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African Safaris Tanzania
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White Hunters: The Golden Age of African Safaris $16.98 East Africa affects our imagination like few other places: The sight of a charging rhino goes directly to the heart; the limitless landscape of bony highlands, desert, and mountain is, as Isak Dinesen wrote, of "unequalled nobility." White Hunters is the story of seventy years of African adventure, danger, and romance. It re-creates the legary big-game safaris led by Selous and Bell and the daring ventures of early hunters into unexplored territories, and brings to life such romantic figures as Cape-to-Cairo Grogan, who walked 4,000 miles for the love of a woman, and Dinesen’s dashing lover, Denys Finch. Witnesses to the richest wildlife spectacle on the earth, these hunters were the first conservationists. Hard-drinking, infatuated with risk, and careless in love, they inspired Hemingway’s stories and movies with Clark Gable and Gregory Peck. |
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Tanzania $8.98 Africa is a continent of valuable resources, from large reserves of oil, to minerals such as diamonds and gold; it is also home to an incredible variety of wild animals, plants, and trees. Yet Africa is also a continent with many problems. African countries are among the world’s poorest–in fact, 32 of the world’s poorest 44 countries are African. The series AFRICA: CONTINENT IN THE BALANCE examines the historical and current situation of selected African countries, providing background information and analysis for students on each country’s geography and ecology; history; system of government; economy; people and cultures; and important cities and communities. |
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Wide Horizons: Tales of a Non-Traveller in Tanzania $19.98 Wide Horizons charts the author’s radical change from West-Country teacher and fearful flyer to East African adventurer. It is an amusing, warts-and-all account of the two years he spent living and working in Tanzania with his partner, Cathy. It includes accounts of visits to ‘A-list’ destinations such as Zanzibar and Kilimanjaro, as well as safaris to remote national parks. Recurrent themes of poverty and illness ensure that Tanzania is not glamorised though. Wide Horizons also examines the increasing impact of Islam on local culture and how Tanzania has been shaped by the post independence influence of Julius Nyerere, who died during the author’s stay. Ultimately, Wide Horizons is about facing your fears and the extraordinary things life has to offer as a consequence. |
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Two Hearts in Tanzania; Dick and Mary Cabela’s Hunting Chronicles II: Two Hearts in Tanzania $24.48 As thrilling and heart-pounding as the Capstick books, only laced with contemporary observations on African culture, conservation and the very personal reasons for modern big-game hunting. Tanzania has a way of getting under your skin. Dick and Mary Cabela, the outdoor world’s most famous couple, first traveled there in search of adventure: lions, leopards, Cape buffalo and the lure of wild places. They found so much more. They formed friendships, endured heartaches and encountered some of the most amazing people and animals on earth. Join Dick and Mary as they journey to Tanzania on five different expeditions. Meet Cotton Gordon, one of the most renowned, respected and gentle professional hunters in Africa. Look over Dick’s shoulder as he stalks a world-class lion, tracks a belligerent buffalo and sits in the dark nervously waiting for his illusive, second-chance leopard. Agonize with Mary as she sights down the barrel at her first lion and then goes on to take three of the Big 5. And then accompany Cari and Teri, two of the Cabela daughters, as they experience Tanzania and the thrill and poignancy of their first African hunt. Told in first-person with the warmth of a hand-written journal, Two Hearts in Tanzania puts you right in the thick of the action and in the hearts and minds of the people who lived these amazing adventures. Illustrated with chapter-opening sketches by famous wildlife artist, John Banovich, the book includes 16 pages of photos of African wildlife, native peoples, hunters, trackers, camp life and Dick and Mary with their hard-won trophies. Also includes a 15-minute DVD attached to the inside back cover of the book that features interviews with Dick and Mary, footage from their safaris, and observations on Tanzania and big-game hunting. |
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Northern Tanzania with Kilimanjaro & Zanzibar $20.48 Almost half of Tanzania’s national parks are located in Northern Tanzania, including Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Mount Kilimanjaro National Park. The second edition of this tightly focused guide is fully revised throughout, including extensive updates on the best accommodation in every price bracket, from luxury lodges to simple hotels and hostels, and the best of the safaris. There’s in-depth coverage of the wildlife and natural history of the region, information on Tanzania’s 120 tribes and how to interact with them, historical and cultural points of interest such as rock art and the discovery of tanzanite, and an introduction to the Swahili language. |
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Tanzania Under Mwalimu Nyerere: Reflections on an African Statesman $22.48 Nyerere’s economic policies, his successes and failures in pursuit of economic development under socialism, are some of the subjects addressed by the author in this book. A Tanzanian himself., he also looks at how life was under Nyerere since the sixties. The work is also a critical examination of the political situation in Tanzania since independence when the country was known as Tanganyika before uniting with Zanzibar. The author also looks at the transition that has taken place in Tanzania from one-party rule to multiparty democracy, and from socialism to capitalism since the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War. He also takes a critical look at globalization and the negative impact of structural adjustment programmes in Tanzania and Africa as a whole. The work is also a study of Tanzania’s history since the advent of colonial rule and of the struggle for independence in one of Africa’s largest countries. |
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Tanzania 4 $17.89 Spy on vultures in their nests as you float over the Serengeti in a hot-air balloon Watch villagers slip by along the shoreline as you cruise down Lake Tanganyika Rest your elbow on a sack of vegetables as you rattle south on the Tazara train Jump off a dhow into Zanzibar's warm shallows, and snorkel among shoals of fish In This Guide: Give something back: packed with community tourism spotlights and sustainable travel recommendations Special chapters on trekking and safaris to help you choose the best operators New color wildlife section with all the facts about both predators and prey Content updated daily – visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-the-minute reviews, updates, and traveler suggestions |
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Lonely Planet Tanzania $20.98 Discover Tanzania Spy on vultures in their nests as you float over the Serengeti in a hot-air balloon Watch villagers slip by along the shoreline as you cruise down Lake Tanganyika Rest your elbow on a sack of vegetables as you rattle south on the Tazara train Jump off a dhow into Zanzibar’s warm shallows, and snorkel among shoals of fish In This Guide: Give something back: packed with community tourism spotlights and sustainable travel recommendations Special chapters on trekking and safaris to help you choose the best operators New color wildlife section with all the facts about both predators and prey Content updated daily – visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-the-minute reviews, updates, and traveler suggestions |
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The Rough Guide to Tanzania (Paperback) $24.99 Informative, the paperback The Rough Guide to Tanzania organizes all the must-see spots in the gorgeous African nation. The newest edition of the companion to the country pays particular attention to the spectacular landscapes and tours offered in the country. The Tanzania travel guide, The Rough Guide to Tanzania, runs down the best means of scaling Mount Kilimanjaro and finds the most exciting safari trips across the Serengeti. The paperback Rough Guide to Tanzania is the definitive guide to one of Africa’s most beautiful destinations. A 24-page, full-color section introduces Tanzania’s highlights, from the volcanic landscapes of the Ngorongoro Crater to the Indian Ocean beaches of Zanzibar. In addition, in the Tanzania travel guide, The Rough Guide to Tanzania, there are two, full-color, 4-page inserts: A Year in Celebration and National Parks. The guide includes a new author’s pick 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. The Tanzania travel book, The Rough Guide to Tanzania, has all the practical advice you will need, from climbing Mount Kilimanjoro to arranging a Serengeti safari. There is an extensive chapter on learning and speaking Kiswahili, plus reliable coverage of Tanzania’s history, politics, environment, wildlife and music. The Tanzania book, The Rough Guide to Tanzania, comes complete with maps and town plans for every region. Buy the paperback The Rough Guide to Tanzania for an insightful and illustrated overview of the magnificently landscaped country. |
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Safari-Safari: Chasing the Big Five in Botswana and Tanzania, Africa $19.98 "Safari-Safari" is the story of Ernest Abernathy’s ventures into Africa, where a realization came while dealing with a rhino that effectively led to his evolution from being a dedicated hunter into a life concentrating on the conservation of wildlife and retiring from hunting altogether at the ripe old age of forty. Before Africa, Ernest’s hunting experiences were in North and South America, Central America, Alaska, and on the Arctic ice. His successes in these two African safaris include seven world record-class entries, including the forty-first largest lion ever recorded (listed in Rowland Ward’s World Record Books in London) and an elephant whose size at twelve-foot and eight inches would qualify him as second behind the thirteen-foot and two-inch elephant ranked as number one at Rowland Ward. Jack O’Connor, former shooting editor of Outdoor Life magazine was very much an influence on Ernest’s decision to venture on a Safari in Botswana, which led to other African experiences described in detail within this book. The ultimate story of this book, however, is not all about guns and shooting, but more about the not hunting, meaning the interesting details about the animals, environment, people, and cultures encountered. It’s about how the author came from for a life of hunting, along with some interest in conservation, then he came to Africa, what happened there, and the events leading to the reversal of those interests and his retirement from hunting. For many years now the author has been active in various wildlife conservation groups and associations, including his favorite, Ducks Unlimited, where he has raised many tens of thousands of dollars. This book contains the tales of atrue hunting safari in Botswana (formerly Bechuanaland) in the days before it became so well-known and popular, and a safari in Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika) where an opportunity with a rhinoceros led to a thoughtful conversion of Ernest to the conviction he should to retire fr |
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Birds of Kenya and Northern Tanzania $26.98 Mount Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti Plains, tropical beaches, coral reefs, and such wildlife as elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and rhinos. With all this, Kenya and northern Tanzania are the ultimate destination for safaris, adventure travel, and ecotourism. They also form one of the world’s most spectacular regions for birdwatching, with a variety of species unmatched almost anywhere else–from the tiny Amani Sunbird to the eight-foot-tall Somali Ostrich, from the elegant flamingos of the Rift Valley lakes to carcass-eating vultures and snake-hunting eagles. This book is the definitive field guide for the thousands of birdwatchers and travelers who visit this breathtaking area every year. The guide features 124 color plates, depicting all 1,114 species in the area, including variations by subspecies, age, and sex. It contains over 800 range maps and succinct text that covers identification, voice, and distribution. Specially designed for use in the field, it is a compact version of the widely acclaimed "Birds of Kenya and Northern Tanzania," hailed on its publication in 1996 as the most comprehensive, accurate, and beautiful guide ever produced for the region. With its modest price, small trim size and sturdy, weather-resistant binding, this field guide is the one volume that every adventurous traveler to Kenya and northern Tanzania must have. |
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Tanzania: The Land and Its People $21.48 This is a general study of Tanzania, the land and its people and history, and a look at contemporary life in the largest country in East Africa and one of the largest on the continent. It is also a general survery of the country’s natural resources, crops and minerals, and economic potential. The book also includes some details on the East African Community and the proposed East Africa federation of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania which is supposed to be formed in 2013. Includes maps and photos. |
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Bodies, Politics, and African Healing: The Matter of Maladies in Tanzania $26.98 This subtle and powerful ethnography examines claims about the efficacy of traditional healing practices and their role in the politics of nation-building. Stacey A. Langwick describes the healers and healing practices in southeastern Tanzania and their influence on people seeking help. She finds tension between traditional and Western approaches to healing — which often identify different causes for illness and suggest radically different therapies. Langwick devotes special attention to the materiality of healing, the body, the metaphysical world of illness, and the power of healing acts, and offers bold new insights on belief and knowledge, culture and nature, and tradition and science. |
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Tanzania. – Roy Toft $49 Silhouetted African baobab tree at sunset. |
