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We climbed Kili in late Sept. 2007 and didn't have one day of rain, so would recommend going that time of year if possible. Definitely bring a sleeping bag liner and many socks...more
Want a champagne view of Mt. Kilimanjaro on a beer budget? Stay at the Y.M.C.A. National Youth Hostel in Moshi. Hint: Sip afternoon tea in July or August and watch the clouds break over...more
If you're looking for reasonably-priced accomodations with easy access to Ambroseli National Park, Kenya and Arusha, Tanzania, don't miss the Namanga River Hotel. Rooms...more
Soak up all the island's riches
Buy a brightly printed kanga, take it to a tailor and have a traditional East African dress made. The fabric is beautiful; wrap your shoulders with a gorgeous Zanzibar scarf to be...more
Don't listen to "advice" from friends before you go to a new place. more
The Land Cruisers one rides in for safari do not leave any room for a tripod to steady a camera with a long telephoto lens. Take along a "bean bag," roughly a an...more
Best advice I received for trip to Tanzania
The best two pieces of advice I received before planning my trip to Tanzania was never to depend on rechargeable batteries and to bring lots of new ones. And, bring extra contacts if...more
I really wanted to stay in a resort recommended to me by someone. Alas, it was booked solid and my travel agent reserved a cottage for me at Sultan Palace. What a wonderful place that...more
user review | Hotel: Zanzibar Palace Hotel, Stone Town
Many of the traditional fishing Dao(boat) will book a night sail when they are done working for the day. They can look sketchy but are remarkable and fun. They will sail around and you...more
We were told, 'if you want amazing beaches in East Africa, go to Zanzibar' thankfully we didn't follow that advice, we went to Mafia Island. To a lodge standing on...more
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