single-, double- and triple rooms available.  All rooms come with bed(s) with mosquito nets, fans, hot water, a small fridge and all the rooms include breakfast. 
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Highlights of Just a Few National Parks of Tanzania   by Ian Williamson

Tanzania is the place where dream safaris are made. The country is politically stable and the people friendly. Tanzania's national parks are Africa's most diverse and dramatic wildlife areas. Bellow is a taste of only a few National Parks in the extraordinary land of Tanzania.

Sunset on Acacia Tree, Serengeti, Tanzania1. Gombe Stream National Park and Mahale Mountain National Park sit side by side in the remote west of Tanzania. They are found alongside one of the great lakes of Africa - Lake Tanganyika. They offer a rare opportunity to observe and study the behavior of the Chimpanzee. This area is difficult to get to and almost the only way to reach these parks is to fly to Kigoma. From Kikoma you must travel by boat to gain access to the Chimpanzee trails which are home to some if the last troops of chimpanzee's in Africa. 2. Kilimanjaro National Park is in contrast very accessible; and at 5895m Kilimanjaro is Africa's highest point and the world's highest freestanding mountain. Incredibly, the snow-capped peak is only a few hours away from a tropical coastline. This incredible trek climbs form the brown dusty plains of Africa through tropical rainforest, then upward onto the ice and snow and near artic conditions on the summit of this majestic mountain.

3. Ngorongoro crater heralded as the 'eighth wonder of the world' is an awe-inspiring collapsed volcano; enclosed by near sheer walls the crater is breathtaking; as is the descent onto the creatr floor in your 4x4 safari Landover. This small area is a mini Serengeti with a lake, savannah and forest; it is possible to have a six hour safari and see many animals in just a short time in this truly unique part of Africa.

4. The Udzungwa Mountains National Park is a park without roads and is Tanzania's first National Park created primarily to protect flora rather than fauna. This national park forces you out of your vehicle. No lodges in this park either so to truly explore these mountains means hard hikes and basic camping. The remote parts of this park become dangerous and inaccessible in the wet season.

5. The Serengeti home to last Great Migration left on our planet. These endless plains, contain valleys, hills and woodland as well as the open grasslands that seem to stretch out forever. Every time of year in the Serengeti offers something different, something special. 6. In contrast to the ever popular Serengeti is the Katavi National Park in the remote and inaccessible west of Tanzania. This park has the largest herds of buffalo in Africa and where there are buffalo the lions are not far behind. The usual way to access this park is to fly into the one [luxury tented] lodge in the entire park. It is rumored that when a guest drives upto the park gates the wardens there are shocked and bewildered, so rare are tourists to this park. Here, in this park the only other people you will meet are other guests and the staff at the lodge. Here you have one million hectares to yourself.

7. A huge carpet of ground orchid's bloom quite unnoticed, every year, in a forgotten corner of Southern Tanzania. This high plateau called the Kitulo Plateau is high above the madding crowd is covered with a sea of orchids. This National Park of wild flowers in all its glorious color is a delight to anyone who appreciates and loves the orchid in its natural setting.

8. The Selous Game Reserve embraces 54,000 square kilometers of southwestern Tanzania; it is the largest protected wilderness reserve on the continent, three times larger than the Serengeti.

After the safari there are the rewards of Tanzania's coast; crystal seas, sun bleached white sands give the Tanzania cost a scintillating appearance. Ancient ruins rest among whispering palms enticing you to explore. This palm fringed coastline looks out over the warm turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. Tranquil coral lagoons shelter underwater coral gardens, claiming some of the best diving in the world; Tanzania and Zanzibar welcome you to explore a diving tropical paradise.

About the Author

This information was taken from http://www.thejumapage.co.uk and also http://www.betheladventure.co.uk These pages hold information about Tanzanian and Tanzania National Parks. Use your time in Tanzania responsibly and use a safari company that uses tourism to change lives.

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Somak's Spice of Life - ZANZIBAR   by Louise Newton

Swahili Girl in Zanzibar Doorway, Bagamoyo, TanzaniaExotic, colourful and above all fragrant, Zanzibar is the Spice Island, a place that thrives on its centuries old association with aromatic cinnamon, cloves and cardamoms. Once a wealthy empire at the hub of the Monsoon trading routes and the world's slave trading capital, Zanzibar still has a touch of mystery about it - which makes it perfect for a romantic interlude.

Although Zanzibar consists of an archipelago of islands and islets, the largest of these - Unguja - is confusingly known internationally as.... Zanzibar. A separate state within Tanzania, Zanzibar is best known as a place to flop on the beach after the exhilaration of an East African safari. Now a new night flight from Nairobi makes combining the two even easier - and a quicker hop to the beach.

And what beaches! The eastern coast has a long stretch of perfect white sand beaches - uncrowded, often remote - fronted by warm aqua-coloured waters and interspersed with simple fishing villages, where life goes on much as it did in times gone by. Under the water a coral reef provides the backdrop for great snorkelling and world-class scuba diving. Above it, windsurfing, kayaking and state-of-the-art big game fishing are favourite holiday pastimes.

Zanzibar also has a rich culture - best discovered on a trip to its capital, Stone Town, recently categorised as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Reputedly the only ancient town in East Africa still flourishing, Stone Town has changed little since the 19th century. Winding streets and alleyways, leading past more than 500 ornately-carved doors, take you back in time and yet the city is very much a place where people live and work. In this colourful, highly scented labyrinth, veiled women bargain noisily in crowded craft and food shops.

Away from the melée, the island interior is home to fragrant spice plantations - a real assault on the senses. Exotic forests are scented with the delicate fragrance of ylang-ylang, hibiscus and jasmine and the heady aroma of cloves and cardamoms, which provide the ingredients on which Zanzibar's spicy cuisine is based.

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Marketing Manager at Somak Holidays

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