Travel2Africa Tanzania&Kenya Safaris

The Region found at the heart of Tanzania.It lies at 4o to 7o latitude South and 35 Degree to 37 Degree longitude East bordering four regions, Manyara in the North, Morogoro in the East, Iringa in the South and Singida in the West. Dodoma is the national capital of Tanzania but most of the government offices located in Dar es Salam city. Parts of this region is a plateau rising gradually from some 830 metres to 2000 metres above sea level in the highlands north of Kondoa. Dominated with savanna type of climate, which characterized by long dry season lasting between late April and early December and short single wet season occurring during the remaining months.At the long dry season, persistent desiccating winds and low humidity contribute to high evapo transpiration and soil erosion. Temperature varies according to altitude but generally the average maximum and minimum is 31 and 18 Centigrade respectively. In June – August, temperatures are at times very high with hot afternoons

Second largest city after Dar es Salaam located northen west part of Tanzania , southern of lake victoria and one of country’s major port on Lake Victoria.Dominated by Sukuma tribe by 90 percent while other ethnics involving Kurya, Kerewe, Jita and other groups which mostly involved in Cultivation of cotton and other crops, fishing, livestock keeping and commercial activities. Mwanza city contribute the growth of country economy through major activities which involves Port , fish industry, cotton production, tourism ,livestock while the famous university known as St Augustin University SAUT prepare the professional in different skills. The city makes a good base from which to explore nearby attractions Rubondo island national park, Saa nane island bird sanctuary all found within lake victoria, the bujora sukuma museum and also you may involve in local canoe ride in the lake victoria, fishing with local fishermen or Visiting fish market. Within lake victoria which lies between three c

A beautiful land in southern Tanzania with marvellous water falls, volcanic mountains,miracles bridges, tea plantations, green hills, lush valleys, fabulous lakes and hurling rivers.Located just south of Mbeya Rungwe is one of the loveliest area and highest quality tea production in the country. Traveling in the South of Tanzania or on your way to near country Malawi or Zambia, Rungwe can become your relaxing paradise.You can stay for a day or more than and explore this unspoiled part of Tanzania. Best things to explore Rungwe mountain One of the mountains in Tanzania(2,960m) which dominate the area.This great volcano, active over the past million years can be climbed on a full day hike. The climb takes you through tropical forest, upland scrub and rock terrain. Also you might see the recently discovered monkey species, the Highland Mangabey. Ngozi crater lake Ngozi is another million years old volcano that can be climbed.Center of this volcano collapsed and has later been infill

This little known mountain range is one of the gems of the country,which situated in the north eastern part of Tanzania and the west of the coastal town of Tanga.Is the part of the Eastern Arc Mountains,Usambara known for the pleasant climate, beautiful viewpoints and fertile slopes,paradise for hikers bird-watchers and great scenery.Favoured by colonial rulers during dark time the area is rich in some historical buildings from that period. Things to offer Visit to panoramic viewpoint from the mountainside Visit to several development projects in district including soil conservation,Irrigation, Cross breeding,Forestation and Heath care. Climbing and hiking mongo mountain home to beautiful butterflies Walks through dense natural forest and along small rivers that race downhill with incredible natural biodiversity A glimpse of the history and daily life of the Wasambara farmers,and Visit to a traditional pottery village.

Named by explorer John Walter Gregory. Great Rift Valley is an enormous geological and geographical features that runs for 5,000km from northern Syria in southwestern Asia to Mozambique in East Africa. Formed by rifting and separation of the African and Arabian tectonic plates around 35 million years ago. The Valley varies in width from 30 to 100 km and in depth from a few hundred to several thousand meters. In East Africa the valley divides into two, the Western Rift Valley and the Eastern Rift Valley. Western Rift Valley (Albertine) pass Lake Albert in Uganda, edged with some of mountains including Virunga , Mitumba , Ruwenzori Range and also Rift valley lakes, Lake Tanganyika, the deepest lake in the world (1,470 meters deep), Lake Nyasa, Lake Victoria, the second largest fresh water lake in the world considered part of the Rift Valley but it lies between the two branches. Eastern Rift valley (Gregory) edged with Oldonyo lengai mountain, Olduvai gorge, Serengeti, Lake Na

During unveiling their expansion plans covering wide network of markets across the carrier’s global network.They announce from Effective July 25, the airline will launch flights to Kilimanjaro and it will be the second gateway in Tanzania after the first point Dar es salaam. The daily services will operate via Nairobi. Also Beginning August 15, Qatar Airways will introduces its third African destination of 2012 with the launch of flights to the holiday center of Mombasa,its second point in Kenya after the capital Nairobi. Each of the daily services will operate via the Tanzanian capital Dar es Salaam. In March, Qatar Airways began flights to Rwanda’s capital city of Kigali, the carrier‘s first African route of the year.Starting October 3, Qatar Airways resumes operations to Myanmar following a four-year absence on the route, linking Doha with Yangon. With political reform taking place in Myanmar at a rapid pace, interest in the South East Asian country has gathered momentum from b

Small and Closest airport to Arusha city (Geneva of Africa) the noble city with rich concepts of peace culture and nature found in Northern Tanzania.Arusha Airport (IATA): ARK serve mostly Arusha city and other parts of Tanzania including Zanzibar involving Domestic flights while Kilimanjaro International airport serving with International flights. There are Several popular airlines fly into Arusha Airport, including Precision Air ,Zan Air, Fly 540, Coastal,Auric,Tropical Air with daily scheduled flights from Arusha to Zanzibar, Manyara, Ruaha, Dar es salaam, Mwanza, Mahale, Katavi, Dodoma, Seronera in Serengeti and Ngorongoro Services and Facilities in the Arusha Airport includes Transport services,Cafes Restaurants and Bar,Wide Range of Shops and Washroom services Other nearest airport to Arusha Airport and Arusha city is Kilimanjaro International Airport - (50 Km), Lake Manyara Airport - (125 Km), Amboseli Airport - (105.48 Km), Seronera Airport - (226.23 Km), Wilson Airp

Saadani is where the beach meets the bush. The only wildlife sanctuary in East Africa to boast an Indian Ocean beachfront, it possesses all the attributes that make Tanzania’s tropical coastline and islands so popular for Sun-worshippers. Yet it is also the one place where those idle hours of sunbathing might be interrupted by an elephant strolling past, or a lion coming to drink at the nearby waterhole. TANGA Region close to the border with Kenya,were found One of the country’s major important northen port.It is a convenient gateway to the Amani Nature Reserve, the Amboni Caves, the most extensive limestone caves in East Africa and the new Mkomazi National Park.

A group of three former settlements Kilwa Kivinje and Kilwa Masoko on the Mainland and offshore island of Kilwa Kisiwani. Kilwa was originally established as a centre for the gold trade. Now a World Heritage site, it is home to some of the most spectacular ruins on the East African coast. Kilwa Kisiwani and nearby Songo Mnara Islands contain numerous ruins many dating back to the 13th century. The place to stay at Kilwa KILWA RUINS LODGE Kilwa Ruins Lodge is situated on the southern coast of Tanzania in Kilwa Masoko, a harbour town steeped in a thousand years of history covering slave trade, spice trade and gold trade with the likes of the Sultan al Hasan bin Suleiman and intrepid explorer Vasco da Gama having left their indelible marks on its breathtaking landscape.

Situated about 50 km south of Tanga close to Amani Natural reserve and north of Saadani, is a delightful village rich with historical sites and structures that reflects an influence of the Arabs, Germans, Indians and British in East Africa. Its mosque, ancient Arab buildings,Beautiful coral reefs that harbor great diversity of tropical marine life and a six km palm fringed sandy bay are mostly amazing. Birthplace of Tanzania’s sisal industry and once the major port for the export of slaves and ivory. Activities designed for visitors to experience the beauty and historical culture of Pangani includes; Historical walking tours leads you through numerous historical monuments, buildings and ruins, Visit the BOMA(British Overseas Management Administration), Slave market, British hospital, slave prison ruins and ruins of Asians houses. Cycle to the German fort through Mwera sisal Estates, Kikokwe, the first place where sisal was introduced in Africa by Dr. Richard Hindroph. Other cycling tou

The largest city and the economic capital of Tanzania, Dar es Salaam also has much to interest tourists staying in the city before of after their safari to the parks and game reserves in the southern circuit of Tanzania.Nyerere Cultural Centre, a self supporting handcraft scheme, is well worth a visit. Here over 100 young artists can be seen at work producing various works including paintings, carvings, batiks, pottery and weaving.Visit and enjoy the hustle and bustle of the Kariakoo Market were fish, fruits, vegetables, traditional mediciness, herbs and other products traded.Maze of stalls and shops in the bazaar that surrounds the kariakoo market are also worth exploring. Nearby beaches include Armani, Bahari, Jangwani, Kunduchi and Oyster Bay. Jangwani and Kunduchi feature water amusement parks.

Established in 1997 to protect the flora and fauna of the East Usambara Mountains found in Tanga region, the nature reserve is now an eco-tourism attraction with an emphasis on walking and hiking. The area has a wonderful collection of birds , butterflies and plants some of which are only found here. It has been declared one of the 25 biodiversity hotspots in the world, containing a high concentration of endemic species. About 3,400 various species of vegetation have been recorded in the area, including about 650 different species of trees. Around 350 species of birds live in the East Usambara Forest, many of them rare and endangered. 23 species of African violets, 19 of them are found in Tanzania (the other four are in Kenya). it is possible to see four of the nineteen Tanzanian species in Amani nature reserve. Black and white colobus and blue monkeys , nine species of African violet and the Nduk eagle owl species which only found in Amani, are the among of the many highlights fo