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”
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Discovering Tarangire National Park
The national territory of Tanzania is covered for 32% with National Parks and protected areas. So, no wonder if the best safaris in the world can be booked here. And precisely in the city of Arusha, north east of the Country. Not far from Arusha, about 100 km west, the Tarangire National Park willContinue reading “Discovering Tarangire National Park”
Lake Manyara National Park
An unusual, special and exciting safari will take you to this African wonder, Lake Maynara, Tanzania. It is named after a plant, emanyara, which is very common in this region. Maasai people use it as a fence for their camps. Lake Manyara is not a big lake. Only 50 km long, 16 km wide,Continue reading “Lake Manyara National Park”
Visiting coffee plantations in East Africa
Are you tasting your delicious Arabica coffee espresso right now? Are you enjoying the power of the Robusta flavour that makes your day every morning? Well, you are then appreciating one of the most important product of East Africa’s agriculture. The regions facing the Indian Ocean’s coast are the main producers of this wonderfulContinue reading “Visiting coffee plantations in East Africa”
Marijuana as a legal medical support in Africa
Is it possible to find "weed" in Africa? Is it legal to use it? Believe it or not, these are two very common questions tourists type on the Google Search line, before planning a trip to Africa. Much more than any information about animals, safaris, national parks foreigners want to know if it isContinue reading "Marijuana as a legal medical support in Africa"