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SOUTHERN TANZANIA AT A GLANCE

The Swahili Coast

Though often associated with Zanzibar, Pemba and Mafia islands, there's more to the Swahili Coast than tropical islands. Gain a better understanding of the region's slave history with a guided tour of Bagamoyo, alongside 19th-century remnants from the time when it was the capital of German East Africa. The former slave market has been transformed into an art and craft market selling handmade souvenirs and artworks. Kaole Ruins, dating to the 13th century, are a national historic site consisting of two mosques and 30-odd tombs that give insights into the Arab explorers who settled along the coast of East Africa.

Mikumi National Park

Visitors often underestimate Mikumi's

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