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Zanzibar & islands Best Diving Sites in Tanzania Tanzania's coast offers walls, reefs and whale sharks. The best dive sites around Zanzibar, Pemba and Mafia, when to go and what you might… October 17, 20262 min read Other islands Pemba Island: Zanzibar’s Quiet, Green Neighbour Pemba is hillier, greener and far quieter than Zanzibar, with some of East Africa's best diving. What to see and do, and how to… October 17, 20262 min read Planning your safari Tanzania or Kenya: Which Is Better for a Safari? Tanzania and Kenya both offer superb safaris. How they compare on wildlife, parks, crowds, cost, beaches and mountains, and how to choose. October 17, 20262 min read About Tanzania Dar es Salaam: A Guide to Tanzania’s Largest City Dar es Salaam is Tanzania's biggest city and the gateway to the south and Zanzibar. What to see, markets, museums, beaches and getting around. October 17, 20262 min read About Tanzania Moshi: The Town at the Foot of Kilimanjaro Moshi is the base for Kilimanjaro climbs. What to do before and after your trek, day trips to waterfalls and hot springs, and where… October 17, 20262 min read About Tanzania Arusha: A Guide to Tanzania’s Safari Capital Arusha is the starting point for safaris in northern Tanzania. What to see, where to stay, how long to spend and day trips from… October 17, 20262 min read Planning your safari Safari Vehicles in Tanzania: What to Expect Most Tanzania safaris use a 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof. How the vehicles work, seating, charging, and private versus shared vehicles. October 17, 20262 min read Tanzania's wildlife Flamingos in Tanzania: Where and When to See Them Tanzania's soda lakes attract hundreds of thousands of flamingos. Lesser and greater flamingos, Lake Natron's breeding grounds and the best places to see them. October 17, 20262 min read

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