In my last safari blog, I explained how safaris do NOT have to be expensive, and how, typically, other than excursions, East Africa is very cheap. Flights can be cheap as well– my one-way ticket to Kenya was only $420 on Delta/KLM airlines, during peak season, because I booked 2 months in advance. This safari,…
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The 10 Best Things to Do in Stone Town, Zanzibar
This should be enough to get you started.. (and in no particular order) #1 Stay in a restored Omani palace Though there are budget hostels and modern resorts in Zanzibar, I would HIGHLY recommend staying in one of the many ‘palace hotels’ in Stone Town. I stayed in the Dhow Palace, which is one of…
Taking a Vegan Swahili Cooking Class
The island paradise of Zanzibar is known for its eclectic Swahili cuisine, a fusion of Bantu, Arab and Indian dishes and styles. The food is as diverse as its people, who are also a mix of Bantu, Omani, Indian, and to some extent, British and Chinese ethnicities as well. I spent two weeks in this…
‘Bird Safari’ on Lake Diluti, Arusha
Most safaris in Tanzania are focused on the ‘Big 5’: Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino and Buffalo. Just outside of Arusha, Lake Diluti offers a quiet and relaxing ‘bird safari’ which is a great way to get a taste of the adventure before the big expedition, or after, in case you didn’t get your fill. Tanzania…
$800 5-day Safari: Serengeti, Tarangire, Manyara and Ngorongoro National Parks
Most young people shy away from going on safari, assuming it’s ‘too expensive’ ‘too dangerous’ or ‘too difficult’ — I used ‘expensive’ as my excuse for years. One day I actually did some research and found out that there are actually cheap safaris– with the $800 5-day safari I did in January not even being…
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