Tourism in Tanzania in 2013. In 2016, 1,284,279 tourists arrived at Tanzania's borders compared to 590,000 in 2005. Tanzania has almost 38% of its land reserved as protected areas, one of the world's highest percentage. Tanzania boasts 16 national parks and is home to a large variety of animal life. Among the large mammals include the Big five, cheetahs, wildebeest, giraffes, hippopotamuses and various antelopes. Tanzania's most well known wildlife attractions are located in the northern part of the country and include the Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park and Lake Manyara National Park. The Serengeti National park encompasses the world-famous great migrations
National Examinations Council of Tanzania National Examinations Council of Tanzania National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA; ) is an agency of the Tanzanian government, headquartered in Dar Es Salaam, that proctors tests given nationally. It manages the Certificate of Secondary Education Examination. It was established on 21 November 1973. Prior to that time the East African Examinations Council (EAEC) served Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar. The latter withdrew from the EAEC in 1970, and the Ministry of Education Curriculum and Examinations Section briefly took over examination proctoring for Mainland Tanzania when it withdrew from the EAEC in 1971. The Tanzanian government began hiring employees for NECTA