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Who can resist the charm of Africa’s iconic highest mountain? Sitting in northern Tanzania, Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest free-standing mountain in the world and a place that is on many adventurists’ to-do lists. Mount Kilimanjaro offers unbeatable views, incredible landscapes...

Africa’s highest peak is one of the most popular places to visit in all of East Africa and it’s not hard to see why. It is truly an adventure of a lifetime. For many this is a longtime bucket list item, but how much should you actually pay to fulfil your dream? How much...

Mambo! In celebration of my second month in Tanzania, I decided to take a safari. However, I was worried because I am a solo-traveler but could not afford a trip alone. I met Stephanie from Viva Africa Tours at a local coffee shop, where she explained they had a group tour...

When is the best time to climb Kilimanjaro? For some, selecting the best time to climb Kilimanjaro is predetermined by busy work schedules but the majority of perspective trekkers are undoubtedly wondering when they should plan a trip to climb to Africa’s highest point. If you...

The Zanzibar archipelago consists of over fifty islands but we have narrowed down the best beaches and what to do whilst you’re in Zanzibar. Zanzibar has a nostalgic aura and you will feel as though you have travelled back in time to a tranquil land. Stone Town’s Indo-Arabian...

Each year, over one million wildebeest journey in synchronization across the vast plains of the Serengeti and the amber coloured hills of Maasai Mara in search of juicy grazing grounds. Numerous zebra and gazelle accompany the wildebeest as they migrate for over two thousand...

You don’t need to be a professional mountaineer, a marathon runner or have access to the fountain of youth to climb Mount Kilimanjaro – all you need is a positive attitude and an excellent training program. The trek offers an adventure that is unparalleled. There are numerous...

Like many things in life there is no absolutely right or wrong. Rather, the best route to climb Kilimanjaro depends on YOU – On your preferences, physical conditions as well as comfort zones. Ask yourself these questions: What do you favour on your way to the summit – A less...

You want to climb Kilimanjaro and are unsure if some additional nights in Moshi will be worth it? Let us give you a triple yeah! Explore some of our favourites on what to do in 48 hours in Moshi. All of them easily done without stress. Get a sense of the life in and around town....

Three words you will undoubtedly come across when planning your safari adventure through Africa: The Big Five. Three words that belong to Africa as the salt in the soup. But what does the mysterious term the Big Five mean anyway? Who or what are the Big Five? Tour operators have...