The people of Tanzania are courteous, sincere, friendly and hospitable, making visitors feel very welcome
Tanzania is arguably one of Africa’s best-kept secrets, being less well-known than Kenya, despite the fact that it is home to Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain, and bordered by Africa’s three largest lakes – Lakes Malawi, Tanganyika and Victoria
Natural highlights abound, including Ngorongoro Crater – the largest intact caldera in the world, Olduvai Gorge – said to be the birthplace of man, the 20-million-year-old Great Rift Valley and the vast game-filled plains of the Serengeti
The annual Great Migration of millions of herbivores is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and can be viewed 12 months of the year between Tanzania and Kenya
More than 25 percent of Tanzania is dedicated to conservation areas, protecting over 20 percent of Africa’s large mammals and 35 species of antelope, including 1.5 million wildebeest
It is possible to view the “Big 10” in Tanzania – elephant, buffalo, rhino, lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog, hippo, zebra and giraffe – plus the well-documented chimpanzees on the shores of Lake Tanganyika
Tanzania boasts over 1 000 bird species, with Lake Manyara National Park alone being home to more than 400. It is a year-round birding destination, but at the height of the winter months, some 160 species of migrants add to the diversity
It is easy to combine the adventures of big game viewing with relaxing beach holidays
Guided walking trails and river boat excursions are a great way to view game
Tanzanite, a rare and beautiful gemstone, is mined only in Tanzania