Tanzania, the largest of the East African countries, lies just south of the Equator. There are two volcanic mountains: the spectacular Mt. Kilimanjaro which dominates the views from much of the northern part of the country and Mt. Meru. For the fit and ambitious, we can arrange "Kili" climbs with highly qualified guides. The world famous Ngorongoro Crater is home to the largest permanent concentration of animals on the continent. The plains of the Serengeti offer a wonderful opportunity to witness one of the grand spectacles of nature: the annual wildebeest and zebra migration. The Olduvai Gorge, where the Leakeys have made their amazing discoveries, helps us understand the origins of our own species. Off the coast are the lush islands of Zanzibar, Pemba and Mafia.