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Plan a Trip, Tanzania Safari, Traveler's Interest
What It’s Like to Be 6 Months Pregnant on Safari
Going on safari while pregnant isn’t something most people plan — but in my case, it happened as part of a work trip. I had to visit several lodges and camps, which meant doing the full safari experience during my third trimester. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I knew I had a healthy […]
Erika Atienza
Experiences · Tanzania Safari
Our First-Time Safari in Tanzania
There’s always a first in everything and this was one of the best for me and my husband – our first-time safari in Tanzania. From what I noticed, and from my personal experience, people who haven’t been to any country in this continent (Egypt and other Northern countries not counted) seem to be clueless about […]
Crossing Borders
Crossing Lusaka to Livingstone
Online booking is not available so you have to personally go to the station and reserve your ticket. Livingstone is a common route in Lusaka so several bus operators would be available but it’s best to book your ticket a day before to ensure good seats especially during peak season.
Crossing Borders
Crossing Livingstone to Harare Zimbabwe
From the city center in Livingstone to Victoria Falls (VF) is a 10 minute ride . My hostel, Fawlty Towers offers free shuttle to VF every 10 am in the morning so I was able to take advantage of this.
Crossing Borders · Kenya · Tanzania
Crossing The Border from Arusha to Nairobi
Updated as of May 2019 Ticket Fee: 30 USD Travel Time: 7 to 9 hrs. depending on traffic and number of people in line in the passport control Travel Schedule: 7 am and 2 pm every day except on holidays Border to cross: Namanga (2 hrs. away from the take-off point in Arusha) Road Profile: Mostly concrete so not very […]
Tanzania
A Taste of Tanzanian Life
Highlights This was my first time in Africa and maybe like other foreigners who have never been to this continent before, I was a little bit paranoid too. First, because fellow travelers have warned me of the likely chances of getting raped or robbed. Second, the media is doing a great job in highlighting and […]
Rwanda · Uganda
Rwanda vs Uganda – A Destination Comparison
There are so many activities to do while in Africa. The most famous of all is safari game viewing. While that once-in-a-lifetime experience is truly remarkable, there is one other must-try thing that’s equally exciting: Primates trekking. Whether you aim to see endangered mountain gorillas, clever chimpanzees or unique golden monkeys, East Africa got a […]
Experiences · Kenya
Layover Day Trip in Nairobi
On my way back to Cyprus from Tanzania, I decided to take a day tour in Nairobi – and I’m so glad I did. You can get in touch with nature right in the heart of the city, and not only the usual parks or string of trees scattered in the city center. I’m talking […]
Tanzania · Tanzania Safari
Safari Destinations from Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam was Tanzania’s first capital city until Dodoma was declared as the capital in 1974. However, Dar es Salaam remains the central administrative and most prominent city in Tanzania and holds one of the most accessible international airports in the country. Safaris from this city are usually not every traveler’s top choice to […]