Africa

There’s nowhere like it on the planet for wildlife, wild lands and rich traditions that endure. Prepare to fall in love.

MIKUMI NP

After a lovely stay in Morogoro, we drove on the TanZam Highway to Tanzania’s fourth-largest national park, Mikumi National Park, a highly accessible, year-round destination renowned for its picturesque plains dotted with baobab and acacia trees, reminiscent of the Serengeti. Within its...

MKWAWA RALLY

The Mkwawa Rally of Tanzania took place from September 19-21, 2025, in Morogoro and was the fifth and final round of the African Rally Championship (ARC) for 2025. The rally featured challenging gravel stages within the Tanzania Forest Services (TFS) plantation, attracting drivers from...

CHOMA WATERFALLS

Hike to Choma Waterfalls, located in the Uluguru Mountains, near Mikumi National Park above the town of Morogoro, is one of the most popular hikes in the mountain range. It was a refreshing escape from dusty town into lush greenery, to cascading waters and serene pools. The waterfall is...

ULUGURU MOUNTAINS

The Uluguru Mountains are part of the Eastern Arc Mountain range in eastern Tanzania, renowned for their high biodiversity and ancient forests. They are a vital watershed for the Ruvu River, which supplies Dar es Salaam. The highest point of the main range is 2,630 meters. Forests are...

MOROGORO

We spent a few days in Morogoro, a vibrant “hidden gem” in eastern Tanzania, known for its lush scenery and proximity to the Uluguru Mountains. It is also an important transit hub due to its location at the intersection of key highways connecting Dar es Salaam to central and...

SOUTH COAST – KIGAMBONI

We used this destination to relax a bit after rough off-roading in the last few days. To our surprise, this popular beach area, located just an hour’s drive from Dar es Salaam, was pretty developed, but still charming and relaxing. It is known for its pristine white-sand beaches...