Written by nofootprint on October 9, 2009
- Shuttle – ( Rainbow Shuttle)Nairobi to ArushaAs promised our drive arrived at 7:30 AM to take us to Arusha. What some said would be a 5-hour trip in actual fact took 7 hours. It was...
Written by TravelingD on May 13, 2009
- The following are questions my wife and I wrestled with while planning our safari to Tanzania or that were asked upon our return. I will not be telling you to take your camera, binoculars,...
Written by Safiri on October 16, 2004
- We almost didn't visit the Masai. I get shivers when I think of it.
The second day of our safari was mostly driving: a long day in the jeep going from Tarangire to the Serengeti, a...
Written by Safiri on October 15, 2004
- There are two ways to plan your safari on the Northern Circuit. You can do it ahead of time, finding a company through guidebooks, recommendations, and the internet, or you can just turn up at...
Written by Safiri on October 15, 2004
- Space is limited in a safari jeep, and the small airplanes that do the hops from Dar to Arusha have strict weight limits. So here are a few thoughts to help you decide what to...
Written by ColoMonica on July 4, 2006
- In my opinion, Diamox is a miracle drug. I live in Colorado, so I am probably more acclimated to altitude than the average trekker. However, I often suffer from headaches when above 10,000 ft. A...
Written by Erin O on November 10, 2005
- I would recommend that you organise your safari when you get there, as it is much cheaper, although you should do it through a hotel just to ensure your safety. We went on safari in...
Written by husain on June 17, 2005
- The big mountain has its own airport. KIA is Africa's first fully privatized international airport.
We flew in on a Precision Air flight from Nairobi. It takes less than an hour and flies over some awesome...
Written by TravelingD on June 8, 2009
- Ng'iresi is one of several villages in the general Arusha area that offer tourists the possibility of experiencing something of local life beyond the usual safari attractions. It's a good option, since most visitors...
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