Natural Wonders in Arusha

Arusha: Day 36-41 Serengeti, Ngorongoro, X-mas | Dec 22 06'

"Fancy dress to impress"

Serengeti National Park Acacia (our overland tour company) booked us on Sun Safari's 3 day adventure (costing about $300/per person).  They ca... Continue reading »

SAFARI! | Dec 12 06'

I made my own way from Moshi to Arusha on a local bus which cost 2000tsh and took about one and a half hours. Not bad.  Dropped me off at the... Continue reading »

Out of Africa | Jul 31 06'

the lion does not sleep tonight. because in fact, he is pacing around our campsite letting out a low rumbling grumbling noise that lets every petri... Continue reading »

Mount Meru | Jan 31 07'

A bit about Mout Meru:Meru is Tanzania's second highest mountain after Kilimanjaro, 1300m lower at 4500m high. It is situated at the western edge o... Continue reading »

Into Tanzania: Arrival in Arusha | Oct 29 06'

The bus journey from Nairobi took around five hours in total, including the time at the border organising visas etc.Not the most comfortable bus I'... Continue reading »

Mt. Kilimanjaro: 7 Day Trek | Dec 26 06'

The first part of this entry is meant to be useful information/suggestions for those planning to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro.  There was not much us... Continue reading »

Shaking the Tree - Peter Gabriel | Jan 30 07'

Jambo (Swahili hello)!   Aah, the last night in a tent has passed and I can't say I'm sorry about it.  I need a bed, a hot shower and a r... Continue reading »

Part three (Tatu): The Crater to Arusha | Sep 14 06'

"We rolled into the lodge late, at almost 7pm... that was almost 13 hours out in the bush and we were exhausted."

Day 8 - The lodge did not provide breakfast boxes, so we had an excuse to sleep in a little and have breakfast at the lodge. By 7:30 we were on our... Continue reading »

First Safari Adventure | Aug 29 03'

After a superb nights sleep, we were picked up from the hotel at half seven and drove to Arusha where we supposed to pick up two people but they ha... Continue reading »

Kilimanjaro Trek | Aug 23 03'

"you could literally see the horizon bend"

The first day of climbing was, weather wise, grey with a fine mist. We set off from the gate of the national park with our guide, Lissaro and two a... Continue reading »