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  • Simba Camp in Ngorongoro Crater

    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.

  • Masai Mara, Kenya

    Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve (also called Maasai Mara Game Reserve) is one of the world’s most popular African safari destinations. The Masai Mara is known for its vast land and numerous animal populations, including lions, cheetahs, giraffes, elephants, zebras, deer, wildebeests, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, and others.

  • Flights from Nairobi to Mombasa

    Flights from Nairobi to Mombasa operate daily and are run by several different airlines. There are over a dozen daily flights from Nairobi to Mombasa on weekdays and slightly fewer on weekends.

    Flight time from Nairobi to Mombasa is 1 hour.

    Buses from Nairobi to Mombasa

    Buses from Nairobi to Mombasa are operated by several different bus companies in Nairobi, Kenya.

    Buses from Nairobi to Mombasa are generally clean and well-maintained. Tickets for buses can be purchased from kiosks at the bus station.

    The total bus time from Nairobi to Mombasa is 8 hours.

  • Best Nairobi Restaurants

    Nairobi has a wide range of restaurants to choose from, and food from all over the world is on offer. Whether you are looking for Indian food or an all-you-can-eat meat lover’s meal, Nairobi has something for everyone.

    Here is my list of best Nairobi restaurants:

    Talisman Restaurant

    Carnivore Restaurant

    The Horseman Restaurant

  • Best Way to Get from Nairobi to Mombasa

    The best way to get from Nairobi to Mombasa is to take a flight or bus. That said, some people prefer the train, as it is a more ‘romantic’ journey.

    Flights from Nairobi to Mombasa operate daily and are run by many different airlines. Flight time from Nairobi to Mombasa is 1 hour.

    Buses from Nairobi to Mombasa are operated by several different bus companies. Buses are generally clean and well-maintained. The total bus time from Nairobi to Mombasa is 8 hours.

    Trains from Nairobi to Mombasa are operated by Kenya Railways Corporation. Trains usually operate overnight and break down frequently. Make sure to be prepared for a long journey if you choose to take the train to Mombasa. The train time from Nairobi to Mombasa is officially 13 to 14 hours, but can be much longer.

  • The Horseman Restaurant in Nairobi

    The Horseman Restaurant, Nairobi
    Address: Karen Shopping Centre, Ngong Road, Karen, Nairobi

    Located in Nairobi’s upscale Karen neighborhood, The Horseman Restaurant in Nairobi is a well-loved restaurant by locals and visitors alike.

    Right in the Karen Shopping Centre in Nairobi, The Horseman serves up good international fare, including sandwiches and pizzas, Indian food, juicy steaks, Chinese food, pan-African food.

    In the back of The Horseman Restaurant is a bar that looks like something out of Arabian Nights. There are mirrors on the walls, comfy couches and pillows, and large swaths of fabric hanging from the ceilings. It is definitely worth a visit for those visiting Nairobi.

  • NY Times: Mount Kilimanjaro

    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 Jane Austen House in Chawton

    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.

  • Best Places to Dive and Snorkel in Zanzibar

    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.

  • Visiting Tanzania and Zanzibar

    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

    Labels: Best Zanzibar Restaurants, Sweet Easy Restaurant, Tanzania, tower top restaurant, Zanzibar

    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.