Tanzania travel stories
A solid coat of humidity hit me as soon as the airplane doors opened and a lush green view of Zanzibar came into focus. While technically a part of Tanzania, the island, I knew, is vastly different in its history and culture so I excitedly hopped on a dala-dala, a...
Ever since my first safari in South Africa, on each subsequent safari, I have been so bold as to have a particular animal that I hope to see and I tell my guide (knowing, of course, they have no control over what wildlife chooses to present itself). So on my recent...
My Initiation Traveling has been like my own personal eccentric Kung Fu master. When I began I expected to be gently washed of my narrow world view, but that is not what the teacher had in mind. Rote repetition, bruises, and often just straight up weirdness was to be...
African Safari Company Goes Off Beaten Track For Wildlife, Culture, Multi-Sport Adventures Encompassing Bush and Beach SEATTLE, WA, Sept. 25, 2013 "“ African Safari Company are masters at seeking out off-the-beaten-track, diamonds in the rough on the world's...
(May 16, 2012, New York, New York) "“World class films with an African focus, international music performances, international and local art exhibitions, and stunning natural settings are in store for cinema and art lovers attending the 15th annual Zanzibar...
(June 27, 2011 "“ NEW YORK, NY)-- South African Airways announced an exclusive air fare starting at $1,300 (plus taxes) for travel from New York (JFK) to Dar Es Salaam (DAR) between September 12 and Tanzania's 50th Anniversary Celebration on December 9, 2011....
Arusha, Tanzania, May 19, 2011-Â On Saturday, May 21, the Drake Bulldogs and CONADEIP All Stars from Mexico will have traveled across the globe to meet on the field at the Sheik Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium in Arusha, Tanzania for the historic Global Kilimanjaro Bowl,...
(May 6, 2011, Zanzibar, Tanzania) "“World class films with an African focus, international music presentations, and stunning natural settings are in store for those cinema and arts lovers attending the 14th annual Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) June...
Where does one begin when writing about a country in Africa, particularly a country as vibrant and alive as Tanzania? Upon arrival I was able to purchase my Visa at the airport in Dar es Salaam, but be aware that Tanzanian officials do not take US dollars that were...
There are only just a handful of thrills greater than standing on the top of mighty Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest point in Africa and the world's tallest free-standing mountain. It features on plenty of 'what to do' lists along with other African...
A typical day on our camping safari was a wake-up call at 5am - not that we really needed the cheery "Good morning, Africa's calling" from our leader, as the sounds of Africa rang all around us in squawking harmony and heralded the exciting day ahead. Within no time...
It's midnight. A relatively peaceful night so far. As I turn over sleepily, absent-mindedly rolling out of my safe perimeter of flimsy mosquito net (supposedly protecting me from the dreaded tsi tsi fly), the silence is interrupted by a knock. Someone at the door?...
