Zanzibar: Where To Go And What To Do
Zanzibar has exploded in popularity, becoming one of the most famous island areas in all of Africa, if not the world. Driven by an aggressive …
Zanzibar Leopard: Extinct or Alive?
The Zanzibar leopard is a creature that has developed quite a legendary reputation. Its history is strongly intertwined with the history of Zanzibar Island. Though …
Zanzibar Gem – History, Appearance, and Growing Tips
The Zanzibar Gem (or ZZ plant) is an extremely popular houseplant. Its bright, shiny dark green leaves make it a perfect addition to so many …
Tanzanian Shilling: Everything You Need to Know
If you’re planning a visit to Tanzania, there is one important topic that you should be familiar with – money! A visit to any foreign …
Zanzibar Food: 7 Must Try Dishes
For such a small island nation, Zanzibar has quite an interesting history when it comes to food. The island has developed a very unique identity …
What Languages do They Speak in Tanzania?
Planning a trip to Tanzania can be an overwhelming experience. For many, traveling to a new country can be quite a culture shock. Managing this …
Selous Game Reserve
The Selous Game Reserve is Africa’s largest game reserve. Despite what you might imagine, the area is not considered a tourist hot spot. We’ll give …
Arusha, Tanzania – Tourism and What to Do
Arusha is one of Tanzania’s most visited cities – it’s considered the entry point to the “safari circuit” in Northern Tanzania. It provides easy and …
Rubondo Island National Park
Kitulo, which has recently become a fully protected National Park, is situated on the Kitulo Plateau, which forms part of Tanzania’s Southern Highlands. It is …
Mount Meru
Climbing Mt. Meru is usually skipped in favour of its bigger neighbour Mt. Kilimanjaro to the west, but the sheer beauty and challenge of this …