Black Mamba: Africa’s most venomous snake
The Black Mamba snake(Dendroaspis polylepis), also known as the Seven Steps, has a terrible reputation: being one of the most venomous snakes in the world and the most venomous snake in Africa. The nickname Seven Steps derives precisely from its lethality: one bite from it does not allow a human to take more than 7 […]
Black rhino: a highly endangered African species
The black rhinoceros (Diceros Bicornis), or hooked rhinoceros, is a perissodactyl mammal of the African lowland regions, most common in the areas of Botswana, Kenya, Cameroon, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Malawi, Mozambique and, of course, our beloved Tanzania. Because of its size and aggressiveness, it has been included within the Big Five, Africa’s five largest […]
The tribes of Lake Eyasi: meeting with the culture of Tanzania
Lake Eyasi is a warm and dry place of wild beauty located at an altitude of about 1000 m between the Eyasi Cliff to the north and the Kidero Mountains to the south. In addition to the village population, this area is also home to two ancient tribes, Hadzabe – the last bushman tribe, and […]
Safe traveling in Tanzania and Zanzibar: Vaccinations, visas and safari tips
If you have chosen to embark on a trip to Tanzania or Zanzibar, you have made one of the best decisions of your life, because it is one of the best trips you can experience. Now, however, you need to plan your trip and prepare as best you can. That’s why we have written this […]
Greater Cudu: the majestic East African antelope
Tall and imposing with spectacular horns, this animal is one of the most sought-after trophies in Africa. The Cudu(Tragelaphus strepsiceros), also known as Kudu, definitely ranks as one of the most beautiful species to be seen on a classic safari in Tanzania, along with the African lion,elephant and cheetah, and they are nothing more than […]
Leopard: discovering the superpredatory feline
The leopard(Panthera Pardus) belongs to one of the five panther subfamilies and is the ultimate predatory feline. The leopard is found heavily in sub-Saharan Africa, and in East African parks, such as in Tanzania, but some of these mammals are also highly proliferated in sub-East Asia. Leopards are on the IUCN Red List, which classifies […]
Flag of Tanzania: History, Appearance and Curiosities
The flag of Tanzania, formally known as the United Republic of Tanzania, is composed of typical African colors, and was adopted on June 30, 1964, to replace the individual flags of Tanganyika and Zanzibar,following their union. In fact, the design of the Tanzanian flag incorporates some features found in the previous two. The flag consists […]
The African Elephant: the world’s largest land mammal
TheAfrican elephant, also known as Loxodonta africana, is one of the most beloved and sought-after animals on safari in Tanzania, which always manages to impress every person because of its enormous size. In fact, the African pachyderm is the largest mammal in the world, along with the other two members of the elephant family, namely […]
The Cheetah: we discover the world’s fastest and most elegant feline
We have already talked about many of Africa’s characteristic animals that can be encountered on a Tanzania tour, such as Masai lions and cudus, peculiar antelopes, but we are missing one of the most beautiful animals of the Savannah: the Cheetah, the world’s fastest and most elegant feline. The Cheetah, Acinonyx jubatus, is the world’s […]