Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Mafia
The atmospheric ruins on Chole and Juani islands hark back to the islands' Shirazi-
era heyday (
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Kondoa Rock-Art Sites
These sites, spread throughout Central Tanzania's Irangi hills, are
Tanzania's most-recently designated Unesco World Heritage site (
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Diving & Snorkelling
Tanzania's underwater marvels are just as impressive as its terrestrial attractions, and
diving sites abound for all levels.
Zanzibar Island
Try Mnemba Atoll or elsewhere in the north for excellent fish diversity
and lots of pelagics, or explore the wrecks and reefs around Stone Town (
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Pemba
Challenging diving with wall and drift dives, or gentler snorkelling and diving in
the clear waters around tiny Misali (
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Mafia Island Marine Park
Excellent corals, lots of fish and no crowds are the highlights
of this lovely marine park (
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Lake Tanganyika
Lake Tanganyika's clear, deep waters are home to many species of col-
ourful cichlids (
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Mnazi Bay-Ruvuma Estuary Marine Park
Head here for diving well off the beaten track
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Bongoyo & Mbudya
These islands offshore from Dar es Salaam are popular day-trip des-
tinations for snorkellers (
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Creature Comforts
Tanzania offers plenty of enticing options if you have a generous budget and don't want to
forgo the amenities.
Selous Game Reserve
The Selous has wonderful lodges, each rivalling the other in setting
and ambience (
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Northern Parks
Tanzania's northern parks are awash in fine choices, both within and out-
side the park boundaries (
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