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Outdoors and Adventure
By: Ana Sofia Viejo
Mt Kilimanjaro
Sending its shadow across Tanzania’s northern plains,
Mt Kilimanjaro beckons visitors with its graceful, forest-
ed flanks and stately snow-capped summit. It is Afri-
ca’s highest peak and the world’s highest free-standing
volcano. It is also home to the Chagga people, and to a
wealth of birds and wildlife. Climbers by the thousands
venture here to challenge themselves on its muddy
slopes, rocky trails and slippery scree. The rewards: the
thrill of standing at the top of Africa; magnificent views
of Kilimanjaro’s ice fields; and witnessing sunrise illumi-
nating the plains far below.
By: Lonely Planet
Captivating Cultures
Wherever you go in Tanzania, opportunities abound for
getting to know the country’s people and cultures. Meet
red-cloaked Maasai warriors. Spend time with semi-no-
madic Barabaig near Mt Hanang. Experience the hos-
pitality of a local meal and the rhythms of traditional
dance. Chat and barter at local markets. More than any-
thing else, it is the Tanzanian people – with their char-
acteristic warmth and politeness, and the dignity and
beauty of their cultures – that make visiting Tanzania so
memorable. Chances are you’ll want to come back for
more, to which most Tanzanians will say ‘karibu tena’
(welcome again).
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