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Country Guide > Africa > Tanzania | |
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Accommodation Hotels Tanzania has a range of accommodation from very good, expensive hotels to cheaper hotels which, although adequate, lack comfort. Although accommodation is on the expensive side, it is often possible for two people to share a single room except in top hotels. The less expensive hotels are often fully booked. The island of Zanzibar is currently experiencing a major tourism development phase and several new package hotels, many owned by Italian firms, have recently been built on its eastern coast. For more information, contact Tanzania Tourist Board (see Contact Addresses section). Wildlife lodges There are wildlife lodges in all national parks. Reservations can be made through the Tanzania Tourist Board or by contacting the lodges. Guest Houses These are often offshoots of local bars and provide cheap accommodation, but there may be problems with drunken behaviour and theft. Sharing a room is advisable and special attention to possessions should be paid while staying there. These can not be booked in advance. Prices are higher in the larger towns, but in general the quality can be assessed from the tariffs. Camping/Caravanning There are campsites in Arusha, Arusha National Park (four), Kilimanjaro National Park (one), Lake Manyara National Park (two), Mikumi National Park (two), Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (two), Ruaha National Park (two), Serengeti National Park (seven) and Tarangire National Park (two). Some have standard facilities, including taps, toilets, bivouac huts and firewood; others are more basic. Permits for entry to each park and also for photography and filming must be obtained before arrival. It is advisable to check the prices and site procedure before arrival. Further information can be obtained from Tanzania National Parks (see National Parks section) or Wildlife Explorer Ltd in the UK (e-mail: info@wildlife-explorer.com; website: www.wildlife-explorer.co.uk). Youth hostels There are youth hostels in Lake Manyara National Park (primarily educational groups) and Serengeti National Park, YMCA hostels in Dar es Salaam and Moshi, and a YWCA hostel, which takes couples as well as women, in Dar es Salaam. |