When visiting Mafia Island, location is everything. Much of the island forms part of Mafia Island Marine Park – a government controlled conservation area that protects more than half of the island’s coastal waters. Whether you stay inside or outside…
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As we enter the festive season, and prepare to finally leave 2020 behind, the tourism industry is already getting ready to present their new offerings for 2021. Following a challenging year for tourism, hotels across the world are looking towards…
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 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,…
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…
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.…
Have you ever heard of Lamu Island? Once popular with tourists as a retreat for writers, yoga enthusiasts and hippy types, Lamu Island has an enthralling history, culture and landscape. It is easy to see how many writers were entranced…
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…
Every year I create a new playlist with the best Tanzanian songs of the year. If you have never listened to Tanzanian music (most commonly, Bongo Flava) before, I suggest you start with the 9 Best Tanzanian Songs that I…
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…
