Dodoma, Tanzania Travel Facts

Dodoma, Tanzania
The Highest Peak

Terrain - Tanzania’s diverse terrain ranges from the heights of Mount Kilimanjaro, to the Serengeti plain,

to the islands of Zanzibar in the Indian Ocean. The country has 16 national parks. Together, they contain about 40% of its wildlife — including lions, giraffes, elephants, zebras, the distinctive white-bearded wildebeests, and more.

Languages - Roughly 130 languages are spoken in Tanzania. There is no official language, although Swahili is known to about 90% of the population. About half of Tanzania’s workers are employed in agriculture, which also accounts for about 85% of its exports. Only about 15% of the population have access to electricity, and even fewer during times of drought.  

Tourism, a $4.5 billion industry in Tanzania, is one of the country’s economic bright spots. The country’s national parks, of which Serengeti is the most popular, attract about a half-million visitors each year. Zanzibar,

located just off the coast of Tanzania, also is a major tourism draw.

And, of course, there is the snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro,

the tallest free-standing mountain in Africa and a major climbing destination.

Fun Fact: The 2,230-foot Neyrere Bridge,

East Africa’s only suspension bridge, opened in 2016. Built by Chinese contractors, it connects Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s largest city, and Kigamboni. Crossing over and back on foot will give you about 1,800 steps!

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