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Apr-2018
Explore one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa with this list of quick facts that you may not have known. 1. The Serengeti is one of the oldest and most scientifically significant ecosystems on the planet. Its weather patterns, fauna and flora are believed to have changed very little over a million years, […]
Apr-2018
Funny and interesting facts about Swahili, the language of the people of the East African coast. A- like Asante. The most important Swahili word (along with jambo), since Tanzanians hold politeness in high regard. Asante means “thank you!” B- like Bantu. Swahili is a Bantu language. C- like Coast. The name Swahili comes from the […]
Apr-2018
Just the name brings images of an exotic far-off land filled with mystery and scented by the aroma of clove and cardamom. For centuries Zanzibar has been a crossroads of peoples from Africa, Arabia, and India that has created its own unique cultural mélange that exists into the present. Zanzibar history is also tainted with […]
Mar-2018
Are you ready for your upcoming adventure to Tanzania? Have you learned a few words and phrases in Swahili, the most widely spoken language in Tanzania and all of East Africa. Swahili has adopted many words from Arabic and English, as well as from Portuguese and German, all of whom have had interaction with the original […]
Nov-2017
The baobab tree is easily recognized by its enormous trunk and scrawny stems and twigs. It is one of the most distinctive symbols of Africa. In Tanzania, visitors can admire baobab trees within all national parks, but particularly in Tarangire National Park, which is unofficially known as the “Baobab Capital of the World.” About this […]
Aug-2017
After encountering wildlife in its natural habitat or conquering the summit of Kilimanjaro, how can one discover the human dimension of Tanzania? There is no better way than to explore, preferably on foot, the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. NATURAL AND CULTURAL TREASURES ON KILIMANJARO FOOTHILLS Kilimanjaro is known worldwide for its permanent snowcap and […]