http://www.free-articles-zone.com Morenos en 05/12/2009 You have decided to take a safari; then I would advise a Serengeti Safari in Northern Tanzania. A Safari across the endless plains of the Serengeti is to witness the last great migration on earth; it is an unforgettable experience. The whole safari across the huge Serengeti is a package with an abundance of animals rivalled no where in Africa; it is compounded with majestic landscapes and the fascinating tribes people you meet; here you will realise you are in Africa proper http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=40879 2007-03-03 Tanzania is the largest of the three countries of East African. Tanzania has a truly spectacular landscape made up from three types of physical geography regions; the exotic Spice Islands and coastal plains; the inland saucer-shaped plateau; and the highlands. The Great Rift Valley that runs from north east of Africa through central Tanzania is another landmark that adds to the dramatic landscape of the country http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=29092 2006-10-29 The one Pastor who could lay claim to this family’s welfare kept quiet not wanting to shame himself nor the Tanzania church. It was the career pastors who bickered and whined. Life is hard in Tanzania and this was a chance for them to give a good sermon to a large audience. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=22936 2006-08-27 Stambuli grew up on the streets of Arusha in northern Tanzania. From the age of eight he smoked marijuana and drank home brewed alcohol. To survive he became a thief, stealing papaya from neighbours trees when he was hungry http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=14052 2006-05-20 After a big storm I have seen people body surfing with waves sometimes reaching up to six meters. This is for the enthusiast only - I think - as I have tried to body surf but buoyancy was a problem for me in the fresh water. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=13275 2006-05-13 This route is a good alternative to the Marangu route. It is probably the easiest route for the first time climber and not as ‘popular’ as the heavily criticized Marangu route. This route uses small tents for accommodation on the mountain. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=13184 2006-05-12 To travel from Arusha to Dar es Salaam is easiest by air, however, this will cost about US$200 per person. The cheapest alternative is to travel by bus, which is never advised by tour operators. However, it need not be a nightmare as there are some good companies operating in Tanzania. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=13080 2006-05-11 To travel from Arusha to Dar es Salaam is easiest by air, however, this will cost about US$200 per person. The cheapest alternative is to travel by bus, which is never advised by tour operators. However, it need not be a nightmare as there are some good companies operating in Tanzania http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=13006 2006-05-10 The port is close to the centre of town in both Dar es Salaam and Stone Town. Tickets can be bought at the port but you will have to brave the ticket touts who earn a living from commission from ticket sales. Watch out for pickpockets. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=12858 2006-05-09 Dar es Salaam, one of the great cities of Africa, is the base for the southern circuit which includes wilder and much more exciting parks and reserves such as the Selous, Ruaha and Udzungwa Mountains. Tanzania has Chimpanzees in the western part of the country and here scattered along the inaccessible west from Lake Tanganyika to the great Lake Victoria are National Parks every bit as game rich as the Serengeti http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=12868 2006-05-09 The Ngorongoro Crater is unique, many claims are made about destinations being unique when what is meant is unusual – however – Ngorongoro Crater is on its own and is truly unique. This collapsed crater contains many different habitats in a small area; and has year round water. This results in many animals living permanently in the crater. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=12665 2006-05-07 Kilimanjaro is in the North of Tanzania and sits on the border of Kenya but this great mountain is wholly in Tanzania. The most popular routes starting in the villages of Marangu or Machame; Kilimanjaro sits in a national park and this park is controlled by the Tanzanian Government; this necessitates being in Tanzania to begin the climb. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=12554 2006-05-05 This is one area in Africa where huge Elephant Bulls, more than 50 years old, carrying huge tusk, are regularly seen. These bulls are part of family units and are permanently in this area. These family units can be spotted negotiating the acacia woodlands of the lower slopes of Kilimanjaro in search of food and water. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=11882 2006-04-28 After three days of luxury on the coast we headed to the top of the Usambara Mountains. These African mountains are so different. Often they are likened to the Swiss Mountains with a generous pinch of African thrown into the mix. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=11301 2006-04-23 Volunteering usually is thought to belong to the missionary worker or the student gap year. These two groups seem to have cornered the market, an exclusive club for the super pious or the young person taking a year off from studies. It is also thought that to volunteer you must also have six months or a year of free time to make the difference in Africa, Asia or South America. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=11116 2006-04-21 You will also be pray to the ‘others’ who sell curios. It can be an overwhelming and panicky situation the first time you are exposed to an onslaught of flycatchers and the others. Remember as westerners we enjoy the luxury of a huge personal space – in Africa this is an alien concept so up close and personal is the way to do business. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=10911 2006-04-19 http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=10696 2006-04-17 Visas are available in advance from Tanzanian Embassies or they can be obtained on arrival at border posts or airports. 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Many people, including myself, have a hard time understanding that the hunting safari is a good thing for conservation. However, if it were not for the hunting safari the Selous would be a waste land devoid of animals. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=4738 2006-01-25 The great migration across the Serengeti plains is an annual – ongoing – event. Triggered off and following rains it is unpredictable; because the rains are notoriously late, early or even fail. The animals may fail to be in the part of the Serengeti you have book. You find yourself booked into a lodge to see this great marvel to find out it is a five hour drive at 20 km per hour along very bad roads… http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=4386 2006-01-19 Many safari companies are advertising on the internet. All claiming to be the best, delivering unique safaris, off the beaten track. They claim to give the best value; and the sheer numbers of tour operators appearing online the situation is intimidating for anyone wanting to book a safari direct. Which company to choose? Which company can you trust? With most companies requiring payment in advance this can be a potentially hazardous decision to make with your hard earned cash. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=4400 2006-01-19 Tanzania is a place of wonder and discovery, it was the entry point for many early explorers and the same is true today; there is much on offer and there are many places to discover. Not many visitors to Tanzania discover the wonder of this friendly African paradise. They rush by from one high point to the next; like sheep who never lift their head out of the grass and thereby miss the splendor around them; http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=4169 2006-01-14 Do you want to experience a unique Tanzania safari in the African wilderness; where there are no or very few fellow travelers? It is possible in Tanzania with many National Parks scattered in remote wilderness areas. Although, these can be difficult to access; meaning expensive charted flights or days of hard driving to access these remote parks. However, it is possible to experience the remote wilderness on the increasing popular Northern Circuit of Tanzania. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=4146 2006-01-13 The alternative is to be rocked and bounced around in your safari 4x4 for hours on end whilst [at times] fighting off hard biting tsetse flies. Going on a safari can be hard and uncomfortable work. It is tiring to sit and bounce through the heat and dust. Does this put you off taking a safari? It shouldn’t; the euphoria far outweighs the discomfort endured through the long day. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=4029 2006-01-11 This Village on Mount Kilimanjaro is not for tourists. This is for your hardened traveler. Someone who wants to see a place untouched by commercialization; unspoiled and clean; a place that has magic and something to share. Tourist by definition tend to rush from one place to the next not really experiencing anything; not seeing anything. One destination blurring into the next; everything beginning to look the same, yesterday the same as today which will be the same as tomorrow. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=4073 2006-01-11 Why is Tanzania so expensive? Is this a matter of cashing in on a new found popularity? The short answer to this question is no, it is not; the reason is the sheer volume of tourists. Tanzania wants to keep numbers to sustainable levels. The sheer numbers wanting to tour the popular parks is damaging the fragile eco-system. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=3939 2006-01-09 The ideal way to experience this is to spend a few days in a Town or village; away from the hotels. To stay in a Tanzania or an Ex-pat home and spend some time getting to know how life works in Tanzania. Many people are starting to do this and then from this home-stay base organizing a safari. To coordinate a safari from Arusha yourself is cheaper, safer and offers more flexibility. More time can be spent in Tanzania and at a relatively low cost. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=3757 2006-01-04 Over a million wildebeest move annually from the southern plains of the Serengeti, where they give birth, to the Maasai Mara in the north, and back, accompanied by Zebra and other migratory mammals. Lion, cheetah, hyena, hunting dog and crocodiles make sure only the strongest and the lucky survive. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=3344 2005-12-20 That evening as the sun waned we drove to the top of a large hill just outside the camp. We watched the sun begin to set then the clouds cleared around Kilimanjaro and the snows were turned pink with the setting sun, and bellow the acacia trees were silhouetted as the dusk seemed to rise from the ground upward. Then as I though it gets no better than this the Maasai from the lodge came dancing and singing up the hill – they brought champagne as this was to be my last evening. We toasted a most enjoyable stay and the staff and Philemon sang Maasai songs and danced into the early evening. If ever I was in Africa proper it was this evening. Not a tourist or car in sight, Kilimanjaro and local Maasai, words cannot express the emotions of that evening; you cannot have a more African experience than to spend some time in this luxury, eco friendly camp. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=3286 2005-12-18 The Tarangire away from the touristy northern areas offers a unique possibility of walking inside the magnificent Tarangire National Park! The variety of habitats here include open plains, acacia woodlands, tree lined sand rivers, swamps and challenging hill climbs. The walking opportunities in this area range from a gentle stroll near the camp, to a full day out on foot across the Park exploring the recently opened wilderness area. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=3269 2005-12-17 So what about the rest of the animals in the Selous, Africa’s biggest game reserve? Other wildlife it is usually delegated, at best, to a footnote at the end of a travel guide. Lumped together as also ran but didn’t quite make the grade. The safari vehicles focused, searching only for the big five; passing by the other spectacular mammals, birds, reptiles and insects; that are fascinating and an essential part of the environment. Big is beautiful is the cry of the safari makers. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=3280 2005-12-17 Safaris in Tanzania are usually centered around the northern safari circuit and the southern safari circuit. However, the Tanzania Safari is not limited to these areas. Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro in the north of Tanzania and the Selous in the south are breathtaking safari destinations and a magnet for the tourist in ever increasing numbers. In response to this increasing pressure on the environment Tanzania has doubled the park fees for the Serengeti and Kilimanjaro; in order to reduce the ever increasing number of safari tours and thereby save these special places for future generations. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=3140 2005-12-13 There are a number of walking safaris across the Ngorongoro Conservation Area of Northern Tanzania they vary in length from eight to twelve days. Generally your safari will begin with a day or two of game drives. The Tarangire is a nice place to have your pre-walking safari game drives. These first few days can also include morning walking safari along the border of the park it is essential you take a guide and an armed ranger with you. Bellow is an eight day itinerary http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=3113 2005-12-12 Responsible Tourism in Tanzania has become a marketing tool for the safari industry. The welfare of our communities may, at times, be of genuine concern to the safari company although, sadly, many times it is not. Can you, the traveler, do anything toward changing the safari companies to support responsible tourism? Indeed, yes it is possible to make a difference. Responsible Tourism should give back to the community and you the tourist can and should change the industry; it is your money after all. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=3067 2005-12-10 Animals such as lion and leopard and elephant are present in huge concentrations. This is also true of the hoofed animal; the buffalo population stands in excess of 110,000. Waking in a morning, in your tented camp, to witness hundreds of buffalo and gnu coming to drink water from the Rufiji River is one reason among many to make Tanzania you safari destination. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=2900 2005-12-06 The lions in the Selous Game Reserve in southern Tanzania are present in huge numbers; an estimated four thousand lions. They are common everywhere in the northern part of the Selous; and as luck would have it this is where almost all the tourist camps are to be found. If you plan to have a lion safari in the Selous you will not be disappointed. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=2865 2005-12-05 If you want to listen at night to the song of the African bush with the occasional distant [or sometimes close] roar of a lion; if you want to open your tent in a morning to be greeted by Impala and Zebra grazing so close to your tent you could touch them; then choose one of these camps. If you want to be in a remote part of the park but close to the animals; if you want to stand in to open plains of the Serengeti and not be joined by a caravan of twenty other safari vehicles then the private camp is the option above the mere mass tourist lodge. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=2833 2005-12-04 Ngorongoro Crater is a huge draw for many tourists that embark on a Tanzanian Safari. It is an amazing place to visit. Numbers of tourists have increased with every passing year and because of this restrictions are being introduced, from January 2006, in order to preserve this remarkable destination. Tanzania, is a outstanding place to visit and although many people come to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater there are many other places that remain undiscovered and can be visited for a safari experience that only Tanzania can deliver. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=2810 2005-12-03 The Selous is known for its vast size and huge numbers of big game; however, as in common with much of Tanzania, the Selous Game Reserve enjoys a prolific bird life. Without doubt the mighty Rufiji River is responsible for the huge variety of birds drawn to this area. This huge river with its ever changing pattern of sandbanks, oxbow lakes, lagoons, islands and channels is a magnet for many animals and especially the birds. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=2775 2005-12-02 This is an African destination that is not different but more importantly it is as you would imagine it should be; a taste of what the early explores must have felt as they journeyed in search of the source of the Nile. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=2782 2005-12-02 This park does not lay claim to be unique in any way, it is not off the beaten track, nor is it renown for anything in particular. However, it is accessible to everyone visiting Northern Tanzania; it offers a verity of habitats in a small area and is a real jewel. Do not miss an opportunity to visit this park should you get a chance. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=2666 2005-11-29 There is more to Tanzania National Parks than Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti. Tanzania is blessed with many National Parks that are remote, have a high density of animals and offer a taste of Africa that is rarely offered by most other safari destinations. These National Parks offer exceptional safaris and they are not just off the beaten track but well and truly in the wilds of Africa. These parks are home huge herds of animals; predators; innumerable birds and best of all few tourists. Some parks boasting one million hectares with one lodge and a handful of guests. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=2667 2005-11-29 There is a problem with spontaneous cultural tourism; that is it must be organized and as soon as this is done…well, sadly the cultural visit is no longer worth doing. To experience true culture; to have that genuine experience; it should be done slowly over a day or maybe two. It cannot be done in a morning or squeezed into a couple of hours one afternoon before you race off to the Serengeti. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=2577 2005-11-24 Many safari companies are advertising on the internet. All claiming to be the best, delivering unique safaris, off the beaten track. They claim to give the best value; and the sheer numbers of tour operators appearing online the situation is intimidating for anyone wanting to book a safari direct. Which company to choose? Which company can you trust? With most companies requiring payment in advance this can be a potentially hazardous decision to make with your hard earned cash http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=2333 2005-11-16 The place to have the true out of Africa experience is Tanzania. It has the parks, it has the animals in huge numbers and it has the peace and security that no other African Country can offer. If you want a safari, a proper safari than Tanzania is the only real option. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=2328 2005-11-15 The two main Islands of Zanzibar, Unguja and Pemba, lay 40km off the mainland of Tanzania and are separated from the mainland of Tanzania by a shallow channel. Both these islands were once joined to the African mainland. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=2290 2005-11-14 The one draw back in the past has been the lack of diving. This is now a thing of the past as Emayani Beach has just announced they now have a diving centre. As a ground operator organizing safaris from Arusha this is a stunning piece of news. I will now be recommending to all my clients to go to this beautiful town. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=2231 2005-11-11 I see many items on the internet about the ‘Kilimanjaro song’ – many climbers wanting the words for the song as it brings back memories for them. Good memories of the hard slog to the summit of Kilimanjaro, the highest point in Africa. There is another side to this song; the porters who sing this song have their own storey. What follows is the porter’s song, in this case Marco’s song. These are his own words... http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=2061 2005-11-05 Acacia thorns “cat claws” of the wait-a-bit thorn tree rip skin and clothing – the thorn is long and straight and can pierce soft soled shoes and even car tires so take care and try not to wear sandals. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=2007 2005-11-02 The Selous game reserve is massive; roughly the same size as Belgium; this Park is huge and wild. It has much to offer and although it has been rarely visited in the past in recent years visitors to Tanzania have begun to realize this park has much to offer the tourist looking for the remote wilderness experience. The Selous was plagued in late 1970’s and 1980’s by poaching; it is thought the populations of Elephants fell from 110,000 to 30,000 in twenty years. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=1717 2005-10-21 The eastern shore of Lake Victoria is only a few kilometers from the Serengeti. The best way to get to this island is by charter plane and is a thirty minute flight from Mwanza. This island is a real paradise with the African adventure starting as the light aircraft lands on the grass airstrip, sometimes animals will have to be cleared off the runway. The island is striking in its greenness and the whistles of the African Grey parrot echoing in the forest, truly you have landed in an African paradise. There are only two vehicles on the island and one tented camp. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=1656 2005-10-19 The journey is a long but beautiful passage through dramatic, harsh territory. Making this an outstanding destination for walking safaris. Walking in the African Bush with Maasai Warriors as you guides is a unique opportunity for spectacular game viewing combined with the prospect to experience cultural encounters amongst the Maasai, Datoga, and nomadic Bushmen. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=1620 2005-10-17 Tanzania is vast and there is much to see. In order to have the safari of a lifetime you must plan, you must dig a little and book wisely. If you leave everything up to some one else you may be disappointed. Left to themselves your travel agent, when book through the ground operator in Tanzania, may deliver a safari lacking imagination. You will be pushed through the same lodges, along the same routes as the rest of the madding crowd. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=1603 2005-10-16 The shy leopards are the main predator and attraction in this area. There are no lions in this park apart from the odd nomad visitor. Driving along the high ridges on the Crater edge provides a stunning view of the forests, glades and animal tracks that abound in this lush habitat. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=1571 2005-10-14 The balloon flights leave in the early morning from the Serona Valley in the central Serengeti. This part of the Serengeti has good concentrations of animals year round; ensuring whenever you take your flight there will be plenty to see. It is expensive but if you have come this far a few more dollars is worth the experience of seeing this land from the air. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=1572 2005-10-14 One lake known as ‘Small Momela’ successful launched the canoeing safari this year. This is a great way to see the park from a new perspective. It is good to get out of your vehicle and actually get some exercise and get ‘down and personal’ with the African Bush. This chance to view the animals in their natural habitat should not be passed by. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=1573 2005-10-14 The warm clear waters along the Tanzanian coast offer superb and varied diving; with, some of the most spectacular sites in the gulf between Zanzibar and Pemba. Here the rough waters and strong currents are home to manta rays, white sharks, hammerheads and an abundance of pelagic life. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=1562 2005-10-13 This lovely park is set between the peaks of Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro. Its area is only 53 square miles and therefore tiny when compared to the vast Serengeti or the huge Selous. The Park is as outstandingly beautiful as it is small and can be visited easily for a few hours from the nearby town of Arusha. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=1563 2005-10-13 Kusini Camp is perfectly sited in a cluster of kopjes, Kusini is a permanent tented camp blended seamlessly into the delicate environment of the predator-rich plains of the Serengeti. The surrounding short grass plains provide the setting for the most spectacular natural phenomenon in the continent of Africa, the wildebeest migration, during which time the hordes amass around the camp for the birthing of their young http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=1534 2005-10-11 The Northern Game Parks in Tanzania is famous wildlife migration which continues its annual cycle through the Serengeti and the Maasai Mara in Kenya is without doubt one of the most exhilarating natural spectacles on the planet. The awesome beauty of the Ngorongoro caldera literally takes your breath away and there can be no finer view to awake to than from one of the lodges on the crater rim. The wild landscapes of Tarangire with its huge baobab trees contrast with the wide open plains of Serengeti. Lake Manyara offers the rare chance to spot tree climbing lions and a variety of adventure activities from the escarpment overlooking the lake. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=1512 2005-10-10 All Kilimanjaro treks are challenging and a good level of fitness is required for a successful climb. The Marangu Route is a tough walking trip but within the limits of a fit individual used to hill walking. Marangu Route is the easiest and most popular route to this, the highest point in Africa. Kilimanjaro has twin peaks, the craggy Mawenzi standing 5149m, and the 'flat-topped', glaciated Kibo standing at 5896m. The Saddle, which stretches between these two peaks is 5km wide, high-altitude and semi-desert. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=1514 2005-10-10 Heading north along the coast road Bagamoyo is a seventy minute drive from Dar es Salaam. Bagamoyo is a charming village steeped in a rather bloody history. Most of the great explores, including Livingston used this port, also the slave traders used Bagamoyo as a slave trading post and from here the slaves were shipped to Zanzibar to be sold. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=1386 2005-10-05 As you step onto the wharf the smell of cloves is carried on the breeze to greet you; immediately you are aware Stone Town is out of the ordinary. Arab dhows white-sails shaped like the crescent moon, sail gently out of the harbor and pass along the miles of palm fringed beaches. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=1357 2005-10-04 Now is the time to visit this park before more lodges open and the remoteness and matchless beauty are lost to the insatiable appetite of tourism http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=1233 2005-09-29 Fundu Lagoon has beautiful beaches and is on the south western side of Pemba Island. This sleepy island is an ideal place for a honeymoon or just to relax and unwind. For the more energetic Pemba is listed as one of the top diving locations in the world there is a fully-equipped PADI Resort Diving Center and a wide range of water sports including snorkeling and kayaking. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=1239 2005-09-29 Ngorongoro Crater is a true marvel and I believe unique in Africa; it is located between the lake Manyara National Park and the Serengeti. It was formed from an ancient volcano that erupted and then collapsed into the craters we see today. This is called a caldera and Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest [unbroken] caldera. It is thought that this volcano, before it erupted and collapsed, stood taller than its close neighbor Mt Kilimanjaro. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=1176 2005-09-27 There is so much more to the Serengeti than the Great Migration. These endless plains, contain valleys, hills and woodland as well as the open plains that seem to stretch out forever. Every time of year offering something different, something special. However, the Great Migration seems to be the only thing on the itinerary. The Serengeti is more than this single spectacular event and I urge you to take time to explore as much as you can in the Serengeti. This is important in Africa, to slow down and spend some time exploring; you will be well rewarded. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=1141 2005-09-26 Ngorongoro Crater is a true marvel and I believe unique in Africa; it is located between the lake Manyara National Park and the Serengeti. It was formed from an ancient volcano that erupted and then collapsed into the craters we see today. This is called a caldera and Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest [unbroken] caldera. It is thought that this volcano, before it erupted and collapsed, stood taller than its close neighbor Mt Kilimanjaro. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=1153 2005-09-26 The Serengeti National park which lies directly next to Ngorongoro and covers 5,100 square miles – has 250 lions presently being studied in about 20 prides. Lions keep to their own territories; however, a territory can cover 300 square miles. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=1124 2005-09-25 If you have been lucky enough to see nearly two million animals thundering across the plains of the Serengeti then Africa will have touched your very soul. The vast numbers in these wide open plains and woodlands coupled with the fact this is the world’s last surviving great migration; is a deeply moving sight. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=1067 2005-09-22 No place in the world compares with Serengeti - and its neighboring wildlife havens - for the sheer exhilaration of its wildlife experience. It is so spectacular that it deserves more time to explore and absorb its full-blown beauty. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=1068 2005-09-22 See Tanzania’s incredible flora and fauna on Foot. Walking in the African Bush with Masaai Warriors as you guides. Spectacular game viewing is combined with hikes around Lake Eyasi and the Ol Moti Crater where you experience cultural encounters amongst the Masaai, Datoga tribe, and nomadic Bushmen http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=957 2005-09-16 The Mahale Mountains Park and Gombe Stream are a mixture of grass, woodlands and forest, although it is mostly forest with the majority of its mammals being primates. These forests are lush and green rising up to 15,000 meters above the waters of Lake Tanganyika. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=958 2005-09-16 There are no hotels or lodges in the Southern Pare; it is difficult to reach this part of Tanzania; that is difficult for a tourist. This area does not cater for westerners; and this for me was the attraction. I had been on a Serengeti safari, climbed Mt Kilimanjaro and even traveled to Zanzibar. All this was a fantastic adventure but I was in Africa and wanted to experience as much of Tanzania as I could. It was time to visit somewhere where there were no tourists, where I would experience the real culture of Africa. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=959 2005-09-16 This must be my favorite road in the whole of Dar es Salaam; or should I say out of Dar es Salaam. Not because it has anything especially attractive about it - not because it has any exciting attractions along it, however it has a special place in my heart. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=960 2005-09-16 Kalisti works for me, as a houseboy, he is 20 [ish] years of age, ex-streetboy, thief and thug. He came to me after serving three months in an east African prison for thieft. I chose him – which upsets many folk - that I should choose an uneducated thug to help me. He has been with me for a year now. He has a fiancé and is about to marry her – in November. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=888 2005-09-12 Every year a small number of tourists die climbing Kilimanjaro. What action should one take to avoid altitude sickness? http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=889 2005-09-12 There was another death yesterday. The village chairman he died late Friday night. We are not sure what was wrong. We couldn’t raise the money quickly enough to pay for the hospital and he deteriorated so rapidly. We bury him tomorrow at 1 pm – we have enough money to bury him http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=890 2005-09-12 Chips-my-eye [Swahili = Chips mayai] is a traditional dish here in Tanzania. It is egg and chips – but not your traditional two fried eggs and a side order of chips – no – it is a chip omelet. Other traditional dishes you may come across in Tanzania are… http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=836 2005-09-09 This park is only 100km north of Dar es Salaam. Saadani is where the bush meets the sea. This colorful clash of ecosystems is found nowhere else along the coast of East Africa. Imagine this is the place where the hippopotamus compete with coral reefs, lions roar at the surf and baboons race along the beach. Elephants have even been spotted enjoying the surf http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=793 2005-09-07 It is almost a year since I last paid a visit to Pangani and my imminent re-visit is long overdue. My first visit was in 2001. I was chaperoning an American lady on a safari from Dar es Salaam all the way to the Northern Serengeti. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=794 2005-09-07 Tarangire deserves a closer look, there is an amazing bird life in this park and anyone keen on bird watching will be well rewarded. In the dry season, many animals come to the Tarangire River as this river never dries and continually has water on offer to the thirsty http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=795 2005-09-07 This is not a tourist destination. There are no trials for the tourists, no curios, and no young people wanting to give you a guided tour for a small fee. I take only a very few of our guests here who have a day to spare; who want to see the real Africa and it is especially good for people who want to get out of the vehicle because they are tired of sitting and they want to stretch their legs. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=796 2005-09-07 There are no hotels or lodges here. This is a National Park with no roads. This park is a series of mountain rangers and interlocking valleys and only experienced hikers can mange this difficult terrain. These mountains are pristine and largely untouched by humans. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=764 2005-09-04 When you visit Tanzania – do not let your tour operator put you off visiting this area – or indeed any other place you may want to visit. Many operators are lazy and would rather keep you within the confines of the tourist circut http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=765 2005-09-04 Neither elephants nor hippo’s on this safari just dolphins, and maybe crayfish on a plate. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=766 2005-09-04 There is no such thing as failure – only feedback – we can learn from our failures. Do not let apparent failures beat you up, learn from them http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=720 2005-09-01 Neither elephants nor hippo’s on this safari just dolphins, and maybe crayfish on a plate. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=723 2005-09-01 Not to make the mistake of confusing sex with love. Sex can only be enjoyed fully when it is a physical expression of love. Maybe you will scoff but how many people do you know who are happy jumping from one bed to another. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=721 2005-09-01 Choice. We can all choose. It is not about learning to be more positive. It is about choosing and then pursuing that choice. Happiness is a state of being not a goal to be achieved. Success can said to be the same. Do not aim for happiness the more you aim the more you will fail and miss the target. Happiness like success cannot be pursued it must be allowed to develop. Happiness must happen and the same is true of success http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=668 2005-08-29 Fragile inner-city communities - East Africa. We need help but not money – money is spent and the problems, well they remain http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=605 2005-08-26 Fragile inner-city communities - East Africa. We need help but not money – money is spent and the problems, well they remain http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=607 2005-08-26 Trekking through these sometimes very cool and wet forests is the equivalent of being transported back to pre historic times. The effort and time spent traveling to this area is rewarding indeed; the experience so moving to be almost magical or spiritual. Once you have climbed up and through the sometimes quite steep forest, you emerge onto the Amani Plateau. There are also a large number of birds that are spotted at the higher altitudes so the climb is well worth the effort. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=579 2005-08-25 Even to this day people talk of the process of pot making is comparable to the creation of life in a woman’s womb. In the villages of Tanzania, usually the women folk are the potters. This profession is traditionally passed down from mother to daughter. Typically men do not participate in this trade. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=580 2005-08-25 If you are thinking of a safari in Tanzania and are unsure of what is where this will give you a very basic idea of what the country has to offer http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=581 2005-08-25 Question: Is it wise to wait until arriving in Tanzania before booking a safari? Is it safe? and do you save money? Answer: Yes! http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=576 2005-08-24 Forgive me please, as I am not a parent. I never have been a parent. However, I have at forty-five, two newly adopted sons http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=552 2005-08-23 Many visitors come and leave Tanzania without knowing that they are able to help the communities to which they visit. The poverty is so great, the corruption out of control the mission appears insurmountable; a task, we think, that should be left to the international charities who know best http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=553 2005-08-23 Orphaned by HIV/AIDS Richard, Anna and Lumuli are young children living just outside Aruhsa Tanzania. These children are being helped by responsible tourism in Tanzania, helped by a safari operation working as a charity. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=530 2005-08-22