Tanzania

I came to Tanzania specifically for photography and the country delivered material at every turn. Mount Kilimanjaro at dawn was everything I'd hoped. Mwanza's streets at dusk are an endless source of light and texture. The people, once comfortable with a camera, are extraordinary subjects. excellen…

Did 9 days solo in Tanzania and found it extremely manageable as a solo traveller. The transport network around Stone Town Zanzibar is decent and getting to Zanzibar beaches independently was straightforward. Met fellow travellers easily and locals were generally happy to chat. excellent conservati…

Only had a long weekend — about 20 days — in Tanzania, based in Arusha. More than enough to fall for the place. Did Ngorongoro Crater on day one and spent the rest of the time just walking and eating. The octopus curry situation here is no joke — some of the best eating I've done anywhere. the Grea…

Visited Tanzania in shoulder season deliberately and the decision paid off completely. Zanzibar beaches without peak crowds is a totally different experience. Stone Town Zanzibar felt lived-in rather than touristy. Found a small place doing the best spiced chai I've ever tasted — something that woul…

This was my third visit to Tanzania and I keep finding new reasons to return. This time I explored beyond Arusha and discovered a completely different side of the country. Serengeti National Park never loses its impact no matter how many times you've seen it. The food still makes me happy in ways I…

I travel for food more than anything else, and Tanzania shot straight to the top of my culinary travel list. spiced chai alone justified the flight, but that was just the beginning. The variety and quality in Arusha is relentless — I didn't have a single disappointing meal in 19 days. Zanzibar beac…

First time in Tanzania and I tried to approach it with open eyes rather than preconceptions. Dar es Salaam was the base and a good one — central, manageable, and with strong food options including the best chipsi mayai I've ever had. Mount Kilimanjaro was the big set piece and fully justified the tr…

I'll be honest — I went to Tanzania primarily to see Lake Manyara, and it delivered beyond what any photo prepares you for. But the surrounding region surprised me just as much. Moshi has a character I didn't anticipate, and wandering without a plan for an afternoon turned out to be one of the highl…

Tanzania is undeniably beautiful. Lake Manyara and the area around Dar es Salaam have a visual quality that photographs don't capture fully. I enjoyed spiced chai and appreciated excellent conservation. That's all real. But roads between parks can be rough was more of a problem than I expected base…

Tanzania is a genuinely beautiful and interesting place. Mount Kilimanjaro is worth every superlative thrown at it. The zanzibar pizza is legitimately excellent. Zanzibar's spice history and beaches gave the trip real depth. What I struggled with: the tourist infrastructure around the headline site…