Dar es Salaam is the traditional capital of Tanzania and is the most important city in Tanzania economically. Located on the coast of Tanzania, Dar es Salaam is home to beaches, harbors, and other maritime activities.
People visiting Tanzania can check out Dar es Salaam’s cultural sights in addition to its coastal beauty. Dar es Salaam’s Zoological Gardens, National Museum, Village Museum are all open to visitors.
Simba Camp in Ngorongoro Crater is the only common campsite in the park. With basic facilities that are frequently described as “so-so,” Simba Camp is not a Tanzania safari lodge for those that want a nice place to stay. Simba camp becomes crowded in the high season, but has basic amenities like showers and toilets.
On the other hand, Simba Camp is a great place to stay in the Ngorongoro Crater if you want to be up close to the animals. There are no gates to the campsite, so animals are free to wander in and around Simba Camp as they please. There are guards in case of unforeseen incidents, but Simba Camp is peaceful most of the time.
Mount Kilimanjaro: On Africa’s Roof, Still Crowned with Snow
By NEIL MODIE
A THICK veil of snow had settled on Kilimanjaro the morning after my group arrived in Tanzania. Over breakfast, we gazed at the peak filling the sky above the palm trees of our hotel courtyard in Moshi, the town closest to the mountain. It was as Hemingway described it: “as wide as all the world, great, high, and unbelievably white in the sun.”
I had wanted to climb to the roof of Africa before climate change erased its ice fields and the romance of its iconic “Snows of Kilimanjaro” image. But as we trudged across the 12,000-foot Shira plateau on Day 2 of our weeklong climb and gazed at the whiteness of the vast, humpbacked summit, I thought maybe I needn’t have worried.
Buses to the Jane Austen House in Chawton run frequently from Winchester. Take bus number X64 from Winchester’s bus station (stop J) at ten minutes past the hour and ask the driver to let you off at Alton Butts or the Jane Austen House in Chawton.
From the bus stop in Chawton, walk towards the round-about and take the third exit to your left (there is a sign). Walk down the road for about 150m. The Jane Austen House will be on your left. The walk from the bus to the Jane Austen House takes around five minutes.
Buses from the Jane Austen House in Chawton back to Winchester leave from the bus stop across the street from the one where you got off the bus to Chawton. Buses from Chawton to Winchester leave at 2 minutes past each hour.
The bus trip to the Jane Austen House in Chawton takes 30 minutes from Winchester and costs just over 5GBP round trip.
Zanzibar, located in the Indian Ocean, is famous for its beautiful, clear water and great diving and snorkeling. Below is a list of some of the best places to dive and snorkel in Zanzibar:
Diving in Zanzibar’s Pemba Reefs – There is a lot for experienced divers to explore while diving in Zanzibar’s Pemba Reefs, including the Emerald Reef, the Panza Wreck, the Misali Coral Garden and Mountain, the Mandela Wall, and many more.
Diving in Zanzibar’s Stone Town – Stone Town diving is a good place to start, as it is easily accessible, inexpensive, and good for beginners or those needing a refresher dive. There are good wrecks around Stone Town that attract divers and snorkelers to the area as well. Stone Town wrecks include the Bahari Wreck, the Great Northern Wreck, and the Pegasus Wreck.
Diving in Zanzibar’s Nungwi – Nungwi is farther out, but it’s few reefs are worth exploring. Divers flock to Leven Bank, Hunga Reef, and Nankiville for their variety of coral, fish, and sharks. The strong currents mean that Zanzibar’s Nungwi is best for experienced divers.
Buses from Dar Es Salaam to Kilimanjaro
Bus in Moshi
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The best buses from Dar Es Salaam to Kilimanjaro are run by the Scandinavia Express Services bus company.
Buses from Dar Es Salaam to Kilimanjaro stop in Mombo, Moshi, and Arusha. The distance is 646 km from Dar Es Salaam to Arusha.
There are eight buses a day from Dar Es Salaam to the Kilimanjaro area. The Super Deluxe buses leave Dar at the following times:
08h30
13h45
16h00
17h30
The Economy buses from Dar Es Salaam to Kilimanjaro leave Dar at the following times:
09h15
14h40
16h45
18h15
The cost of a ticket from Dar Es Salaam to Kilimanjaro (Arusha) on Scandinavia Express Services buses is 24,000 TSH for Super Deluxe and 15,000 TSH for Economy.
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Best Restaurants in Zanzibar
Zanzibar is known for its spices and wonderful fresh fruit, so it’s no wonder that there is no shortage of great restaurants in Zanzibar.
Here is my list of the best restaurants in Zanzibar:
Tower Top Restaurant
Sweet Easy Restaurant
Sambusa Two Tables Restaurant
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Sweet Easy Restaurant, Zanzibar
Address: Shangani Road, Stone Town, Zanzibar
Phone: 0777 416736
Opening Hours: 11am-Midnight
The best Thai food in Zanzibar is served up at the Sweet Easy Restaurant and Lounge in Zanzibar’s Stone Town. Whether you want a good curry or another Thai specialty, this is your place.
If Thai is not your thing or you’re looking for something more authentically African, the chef at Sweet Easy Restaurant also turns out some good pan- African cuisine.
Sweet Easy Restaurant and Lounge is also known for its nightlife scene in Zanzibar. With a pool table and an active bar, locals and visitors alike enjoy the atmosphere at Sweet Easy.
Kenya has no shortage of places to visit. With so much variation in its geography, there are a lot of spectacular areas in the country. Here are what I consider to be the top 5 places to visit in Kenya:
1. Masai Mara – Famous for its safaris, the Masai Mara is one of the most popular places to visit in Kenya. Visitors can stay in a safari lodge and go on game drives to see lions, elephants, giraffes, rhinos, hippos, and other African game. If you are visiting Kenya during the annual wildebeest migration, you can see thousands of the animals make their yearly crossing from Tanzania into Kenya and back.
2. Lamu – Lamu Island is one of the most popular places for beach holidays in Kenya. The beautiful isle in the Indian Ocean is a great place for fishing, diving, dhow cruises, and relaxing in the sun. Visitors to Lamu can stay in Lamu Town, Shela, or on neighboring Manda Island.
3. Mombasa – Like Lamu, Mombasa is a great location for beach holidays in Kenya. Popular with visitors and locals alike, it is one of the top 5 places to visit in Kenya. Mombasa is famous for its beautiful beaches as well as its historic Arab-influenced old town and famous sixteenth century Fort Jesus.
4. Nairobi – Most people that visit Kenya skip the capital. It is worth spending a day or two in Nairobi, though, as the city is home to attractions like the Giraffe Centre, the Elephant Orphanage, the Karen Blixen House, and the Mamba Village. Visitors can also go on safari in Nairobi National Park, take tours of the Mathare slum, and visit local markets and museums. The capital is also home to famous restaurants like Carnivore and Talisman, which serve some of the best food in the country.
5. Rift Valley – Located close to Nairobi, the Rift Valley is one of the top 5 places to visit in Kenya. Home to attractions like Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, and Hell’s Gate National Park, the area is full of beautiful natural monuments and is a great place for adventure travel in Kenya.
Mount Kilimanjaro: On Africa’s Roof, Still Crowned with Snow
A THICK veil of snow had settled on Kilimanjaro the morning after my group arrived in Tanzania. Over breakfast, we gazed at the peak filling the sky above the palm trees of our hotel courtyard in Moshi, the town closest to the mountain. It was as Hemingway described it: “as wide as all the world, great, high, and unbelievably white in the sun.”
I had wanted to climb to the roof of Africa before climate change erased its ice fields and the romance of its iconic “Snows of Kilimanjaro” image. But as we trudged across the 12,000-foot Shira plateau on Day 2 of our weeklong climb and gazed at the whiteness of the vast, humpbacked summit, I thought maybe I needn’t have worried.
Located in the Rift Valley 140km northwest of Nairobi, Lake Nakuru is a great place to spend a few days before or after a safari in the Masai Mara or a trip to Mombasa. Nakuru is a 150km drive from Nairobi on the A104 highway.
Lake Nakuru is a great place to see the elusive white rhino in Kenya. Nakuru National Park is comprised of grasslands, stunning rock cliffs, marshes, woodlands, and forests. The area also features the stunning Makalia waterfalls.
Home to thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru is also a great place for birdwatching in Kenya.
Park fees for Lake Nakuru are 200 shillings for adults, 100 for children, and 50 for students.
Lake Baringo is a 130 sq/km lake located in Kenya’s Rift Valley. It is the northernmost lake in the valley and is accessible from Lake Nakuru and Nairobi.
The freshwater Lake Baringo is known for its myriad bird species and is a great place to visit for any avid birdwatcher. From flamingos to storks, from pelicans to cormorants, Lake Baringo has a lot of birdlife.
Additionally, Lake Baringo has its share of fish and crocodiles as well as hippos. Visitors to Lake Baringo can take boats out on the water to see the various species that live within the lake.
The traditional home of the Njemps tribe, Lake Baringo’s Ol Kokwe Island is located at the center of the lake. Visitors to Lake Baringo can rent boats at Kampi-Ya-Samaki to visit the island.
Accommodation at Lake Baringo is most easily found on the western side of the lake at Kampi-Ya-Samaki. There are hotels and campsites there, and it makes a good base for exploring the lake.