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Nova explores Kilimanjaro
PBS' science program, Nova, explored Africa's highest peak to solve the mysteries of it's volcanic destiny and the disappearing glaciers. The show was called "VOLCANO ABOVE THE CLOUDS". You can learn more about Mt. Kilimanjaro and East Africa.
National Geographic Magazine explores Africa
National Geographic recently did a full issue all about Africa. This is not specific to Tanzania, but we found it so interesting we wanted to share it with you. And of course the pictures are amazing. Get a free screen saver of the great Migration. Check it out at National Geographic.
Want to learn more?
To get the most out of your trip, we recommend educating yourself before you take off for Africa. Or if you're like us, you'll end up reading half of these books after you return.
Here are a few of our recommended resources.
Online resources:
Tanzania national parks and game preserves (Africa Online)
IMAX movie: Kilimanjaro: To the Roof of Africa
Maasai Environmental Resource Coalition
Parks Directory - Park related news, books and directory
Reading Material:
The Snows of Kilimanjaro by Ernest Hemingway
Trekking in E. Africa by Lonely Planet
Climbing Mt. Kenya and Mt. Kilimanjaro by Cameron Burns
Kilimanjaro: To the Roof of Africa
The Serengeti's Great Migration by Carlo Mari
Mara-Serengeti: A Photographer's Paradise by Jonathan Scott
Maasai by Tepilit Ole Saitoti, Carol Beckwith
