Tanzania is a famous trekking and hiking destination, known for being home to Africa’s highest mountain, Kilimanjaro. Standing at 5,895m, Mount Kilimanjaro attracts trekkers from around the globe who attempt to reach the ‘Roof of Africa’. It’s an amazing trek (and a bucketlist achievement) but most tourists don’t know that there are many other awesome …
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Tanzania might just be one of the most all-round incredible countries in the world. It just has it all. From amazing trekking such as Mount Kilimanjaro, which is the highest point in Africa, to the incredible beaches in Zanzibar. And let’s not forget the world-class safari experiences such as the Great Migration and exploring national …
Located in Eastern Africa, Tanzania is best known for its safari experiences, trekking Mount Kilimanjaro, and the relaxing beaches of Zanzibar. Arusha is the most popular place to base in between these expeditions. It’s where I was based for all of my adventures throughout the 2.5 months I explored Tanzania. My personal favorites are Gran …
Mount Meru is home to many incredible waterfalls, which pour down from the volcanic slopes. After a night of heavy rain, I made a day trip to explore one of the largest waterfalls at the base of Mount Meru, aptly named Mount Meru Waterfall. This adventure involves a steep motorbike drive up a rocky road …
Mount Longido is a rocky peak (2,629m) in the Mount Longido Forest Reserve about a 1.5-hours drive from Arusha. The climb is pretty demanding and steep with more than 1300 meters of incline to ascend through the forest to reach the summit. With lots of sun exposure and no drinking water available along the route, …
Ol Doinyo Lengai, also known as ‘Mountain of God’ in the Maasai language, is the only active volcano in Tanzania and the third highest peak in the country. Located in the Gregory Rift, which is just south of the nearby Lake Natron in the Arusha region of Tanzania. The volcano is a popular hiking destination …
The Olmoti Crater is one of the hidden gems of the Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area in Tanzania. A sunken caldera has formed over the past ten million years, to create the Olmoti Crater which means ‘Cooking Pot’ in the Maasai language. While it isn’t quite as dramatic in shape as Ngorongoro or Empakaai Crater, the …
Hidden in the highlands region of the Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area (NCA), there are some hidden gems that most visitors in Tanzania will completely overlook. A 40-kilometer drive north of the famous Ngorongoro Crater is the equally impressive Empakaai Crater. This makes for some perfect off-the-beaten-path exploration to some truly incredible natural attractions like the …
It was mission impossible. To just. go off on a solo adventure in Tanzania seemed like I was trying to break the law. From necessary park rangers, to required guidesby government law, it was just never allowed. Finally, I heard it was legal. tohike alone in Usambara, mostly because it’s not a hiking destination and …
The Usambara Mountains are one of the hidden gems of Tanzania. A rich biodiversity hotspot with lush forests, incredible cliffs and mountain ranges, a network of local villages, and rare wildlife such as chameleons. Lushoto is the main town in the region and acts as the entry point to the mountains. It’s here that I …
One of my goals or ‘new year resolutions’ this year was to do more camping, through hiking, and just get comfortable spending more nights up in the mountains in different conditions. It might sound pretty basic but it involves traveling with suitable camping and sleeping set-ups. I also need to do research on weather and …
Hiking is the main agenda here in Tanzania but there’s been on constant amidst all of the trekking and safari transits. After each trip, I always come back to Arusha to reset, recover, write, publish, and then set off again. So what is life like in Arusha? Arusha is a seemingly small town although it …