The tropical and very peaceful Zanzibar Archipelago is found within the Indian Ocean immediately off Tanzania’s coast. The Island which year after year has become a popular tourist destination for people on a Tanzania Safari is surrounded by a number of smaller islands, with the major islands being Unguja, Pemba and Mafia which are jointly referred to as “Zanzibar.” Each of these islands offers very magnificent diving experiences throughout the whole year with good visibility and water temperatures ranging from 25°C and 29°C (77°F and 84°F). This cheerful paradise islands destination has numerous white painted dhows commonly seen sailing in
July to the end of September is the best time to visit for a safari in Tanzania. This is because the spectacular Mara River crossing occurs from Mid-July to August and the drier weather means more wildlife concentrate around waterholes. This makes it easier to spot animals around the water holes and rivers but also the chances for ‘animal action’ by the predators trying to make a kill are higher. Shorter grases during this dry season also means better visibility and easy spotting of wildlife. That said, the Great Migration swirls around the Serengeti outside these months; you just have
What you need to know before taking your kids on Safari in Tanzania and Africa, Tanzania Safari for Kids It has been thought by many that planning an African safari for kids is a bad idea however this is not true. Research on child development shows that it is important to take your children for different travel adventures and this is beneficial to their growth. Safari in Tanzania and across the African continent provide a unique experience for children to get very close to the animals they love in their habitats which they have only seen on television or in
What are the recommended Vaccinations for a Safari in Africa? Although there are several medical concerns, the major one that worries many safari goers that we usually deal with who take a safari tour in Tanzania is: ‘which vaccinations that are necessary before taking a Safari to Africa. We have compiled a detailed article explaining where to get the shots, what shots to get and when to get them before taking your safari. DISCLAIMER: Here is an overall brief description of a few of the vaccinations required for Tanzania safaris. Everyone should before leaving for Africa pay a visit to
When we talk about a safari in Tanzania, what crosses the mind of most holidaymakers is exploring large plains of savanna crowded with numerous animals running up and down. well that is really true, and the Serengeti National Park which is the best place on the African continent where you will not only have a chance to see Africa’s Big Five animals, but also a variety of many other impressive species of large mammals in very big numbers. When Bill Clinton – former president of the United States visited this amazing national park back in 2010, he was extremely impressed
Zanzibar is not a vast island, and that means that it’s quite easy to get around and explore every hidden bay and rocky outcrop in this famous semi-autonomous island that together with Tanganyika makes up the Republic of Tanzania in East Africa. The Island measures approximately 100Km from north to the south, while from west to east it is a short distance of approximately 40km. Those are the measurements of the Unguja Island which is the main Island of the Zanzibar Archipelago and ordinarily the one that is referred to as ‘Zanzibar’ despite the archipelago having several other islets. On
For a long time now, mountain gorillas have been on the red line and in the list of the most endangered species in the world. With the remarkable conservation efforts efforts however, these incredible species who are our closest relatives scientifically have made a slow but very fragile return from the brink of extinction. Rwanda is one of the three countries after Uganda and DRC that is home to the world’s last mountain gorillas. Who Organizes Rwanda’s Gorilla naming; Kwita Izina? The Government of Rwanda together with conservation partners and local communities host a gorilla baby naming ceremony annually, with
Hon. January Makamba; Tanzania’s Minister for Environment has remained steadfast on his plan to ban the single-use non-biodegradable plastics in Tanzania, and if all goes how he wants, July 1st will be the official day for banning the plastic bags which have become a menace not only in Tanzania and Africa but throughout the world. Tanzania becomes one of many countries which have banned these plastic bags that are big pollutants to the environment owing to the fact that there hasn’t been a major effort to recycle them but also they come at a cheap price which leads to the
Wildebeests Calving Season comes to a Close as the Green Tanzania Safari Season is ushered in!
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The Wildebeests Migration Season in Tanzania comes every year from late or mid December running through March. This is basically the period when the Wildebeests herds in their hundreds of thousands groups converge at Ndutu Plains making up about the whole million plus Wildebeests herd spreading from the Ndutu Plains to the Southern Serengeti Plains. Why Ndutu Plains for Tanzania Safari Calving Season? The Ndutu Plains is a vast savannah plain located within the Ngorongoro Conservations which make up vast grazing plains for the wildebeests migration herds so they come here every year during that period; December to March for
Electronic Visa for Tanzania – Electronic Visa for Tanzania is now a reality. After neighboring countries implementing E-Visa services for some time now, Tanzania which is by far the best country for African safari has now followed suit so you can now apply for your Visa to Tanzania online. How to get visa to Tanzania online To apply for an Online Visa to visit the United Republic of Tanzania (both Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar) you will be required to fill in the online form on the form here, then the next step is to make payment by Credit Card/Debit Card, and