CULTURE, WILDLIFE & LAND

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Tanzania

You may have heard of the Serengeti and the great migration where annually more than two million animals traverse the endless plains; the majestic snow-capped mountain known as Kilimanjaro; the exotic island of Zanzibar; and seen the beautiful gemstone Tanzanite, all found in the eastern African county of Tanzania. But there is even more. Thirteen African countries offer safari tours, but Tanzania outshines them all. A country with seven World Heritage sites, we invite you to come visit several with us.

Located just south of the equator, Tanzania has a pleasant, tropical climate with regional variations along with some of the most robust wildlife populations in Africa. With almost 40% of the Tanzanian land area designated as national park, conservation or reserve (37 in all), visitors have a good chance of spotting the “Big Five,” lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant and buffalo, in their first safari.

One world heritage site is the world-famous Ngorongoro Conservation area, which protects Olduvai Gorge, where the origin and evolution of man has been documented. Within the Ngorongoro volcano crater is a vast ecosystem, providing regional climate variations influenced by altitude with a wide variety of landscapes, from dense forests to iconic savannahs. This area is home to more than 30,000 large wild animals, including lions, elephants, black rhino, wildebeest, hippos and buffalo. Visiting the crater rim and conservation area provides an opportunity to engage with the Maasai people who live within the area.

The Maasai

Africa has nearly 3,000 tribes, many of which have embraced the modern world and its traditions. One of the oldest tribes within east Africa, more than 600 years old according to oral history, is the Maasai tribe. The Maasai call the neighboring countries of Tanzania and Kenya their home. A tribe of less than a million in Tanzania, the Maasai are still known to follow tradition and culture. They live in a boma, kraal dwellings that form a circle. Income earned by the Maasai originates from livestock, including goats, cattle and sheep. In their economy, livestock trade is a common activity. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet the Maasai people who live amongst the wildlife. Experience their traditions and daily routine, a lifestyle so unlike your own.

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