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Find Yourself in Tanzania You need to venture below the surface to truly understand the way the seas, the earth and its creatures are truly connected. Tanzania has many tourist attractions including 17 national parks, 29 game reserves, 40 controlled conservation areas and marine parks. Approximately 40 percent of Tanzania's land area is set aside in protected areas for conservation. Tanzania is also home to Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest Mountain in Africa and a major hiking and climbing destination. Tanzania’s signature park is The Serengeti , one of Africa's leading National park that stretches over 14,800 km2 and well known for the largest annual wildebeest migration in the world . The Serengeti is also home to the world’s largest populations of wild animals such as Wildebeest, Zebra, Cape Eland, Lions, Cheetah, Hyena and Gazelles among others.
Tanzania has 40% of its land - the highest percentage in an African country, under protection - fully set aside for wildlife and conservation. 32 | NDEGE NEWS MARCH - MAY 2022
Tanzania's is in the top ten countries for its biodiversity housing 1‚100 species of breeding birds. All of Southern Africa has 800. The "Cradle of Mankind." is at Olduvai Gorge - evidence of ancient hominids who lived here over three million years ago. Tanzania has miles of pristine beaches‚ and exotic islands like Zanzibar‚ Mafia and Pemba. If you’re interested in discovering the secrets of the oceans that surround the Swahili coast, take a look at these ideas from Seas4Life.
Spice Islands
Exclusively explore the Clove + Spice Islands on your very own 60ft Catamaran or 60ft East African Dhow, away from the crowds and entirely on your own schedule + customizable itinerary. Think mobile camping on sea with the freedom to explore + stop wherever you want, whenever you want.
Spice Island highlights: Zanzibar: explore the historical Stone Town, embark on a Spice Tour, visit amazing beaches, explore Jozani National Park with chances of seeing Zanzibar Red Colobus Monkeys. Prison Island: relax with Giant Aldabra Tortoises and then learn all about VooDoo/WitchCraft. Ras Nugwi: visit a turtle nesting project, connect with local scientists and witness how Dhows are made. Mnemba Island: stunning coral reefs perfect for snorkeling and diving. Pemba Island: a place forgotten in time. Explore this remote island, its flying foxes, and endangered large coconut crabs.
