Tanzania is the largest country in East Africa, covering an area of 945,166 sq km (364,929 sq miles) with a population of between 35 and 40 million.

The United Republic of Tanzania was created in 1964 when recently independent Tanganyika (1961) joined with the island state of Zanzibar, following the overthrow of the Arab government. 

Tanzania is a peaceful, welcoming and friendly country, which has much to offer the tourist. For those who want to go on safari (Swahili word meaning journey), the game viewing in Tanzania is considered by many to be amongst, if not the best in Africa. This is not surprising when one realises that 20% of the continent's large mammals are to be found in Tanzania and 25% of the country is classified as national parks or similar.

If it is beaches that you want, the Tanzanian mainland, and Zanzibar in particular, have mile upon mile of pristine white sandy beaches, fringed by coconut palms. For those wanting a cultural experience, Tanzania has considerable variety, from the strong Arabic influences in Zanzibar to the local tribes on the mainland.

Tanzania has so much to offer the tourist, but only receives a small number when compared to Kenya and South Africa. This lack of tourists is particularly marked in the southern part of mainland Tanzania with, for example, only 3,000 tourists visiting Ruaha National Park in 2004. When one considers that the national park is the size of Northern Ireland and has an elephant population of over 12,000 it is easy to see why those in the know consider this part of Tanzania to be one of the best kept secrets in Africa.

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