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Tanzania offers an astonishing diversity and concentration of wildlife, from the immense Serengeti and towering Mount Kilimanjaro to the remote national parks of Katavi and Mahale. The best months for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro are August to October and January to March. Tanzania boasts over 1 000 bird species, with Lake Manyara alone being home to more than 400.

It is a year round birding destination, but at the height of the northern winter, some 160 species of migrating birds make their way south. Botanically, Tanzania is a treasure-trove, with habitats ranging from Afro-Alpine to semi-desert.

The months immediately after the two rainy seasons provide the best floral displays. See under National Parks and Tourist Attractions for information on the migration. Tanzania offers excellent game viewing throughout the year as not all animals migrate and are year-round residents.

Public Holidays

New Year’s Day 1 January
Zanzibar Revolution Day 12 January
Eid al Fitr (end of Ramadan)
Eid al Kebir (also called Eid al Haji)
Good Friday (varies)
Easter Monday (varies)
Union Day 26 April
Labour Day 1 May
Maulidi (Mohammed’s Birthday)
Saba Saba (Peasant’s Day) 7 July
Nane Nane (Farmer’s Day) 8 August
Independence Day 9 December
Christmas 25 December
Boxing Day 26 December

Just The Facts..

FULL NAME
United Republic of Tanzania
(formerly United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar)
CAPITAL
Dar es Salaam
INDEPENDENCE
9 December 1961
TIME
GMT +3 hours
POPULATION
31,270,820 (estimated July 1999)
AREA
945,090 (886,040 km2 land including
Zanzibar, Mafia and Pemba Islands; 59,050 km2 water)
CURRENCY
Tanzania shilling (TSh or TZS)
PRESIDENT
President Benjamin William Mkapa (since 23 November 1995)