Located in East Africa and bordered by land and water, guests can trek to the peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro, drive the plains of the Serengeti, and dip their toes in the Indian Ocean. There are 16 national parks covering over 42,000 square kilometers and 17 protected game reserves, conservation areas, marine parks and protected forests. Tanzania is home to over 120 different cultural groups, all who are extremely proud of their country, heritage, and deeply rooted traditions.