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Lusaka, Livingstone and other Zambia cities

  Zambia is a vast territory, for some time now not controlled by local tribal groups. After independence and subsequent changes, the administration of the territory was entrusted to ten provinces (Central, Copperbelt, Eastern, Luapula, Lusaka, Muchinga, North, North-West, South and West) but not all the capitals can actually be called “cities”. The only realContinue reading "Lusaka, Livingstone and other Zambia cities"

Welcome to Zambia

  Located in southern Africa, landlocked, Zambia has always been a land of brave warriors and hunters. An intertwining of many ancient tribes, it underwent European colonizations in the 19th century - Portuguese and British especially - until it reached independence in 1964. The Country's political situation today continues to be unstable but the mainContinue reading "Welcome to Zambia"

Triangle of Wonders: Pongwe, Unguja Ukuu and Pingwe

  If your idea of an African holiday must necessarily also include a hinterland rich in forests and fauna, you could think of this itinerary on the largest island of the Zanzibar archipelago. A sort of "triangle of wonders" that starts from the east coast, touches the west coast to return east, crossing the heartContinue reading "Triangle of Wonders: Pongwe, Unguja Ukuu and Pingwe"

Zanzibar East Coast: from Pwani to Michamvi

  The east coast of the island of Unguja (the largest in the Zanzibar archipelago, also known by this name) is among the most fascinating places in Tanzania. And it is also one of the most popular tourist spots. Not so much for the "usual" scenario of palm trees and white beaches, but for theContinue reading "Zanzibar East Coast: from Pwani to Michamvi"

Kizimkazi and Makunduchi

  123movies   The south of the island of Unguja (Zanzibar) overlooks the Indian Ocean and faces currents and winds that fully demonstrate the power and beauty of this African nature. This does not prevent this territory from also offering beautiful beaches and attractions that tourists love to discover. Coming from the super touristic beachesContinue reading "Kizimkazi and Makunduchi"