Baobab trees frame a serene view of night skies in Tarangire National
Park. Some species of baobab trees can live for a thousand
years—potentially reaching a stunning height of 80 feet (25 meters) and a
diameter of 40 feet (12 meters).
A rich tapestry of habitats spanning from tranquil Momela Lakes to
rugged Mount Meru, Arusha National Park is northern Tanzania’s safari
capital. Frequently spotted in the park are giraffes, the tallest land
mammals on Earth.
A seminomadic ethnic group indigenous to northern Tanzania and southern
Kenya, the Maasai people own herds of cattle, sheep, and goats, which
they follow seasonally in search of new grazing grounds. Tribesmen are
adorned in red-checked blankets called shuka.
The centerpiece of Arusha National Park, Mount Meru—an active
stratovolcano—offers a rewarding climb through fertile forests and bare
rocks up to an unparalleled view of the Rift Valley. At 14,979 feet
(4,566 meters) above sea level, Mount Meru’s summit is slightly lower
than Kilimanjaro's.
A handcrafted boat propelled by one or two lateen sails, the dhow is a
popular mode of transport for tourists visiting the white-sand beaches
and historic towns around Zanzibar. Once a separate state enjoying a
long history of commerce within the Arab world, this Tanzanian
archipelago in the Indian Ocean is a colorful fusion of African, Arab,
Portuguese, and European cultures.
Camera-wielding visitors pour into Ngorongoro Crater to stalk lions,
elephants, and other survivors of a wild Africa that is fading. A top
attraction, this extinct caldera brings welcome revenue to Tanzania, one
of the poorest nations on Earth. But the tourists also crowd narrow
roads, strain scarce water resources, and disrupt wildlife.
When the dry season arrives at the peak of summer, herds of wildebeest,
antelope, and zebra migrate north from the Serengeti to adjoining Masai
Mara National Reserve in pursuit of food and water. Over two million
grazing herbivores partake in this annual journey.
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