Category: Tanzania

  • Best Day Trips from Dar es Salaam

    The best day trips from Dar es Salaam are worth taking the time to do if you have a few days in the city before or after going on safari or climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. One of the best day trips is a visit to Mafia Island. Reachable by small plane, the island is a beautiful […]

  • Best Hotels in Lamu

    With tourism as the major industry in Lamu, there is no shortage of hotels and guest houses on the island. Here is a list of what I consider to be the best hotels in Lamu: Baitil Aman Guest House in Lamu Baitil Aman Guest House Address: Shela, Lamu, Kenya Phone: +254 (0)733 37 53 80 […]

  • Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

    Dar es Salaam is the traditional capital of Tanzania and is the most important city in Tanzania economically. Located on the coast of Tanzania, Dar es Salaam is home to beaches, harbors, and other maritime activities. People visiting Tanzania can check out Dar es Salaam’s cultural sights in addition to its coastal beauty. Dar es […]

  • Simba Camp in Ngorongoro Crater

    Simba Camp in Ngorongoro Crater is the only common campsite in the park. With basic facilities that are frequently described as “so-so,” Simba Camp is not a Tanzania safari lodge for those that want a nice place to stay. Simba camp becomes crowded in the high season, but has basic amenities like showers and toilets. […]

  • NY Times: Mount Kilimanjaro

    Mount Kilimanjaro: On Africa’s Roof, Still Crowned with Snow By NEIL MODIE A THICK veil of snow had settled on Kilimanjaro the morning after my group arrived in Tanzania. Over breakfast, we gazed at the peak filling the sky above the palm trees of our hotel courtyard in Moshi, the town closest to the mountain. […]

  • Best Places to Dive and Snorkel in Zanzibar

    Zanzibar, located in the Indian Ocean, is famous for its beautiful, clear water and great diving and snorkeling. Below is a list of some of the best places to dive and snorkel in Zanzibar: Diving in Zanzibar’s Pemba Reefs – There is a lot for experienced divers to explore while diving in Zanzibar’s Pemba Reefs, […]

  • Visiting Tanzania and Zanzibar

    Buses from Dar Es Salaam to Kilimanjaro Bus in Moshi Originally uploaded by eat more chips The best buses from Dar Es Salaam to Kilimanjaro are run by the Scandinavia Express Services bus company. Buses from Dar Es Salaam to Kilimanjaro stop in Mombo, Moshi, and Arusha. The distance is 646 km from Dar Es […]

  • NY Times: Mount Kilimanjaro

    Mount Kilimanjaro: On Africa’s Roof, Still Crowned with Snow A THICK veil of snow had settled on Kilimanjaro the morning after my group arrived in Tanzania. Over breakfast, we gazed at the peak filling the sky above the palm trees of our hotel courtyard in Moshi, the town closest to the mountain. It was as […]

  • How to Get to Zanzibar from Tanzania and Kenya

    Flights to Zanzibar from Tanzania and Kenya: There are regular daily flights to Zanzibar from Dar es Salaam, Pemba, and Arusha. There are also flights to Zanzibar from the Selous Game Reserve in Tanzania and some of the game parks in northern Tanzania. There are regular daily flights to Zanzibar from Mombasa and Nairobi, Kenya. […]

  • Tembo House Hotel, Zanzibar

    Tembo House Hotel Forodhani Street, Box 3974, Zanzibar, Tanzania Tembo House Hotel Phone: 255 (24) 2233005 The Tembo House Hotel in Zanzibar is right in the heart of Stone Town. A former American Consulate in Zanzibar, Tembo House is conveniently located on the beach and is close to many shops and restaurants. Part of the […]