This tightly focused guide reflects the area that is most popularly toured by first-time visitors to Tanzania. Featuring all the relevant detail of Philip Briggs' full Bradt guide to Tanzania, it also incorporates expanded coverage of the wildlife and natural history of the region plus extra environmental information, making it the indispensable companion to a safari in northern Tanzania's renowned national parks.

Features include:
>Choosing a safari--the hows, whys, and wheres of northern Tanzania
>The best accommodations in every price bracket, from luxury lodges to simple hotels
>Wildlife and natural history in depth
>Health and safety
>Swahili--an introduction to the language