When to visit Zanzibar Best times and seasons
When you decide to take a long and expensive trip for the vacation you’ve always dreamed of, it’s very important to find the best option to make the experience truly unique and unforgettable, and to avoid disappointment. Indeed, there are many considerations to take into account, and some of them are very important if everything […]
Tanzania and Zanzibar visa: cost, documents, procedures
If you have decided to visit Tanzania and thus take a trip to this beautiful location in Africa, you are probably also inquiring about all the bureaucratic aspects that can make your vacation peaceful and carefree. You should know, in fact, that in order to visit Tanzania you need to have a mandatory Tanzania visa, […]
Is Tanzania dangerous? Security and current situation
Going on vacation to an exotic and faraway place, perhaps even to another continent, certainly brings joy and exhilaration, but sometimes it can also bring some apprehension: the fear is that by going to a place that has a culture different from one’s own, whose streets, customs and lifestyle of the people, and language one […]
What to see in Tanzania: things to do absolutely
Tanzania is an extraordinary country, home to many large and ecologically significant nature parks and reserves, as well as a number of archaeological and historical sites. This is precisely why, during a trip or safari, it is good to ask what to see in Tanzania, because there are dozens and dozens of enchanting places worth […]
Dar es Salaam in Tanzania: history, geography, society, transport and hazards
When we talk about Tanzania and think of it as a tourist destination, we almost never refer to Dar es Salaam, considered to date to be its largest and richest city: perhaps because, being a predominantly commercial city, it is thought to have little to offer from a tourist point of view compared to Dodoma […]
History of Tanzania: everything you need to know
Tanzania, one of the most fascinating countries in East Africa, boasts a rich and complex history, shaped by ancient civilizations, international trade, colonial domination, and struggles for independence. Located on the Indian Ocean coast, Tanzania is a crossroads of African, Arab, Indian, and European cultures. Its history is as enchanting as its sunsets, beaches, and […]
Swahili: the language of Tanzania and Zanzibar
Where Swahili, the language of Tanzania and Zanzibar, is spoken Tanzania and Zanzibar united in 1963, creating the United Republic of Tanzania. This leads us to believe that the country as a whole is also united from a linguistic point of view, which is partly the case: in general, the first language spoken is Swahili […]
Tanzania Stone Town: history, what to do and see
Stone Town is one of the cities in Tanzania that is worth visiting, not only because it is rich in history but also because it is considered a World Heritage Site (UNESCO declaration) because of its architecture, its monuments of historical interest, and the many influences from all the populations that have succeeded one another […]
What are the main religions in Tanzania?
Tanzania is a very interesting region, not only because it has, over the years, become a major world-renowned tourist center because of its many National Parks and lush beaches where many activities can be carried out, but also because it is a place teeming with different customs, lifestyles, languages and cultures, partly because of its […]