The only mention of a trip to Tanzania immediately refers to images of free animals, African savanna landscapes or large expanses of land, interrupted only by natural parks or lakes of sumptuous beauty, such as the Tanganyika or Victoria.

More realistically, Tanzania, which is located in East Africa, remains a very poor country with a literacy rate of only two-thirds of its 41 million inhabitants. Life expectancy is low and does not exceed 52 years, a consequence of the presence of a number of infectious diseases such as yellow fever or dengue fever. Twice as big as France or almost twice as big, this East African country, which shares borders with Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique, has nevertheless tried to liberalise itself and a real economic take-off has been perceptible since the early 2000s. But much remains to be done: its infrastructure remains precarious: although the country has a relatively developed rail network with 3,700 kilometres of tracks compared to other African countries, one road in ten is still not paved. Air transport is not accessible to the local population because of its price, but it can provide some links between the main cities of the country. Other black spots: staff skills are poor and hygiene conditions are not ideal either. Born from the union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar in 1964, Tanzania still retains all the traces of a developing country and draws its resources essentially from agriculture and mining, the only really developed industry. While Tanzania still depends heavily on international aid, the rise of tourism also provides it with valuable foreign exchange. In order to develop this sector of activity, the country seems to have relied heavily on its accommodation: while some offer basic comfort, lodges constitute the basic accommodation in national parks. Hot water is not available every hour of the day; electricity is provided by generators... However, the living conditions should not obscure the tourist interest of the destination Tanzania. If we exclude Dar es Salaam, its economic capital, the rest of the country gives the image of a territory largely preserved from human intervention. Many sites have been included in UNESCO's World Heritage List, such as the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in the north of the country, the ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani, which include the Kilwa Grand Mosque, the Mkutini Palace and the Husuni Kubwa Palace respectively, but also the ruins of Songo Manara, the Selous Reserve and the The list would not be complete without its national parks, especially Serengeti, or Kilimanjaro, named after the mountain which culminates at 5,895 metres above sea level. The observation of animals in freedom, in particular if one opts for the formula of the safaris, seems one of the impossible activities to be practised in these parks. The Serengeti has nothing less than 4 million animals including many birds: lions, leopards, buffaloes, rhinos, but also hyenas and zebras roam freely under the amused eye of the tourist. Tanzania is a land of preserved charm and is not necessarily visited all year round. The country remains under the influence of two seasons: the dry season, which runs from May to October; the heat is particularly stifling from December to February. On the other hand, from early November to mid-December, the country is under the influence of light rains: rainfall occurs for a few hours during the day and the period is conducive to departure.

Art and culture in Tanzania
Tanzanian culture is largely inspired by the Swahili culture of Zanzibar. Its Arab roots are reflected in the architecture and clothing of its inhabitants. The Muslim community remains particularly important in Zanzibar where it represents 95% of the total. In Tanzania as everywhere in Africa, music is predominant. Ethnic groups like the Giriamas, the Digos or the Luos are talented dancers. But the most impressive remain the Masai with their very spectacular war rituals.

What to visit in Tanzania
Mount Kilimanjaro, at an altitude of some 5895 metres, is the summit you should visit on your holiday in Tanzania. Among the national parks, the Serengeti Park, the second in the country after the Selou, is also worth a visit.