Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Amani Nature Reserve
The lush montane forest at Amani is rich in unique bird species -
an essential stop if you're in the area (
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Selous Game Reserve
The banks of the Rufiji River are covered with nests, and the river
and its tributaries are highly recommended for birding (
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Northern Circuit
In addition to large animals, the northern parks host a wealth of avian
species, including lappet-faced vultures, crowned cranes and a variety of eagles (
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Udzungwa Mountains
Another fine destination, and home to several endemics including
the Udzungwa forest partridge (
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Lukuba Island
Accessed from Musoma, this small island is a tranquil spot to observe a
sampling of Lake Victoria's rich birdlife (
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Offbeat Travel
There's no shortage of opportunities in Tanzania to get off the beaten path.
Western Tanzania
Travel overland to Katavi National Park, take the MV
Liemba
to the
Mahale Mountains park or a lake taxi up to Gombe NP and spend time in Tabora and
Kigoma for an introduction to Tanzania's west (
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Southern Highlands
Explore the hills around Mbeya and Njombe, hike in Kitulo National
Park and relax for a few days in Iringa to enjoy stunning scenery and colourful local life
well away from the crowds (
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Southeastern Tanzania
Immerse yourself in coastal history, with stops in Mafia, Kilwa,
Mikindani, Lindi and Mtwara (
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Saadani National Park
Do a safari at this quirky but lovely park to appreciate the best of
bush and beach at the same time (
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Lake Victoria
Island-hop at Rubondo Island National Park or explore the lively lakeside
centres of Bukoba and Musoma (
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Lake Eyasi
Take in the stark, other-worldly landscapes around Lake Eyasi, and get to
know the hunter-gatherer traditions of the local Hadzabe (
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