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MT. KILIMANJARO
The snow-capped, dormant volcano that is MOUNT KILIMANJARO
has exerted an irresistible fascination since it was "discovered"
by Europeans in the mid-nineteenth century. Rising over 5km
from the surrounding plains to a peak of 5895m, Kilimanjaro
– a national park and a World Heritage Site since 1989
– is Africa's highest mountain, the world's tallest
free-standing massif and one of the world's largest volcanoes.
ZANZIBAR
Zanzibar is an archipelago consisting of two main Islands
of Unguja (commonly referred to as Zanzibar Island), Pemba
and about 51 other surrounding small islets. The name Zanzibar
is derived from a combination of two Arabic words, 'Zenj',
meaning black, and 'bar', being the Arabic word for land,
resulting in the ancient title 'Land of the Blacks'. Pemba
is the second largest island of the Archipelago, named Al-khudra
"The Green Island” by the Arabic mariners. It is
famous for its clove production and its channels offer some
of the best diving experiences in East Africa
NGORONGORO
Ngorongoro Crater is the world largest unbroken, unfolded
volcanic caldera 250 sq km in size and 600m deep. The crater
boasts of a blend of landscapes, wildlife, people and archaeology
that is unsurpassed in Africa. The volcanoes, grasslands,
and mountain forests are home to an abundance of animals and
also to the Tanzanian Maasai. Ngorongoro Crater is one of
the world's greatest natural spectacles; its magical setting
and abundant wildlife never fails to enthrall visitors. It
borders the Serengeti National Park to the south. As you ascend
you will notice Masai pastoralists herding their animals and
their strong insistence on their customs and traditional way
of life allow them to live harmoniously with the wildlife
and the environment.
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