Tanzania Blog: Safari Tips and Trivia about Tanzania

Morogoro: What to See Between the Uluguru Mountains and the Southern Parks

Morogoro is a medium-sized city and the capital of the region of the same name, located about 190 km west of Dar es Salaam. It lies at the foot of

24 March 2024

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Gianluca Donati
Morogoro

Where to Go in Zanzibar: The Best Areas and What to See

Zanzibar is small, but each stretch of coastline has its own distinct character, and the choice of area completely changes the vacation experience. The deciding factor is something that many

16 February 2024

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Gianluca Donati
La plus belle zone de Zanzibar: où aller, que savoir, villages et côtes

The Most Beautiful Beaches in Zanzibar: A Guide to the Coastline to Help You Choose Where to Stay

Zanzibar has dozens of kilometers of white-sand beaches and waters ranging from turquoise to emerald green, but not all the beaches are the same. The tides make all the difference:

16 February 2024

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Gianluca Donati
Zanzibar sea

Where to stay in Zanzibar: tips for choosing from north to south

To choose where to stay in Zanzibar, you need to start by asking yourself: What do you expect from your days at the beach? On the north coast, in Nungwi

16 February 2024

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Gianluca Donati

How much does it cost to go to Zanzibar: average prices for eating and lodging

A week in Zanzibar costs, including the flight, approximately between €1,150 and €1,900 per person during the mid-season, with budget-to-mid-range accommodations and a couple of excursions; for a stay at

3 February 2024

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Gianluca Donati
How much does it cost to go to Zanzibar

Zanzibar excursions: costs, which ones to do and what to see

It would be a shame to spend your entire vacation just around the hotel: Zanzibar is small, and in an hour or so from any beach, you can reach sandbars

3 February 2024

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Gianluca Donati
Excursions to Zanzibar

Temperatures in Tanzania: climate, seasons and best time

Tanzania is located just south of the equator and has a tropical climate: it is hot year-round, and temperatures vary little from month to month. Two factors in particular make

4 January 2024

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Gianluca Donati

Tanzania coins: shilling and currency

The currency of Tanzania is the Tanzanian shilling (code TZS; in Swahili, “shilingi”), which is also accepted in Zanzibar. As of May 2025, the Bank of Tanzania requires that shops,

4 January 2024

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Gianluca Donati
Tanzania coins: shilling and currency

Where is Tanzania: map and history of the country

Tanzania is located in East Africa, on the coast of the Indian Ocean, just south of the equator. The country extends between 1° and 11°45′ south latitude and shares borders

4 January 2024

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Gianluca Donati
Where Tanzania is located