Zanzibar Archipelago Zanzibar is an archipelago comprised of the two main islands of Zanzibar (also known as Unguja, the largest of the two) and Pemba (the smaller of the two).Zanzibar, Swahili Unguja, Indian Ocean island is located 22 miles (35 kilometers) off the coast of east-central Africa. The island is a beautiful setting for sheer

Serengeti National Park The Serengeti National Park is without a doubt the most well-known wildlife sanctuary in the world, unparalleled in terms of natural beauty and scientific importance. More than 3 million large mammals live freely inside its borders on the unending plains interspersed with granite outcrops, areas of Acacia bush woodland, and seasonal tiny

Selous Game Reserve Selous Game Reserve is one of Tanzania’s few big game reserves, covering more than 5% of Tanzania. It was designated a World Heritage Site because of its spectacular scenery and diverse animals. The game reserve is primarily known for its elephant population. The park, which was established in 1896 and officially designated

Prison Island Prison Island, Zanzibar, also known as Changuu Island, is a 5.6-kilometer-long island whose major attraction is a large tortoise colony. The island has become a must-see Tanzanian treasure. Despite its turbulent past, Prison Island was originally a slave detention facility and, at one point, a quarantine facility. On a leisurely half-day tour from

Nungwi and Kendwa Exploring Zanzibar’s north beach resorts is extremely rewarding, whether you stay at Nungwi beach,or Kendwa beach. Both are approximately an hour’s drive from Stone Town.Located on the island’s far north, Nungwi is one of the largest settlement in Zanzibar, with a population of more than 5000 people. Nungwi is well-known for its golden sand beach, which

Ngorongoro Crater The Ngorongoro Volcano, formerly claimed to be taller than adjacent Kilimanjaro until it fell, is today notable for being the world’s largest uninterrupted caldera. When a volcano erupts and collapses, it creates a large depression called a caldera. The Crater is probably Tanzania’s most stunning scenery, even though the Serengenti is the most