Tanzania

The largest piece of Tanzanite ever discovered was found just last month, June 2020, by a Maasai tribesman, Saniniu Laizer, a small-scale miner and cattle farmer. Saniniu’s find has a combined weight of 15 kg/33 lbs. (the biggest find to…

The Swahili people are known for their imagery and complexity of proverbs. These can be seen adorning kangas, the local fabric wraps worn by women throughout Tanzania and Africa more broadly. These proverbs also make a statement about some of…

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), has identified and preserved thousands of culturally significant sites around the world. From historical buildings to natural marvels, each heritage site is spectacular in its own right. Many UNESCO sites are…

The best time to visit Tanzania: The easy answer: anytime! And we encourage you to do so! That being said, there are times of the year that may be more or less favorable for certain activities, such as trekking Kilimanjaro…

All visitors to Tanzania are required to have a tourist visa in order to visit the country. A passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of entry and at least two blank visa pages is required.…