Darajani Market in Stone Town Zanzibar - Everything You Need To Know

Darajani Market in Stone Town Zanzibar - Everything You Need To Know

Colorful Darajani Market, also known as Marikiti Kuu ('Great Market'), has been the commercial hub of Stone Town since the late 19th century. Situated on the east side of Stone Town, it is a fascinating place to explore, with an atmosphere that is both liv..
Guide to visiting Lake Natron – One of the Deadliest Lakes on Earth

Guide to visiting Lake Natron – One of the Deadliest Lakes on Earth

Lake Natron is a narrow and exceptionally alkaline lake set in the semi-arid Rift Valley east of Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Overlooked by the active volcano Ol Doinyo Lengai, its boiling hot, extremely salty water is deadly to most life-forms other than the cyanobacteria tha..
Masai Mara vs Serengeti – Which Park Should You Choose?

Masai Mara vs Serengeti – Which Park Should You Choose?

Serengeti vs Masai Mara; which is best for an African Safari? There is no better or worse when it comes to Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve and Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park. These two world-famous safari destinations...
Guide to Visiting Serengeti National Park – All You Need To Know

Guide to Visiting Serengeti National Park – All You Need To Know

Serengeti National Park is the focus of most safaris to Tanzania. Renowned as the setting of a mind-boggling migration involving millions of wildebeest, zebras and gazelles, this vast Unesco World Heritage Site is also notable for...
Guide to Visiting Tarangire National Park – All You Need To Know

Guide to Visiting Tarangire National Park – All You Need To Know

Tarangire National Park is the least publicized of the four main conservation areas that comprise Tanzania’s peerless Northern safari circuit. But while it lacks the spectacular scenery of Ngorongoro Crater, the migratory herds that sweep through...
Top 10 Best-value Ndutu Safari Lodges & Camps

Top 10 Best-value Ndutu Safari Lodges & Camps

A region within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and like a mini Serengeti National Park (which lies just to the north), Ndutu has much the same wildlife and savannah landscapes as its larger neighbor, but almost always without...
Best Safari Parks & Game Reserves Near Dar es Salaam

Best Safari Parks & Game Reserves Near Dar es Salaam

Dar es Salaam is the largest city in Tanzania and where many people will start their trip. The coastal city is often a jumping-off point for those traveling to nearby Zanzibar and the popular northern circuit, which includes...
10 Best-value Luxury Lake Manyara Safari Lodges & Camps

10 Best-value Luxury Lake Manyara Safari Lodges & Camps

Lake Manyara National Park is part of the same Northern Tanzania safari circuit as the world-famous Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. It is often treated as...
Things You Need To Know Before Visiting the Maasai

Things You Need To Know Before Visiting the Maasai

The Maasai are one of the proudest nations of East Africa, a people known for their warrior past and the ongoing strength of their traditions. Although they only make up an estimated 2% of Kenya’s population ...
10 Best Nyerere (Selous) Luxury Safari Lodges & Camps

10 Best Nyerere (Selous) Luxury Safari Lodges & Camps

Nyerere National Park, extending across 30,893km²/11,928mi² of southeast Tanzania, is East Africa’s largest protected area. Formerly Selous Game Reserve...

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