Tanzania not only boasts the highest mountain in Africa, (Kilimanjaro is 19,340 feet) but the longest and deepest lake: Tanganyika. Because the lake is over 4,000 feet deep, it harbors many exotic looking species that are endemic. Lake Victoria, Africa's largest lake, also borders this country. Covering an area of over 362,000 square miles, it is substantially larger than Kenya. Nearly a quarter of Tanzania is protected by national parks, hunting reserves and controlled zones.
Climate and Weather
The climate is tropical and coastal areas are hot and humid. The rainy season lasts from March to June. The central plateau is dry and arid. The northwestern highlands are cool and temperate and the rainy season here lasts from November to December and February to May.
Population
As of 2006, the estimated population is 38,329,000, with an estimated growth rate of 2%. The African population consists of more than 126 ethnic groups, of which the Sukuma and Nyamwezi, the Hehe and Bena, the Gogo, the Haya, the Makonde, the Chagga and the Nyakyusa have more than 1 million members. Other groups include the Pare, Sambaa or Shambala and Ngoni. The majority of Tanzanians, including such large ethnic groups as the Sukuma and the Nyamwezi, have Bantu origins. Groups of Nilotic or related origin include the nomadic Masai and the Luo, both of which are found in greater numbers in neighboring Kenya.
Transportation
Transport in Tanzania spans a wide spectrum, from the motorized means made possible by roads, railways, seaports, and airfields to the traditional carrying of loads by animals and people.
Top Attractions
1. Serengeti National Park.
2. Twyfelfontein.
3. Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
4. Mt Kilimanjaro National Park.
5. Stone Town.
6. Northern Beaches.
Best Travel Time
The Tanzanian climate is tropical. The Central Plateau is dry and arid with hot days and cool nights, while the north-west highlands are cool and temperate. June to September is the cooler season. The 'long rains' are from March to May and the 'short rains' are between October and December. The hottest months are between October and February. On the coast, it rains in November and December and from March to may. Coastal areas are hot and humid although sea breeze cools the area pleasantly between June and September.
Food and Drink
National specialties:
• Seafood such as prawns and lobsters.
• Tropical fruit such as coconuts, pawpaws, mangoes, pineapples and bananas.
National drinks: • A good lager, Safari, is produced locally.
• Konyagi is a popular gin.
• A chocolate and coconut liqueur called Afrikoko.
• A wine called Dodoma, which comes in red or rosé.
Local Products/Shopping
The city and town centers usually have markets which sell curios such as African drums, old brass and copper, carved chess sets, jewelry, and a specialty, large wooden salad bowls carved from a single piece of teak, mninga or ebony. Haggling is accepted, indeed often expected.
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Top Attractions 
The Tanzanian climate is tropical. The Central Plateau is dry and arid with hot days and cool nights, while the north-west highlands are cool and temperate. June to September is the cooler season. The 'long rains' are from March to May and the 'short rains' are between October and December. The hottest months are between October and February. On the coast, it rains in November and December and from March to may. Coastal areas are hot and humid although sea breeze cools the area pleasantly between June and September.