English-language guide to Tanzania and Zanzibar with tourist information, itinerary ideas and addresses.
Publisher's Description:
This Tanzania & Zanzibar guidebook is perfect for independent travelers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. And this Tanzania & Zanzibar travel guidebook is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet the FSC's strict environmental and social standards.
This Tanzania & Zanzibar guidebook covers: Dar es Salaam, The north coast, The south coast, Central Tanzania, The northern highlands, Arusha and around, The northern Safari Circuit, Lake Victoria and northwestern Tanzania, Lake Tanganyika and western Tanzania, Southern Tanzania, Zanzibar.
Inside this Tanzania & Zanzibar travel book, you'll find:
- A wide range of sights - Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travelers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks
- Itinerary examples - created for different time frames or types of trip
- Practical information - how to get to Tanzania & Zanzibar, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, traveling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travelers with disabilities and more
- Author picks and things not to miss in Tanzania & Zanzibar - Serengeti, lake ferries, seafood in Zanzibar, chimpanzees at Gombe Stream and Mahale Mountains, Stone Town, Tarangire National Park, Indian Ocean flights, hiking in the Usambara and Udzungwa Mountains, Kondoa-Irangi rock paintings, cultural tourism, Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilwa Kisiwani, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Insider recommendations - tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots
- When to go to Tanzania & Zanzibar - high season, low season, climate information and festivals
- Where to go - a clear introduction to Tanzania & Zanzibar with key places and a handy overview
- Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences - regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travelers, with experiences matching different needs
- Places to eat, drink and stay - hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels
- Practical info at each site - hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges
- Color-coded mapping - with keys and legends listing sites categorized as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife
- Background information for connoisseurs - history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity
- Essential Kiswahili dictionary and glossary of local terms
