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Kilimanjaro Summit Night on Kilimanjaro: Stella Point, Gilman’s Point and Uhuru Peak What happens on Kilimanjaro's summit night, from the midnight start to Uhuru Peak at 5,895 metres. Stella Point, Gilman's Point and how to prepare. October 17, 20262 min read Kilimanjaro Umbwe Route: The Steepest Way Up Kilimanjaro Umbwe is the shortest and steepest route on Kilimanjaro. Why it suits experienced trekkers only, the itinerary and how to make it safer. October 17, 20262 min read Tanzania safari parks Rubondo Island National Park: Chimpanzees and Sitatunga on Lake Victoria Rubondo is a forested island park in Lake Victoria. Habituated chimpanzees, sitatunga, fish eagles and boat safaris, far from other visitors. October 17, 20262 min read Tanzania safari parks Saadani National Park: Where the Bush Meets the Beach Saadani is the only Tanzanian park on the Indian Ocean. Game drives, boat trips on the Wami River and turtle beaches, a short flight… October 17, 20262 min read Southern circuit Udzungwa Mountains National Park: Hiking, Waterfalls and Rare Primates Udzungwa is a park for walkers, with rainforest trails, the Sanje waterfall and primates found nowhere else. Trails, wildlife and how to visit. October 17, 20262 min read Southern circuit Mikumi National Park: A Safari Close to Dar es Salaam Mikumi is the easiest park to reach from Dar es Salaam, with open plains, lions, elephants and giraffes. What to see, when to go… October 17, 20262 min read Tanzania safari parks Katavi National Park: Tanzania’s Wildest Safari Katavi is remote, huge and rarely visited. Hippo pools, buffalo herds and lions with almost no other vehicles. When to go and how to… October 17, 20262 min read Birdwatching Birdwatching Around Lake Victoria and Rubondo Island Lake Victoria's papyrus swamps, islands and shores hold birds rarely seen elsewhere in Tanzania. Rubondo Island, the Speke Gulf and Mwanza for birders. October 17, 20262 min read

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