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History of the Sultanates of Kilwa and Zanzibar

  The east coast of Africa is not just safari in the wild, stunning beaches, wonderful seabeds. This part of the "Swahili land" also has a very interesting history. The whole coast used to be part of important kingdoms, here called "sultanates", the most important of which was the sultanate of Kilwa. But the islandContinue reading "History of the Sultanates of Kilwa and Zanzibar"

Mafia Island and the marine park

  The Mafia Island is a small piece of land off the coast of Tanzania. It belongs to the semi independent Zanzibar Archipelago and shares the same beauty as the main island. White sandy coasts, light turquoise sea, wild vegetation and especially wonderful seabeds make this island a brand new destination for great tourism. PeopleContinue reading "Mafia Island and the marine park"

Why not to miss a safari in Amboseli

  If you have the chance to do it,  you should never miss a safari at Amboseli National Park, in Kenya. One of the most famous protected areas in the world, Amboseli has a particular charme that makes it different from any other. Of course you can find the typical African animals, here: lions, leopards,Continue reading "Why not to miss a safari in Amboseli"

Why not to miss a safari in Amboseli

  If you have the chance to do it,  you should never miss a safari at Amboseli National Park, in Kenya. One of the most famous protected areas in the world, Amboseli has a particular charme that makes it different from any other. Of course you can find the typical African animals, here: lions, leopards,Continue reading "Why not to miss a safari in Amboseli"

Botswana, flight safari on the Okawango

  The magic of river Okawango started ages ago, when a prehistoric earthquake or eruption changed its course keeping it off the coast. It headed to the desert of Kalahari, so, and still does. Which means, this river has no outlet to the ocean and it just ... stagnates and then evaporates. Before evaporating riverContinue reading "Botswana, flight safari on the Okawango"