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There are fast ferry services connecting Dar es Salaam and Stone Town, Zanzibar, operated mainly by Azam Marine/Kilimanjaro Fast Ferries and ZanFast, with a journey time of approximately 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours. The ferries offer a comfortable ride with air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, and...
We arrived at the fifth-largest city in Africa and the largest city in East Africa in the late afternoon. Primarily to connect with the local Czech community and to use it as a base for exploring Zanzibar. Dar es Salaam was founded in 1862 by the Sultan of Zanzibar on the site of the...
For us, a two-day road trip from Arusha to Dar es Salaam was a long journey of approximately 620 km, taking us 14 hours to drive. Driving via Mombo was a significant undertaking, as Mombo is about halfway and known for lush, green scenery before the land becomes drier. We went through...
We left Arusha very early in the morning and drove towards Kilimanjaro National Park for around two hours. The park is a UNESCO World Heritage site; it is home to Mt. Kilimanjaro (5,895 m), Africa’s highest mountain and one of the continent’s most magnificent sights. We...
We spent a few days in Arusha, a bustling city known as the “safari capital” of the country and the gateway to the Northern Safari Circuit. It’s a multicultural hub, situated at the foot of Mount Meru. It has a rich history intertwined with trade, colonial influence, and...
Karatu is a vibrant town in Tanzania, acting as a gateway to the Ngorongoro Highlands and a popular base for exploring the nearby national parks. Situated between Lake Manyara National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater, it is the last town to change money and stock your fridge. But we found...