Just an hour from Arusha city centre lies a sanctuary dedicated to both the land and its iconic inhabitants: the Arusha Giraffe Centre. Officially launched six months ago, this conservation area serves two noble purposes: to spread awareness about landscape regeneration and to educate visitors and the local community, especially children, about giraffes and their…
Let’s talk about Nyerere National Park. Why, you ask? You’re probably thinking, “Didn’t she already cover it in her last article?” But really, what’s the point of visiting a place if I can’t dish out all the juicy details? Most people still refer to this ‘Land of the Mighty Rufiji’ as Selous. Why? That’s what it…
First, let’s address the elephant with its designer beach bag in the room; Zanzibar isn’t exactly gentle on the wallet. But trust me, every shilling spent buys you a ticket to the kind of paradise where memories sparkle brighter than your dwindling bank balance! I spent the last few days of 2024 in Paje, Zanzibar,…
She guides, drives, dives… And wait for it, she’s also a chef and a skipper! Mic drop… Who is this superwoman? Husna is a woman with many talents. She’s the founder of an all-woman tour agency called Her Tours and Safaris, based in Zanzibar. In just one year since opening her tour company, her initiative…
Mid-week, I found myself swept up in the vibrant chaos of the EAC Boma Road Festival, a block party extravaganza thrown by the East African Community to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Let me tell you, it was lit! The music and the energy… Arusha was alive and kicking. If you ever doubted this city’s ability to…
So, what should I talk about today? Oooh yes! Let’s talk about the ‘Thrill of Solo Driving’. You know, most of my ideas come from conversations I have with different people. This time, it all started with a simple question from a friend: “How do you manage to drive long distances by yourself?” And “Why…
Art… It’s funny, you know. Back in school, I couldn’t run away from art class fast enough! Now here I am, utterly fascinated by Tanzania’s artistry. There’s just something sublime about it, a beauty that goes beyond colours and carvings. Today, Tanzania’s vibrant art scene is famous for its Makonde carvings and Tinga Tinga paintings….
Let’s give Agatha a thunderous round of applause for scooping the Young CEO Awards Africa in Travel and Tour Operator 2024! What??? Congrats, Lioness!! Now, if you’re scratching your head wondering, who’s Agatha? Let me fill you in… This phenomenal woman is a powerhouse in the travel and tourism world, running an all-female tour company called Afro-Lioness Adventures. Fearless?…
The Location Arusha… I was immediately intrigued when I stumbled upon this newly opened lounge, bar and cafe on my Instagram feed. What hooked me wasn’t just the aesthetic shots of their cosy interior, it was their unique selection of beverages… Wine and cognac! Now, I’m not usually a cognac drinker (except when fighting off…
Today, I want to dive into a topic that we as Tanzanians don’t talk about much… travel insurance! Yes, that thing we tend to brush off as an unnecessary extra. But why? Is it because we don’t really get its value or is it just a case of “meh, not for me?” While roaming around…