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Why Climb Kilimanjaro?

Mount Kilimanjaro is the world’s highest freestanding mountain.  The mountain is located just south of the equator in Tanzania, next to the, next to the Serengeti. Do you want to mark a personal achievement? There are a reason thousands of people seek to climb this mountain...

5 Tips For Your Travels To Africa

You want to travel to Africa and you are excited about the adventure of Africa and seeing and doing everything! You want to climb Kilimanjaro, view the Victoria Falls, Safari into the Serengeti, taste the best South African wines and you want to get close to the ‘Big 5’, but you...

The Ultimate Tanzania Packing List

The trouble with Tanzania is there’s just too much to do. It packs lots of different holidays into one. Mountaineering? ✅ Safari? ✅ Lazing on a beach? ✅ Culture and cuisine? ✅ Now, we’re not saying Tanzania doesn’t have any shops because it does – and lots of them! And...

10 Fun Things To Do In Zanzibar

You’ll have heard of Zanzibar, Tanzania’s Spice Island, with its white sand tropical beaches, swaying palm trees and sparkling clear waters (the usual tropical paradise heaven). But did you know that there’s more to explore than just the breathtaking beaches? Zanzibar Island...

Take 12 Tanzania Instagrams

1. Elephantastic Tarangire If you want to get up close and personal to that most beautiful of creatures, the elephant, don’t head for the well-trodden paths of the Serengeti. Those in the know head north for the Tarangire National Park, renowned for its vibrant population of...

Christmas Celebrations in Tanzania

Christmas, Tanzania-style Nearly one-third of Tanzanians are Christian, so Christmas in Tanzania is a big deal – but it’s not so much about the buy buy buy frenzy that occurs elsewhere. But it does share the global tradition of families getting together because many Tanzanian...

Usambara Mountains – Tanzania’s hidden treasure

Think Tanzania and you’d think Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti, or the Ngorongoro Crater. But there’s more to Tanzania than just these famous locations. The Usamara mountains are one of Tanzania’s hidden treasures. The mountains are located in the north-eastern corner of Tanzania and...

Tanzania On A Budget – 6 Top Tips That Won’t Break The Bank

Just because money’s tight doesn’t mean you should miss all the delights that Tanzania has to offer. Your travel ambitions might be bigger than your wallet, but with a little careful thinking you can enjoy your Tanzanian adventure as much as any billionaire would. So, where are...

Tanzania – The Perfect Honeymoon Destination

Congratulations! You’re getting married! And where better to honeymoon than in Tanzania? You’ll get three honeymoons in one – mountains, savannah and beach. We suggest you don’t rush it – there’s a lot to see and do, and you’ll need chill-out time after all the excitement of the...

What To Do In Arusha In 48 Hours

There are several reasons you may find yourself wanting to know about some things to do in Arusha. There is a lot to do in this city, as it is a nice mix of busy Dar es Saalam and relaxed Moshi. This many-sided city is the place to start a safari trek through Arusha National...