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BEST HOTELS IN DAR ES SALAAM TANZANIA

If you are planning a safari holiday in Tanzania, you should base yourself at Dar Es Salam, the country’s largest city. Not the capital, as one may think. But certainly the most famous place, at least as far as tourists are concerned. Dar Es Salaam is the starting point for many trips to the plains,Continue reading "BEST HOTELS IN DAR ES SALAAM TANZANIA"

The Ultimate Guide to Taking the Ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar

What is better than the perfect African holiday on the east coast? A safari among the wild animals on the main land, in Tanzania or Kenya, then a trip to enjoy the beaches and the views of Zanzibar Island … this will make your journey unique! You can also plan a full offer holiday, includingContinue reading "The Ultimate Guide to Taking the Ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar"

Birding safari in Botswana, among the delta’s birds

If you are a birdwatcher aiming to learn more about African birds, you must book a birding safari in Botswana, land of the delta's birds. The nation's territory, in fact, includes most part of the Okawango Delta's swamps, where an incredible fauna has its perfect habitat. River Okavango's delta never arrives to the sea, itContinue reading "Birding safari in Botswana, among the delta’s birds"

Kiwengwa-Uroa Forest

  On the eastern side of Zanzibar island, 20 km away from the capital city of Zanzibar, a large protected area rises between the beaches of Kiwengwa and Uroa. Some call it the “Kiwengwa-Uroa Forest” but its real name is Kiwengwa-Pongwe Forest Reserve. This is a very important place as for biodiversity and the studyContinue reading “Kiwengwa-Uroa Forest”

Kampala capital city

 Kampala is a mountain place, though you will never say that! It is on a plateau at 1189 metres a.s.l. and a few kilometers away of the northern coasts of Lake Victoria. The lake is its main tourist at-traction. Kampala is a very young city, built in the 19th century around the British military fortContinue reading “Kampala capital city”