Tanzania offers a wealth of attractions: first and foremost the
wildlife show, billed as one of the greatest on earth - the
Migration where one and half million animals cross the Serengeti
Plains.
Why not try a bush and beach getaway with a stay in Tanzania and
Kenya and enjoy the best of both worlds? The 'spice islands' -
Unguja and Pemba - have an exotic, almost legendary allure and
offer a complete change of pace from the Tanzanian mainland.
Unguja, the larger of the two main islands, is more commonly known
simply as Zanzibar.
Apart from historic Stone Town, with its fascinating labyrinth
of narrow streets, it's known for its beautiful palm-fringed
beaches and pristine coral reefs. Pemba, in contrast, is seldom
visited and very laid-back, offering a largely undiscovered culture
and challenging diving opportunities.
Flying time: Dar Es Salaam - 9 hours 40
minutes. Zanzibar - 12 hours 50 minutes.
Time difference: GMT +3 Hours.
Getting there: Direct services operate to Dar
Es Salaam with British Airways and Kenya Airways, with onward
connections with Zan Air or Regional Air to Zanzibar.
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling.
Vaccinations: Precautions for tetanus,
diphtheria, typhoid, malaria, yellow fever and hepatitis A are
recommended, with some regions under risk of rabies - please
contact your doctor for up-to-date information.
Visas: British passport holders require a visa.
All other nationals please check visa requirements with the
embassy.
Best time to visit: The climate is tropical and
coastal areas are hot and humid. The rainy season lasts from March
to June. The central plateau is dry and arid. The north-western
highlands are cool and temperate and the rainy season here lasts
from November to December and February to May. Zanzibar is situated
about 40km (25 miles) off the coast of Tanzania, and is 97km long
and 32km wide. It has many breathtaking beaches and is also famed
for the rare Kirk's Red Colobus monkey, which can be found in the
Jozani Forest.