Lake Chala is a crater lake that straddles the border between Kenyan and Tanzania. It’s water comes from groundwater from Mount Kilimanjaro. Lake Chala is a destination that pops up now and again in various travel groups and social media…
Sauti za Busara Festival: Sounds of Wisdom in Stone Town, Zanzibar
Sauti za Busara Festival (Sounds of Wisdom in Kiswahili – the national language of Tanzania) is an annual music festival on the tropical island of Zanzibar, featuring African artists, across 4 days and 3 stages. If the beaches of Zanzibar,…
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Sunrise Beach Resort, Dar es Salaam – a review
Dar es Salaam is a bustling, vibrant city on the coast of Tanzania. While city life certainly keeps things interesting, it’s also necessary to escape once in a while. Lately I’ve been trying to travel with friends every month, but…
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The Slow Leopard Kilwa – The beach getaway you need to experience
Did you know that Tanzania has approximately 1,424 kilometres of Indian Ocean coastline? Of course the most popular destinations are Zanzibar, Mafia Island, Pangani and Dar es Salaam, but heading further south you can find a more rustic, untouched coast.…
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Moving to Tanzania: 8 Things You Need to Know Before Your Move Abroad
First of all, karibu! If you’re reading this then I’m guessing you are considering moving to Tanzania, or maybe you are already there and panicking in case you missed something. Fear not – Tanzania is beautiful, diverse and exciting country…
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Magoroto Forest Estate: The Perfect Tanga Getaway
Magoroto Forest Estate is Tanzania’s newest forest retreat situated near Muheza, Tanga, about 6 hours drive from Dar Es Salaam. It has a tropical rain forest climate with spices, birds and a man-made lake, making it the perfect getaway…
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The Best Rooftop Bars in Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam is a city under transformation. What was once a crowded city known for its traffic and pollution, Dar es Salaam is transforming into a metropolis worth exploring by day and night. One of the best ways to…
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Rubondo Island- A Visit to Tanzania’s Jurassic Park
Imagine an island where no humans live. Elephants, giraffes and deer roam free. Trees and foliage consume the island, encroaching on even the most well established dirt tracks. Suddenly, a plane flies in low overhead, a reminder that indeed, some…
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9 of the Best Tanzanian Songs to Know Before you Go
Want to get in the mood for your trip to Tanzania? I’ve compiled a list of the best Tanzanian songs to do just that! I’m going to start this post with a full disclosure: I may have moved to Tanzania…
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I’m Moving Abroad…and I’m Terrified!
So you know those blog posts that tell you to quit your job to travel? Those one’s that say how super easy it is? Or those one’s that tell you that you absolutely have to travel solo? Yeah, this isn’t…
