There are many private islands off the coast of Tanzania, but few have garnered the reputation and visibility of Janjove Island, lying just off the coast in Southern Tanzania.  This tiny, previously unknown island has become a sought-after destination for couples to spend their honeymoon. It promises an East African experience, without feeling as though you’re just another in an endless queue of tourists. It’s private, authentic and romantic, increasing its popularity among Western tourists.  Let’s talk a little bit more about where the island is, what there is to do there, and how to explore it yourself!   More about Fanjove Island. The island itself is a tiny (1km…

Every year, millions of people travel from across the globe to Tanzania to see the world famous Safari animals with their own eyes. The graceful and magnetic Elephants, the fields of Beest and the pride of Africa: the Lion. But, what you may just be realising is that Tanzania is a huge country, the Tanzanian National Parks are often very far away from each other and you may not get to see everything you'd like to. Let me be honest with you too, if you're not careful, you'll be spending of your time in a hot car seeing not very much of anything. What you need is local knowhow and…

A fully accommodated Tanzanian Safari is extremely expensive. You could be looking down the barrel of a $30,000 bill at worst, and at least a couple of thousand if you want a working toilet or bed to sleep in. A Budget Safari may be all you can afford. You may have read that it isn't going to be comfortable, but in my opinion, this is the best way to do Safari. Yes, it may not be completely comfortable, you will be sleeping in a tent, and you may not have a proper shower in a few days, but it is so worth it. If your budget can't stretch to a…

While you may have already heard about the Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater or Lake Natron, most travellers to Tanzania never hear about the Kitulo National Park. Personally, I think that it is one of the most interesting National Parks in Tanzania by a long way. While it doesn’t have hordes of Beest hunted by lions, what Kitulo lacks in wildlife it makes up in plant life.   About the Kitulo National Park The park itself is hidden in the highlands found in the southern corner of Tanzania close to the region of Mbeya and close to Tanzania’s border with Malawi. The landscape of montane grasslands and forests spans 412.9sr km over…

The most famous National Park in the world has to be the Serengeti... and boy did the Serengeti deliver. Handheld firmly on heart - I can say that the trip to this part of the world was unforgettable. If you've been, you'll know the feeling of pinching yourself thinking that somehow you've been transported into Disney's Lion King with spectacular endless vistas and glowing orange sunrises which frame animals on the horizon. Not to mention the bumps in the middle of the night. Simply because my Serengeti Safari was a life-altering moment in my life, I'd like to share a little bit about what I have learned about the Serengeti…

My most recent Safari adventure was life-changing, and I learned an incredible amount about Tanzania itself, the biggest of the Tanzanian national parks, and a way of life we have all forgotten. Before I travelled,  I did a little research about where I was going and learned some interesting facts that would give me something to look forward to and to get excited about my upcoming trip. After being on Safari for a few days and speaking to a number of guides, park rangers and local Maasai, I realised that much of what I had learned was either partially true, false rumours or completely made up. So, today I have…

Ol Doinyo Lengai – The Maasai Mountain of God There are a few amazing things in the world that very, very few people in the UK (or the world) know about. One of them is the impressive Ol Doinyo Lengai – the Maasai Mountain of God. This year, COVID gave me the much-needed reason to throw caution to the wind and start ticking things off my bucket list. I travelled to Tanzania to see the animals. On the way, I saw something that I would never forget. On the way to Lake Natron, we tumbled through miles of dusty hills and shaggy rocks in our invincible Toyota Land Cruiser. The…