Insight Guide Tanzania & Zanzibar

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Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2003-06-01
Publisher(s): Insight Guides
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Summary

Features: - A full run-down on the essential attractions, from bustling Dar es-Salaam to the slopes of Kilimanjaro, from the great wildlife parks to prehistoric sites and spice plantations- An expert wildlife checklist, detailing where to see what- Features, coupled with spectacular photography, on the main types of wildlife- Lively essays explore the rich cultural mix of this part of AfricaMain Attractions: - Wildlife Parks: Tanzania's many superb wildlife parks include the Serengeti, one of the last places in the world where vast numbers of large animals can be seen in their natural habitat, and the Selous Game Reserve, the Largest in Africa- Natural Phenomena: Tanzania contains some of the world's great natural attractions, including Mount Kilimanjaro, Lake Victoria, and Ngorongoro Crater- Culture and Arts: Zanzibar's intriguing blend of African and oriental influences is reflected in its distinctive timber architecture.- Luxury accommodations: Comfortable lodges in the heart of the national parks provide ring-side views of the wildlife. On Zanzibar, several

Table of Contents

Introduction
The Stuff of Legends
13(3)
History
Decisive Dates
16(3)
The Earliest Inhabitants
19(6)
Swahili Traders
25(8)
Imperial Ambitions
33(6)
Pink on the Map
39(4)
Independence
43(8)
Tanzania Today
51(10)
People
People
61(8)
Music, Dance and Art
69(6)
The Lie of the Land
75(8)
Safari
83(10)
Features
Mammals
93(16)
Birds
109(12)
Reptiles
121(6)
Invertebrates
127(6)
Fish and Marine Mammals
133(10)
Places
Introduction
143(4)
Dar es Salaam
147(8)
The North Coast
155(12)
Arusha and Kilimanjaro
167(16)
The Northern Safari Circuit
183(18)
Lake Victoria
201(6)
Lake Tanganyika
207(6)
Central Tanzania
213(8)
Southern Parks and Tanzam Highway
221(12)
Mbeya and Lake Nyasa
233(6)
The South Coast
239(10)
Zanzibar and Pemba
249(25)
Travel Tips
Getting Acquainted
274(2)
Planning the Trip
276(9)
Practical Tips
285(7)
Getting Around
292(8)
Where to Stay
300(18)
Where to Eat
318(3)
Culture
321(1)
Nightlife
322(2)
Shopping
324(2)
Outdoor Activities
326(1)
Language
327(3)
Further Reading 330

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