| Lately I received a couple of interesting emails, | | | | reefs), Pemba etc. |
| and thought I should share some of my answers | | | | - THE BEST safari destinations: Serengeti, |
| on the matter! If it is a concern to some of you | | | | Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, Tarangire, |
| out there, it might indeed just be something | | | | Ruaha, Selous (my pick if you enjoy boat safaris), |
| worth mentioning! | | | | Mikumi (nice especially if you're looking for a |
| In one of the mails in particular, a person stated | | | | national park not too far from Dar; approximately |
| he was looking for "THE BEST African safari | | | | 2-3 hours drive). |
| destination/country, with both a friendly culture, | | | | - If you can't do all of the above in one trip, go |
| reasonable prices, crystal clear water beaches, an | | | | only for the Northern circuit (Serengeti, |
| interesting nightlife, and of course a country that | | | | Ngorongoro crater...), and maybe spend some |
| is relatively safe to travel in"! That's a lot of things | | | | time in Zanzibar (recommended) or Mafia island. |
| to ask at once I know... | | | | - Dar es Salaam also has a very nice Yacht Club, |
| While there is no "perfect" destination with all of | | | | and the Slipway is great if you'd like to eat pizza, |
| the above, there is certainly an ideal place that | | | | or just wander around the waterfront! |
| stands out in my mind! | | | | - In terms of costs it is not the cheapest |
| If you're looking for a combination of beaches and | | | | country, but you can most certainly find |
| incredible animal wildlife, then I'd DEFINITELY | | | | reasonable prices if you're willing to camp (or don't |
| consider Tanzania! Tanzania is by far my best | | | | mind backpacking). There are also various |
| pick! | | | | companies that organize trips throughout Africa in |
| Here's why I think you should seriously consider it: | | | | huge trucks (overland trucks). Really cool if you're |
| - It has a majestic mountain: Mt Kilimanjaro! The | | | | young, and are looking for an experience like no |
| mountain's name comes from the misuse of two | | | | other!;) |
| Swahili words: Kilima (hill or little mountain), and | | | | - People are very friendly in Tanzania, and the |
| Njaro (greatness, also used as white or shining). | | | | country is relatively safe. Of course, like in all |
| You can either climb it (if you're a confirmed | | | | major countries (and cities in particular), you need |
| trekker), or just stare at it while taking amazing | | | | to keep an eye on your hand bag and personal |
| pictures with your family and friends! | | | | belongings. Also make sure not to carry around |
| - Stunning beaches: South Beach in Dar es | | | | expensive items when unnecessary! |
| Salaam, Zanzibar, Mafia Island (best for coral | | | | |