Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian For those seeking the ultimate private paradise, few places rival the breathtaking beauty of Mnemba Island. This African haven offers everything from swimming alongside dolphins to world-class snorkeling and the unforgettable experience of witnessing turtle hatchlings—all wrapped in unparalleled seclusion and tranquility. Africa’s beaches are a treasure trove of natural wonders, with 38 coastal…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian When people think of stunning natural arches, Utah’s National Parks or China’s Fairy Bridge might come to mind. These iconic geological wonders have captivated adventurers worldwide. But what about natural arches outside these well-known destinations? Tucked away in the heart of the Sahara Desert lies Chad’s Aloba Arch, an awe-inspiring yet rarely visited landmark….
Fazeena Saleem | The Peninsula Doha, Qatar: A Qatar Foundation (QF) student has become the youngest Qatari to climb Mount Kilimanjaro – the highest mountain in Africa. The 14-year-old Yousef Al Kuwari, a QF’s Qatar Academy – Al Wakra (QAW) student, is now arguably the youngest Qatari to climb Kilimanjaro. Al Kuwari was part of a group of students…
*The Majestic Peaks of Pare: An Introduction*The Dance of Dawn: Experiencing Daybreak in the Pare Mountains*Nature’s Resilience: The Biodiversity of Pare Mountains*Living Histories: The Culture and Traditions of the Pare People Hello, world! This is Elly Kimbwereza, reporting from my home base, Tona Lodge, situated in the serene Southern Pare. Amidst the sprawling landscapes and tucked away corners of…
Unguja. The Zanzibar government has on Friday April 7 assured international travelers that the Isle is safe and open for business. Tourism minister Simai Mohamed Said said there had been no reported cases or threats of Marburg virus in Zanzibar, and as such noted that the country was welcoming travelers as usual. In an official statement, Mr Simai noted…
Tourism AS the ‘Air Force Two’ kisses the Julius Nyerere International Airport’s (JNIA) runway today, tourism stakeholders will definitely be rubbing their hands. Perhaps, this signals the prospects of the visit of the second in command in the Oval Office. A section of players in the 2billion US dollars (about 5tri/-) a year industry have expressed their optimism as…
What you need to know: If the site meets the critical criteria for nomination by UNESCO, experts will be sent to the area for deeper geophysical assessments The Tendaguru dinosaur site in Tanzania, Lindi Region has been nominated as a world heritage site. The nomination by Unesco will see experts dispatched to the area for deeper geophysical surveys if…
UKEREWE is the largest island in Lake Victoria and the largest inland island in Africa, with an area of approximately 530 square kilometre. Ukerewe Island is situated in the Ukerewe District, nearly 50 km north of Mwanza to which it is linked by ferry, and it takes 3 to 4 hours to travel. Ukerewe Island is situated 45 km…
He has been spending the Formula One summer break ‘tracing his roots’. And on Wednesday, Lewis Hamilton shared a selection of stunning snaps and videos of his recent travels in Africa as he remarked that ‘I’m not the same man I was before this trip.’ In a inspiring post reflecting on his poignant journey to ‘connect to his history’…
Arusha, June 6, 2022: In starring and guiding The Royal Tour Film, President Samia Suluhu Hassan has shown how Tanzania tourism remains one of the best globally, and despite the shortcomings brought about by COVID, it will rise. The sentiments have been made by Arusha based tourism entrepreneur and operator Ms Michelle Mrema, the founder and managing director…
By Elly D. Kimbwereza, Tona Lodge (tonalodge.org) I believe that Tanzania’s heritage of its cultural values should be recognized as our country’s most precious resource coupled by our wild land and animals because the rewards of wildlife and nature conservation can be reaped sustainably through multi- use tourism benefiting not only tourists but Tanzania’s land, animals and rural communities….