Whether you need advice on removing ticks or tips on photographing wildebeest, the sixth edition of this comprehensive guide has the latest information. Tanzania is home to Mount Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater and lakes Victoria and Tanganyika. Some 25% of the country is protected in national parks and conservation areas. One fifth of Africa's large mammal population and more than a thousand bird species live here. Now fully updated, this guide provides practical information for both independent travel and all-inclusive safaris, recommends the best of the ground tour operators, and gives advice on interaction with the local people. • Earlier editions of this guide received rave reviews from both travel press and travellers • Coverage of Tanzania's world-famous national parks, history and culture, including the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and the Maasai people • Detailed wildlife coverage includes vital information on avoiding trouble with hippos, crocodiles and snakes