Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
The Serengeti is so huge and has been voted the best park in Africa. We spent 3 nights in both…
Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) in northern Tanzania is one of Africa’s most spectacular safari destinations—often called the “Eighth Wonder…
Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
Tarangire National Park is one of Tanzania’s most underrated safari parks, but many experienced travelers consider it a gem because…
Roads of East Africa, Africa
We drove through a large portion of East Africa. The roads left a memory. While some were OK, most were…
Mnemba Island, Zanzibar
Mnemba Island is a small, exclusive private island off the northeast coast of Zanzibar, opposite Matemwe village. It’s world-famous for…
Stone Town, Zanzibar
Stone Town is the historic heart of Zanzibar City, on the west coast of Unguja (the main island of Zanzibar).…
Prison Island, Zanzibar
Prison Island (Changuu Island) is one of Zanzibar’s most popular half-day excursions, located about 5–6 km (a 20–30 min boat…
Jambo Spice Farm, Zanzibar
Jambo Spice Farm in Zanzibar—an inviting, local-run garden teeming with tropical plants, spices, cooking demos, and warm hospitality. Jambo Spice…