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Karibu Tanzania East Africa

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Karibu means welcome in Swahili.And there is no better place to enjoy an enriching cultural and wildlife experience than Tanzania.The magical names trip of the tongue-Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro crater, Olduvai gorge(cradle of mankind), Selous, Serengeti,Exotic Islands of Zanzibar , Mafia and Pemba Tanzania is the only country in the world to protect more than 25% of its land so game viewing experiences are widely regarded as the best in Africa. It is the place to see seemingly endless herds of wildebeest and zebra trekking across the plains on their annual migration followed by the predatory lions, leopard, cheetah and Hyena. It is elephant country, boasting some of the largest populations in the world. While at Gombe and Mahale Mountains,is the home to groups of chimpanzees now so rarely seen in the wild. Both Tanzania mainland and Zanzibar islands boast beautiful beaches- hundreds of miles of palm-fringed sands overlooking the Indian Ocean. Its cities are relaxed and friendly. Its huge...

Arusha city 'Geneva of Africa'

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Arusha is the city in Northern Tanzania.Nestled at the base of Mount Meru,is the third largest city in Tanzania known as ‘Geneva of Africa’ and the safaris gateway to some Africa's most famous landscapes and natural famous attractions such as Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater Lake Manyara, Olduvai Gorge, Tarangire National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro and its own Arusha national park,With population of more than 1.2 million, the Arusha city is more than just a stopover on the way to and from safari adventures.One of the fastest growing cities in Tanzania and the best tourist destination in East Africa and a haven for mountain climbers,hikers with Mount Kilimanjaro,Mount meru and ngorongoro crater highlands just waiting to be explored. With comfortable hotels, a wide array of international restaurants and a few sites of its own, the city is a welcome oasis of tranquility and affordable accommodations with charming friendly people. Arusha is the popular stating point for tourist...

International Airport of Kilimanjaro

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Kilimanjaro International Airport is located 50 km from Arusha city Tanzania covering close to 110sq km ,was officially inaugurated in December 1971 and was designed "The Gateway of Africa's Wildlife Heritage" Situated roughly halfway between town of Moshi on the lower slopes of Mountain Kilimanjaro and the cool city of Arusha.The region are popularly known as East Africa's best tourist destination or commonly known as the northern famous tourism circuit,including Kilimanjaro mountain,Serengeti,Ngorongoro crater,Tarangire,Lake Manyara,Natron,Lake Eyasi and mount Meru. Managed and operated by Kilimanjaro Airport Development Company (KADCO). Another local specialty in the region is the precious gemstone Tanzanite, found only in Tanzania, Mererani where found the mines,just near the airport. Airlines flies to Kilimanjaro International Airport KLM Airlines Ethiopian Airlines Qatar Airways Air France Delta Air lines Condor Airlines Rwandair Express Fly540 ...

Moshi town (kilimanjaro)

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Moshi is a small town in Tanzania located near Kilimanjaro International Airport and at the base of Africa's highest mountain(Kilimanjaro).Moshi has a population of about 144,739 (2002 census). lies on the east to west road linking Arusha and Mombasa in Kenya. Moshi is famous for coffee production,Around the slopes of Kilimanjaro, vast plantations of coffee blanket the area. The main reason for visitors to visit Moshi is to climb Kilimanjaro Mountain, but also to visit coffee farms,short hikes and to experience local culture of native. Moshi was the capital of an area ruled by Rindi, the great 19th century Chagga chief who became one of the most important chiefs in the area due to his diplomatic skills. Allying with the Maasai, he exhorted large taxes from passing caravans. When the first German colonial troops arrived at Kilimanjaro in 1891, Rindi assured them he ruled the whole area and convinced them to unite with him against his rival, Sina of Kibosho, signing away his territo...