Zanzibar News Blast Zanzibar, a popular tourist destination known for its pristine beaches and rich cultural heritage, has recently implemented a new infrastructure tax aimed at generating revenue for development projects. The tax, which affects hotel accommodation, has sparked debates within the tourism and hospitality industry. Zanzibar New Infrastructure Tax Fees The Zanzibar government, through its Minister for Finance and Planning, Ms Saada Mkuya Salum, introduced the new infrastructure tax as part of the 2023-24 budgetary proposals. The primary aim of this tax is to generate revenue to fund infrastructure development projects in the region. The government asserts that the
Safari in Tanzania is unforgettable! The scenic drives between one park and another, crossing the Masai Steppe, marveling at a herd of elephants in the baobab tree dotted plains of Tarangire or combing the savannah in Serengeti in search of wild animals or walking in the remote Ruaha National Park. The feeling of an African honeymoon trip in Tanzania is just magical. Read on to get first hand insights on the best time for a honeymoon in Tanzania and how long is the best honeymoon safari in Tanzania. The best time to travel to Tanzania for honeymoon It is a
Can you go on safari from Zanzibar? The answer is; Absolutely! You can do a short or long safari starting from Zanzibar to all the famous national parks in mainland Tanzania! We include short flights or 30 minutes to Dar es Salaam for southern Tanzania safaris, including a visit to Mikumi National Park, Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous), Udzungwa National Park or even the far flung Ruaha National Park. For Nyerere National Park ( Selous safari) and Ruaha National Park, we can arrange direct flights from Zanzibar to the airstrips located in the parks, using domestic bush flight companies. For
Can I get tested for COVID 19 while on Tanzania Safari? That’s a regular question that we are getting from people who are planning to take a safari tour in the Tanzania National Parks during this period of the Covid – 19 pandemic. The answer is; Yes you can be tasted while on safari in Tanzania. It is official that now you can get a PCR test done from Seronera in Central Serengeti National Park. The samples can be taken in Central Serengeti without any prior notice if you present yourself in Seronera Village any time from 08.00 hrs to
The tropical and very peaceful Zanzibar Archipelago is found within the Indian Ocean immediately off Tanzania’s coast. The Island which year after year has become a popular tourist destination for people on a Tanzania Safari is surrounded by a number of smaller islands, with the major islands being Unguja, Pemba and Mafia which are jointly referred to as “Zanzibar.” Each of these islands offers very magnificent diving experiences throughout the whole year with good visibility and water temperatures ranging from 25°C and 29°C (77°F and 84°F). This cheerful paradise islands destination has numerous white painted dhows commonly seen sailing in
What are the recommended Vaccinations for a Safari in Africa? Although there are several medical concerns, the major one that worries many safari goers that we usually deal with who take a safari tour in Tanzania is: ‘which vaccinations that are necessary before taking a Safari to Africa. We have compiled a detailed article explaining where to get the shots, what shots to get and when to get them before taking your safari. DISCLAIMER: Here is an overall brief description of a few of the vaccinations required for Tanzania safaris. Everyone should before leaving for Africa pay a visit to
Zanzibar is not a vast island, and that means that it’s quite easy to get around and explore every hidden bay and rocky outcrop in this famous semi-autonomous island that together with Tanganyika makes up the Republic of Tanzania in East Africa. The Island measures approximately 100Km from north to the south, while from west to east it is a short distance of approximately 40km. Those are the measurements of the Unguja Island which is the main Island of the Zanzibar Archipelago and ordinarily the one that is referred to as ‘Zanzibar’ despite the archipelago having several other islets. On