Crossing The Border from Arusha to Nairobi

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...
A Taste of Tanzanian Life

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...
Rwanda vs Uganda – A Destination Comparison

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...
Safari Destinations from Dar es Salaam

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...