Tanzania in Pictures

A tree found in Serengeti, different can be beautiful, the time a picture is taken makes all the difference


For most people culture is something they read and try to understand, for Maasai, culture is everything. Maasai leads a way of life that even technology have failed to change. This is one strong tribe and probably the only one that holds its traditions and culture close to their hearts until today in the whole of Tanzania.
They are proud to be Maasai
The picture of the day



There is a beauty that comes with being in a dowh especialy during sunset, as the water sings softly, no matter how loaded ones head it…this will make you experiece the beuaty of life and nature…you will also learn to appreciate things as they are without comparing..


Baobab tree
If i was to nick name this tree i would simply come up with something like The Gentle Giant, because that is what i feel from looking at the tree. I am still trying to figure the gentle part of this tree but one thing is for sure, I love the baobab fruits



Kigamboni - Dar es salaam. Amazing blue warm waters and dry sand, Tanzania has truly been blessed with beautiful beachesBaobab tree

Bagamoyo Tanzania, where history marries relaxation and beauty

Founded in the 18th century, Bagamoyo remains the oldest town in the whole of Tanzania with a story that have failed many to conceal their emotions. Bagamoyo is a place of two faces and it will remain like that for as long as the universe stands.

The name Bagamoyo came from a Swahili word Bwagamoyo, in Swahili bwaga is to drop and moyo is a heart. Bagamoyo is a place where hearts of many by then sank or dropped for different reasons. As an important slave and ivory trade center in Tanzania, many slaves found themselves in Bagamoyo. Slaves carried Ivory from different places of Tanzania to Bagamoyo for shipping and upon reaching this place, slaves turned to an important commodity as well because they were sold to different people. Slaves taken from places where Ivory was not found were lucky because they did not have to go through the agony of carrying heavy ivories while chained, walking long distances with insufficient food and water.
Upon reaching Bagamoyo weak slaves lost their lives as they waited to be shipped, some were killed trying to escape. A good number of people who refused to accept or obey the German colonial rules were also hanged to death under a tree named Mti kunyonga (Swahili word that simply means a hanging tree) Today this tree is not there but a statue has been built to explain about the hanging tree.
Bagamoyo is a very unique place to visit and be as it blends history and beauty and truly sticks in the brain and lives in the heart. Beautiful sandy beaches in this small old town, of about 30,000 inhabitants provide a perfect hide out for relaxation and enjoyment and the past and present come together in harmony and love
Did u know that while in Bagamoyo besides touring the place and relaxing you can as well opt for Island hopping, scuba diving, and snorking?



Facts about Bagamoyo
• The Town of Bagamoyo is only about one hour and a half from Dar es salaam

Serengeti National Park - Tanzania

The largest Tanzanian National park, known to many as Serengeti obtained its name from Maasai word Siringeti which means endless plain. The Maasai named this place after its given geographical landscape. Back in 1929 Serengeti was a game reserve where hunting was allowed just like it was in many other game reserves.Hunting and illegal poaching reduced a great number of animals and should it have continued, it is possible that Serengeti would have been a place of nothing else but few birds.

Today Ngorongoro stands as a conservation area but this was not the case back in 1929. Ngorongoro was part of Serengeti game reserve and for those who have had an opportunity to visit Serengeti would agree to the fact that, in reaching Serengeti one has to pass today’s Ngorongoro conservation area first.In 1951 when it was realized that animal’s lives in Serengeti were in peril as the result of hunting and illegal poaching, the game reserve was declared a national Park with the intentions of protecting the animals and environment surrounding them.


Ngorongoro Crater

Serengeti National Park

Converting Serengeti into a National park was a good step towards protecting the wild life but the plan was not a complete success due to the fact that Maasai people who used the Ngorongoro part to a large extent for grazing their cattle still used the area.By the year 1959, Ngorongoro area (now Ngorongoro conservation area) was separated from Serengeti National Park. This reduced the size of Serengeti National park to 14763km2 although it remained the largest national park in Tanzania followed by Ruaha National park.

A heart is sign of love that comes with a beautiful sign shared all over the world no matter cultural differences. Guess what, Serengeti has a heart of its own knows as Seronera, this is the center of the whole national Park.

Serengeti attractions

The wild life in Serengeti provides incomparable beauty of a kind that comes with amazing final touches of the Giant Nile Crocodiles and breath taking Serengeti Kopjes

Tanzania's hidden Eden

It is a true Eden that only few have been lucky to have seen it and few will live to see it, true Eden in the world that remains hidden; that is what crosses my mind whenever thinking of this place.

Located in Tanzania, Bagamoyo region only about 3hours drive from Dar es Salaam city, Saadani National Park offers a true marriage of a kind where Palm trees sway in a cooling oceanic breeze as the white sand and blue ocean water ties forever note, to the tropical bush where lions and other many animals call home.

Where else in the world would you find monkeys and lions resting on the white sand beach that happens to be their natural environment? I am tempted to think that, the most romantic lions on the planet lives here but again, a lion will always be a lion

Facts about Saadani National Park

•Bordering the Indian ocean in Tanzania
•Size: 1,1000sq km(430)miles
•Lies in the historic triangle of Bagamoyo, Pangani and Zanzibar



Special features

Saadani offers the option of boat drive game viewing, which in it self is incredible and unique as the boat pushes through the mangrove trees, lined along Wami River providing a chance of sighting hippos, crocodiles and a selection of marine and riverside birds including mangrove kingfisher and lesser flamingo. The beach is decorated with green turtle breeding sites that reveal the beauty of a kind

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Tanzania, one of the largest countiries in Africa, as it has been called many times, truly remains the land of Serengeti, Kilimanjaro(Africa’s highest peak) and Zanzibar. A trip to Tanzania is like a walk into the belly of life as you join one of the world’s largest wildest animal population. The country has been blessed with beautiful sand beaches,spectacular land scape,various National parks and Zanzibar isle, the land of spices. Tanzania lies on the east cost of Africa, between 1 and 11 degrees south of Equator.


Did you know;

Tanzania has located 25% of its total area to wildlife national parks and game reserves

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Tanzania, a land of the Serengeti and Mount Kilimanjaro (Africa’s highest peak), is one of the largest countries in Africa. A trip to Tanzania is like a walk into the belly of life, as you join one of the world’s largest wildest animal populations. The country has been blessed with beautiful sand beaches, spectacular land scape, various National parks and Zanzibar isle, the land of spices. Tanzania lies on the east cost of Africa, between 1 and 11 degrees south of Equator.
Tanzania is the only country in the whole world that has allocated about 25%of its total area to wildlife National parks and game reserves.

ZANZIBAR
Zanzibar is truly an enchanted island, only few beaches in the world can equal Zanzibar’s long fine white sand beaches which lead into warm aquamarine waters and provide the backdrop for superb diving. There is no other place quite like Zanzibar in many ways; Stone Town carved wooden doors, Jozani tropical rainforest, spice plantation, dolphin cruises and the final touch of powder white and fine beaches of the north and east costs will surely give you a new story to tell.


Time
Local time is GMT +3

Travel information

Getting to Tanzania
There are various ways of getting to Tanzania depending on ones location; likewise there are several flights to Tanzania. Julius Nyerere International Airport, located in Dar es Salaam is Tanzania’s main Airport. The airport is only 10 kms from Dar es Salam city center. Kilimanjaro International Airport located in Kilimanjaro ranks second in size and is preferred by visitors going to the North circuit.

Visitors from neighbouring countries or other International visitors coming to Tanzania through other countries have the option of either taking a bus or a plane. A bus will take a long time but for those in the mood of exploring and seeing the country from the road point of view it will surely be a nice option

There are various flights serving Tanzania from different places namely Europe, Middle East and Asia just to mention some.

Europe

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (Amsterdam) - Daily flights with a stopover in Kilimanjaro
British Airways (London-Heathrow) – 3times a week (Tuesday, Friday and Sunday) with a stopover in Nairobi

Swiss International Airlines (Zurich) – Daily flights

Middle East and Asia
Emirates- Daily flights
Qatar Airways- Daily
Egypt Air
Africa
South African Airways
Ethiopian Airways
Kenya Airways
Air Malawi
Mozambique Airlines
Zambezi Airlines
Air Uganda
Domestically
The domestic airlines provide daily service to and from Dar es Salaam to all major cities including Arusha, Mwanza, Mbeya and Zanzibar.
Air Tanzania- Operates locally and internationally to Johannesburg daily
Precision Air
Coastal Aviation
ZanAir

Currency
The Tanzania shilling (TSH or TZS) is the national currency. There are five notes and 6 coins.

 Notes- 10,000(Red) 5,000(violet) 2,000(Brown) 1,000(Blue) and 500(Green)
 Coins- 200,100,50,20,10 and 5
Upon visiting Tanzania one may bring as much foreign currency as they please, no currency declaration form is required. Once in Tanzania foreign currency may be changed at authorised banks and various forex bureaus.
Forex bureaus are usually quicker and offer higher rates although smaller towns don’t have them.
There are various facilities that provide currency exchange service at the airport. MasterCard, Visa and American Express are accepted in top tourist’s hotels and can as well be used in some of the ATMs.
Visitors who wish to visit Zanzibar should be informed that any foreign currency is to be declared at the Zanzibar Airport.

Tanzania Public Holidays

Unless otherwise advised, public holidays in Tanzania remain the same every year.

 New Year – January 1st
 Zanzibar revolution –January 12th
 Union day- April 26th
 Workers day- May 1st
 Industrial day – July 7th
 Independence Day – December 9th
 Christmas Day- December 25th
 Boxing Day- December 26th
 Good Friday- As per calendar dates
 Easter Monday-As per calendar dates

 Iddi El Fitry- 2Days on sighting the moon
 Iddi El Haji - 1 Day on sighting the moon
 Maulid Day- 1Day on sighting the moon

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Did you know?

Tanzania is one of the most beautiful countries among others found in Africa.From its land scape,friendly people and weather,this is definatelly the place where one would love to be.
Like other countries in Africa and the developing world, yes it is true that there are challenges facing the country,the major issue being poverty. I will not talk much about that however because CNN,BBC and others have done their fair share of bringing that to the world.

What i want to share with you today, regards the unspoken side of Tanzania that most people are not aware of. To be fair, Tanzania is one of the most beautiful countries in Africa, if we have to rank it who knows it might be among the top 3.

Once in Tanzania,friendly people,beautiful beaches,warm weather all the year through and wild life will give you something to talk about and remember for a very long time.
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