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The Best Museums in Tanzania

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    Cultural Heritage Centre , Arusha
    #Specialty Museum
    Browse through an impressive collection of masks and sculpted animals at Cultural Heritage Centre, a gallery of sculpture and traditional han
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    National Museum , Dar es Salaam
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    See the skull of a 1.75-million-year-old Nutcracker Man and many artifacts used by his more recent descendants at National Museum, the oldest
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    Tanzanite Experience , Arusha
    #Specialty Museum
    Blending shopping with a bit of culture, Tanzanite Experience sells tanzanite and includes a museum dedicated to this rare gem. Drop by to le
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    Palace Museum (Beit al-Sahel) , Stone Town
    #History Museum
    Tour restored period rooms and see thrones of sultans at Palace Museum (Beit al-Sahel), a lavish three-story pavilion and former residence of
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    Village Museum , Dar es Salaam
    #History Museum
    Catch a glimpse of Tanzanian life at Village Museum, offering formidable insight into traditional local communities. Walk around the outdoor
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    Museum destinations in Tanzania

    Arusha Best for: Museums, Nature, Shopping Dar es Salaam Best for: Nature, Museums, Shopping Kigoma Best for: Museums Zanzibar City Best for: Nature, Parks, Historic Sites Bagamoyo Best for: Historic Sites, Museums
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    Tanzania

    #Nature, #Adventure, #Beaches
    Though the size and scale of Tanzania may be overwhelming, the people make it a personable and easy-going place to visit. The bigger cities not only offer good connections to the main natural attractions, but also feature bustling markets where locals sell fresh produce, snacks, and crafts. Smaller villages retain their long-held customs, beliefs, and artistic traditions. With the continent's highest peak, and some of the most animal-rich safaris available, Tanzania holidays tend to dart between the big and bold, and the personal and low-key. Tanzania is in Africa. To arrange what you want to do in Tanzania, use our Tanzania trip planner.
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