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The majestic mountain, Kilimanjaro

The king, the god. The majestic mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro, is the symbol of this part of Africa. Not everyone knows that Kilimanjaro is a volcano. Or a volcanic system, consisting in three huge craters: Kibo, Mawenzi and Shira. Over 5890 metres high, Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest "single mountain" inContinue reading "The majestic mountain, Kilimanjaro"

Arusha, the safari capital city

Arusha is not the capital city of Tanzania, but it is a capital. You can call it the "Masaai's capital city", because most part of its 416.000 inhabitants belongs to these people. Or you can call it "Safari capital city" because this is the starting point of many itineraries to the wildest Africa. Arusha isContinue reading "Arusha, the safari capital city"

Tanga and its beauty

As many other beautiful places of Tanzania, Tanga also overlooks the coast and the Indian Ocean. Smaller than Dar Es Salaam, quieter than Arusha, brighter than the capital Dodoma, Tanga is the third city of Tanzania with over 270.000 inhabitants. And certainly a city to discover and to live. The name means "sailing", which alreadyContinue reading "Tanga and its beauty"

Mwanza, the Lake City

Over 800,000 inhabitants, Mwanza is the second largest city in Tanzania - after Dar Es Salaam. This city is also one of the most touristic places of the nation, not only for the beauty of its landscapes but also because many tribes live there in full harmony. Mwanza is a large, welcoming "melting pot". YouContinue reading "Mwanza, the Lake City"

Historical itinerary in Bagamoyo

If you are looking for a different African trip, Bagamoyo is the place for you. Seventy-five kilometers north of Dar Es Salaam, facing Zanzibar and the other islands on the Indian Ocean, this town of 35.000 inhabitants can be considered the "Tanzanian Florence", because of its many old monuments. Bagamoyo is history, first of all.Continue reading "Historical itinerary in Bagamoyo"