Tanzania
by Jodi Lucas | Sep 26, 2019 | Blog, Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Wildlife
Long before homo sapiens appeared, the ancestor (Paraceratherium) of our modern-day rhinos braved ice-ages and searing heat, prehistoric hyenas and giant crocodiles. These fearless animals were the titans of their time, standing over five meters tall at the shoulder,...
by Jodi Lucas | Sep 26, 2019 | Blog, Destinations, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania
Africa – there is nowhere else on the planet quite like it. On this continent, where humans first came into existence, untamed wildlife, barely touched landscapes, and ancient cultures have survived the passage of time. It’s a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it...
by João and Margarida | Sep 17, 2019 | Blog, Destinations, Tanzania, Travel Articles, Wildlife
After the Masai Mara, the expectations for the next safaris were very high. Two days after leaving Nairobi (Kenya), already on the overland truck with another 20 people, we entered the Ngorongoro conservation area (Tanzania) before the sun came up. The mist was dense,...
by João and Margarida | Aug 27, 2019 | Adventure Activities, Blog, Destinations, Tanzania, Travel Articles, What to do
After two days of mostly travelling in the truck, we arrived at a campsite close to Dar Es Salaam, facing the Indian Ocean. We didn’t get a chance to visit the city, but passing through was quite chaotic and there was a lot of traffic. On that campsite we had a first...
by Jodi Lucas | Aug 6, 2019 | Adventure Activities, Blog, Destinations, Tanzania, Travel Articles, What to do
Zanzibar – the very name brings to mind the salty sea breezes, electric blue waters teeming with shoals of luminous fish and palm-fringed crystal-white sands. To honey-mooners and backpackers alike, it’s a land of coral beaches and barefoot luxury, lagoon-like...
by Jodi Lucas | Jul 4, 2019 | Adventure Activities, Blog, Destinations, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Only in Africa, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, What to do
Some people travel to visit family and friends, others do it for some R&R, and then there are those who travel to push their boundaries. Adventure travel is one of the fastest growing segments of the travel market, drawing in more and more people on a yearly...
by Jodi Lucas | May 28, 2019 | Adventure Activities, Blog, Cute Baby Animals, Destinations, Only in Africa, Tanzania, Travel Articles, Wildlife
Tanzania is story-book Africa. It’s the place where fascinating people and untamed wildlife live together in the world’s last great wildernesses. Wildebeest stampede across the plains, elephants leave giant footprints along their migration routes, red-cloaked Masai...
by Jodi Lucas | May 2, 2019 | Adventure Activities, Blog, Destinations, Kenya, Only in Africa, Tanzania, Travel Articles, Uganda, What to do
An African overland tour is the ultimate way to disconnect from the humdrum of everyday life and get your boots dirty. And, there’s hardly a better place to get lost than East Africa. It’s the land of great escapes. The orange sunsets, untamed wildlife, captivating...
![Beyond the Great Migration: Best things to do in the Serengeti [Guide]](https://aot-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Serengeti-national-park-480x300.png)
by Jodi Lucas | Apr 22, 2019 | Blog, Destinations, Only in Africa, Tanzania, Travel Articles, What to do
If your dream of traveling in Africa looks like the trailer for the live action Lion King, then you’re dreaming of the Serengeti. We don’t blame you. More than anywhere else, this iconic national park is the land of safaris. It’s the thorny umbrella trees silhouetted...
![Tanzania Travel Tips – Unique Experiences not to be missed [Tips]](https://aot-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ngorongoro-crater-budget-safari-2-480x300.jpg)
by Leandra Slabbert | Jan 7, 2019 | Blog, Destinations, Only in Africa, Tanzania, What to do
The East African country of Tanzania is most famous for the Serengeti. It’s a playground for a vast number of wildlife species and the backdrop to many fascinating wildlife documentaries. Animals roam freely through the golden grasslands and every year they...
![Budget Friendly Ways to Get the Most out of Your Trip to Zanzibar [Tips]](https://aot-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Zanzibar-480x300.jpg)
by Leandra Slabbert | Dec 4, 2018 | Adventure Activities, Blog, Destinations, Tanzania, What to do
We know you dream of escaping to paradise. That place that pops into mind when life gets a little too stressful and the bustling, busy city life gets a little too chaotic to handle. Sometimes all we want, is to retreat to a beautiful, stress-free island. Sip cocktails...
by Leandra Slabbert | Nov 13, 2018 | Blog, Botswana, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Only in Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe
When travelling through foreign lands, you’re bound to experience language barriers which of course make it challenging to communicate and interact with the local people. Communicating with locals is important if you are genuinely wanting to learn more about the place...
