A land of diverse natural beauty, with snow-capped mountains and sun kissed beaches, Tanzania is the jewel of Africa's east coast. Famous highlights inviting traveller's to discover this incredible country include The Serengeti, Mount Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro Crater and the exotic island of Zanzibar. Footprint's 2nd edition guide has been fully updated, including details on all these plus many more to help you get off the beaten track. Whether you fancy wildlife spotting, lazy days on the beach or adventure activities this guide covers them all, plus all the necessaries on where to eat, sleep and drink. Witness the greatest wildlife show on earth on the plains of the Serengeti and spot the animals with our 32 page full-colour guide. It features great coverage of all the adventure activities on offer, whether you want to 'walk' the world's third tallest and most visited mountain, Kilimanjaro, or take things more slowly ballooning, diving and fishing. It includes accommodation listings for every budget, from luxury lodges, bush camps and remote coastal hideaways. It includes in-depth culture and history section to help you understand the vast tribal diversity and the real essence of this fascinating country. It is presented in new lightweight, durable format.

Author Biography

Lizzie Williams long ago left the urban jungle of London for the excitement of Africa. She has led overland truck expeditions throughout Africa and the Middle East. She has written for various magazines in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and the United Kingdom and contributed to several adventure travel Web sites. She lives in Cape Town, South Africa.