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Welcome to Rwanda

Rwanda is a very small nation set in central-eastern Africa. It has no outlet to the Ocean and is mainly a mountain territory - the highest range is the Virunga (2700 mt asl). The big lake Victoria is 300 km away from the nation's border, on the east, and is not part of its territory.Continue reading "Welcome to Rwanda"

Kiwengwa-Uroa Forest Zanzibar

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 study ofContinue reading "Kiwengwa-Uroa Forest Zanzibar"

Zanzibar Princess Salme Museum

Princess Salme Museum, in Zanzibar, is very close to  Emerson Hotel on Hurumzi Street. It is in fact a detached part of it. Princess Salme was the daughter of the sultan of Oman who used to rule his homeland from his palace on Zanzibar island. She ran away from her family's palace in 1866. SheContinue reading "Zanzibar Princess Salme Museum"

Zanzibar Princess Salme Museum

Princess Salme Museum, in Zanzibar, is very close to  Emerson Hotel on Hurumzi Street. It is in fact a detached part of it. Princess Salme was the daughter of the sultan of Oman who used to rule his homeland from his palace on Zanzibar island. She ran away from her family's palace in 1866. SheContinue reading "Zanzibar Princess Salme Museum"

Ancient Stone Town’s Shirazi Cemetery

Stone Town is the name of the oldest part of the city of Zanzibar. It is the very first core of the island's capital, mostly built in stone. This is one of the most important historical areas of Tanzania, because it shows the mix of cultures that made Zanzibar the paradise it is today. Visiting StoneContinue reading "Ancient Stone Town’s Shirazi Cemetery"