PART 1 GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background InformationGeography, Climate, Habitats and vegetation, History, Government and politics, Economy,People, Language, Religion Chapter 2 Tanzania Wildlife Guide Mammals, Reptiles, Birds Chapter 3 Practical Information When to visit, Highlights, Itinerary planning, Tourist information, Tour operators, Red tape, Getting there and away, Safety, What to take, Money and banking, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays, Shopping, Media and communications, Cultural etiquette Chapter 4 Health Preparations, Common medical problems, Unusual medical problems, Other safety concerns PART 2 THE GUIDE Chapter 5 Arusha and Around History, Getting there and away, Orientation, Getting around, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Shopping, Other practicalities, Tourist information, Safari operators, What to see and do Chapter 6 Arusha National Park and the Moshi HighwayThe Moshi Highway, Arusha National Park, West Kilimanjaro Chapter 7 Moshi and the Kilimanjaro Foothills History, Getting there and away, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Nightlife, Shopping, Other practicalities, Tourist information and tourOperators, Around MoshiChapter 8 Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Geology, History, Vegetation and biology, Climbing Kilimanjaro Chapter 9 Usambara and the Northeast Lake Jipe, Mkomazi National Park, Lushoto and the Western Usambara, Amani Nature Reserve and the Eastern Usambara Chapter 10 Tarangire and the Central Rift Valley Tarangire National Park, Babati, Mount Hanang, Kondoa Rock Art Sites, Dodoma Chapter 11 Lake Manyara and the Northern Rift Valley Lake Manyara National Park, Lake Eyasi and the Yaeda Valley, North of Manyara Chapter 12 Ngorongoro and the Crater Highlands Karatu and surrounds, Ngorongoro Conservation Area Chapter 13 Serengeti National Park History, Flora, Fauna, Fees and further information, Ndutu and the southeastern plains, Seronera and the south-central plains, The western corridor, Lobo, Loliondo and the north-central Serengeti, The Mara River and far northwest Chapter 14 Rubondo Island National Park Geography and vegetation, Wildlife, Getting there and away, Where to stay and eat, What to see and do Chapter 15 Dar es Salaam and the North Coast Dar es Salaam, Beach resorts south of Dar, Bagamoyo, Saadani National Park, Pangani and Ushongo, Tanga Chapter 16 Zanzibar History, Getting there and away, Getting around, Zanzibar Town, Around Zanzibar Town, Islands close to Zanzibar Town, Northern Zanzibar, The east coast, The west coast, Pemba Island Chapter 17 Mafia Archipelago Natural environment, Wildlife, Climate, History, Economy, Religion and culture, Getting there and away, Getting around, Where to stay and eat, Diving, Around Mafia Island, Islands around Mafia Chapter 18 Kilwa and the South Coast History, Kilwa Masoko, South of Kilwa Chapter 19 Selous Game Reserve Entrance fees, When to visit, History, Getting there and away, Where to stay and eat, What to see and do Chapter 20 Mikumi and Udzungwa National Parks Morogoro, Mikumi National Park, Udzungwa Mountains National Park Chapter 21 Ruaha National Park and Iringa Iringa, Ruaha National Park Chapter 22 The Western Safari Circuit Kigoma, Gombe Stream National Park, Mahale Mountains National Park, Katavi National Park Appendices Language.