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Arusha: All You Need To Know

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    The capital of the eponymous region, Arusha, is a must for travelers visiting northern Tanzania. This enchanting city is 45 km from Kilimanjaro International Airport, the starting point for many safaris. Globetrotters stay there for one or more days to explore its wonders, often at the start or end of their safari in the famous national parks.   Arusha offers countless natural and cultural treasures to discover during your stay. Among the essentials, you will not fail to explore the biodiversity of the Arusha National Park, the dazzling nature around Mount Meru culminating in the heart of the park, the crafts at the Cultural Heritage Center, the collections of the old Boma Museum, Duluti Lake Reptiles and many more.   Brief History   Arusha was founded by German settlers around 1900. After the completion of the military fort in 1901, the fledgling city experienced rapid commercial development. Passed under British control at the end of the ...

Five Books to Read before Going on Tanzania Trip

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    Before visiting  Tanzania , do you want to learn more about the country, its history, people, and traditions? We have prepared a list of our favorite books for you to dive into the Tanzania of yesterday and today.  Paradise by Abdulrazak Gurnah We start with a must-read book before leaving for Tanzania, whose author, a native of Zanzibar, received the winner of the 2021 Nobel Prize in Literature. It tells the story of Yusuf, a twelve-year-old boy who lives in a village in Tanzania and is thinking of staying with his uncle in town. If his parents made him believe they were sending him on a family visit, the young man would discover a completely different truth. He was sold as a slave to a wealthy merchant to repay a family debt. The Lioness by Katherine Scholes  The story begins when Angel, a 7-year-old girl, finds herself alone in the Tanzanian desert when her mother dies from a snakebite. Promised to certain death, the little girl will t...

What to Do In Tanzania: The Best Activities

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What to Do In Tanzania: The Best Activities   Tanzania is a perfect destination for adventure holidays: between its peoples and authentic traditions, its volcanoes, its savannahs, its lakes, and its beaches, it offers a multitude of activities to visitors. Whether traveling alone, with your family, or as a couple, you will always find something to fill your days with adrenaline and happiness. Here is our selection of things to do during Tanzania Safari Travel:    To Go On a Safari   Tanzania is one of the best safari destinations in the world. Take advantage of this opportunity to observe the most beautiful animals in the world in their natural habitat. In Tanzania, safaris can be done by car, on foot, by bicycle, by boat, or even on horseback, depending on your chosen tour. Tanzania's diversity of ecosystems and landforms make it a privileged land of habitation and migration for thousands of species. It is very easy to see animals grouped en masse near water...

Where to Watch Birds in Tanzania?

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    Renowned for its exceptional natural sites with an impressive diversity of wild animals, Tanzania is the ideal place to treat yourself to an animal safari! But beyond the Big Five, Tanzania is also famous for its birds, with no less than 1100 species recorded. Discover the best sites to organize a birding trip and go on a safari in Tanzania! Birdwatching in Ruaha National Park Located in the center of the country, Ruaha National Park is one of the top birdwatching destinations in Tanzania. It must be said the site lists no less than 570 species of birds, including endemic species from central Tanzania, water birds, migratory birds, and many birds of prey. Birds To Watch At Ruaha National Park : Masked Lovebird, Ashy Starling, Tanzanian Red-billed Hornbill, Crested Barbet, Ashy Starling, Savannah Bateleur, Giant Kingfisher, White Stork, and d'Abdim, goose-winged spur, collared palm thrush, African fish eagle, Promepic barbican, goliath heron, masked dove, white-be...