Book Description
Herds of antelope on the Serengeti, dhows on the Zanzibar coast, red-robed Maasai warriors, brilliant coral in sparkling seas - Lonely Planet shows you the best that Tanzania has to offer. Whether you want to watch wildlife, laze on the beach or ramble through Swahili ruins this guidebook is your indispensable companion.
• CHILL WITH A CHEETAH - 16-page full-color wildlife guide enables you to distinguish your warthog from your wildebeest
• SAFARI WITH A CAMPARI - tips on foot, car, balloon and boat safaris to suit every budget, from basic camp sites to luxury lodges
• CATCH SOME RAYS - get the lowdown on the best beaches, secluded coves and islands on Tanzania's long and pristine coast
• CLIMB KILIMANJARO - we tell you the who, why, how and when of scaling Africa's mightiest mountain
• GO YOUR OWN WAY - easy-to-use maps and transport information help you get from Arusha to Zanzibar and back again
Customer Reviews:
Lonely Planet vs. Rough Guide.......2007-06-29
I was traveling with friends in Tanzania. I had the Lonely Planet and one of my friends had the Rough Guide. Lonely Planet is a good book but when it came down to the book that we REALLY found indespensible and would stay up at night reading -- the Rough Guide Tanzania won. Lonely planet is good, yes, but Rough Guide contained much more cultural information. It depends on what you are looking for. We are students and we were working in Tanzania. Rough Guide was better for the daily living and budget stuff. If you're just a tourist, Lonely Planet is perfectly acceptable.The Rough Guide to Tanzania, Edition Two (Rough Guide Travel Guides)
This was a great guide!!!.......2007-04-03
I just returned from Tanzania and this book provided all the information I needed on the different safaris, Masai tribe, Zanzibar/Stone Town, places to eat, etc. It was a great guide!
Great guide book.......2007-03-10
Lonely planet tops the genre. Really only good for if you are going or you want to understand what a friend or family member is likely to encounter there.
Best there is!.......2007-01-25
Since I'm an independent traveler, I always purchase a few tour guides when in the planning process of my next trip around the world and Lonely Planet's guides have never let me down. I've purchased Lonely Planet's tour guides for Mexico, Costa Rica, Belize, Peru, Ecuador and Tanzania and have yet to be disappointed with any of them. They are easy to read, straight forward and give "off the beaten track" things to do, where to stay and eat. I have only 1 complaint and this is that I feel some guides may need to be updated more often so the information is current. The Tanzania guide book gave me some excellent information and ideas that turned our trip to East Africa into a fantastic experience.
Very complete and helpful guide.......2006-03-17
Whether you plan on doing a safari, or relaxing in the beaches of Zanzibar, or visiting the less traveled regions of Tanzania, this book provides all the useful information that you need to plan your trip or to have a more complete experience once you are there, whether you are planning to travel with a limited budget or not. The book covers Tanzania's wildlife attractions, historical sites, seldom visited places, culture, political history, food, health, maps, local traditions, etc. I didn't find any flaw worth mentioning with the book. So if you plan on going to Tanzania or are just thinking about it, this book will convince you that it is a place worth visiting, with more possibilities than you can imagine.
Book Description
At 19,340 ft, Kilimanjaro is Africa's highest mountain and the world's tallest freestanding peak. The fact that it's possible to walk to the summit (no mountaineering skills needed) has made this Africa's most popular trek. Kilimanjaro is not difficult to reach and even has its own international airport. It's ideally placed between Tanzania and Kenya and most walkers combine the mountain hike with a visit to a game park.
This new guide is written in the proven Trailblazer style--with detailed walking maps showing hiking times, points of interest, and gradients. Also includes:
*Getting to Kilimanjaro from Europe, North America, and Australasia
*Nairobi--trekking preparations and what to see
*Dar-Es-Salaam--trekking preparations and what to see
*Where to stay and eat--Nairobi, Dar-Es-Salaam, and along the trails
*Employing a guide or porter
*The environment--how to minimize impact on a fragile region
*Health and safety
*40 detailed walking maps
*Post-trek options--excursions and safaris
Customer Reviews:
This book is exactly right !.......2007-09-29
I bought this book as a gift for my brother John last Christmas because he had a trip to Kilimanjaro scheduled for July.
He told me before the trip that he was suprised how detailed the info in the book actually was....very helpful in planning and knowing what to expect.
When he returned after the trek he said the book was very accurate indeed. He showed me a few photo copied pages he had taken along with him.
Now normally he is not a big talker so for him this was like gushing about this book. I think this is THE book to buy if you are planning to visit Kili.
Kilimanjaro Climbing Resources.......2007-08-05
I purchased the Second Edition (September 2006) of "Kilimanjaro: The Trekking Guide to Africa's Highest Mountain" in July 2007. Within a week (as I was sitting on airplanes far too often and had time to read), I had read the 300+ page book cover to cover.
The book is excellent, informative, and often humorous. The trail descriptions are detailed and precise, and the other guidance (medical, financial, logistical) is essential. With a little effort, I matched the trail descriptions to a superb map that I purchased at the same time and quickly gained an understanding of the various routes, options, outfitters, and issues. (The map is "Kilimanjaro Map," scale 1:62,500, 3rd edition, ITMB Publishing.)
One comment: there are many trails (or potential trail combinations) offered by the various outfitters and trekking agencies on Kilimanjaro, so you will likely find yourself flipping back and forth through the book to follow YOUR route. Give yourself time to absorb the book thoroughly. And be prepared with your highlighter and notepad close at hand so that you can identify the portions of the book most relevant to your specific route and itinerary.
If you're considering a climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro, or have a friend or family member considering doing so, you will find this book to be very useful.
Apparently a great book.........2007-05-09
My husband is planning to trek Kilimanjaro, and apparently this has been a helpful, great starting source!
Plan Your Kili Adventure.......2007-04-12
Detailed maps and route information make this guide to Mount Kilimanjaro a must-have for those wanting to climb it.
Kilimanjaro: The Trekking Guide to Africa's Highest Mountain - 2nd Edition; Now includes Mount Meru.......2007-02-01
This is a great book. I encourage anyone wishing to climb Kili to read it.
I climbed Kili and prior to the climb I learned all about the route I was taking (Shira Plateau). The maps are great.
I also went for the Lava Tower climb and the Reusch Crater, and as the book says: "If you reach the Ash Pit, you can truly say that you have conquered this mountain."
Book Description
The Rough Guide to Tanzania is the definitive guide to one of AfricaÂ's most beautiful destinations. A 24-page, full-colour section introduces TanzaniaÂ's highlights, from the volcanic landscapes of the Ngorongoro Crater to the Indian Ocean beaches of Zanzibar. In addition there are two, full-colour, 4-page inserts:Â`A Year in CelebrationÂ' and Â`National ParksÂ'. The guide includes a new Â`authorÂ's pickÂ' section of the very best hotels and restaurants, plus up-to-date listings of all the top lodges, safari companies and bars, in every price range. From climbing Mount Kilimanjoro to arranging a Serengeti safari, this guide has all the practical advice you will need. There is an extensive chapter on learning and speaking Kiswahili, plus reliable coverage of TanzaniaÂ's history, politics, environment, wildlife and music. The guide comes complete with maps and town plans for every region.
Customer Reviews:
Great Information, Out of Date.......2007-07-19
I just spent three weeks in Tanzania on vacation, and visited Dar Es Salaam, Arusha and the northern Safari circuit, and Zanzibar with the Rough Guide as my primary guide. I also hiked Kilimanjaro on a prearranged trip, without using the guidebook.
The major strength of the book is that it is written from the viewpoint on traveling that I share, that when traveling you should try to experience the country from as much of a local perspective as possible and avoid the tourist traps that isolate you from the actual country. In this respect it served very well, covering methods to tour the country (such as by daladala and local dhows) that were only occasionally used by tourists. Its recommendations were generally pretty good, although I didn't see too much difference between the highly recommended special picks and the standard listings for hotels and restaurants. His general suggestions for areas to go to and things to do I thought were very good, however.
The main issue with the book is that it was sometimes very out of date. Even though it was just published in 2006 I ran across some places that we were counting on from the book that had closed (DDC in Kariakoo (Dar Es Salaam) and the cultural tourism in Gezaloule). Also the inflation from the prices in the book was between 0 and 75%, so it was difficult to know for sure when you were being ripped off and when the prices had just increased.
Another issue with the book is that sometimes the author made it sound easier than it was to get around without knowing some kiswahili (the local language). Until we had a rudimentary grasp of the language it was sometimes tough to follow the directions.
Generally a good book that I would recommend to anyone that really wants to see the country, but verify your plans with locals when you're there.
Left me in a lurch more than once..........2007-06-21
I just got back from a three week business trip to Tanzania, and I have to say that this guide was worse than useless-- it was dangerous. On three seperate occasions I took taxis to the most highly recommended restaurants in the guide only to find myself in dangerously isolated areas with businesses that in no way shape or form resembled their reviews. If you are going to visit specific places listed in the guide I recommend you have your taxi wait until you can check out the inside for yourself.
The map of Arusha is not accurate. I walked with a single female traveler who needed to buy a bus ticket in Arusha, and its a good thing I was with her because the map was off on its location by about 8 blocks-- and the real location was in one of the most dangerous parts of town. In Dar es Salaam the one location listed as being able to offer cash advances for Mastercards with no pin does not offer such a service as I found out after spending the last of my shillings on a taxi to get there. I had more experiences like this using the guide than I have room to list here.
This guide was good for giving me a sense of orientation before I left, but was so out of date and just plain wrong that I would very strongly warn against using it in country. They claim the author has lived in Tanzania for years, but I do not see how this can be true. I saw so many other tourists in Tanzania using this book, so I know that many of you will buy it-- but please be careful and take ALL specific information with a very large dose of skepticism. Be careful.
Terrific resource.......2007-01-24
I got this book as a gift and hardly opened it before getting on the plane to Tanzania. Once there, however, we used it many times a day and found it to be accurate, comprehensive, and engaging. A great guidebook.
THE best guide on Tanzani, according to locals.......2006-07-05
That says it all. We attracted lots of attention by being the first to show up in Tanzania toting the new edition. The locals all agreed it was the most comprehensive & accurate guide available, & were really impressed by some of the things we knew from reading it. We had several offers to buy it when we left but wanted to keep it as a souvenir.
Be aware that the author included information on a FEW things that were planned but never opened. Nonetheless, it's an outstanding guide with good maps & lovely photos.
Book Description
This tightly focused guide reflects the area that is most popularly toured by first-time visitors to Tanzania. Featuring all the relevant detail of Philip Briggs' full Bradt guide to Tanzania, it also incorporates expanded coverage of the wildlife and natural history of the region plus extra environmental information, making it the indispensable companion to a safari in northern Tanzania's renowned national parks.
Features include:
>Choosing a safari--the hows, whys, and wheres of northern Tanzania
>The best accommodations in every price bracket, from luxury lodges to simple hotels
>Wildlife and natural history in depth
>Health and safety
>Swahili--an introduction to the language
Customer Reviews:
Bradt Safari Guide - N Tanzania.......2007-01-04
Used the guide for our Kilimanjaro climb and Serengeti safari in Oct 2006. Excellent resource. Fun to read too. I highly recommend.
Northern Tanzania: The Bradt Safari Guide.......2006-08-21
This was an excellent book for anyone going to Tanzania. It included customs, what to wear, weather information, safari guide, etc. Very informative.
Book Description
Bradt's ever popular Tanzania has the latest information on planning a trip, whether visitors are seeking advice on independent travel or all-inclusive safaris in luxury game lodges. The main attractions of the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and lakes Victoir and Tanganyika are covered in depth, with supporting advice on how to get the most out of photographic equipment, combating danger from hippos, crocodiles, and snakes, recommended ground tour operators, interaction with local cultures, and communicating in Swahili.
Features include:
>Coverage of every corner of the readily explorable country
>Comprehensive details of lodges, safaris, and the great wildlife-watching opportunities on offer
>Zanzibar and Pemba Islands, climbing Kilimanjaro, and exploring the national parks
>Tanzania's well-developed infrastructure
Book Description
No matter what your budget or whether it's your first trip or fifteenth, Fodor's Gold Guides get you where you want to go. In this completely up-to-date guide our experts who live in Kenya and Tanzania give you the inside track, showing you all the things to see and do -- from must-see sights to off-the-beaten-path adventures, from shopping to outdoor fun. Fodor's Kenya and Tanzania shows you hundreds of hotel and restaurant choices in all price ranges -- from budget-friendly B&Bs to luxury hotels, from casual eateries to the hottest new restaurants, complete with thorough reviews showing what makes each place special. The Smart Travel Tips A to Z section helps you take care of the nitty gritty with essential local contacts and great advice -- from how to take your mountain bike with you to what to do in an emergency. Plus, web links and mix-and-match itineraries make planning a snap.
Customer Reviews:
Useless for Tanzania.......2007-02-08
Three-fourths of this book is dedicated to Kenya. The addition of Tanzania was clearly an afterthought. The descriptions of lodgings are rather generic and there are only a few hotels, attractions, or restaurants listed. On Zanzibar, we did better with a 20 page pamphlet of ads than with this book. Don't waste your money on this book if you're headed to Tanzania or Zanzibar.
Horrible.......2005-11-27
Whatever you do- DONT buy this worthless book. Unless you just want to stay in 5 star lodges and do and see NOTHING ELSE. I had the Lonely Planet Kenya that I dragged with me backpacking in Kenya- It was wonderful. The East Africa Lonely Planet is great too. Save your money!
Not for Tanzania.......2004-10-01
The coverage of Tanzania in this book is quite sparse. I did not find it to be useful at all, and a great disappointment. I then went out and bought Lonely Planet's book on Tanzania, and was very pleased with the depth of information it offered, including such things as maps of towns with locations of ATM's, hotels, etc and color photographs. This is a much more useful book if you are going to Tanzania.
Book Description
Bursting with local knowledge and practical tips for making the most of your holiday in this richly diverse tourist mecca: from spectacular game safaris to sophisticated beach lodges; from the historical roots of humankind in the Olduvai Gorge to Zanzibar’s picturesque Stone Town and the bustling mainland cities; from the icy peak of Kilimanjaro to the teeming crucible of the Ngorongoro Crater. In a lively and evocative style, the author paves the way for an unforgettable adventure in East Africa. There’s plenty of practical advice, contact names and addresses and even a selection of useful phrases. A profusion of colorful photographs gives the reader a further taste of what’s in store.
Book Description
Climb East Africa's highest peaks—via non-technical and technical routes—in this updated guide to Kilimanjaro, Mount Kenya, and more · More than 50 routes, including summit walk-ups and serious technical climbs · Completely updated and expanded descriptions of travel to and from East Africa and the major trekking and climbing destinations · Entire new sections devoted to the standard trekking route on Mount Meru, Kilimanjaro's nearly 15,000-foot neighboring peak, and the trekking circuit in the Rwenzoris of Uganda, with detailed route descriptions to the three highest summits in the region—Mount Stanley, Mount Speke, and Mount Baker For trekkers or climbers hoping to reach the top of Kilimanjaro—one of the coveted Seven Summits—or challenge themselves on the remote spires of Mount Kenya, or explore East Africa's lesser-visited areas such as Mount Meru and the Rwenzoris of Uganda, this completely revised guide is ideal. Author Cameron Burns includes everything you need to know to plan a safe and successful visit to the region, including up-to-date trip planning information and prices, tips on transportation and places to stay, as well as the scoop on hiring outfitters and obtaining permits and visas.
Also included are dozens of useful websites for the East African trekker/climber, do's and don'ts to help you stay safe, hundreds of useful personal observations from the author in the newly-added footnotes, and a handy glossary of several local languages.
Book Description
The Bradt guide was the first travel guide to concentrate exclusively on Zanzibar and Pemba. This sixth edition brings every aspect of travel on the islands up to date, from sourcing hotels to creating an individual itinerary from the selection of landmarks, markets, and activities detailed in the guide. Fascinating background on the history and culture of the islands, a thorough section on land and marine wildlife, and a guide to the architectural treasures of Stone Town will help the traveler discover many aspects of Zanzibar.
Features include:
>Getting to Zanzibar and island transport links
>New chapter on Mafia Island in addition to Zanzibar and Pemba islands
>Detailed natural history and conservation written by experts
>Extensive coverage of island culture: festivals, markets, arts and crafts
>A comprehensive range of essential information including health, watersports, and the Swahili language
Book Description
Written by Africa expert Philip Briggs and specializing in wildlife-viewing opportunities, this well-established guide has the latest information on overland and balloon safaris and all the national parks. The main attractions of the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, lakes Victoria and Tanganyika, and other prime regions for travelers are all covered in depth, with details of the big cats, numerous species of antelope,and other wildlife that can be expected to be seen on safari. How to get the most out of photography equipment, combating danger from hippos, crocodiles, and snakes, malaria prevention, personal safety, and recommended local tour operators are included. Interaction with the natives is an enriching and memorable part of a visit, so the section on observing local etiquette and background on Tanzania's group dynamics provide an understanding of the country. Advice for travelers on a range of topics--climbing Kilimanjaro, spice island excursions, ecological tips, and visiting rock paintings--make this guide a valuable companion.
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The Rough Guide to Tanzania, Edition Two (Rough Guide Travel Guides)
Tanzania Travel Map (Globetrotter Travel Map)
