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Location Of Tanzania
The United Republic of Tanzania lies on the east coast of Africa and is bordered by Kenya and Uganda to the north, by Burundi, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo to the west, by the Indian Ocean to the east, and by Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique to the south.

Airports
Dar es Salaam International is 8 miles south-west of the city and the travel time is around 25-30 minutes. A shuttle bus service and taxi services are available to the city.

Kilimanjaro International Airport and Zanzibar Airport. Shuttle bus services and taxis are available to Arusha from Kilimanjaro. Airport facilities include shops, post office, bar and restaurant.

Language
Kiswahili and English are the official languages. The terms Swahili and Kiswahili are used interchangeably, though the term Swahili normally refers to the people while Kiswahili refers to the language.

Places To Go
The capital city and also a major port, Dar es Salaam is the natural starting point for trips in Tanzania. It is near Mount Kilimanjaro, Dodoma and the nearby island of Zanzibar. Many beautiful beaches are within easy reach of Dar es Salaam, such as those at Kunduchi, Mjimwena and Mbwa Maji. Kunduchi, 15 miles north of the city, is a fishing village with nearby ruins of Persian tombs and mosques. The beautiful island of Zanzibar is only 20 minutes flight from Dar es Salaam. Mount Kilimanjaro at 19,341ft. is Africa’s highest mountain and is a major attraction for mountaineers. The ascent takes about three days.

Tanzania’s national parks extend over some 13,000 sq.miles. The Serengeti National Park is a plain-dwellers’ stronghold of 5,678 sq.miles, claimed to be the finest in Africa. Here are 35 species of plain-dwelling animals, including wildebeast and zebra, and also an extensive selection of birdlife. The Selous Game Reserve is larger than Switzerland and covers one-sixth of Tanzania’s land surface. Generally, the nightlife centres are in the top tourist hotels and restaurants.

Tanzania Tourist Board
IPS Building
Azikiwe Street
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
Postal address:
PO Box 2485
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
Tel: (22) 211 1244 or 213 6105.
Fax: (22) 211 6420.
E-mail: md@ttb.ud.or.tz
Website: www.tanzania-web.com

High Commission for the United Republic of Tanzania
43 Hertford Street
London
W1J 7DB
UK
Tel: (020) 7499 3600 or 7499 8951.
Fax: (020) 7491 9321.
E-mail: balozi@tanzania-online.gov.ukor tanzarep@tanzania-online.gov.uk
Website: www.tanzania-online.gov.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 1000-1230 (visa section).

Tanzanian Trade Centre
80 Borough High Street
London
SE1 1LL
UK
Tel: (020) 7407 0566.
Fax: (020) 7403 2003.
E-mail: director@tanzatrade.co.uk
Website: www.tanzania-online.gov.uk
Also deals with tourist enquiries.

British High Commission
Umoja House
Garden Avenue
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
Postal address:
PO Box 9200
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
Tel: (22) 211 0101.
Fax: (22) 211 0102 (political) or 0297 (consular/visa) or 0112 (management) or 0080 (commercial).
E-mail: bhc.dar@fco.gov.uk

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