Why Mount Kilimanjaro Is A National Park? Mount Kilimanjaro was officially referred to as a national park in 1973 because it consists of around six forest corridors, which all act as good natural habitats to many wildlife animals therefore; it was conserved with the main intention of protecting the species and its unique environment. And mount Kilimanjaro is famously known for being the highest volcanic massif on the African continent and the unique thing about this mountain is that its …

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What Can You Do At Gombe National Park? Gombe national park is considered one of the smallest national parks in the country, which covers a total surface area of about 52 square kilometers. Gombe national park is located in the western region of Tanzania and it shares boarders with other countries like; the Democratic Republic of Congo in kigoma region which along the shores of Lake Tanganyika. This national park first gazette as a game reserve in 1943 and later …

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What Animals Are In Mahale National Park? Mahale National park is located in the western region of Tanzania and from the south of the Kigoma town. This national park shares boarders with Gombe and Lake Tanganyika, which is known to be the world’s longest and deepest lake and a good spot for fishing because it has an estimated number of around 1000 fish species. More so, Mahale national park is famously known and commonly visited because of hosting large numbers …

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Mkomazi National Park Bird Checklist : Mkomazi national park is located in the Northeastern part of Tanzania in Lushoto district. This national park was first gazette as a game reserve in 1951 and later it was officially established as a national park in 2006 with the main purpose of protecting all the wildlife animals and birds in the country. Mkomazi national park shares boarders with other countries like Kenya and it covers a total surface area of about 3,234 square …

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Activities to do in Jinja : Jinja is one of the highly recommended places to visit while on a safari in Uganda and this city is located in the Eastern region of the country covering a total surface area of about 1,204 meters. More so, this city has a large population of around 71,213 people who settle within the area handling different businesses and taking care of their homes and this city is famously known and commonly visited because it …

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The 8 Best Volcanoes To Climb In East Africa : Those who are willing and courageous enough to travel to this stunning continent will find that it has much to offer. Every tourist has access to a wide range of activities, such as safaris that go all the way into the Serengeti, shopping at one of the many regional markets or bazaars, or even taking a trip to one of the many pristine beaches found in the North and South. …

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is mikumi national park worth visiting? Yes, it’s worthwhile to visit because the plains of Mikumi National Park resemble those of the Serengeti, and it’s also Tanzania’s fourth-largest national park. Despite being only a short distance from Dar es Salaam and the nearby National Parks, Mikumi is maintaining the region’s rich biodiversity and fauna. The national park, which is more than just a tourist destination, is the site of numerous conservation and research projects. The area may not be as …

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Getting Around Tanzania : How To Travel Around Tanzania Safely : Tanzania, a country in East Africa, is home to some of the planet’s most pristine natural landscapes and wildlife. On the other hand, navigating Tanzania can be a little intimidating, especially if you are traveling independently or do not speak Swahili, the local language.  If Dar es Salaam’s urban traffic jams aren’t keeping you from getting where you’re going, the nation’s bad roads and inadequate infrastructure can make overland …

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What to know about sports fishing in Uganda : Sport fishing is about 25% of Uganda is covered by fresh water bodies such as Lake Victoria, River Nile, Lakes Edward, George, Albert and Bunyonyi among others. This makes Uganda tours activities such as sport fishing not only a possibility but a thrilling engagement as well. In fact, famous anglers such as John Wilson, Jeremy Wade and Zed Hogan from the National Geographic channel have ventured into sport fishing in Uganda. Unfortunately, not …

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Why February Is The Best Time To Visit East Africa : Top 8 Reasons : It really depends on what you want to see, do, and experience that determines the best time of year to visit East Africa. Traveling between March and May (the first rainy season of the year) means you’ll have to search a little harder for wildlife because the dense bushland makes it easier for animals to hide, but the landscapes will be vibrant green. This is …

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