Mzanzitravel Magazine - Issue 9

By Stef Terblanche
Watch mesmerized as thousands of
wildebeest and zebra rush by in their
frenzied annual migration. Find a perch
high up on the snow-capped peak of
Africa’s highest mountain and gaze out
across the endless plains below. Drift lazily past palm-fringed,
sparkling white beaches on turquoise waters in an Arab dhow.
Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the hustle and bustle of an
ancient island town. Join in the pulsating nightlife of a vibrant
metropolis. Or stare down into a 610m-deep volcanic crater,
surrounded by Africa’s Big Five animals.
Where else but in Tanzania could one find all of this just a few
hours’ drive apart? From the moment you step off your plane
to be welcomed by the Swahili word ‘karibu!’ you will know
that you have arrived in what has truly been Africa’s magnet
for travellers since ancient times. The Romans certainly got
it wrong: all roads lead to Dar es Salaam. As a one-stop
travel destination that encompasses all of the great diversity
and variety of Africa, this wonderful East African country is
absolutely unsurpassed.
Famous rock restaurant, Paje, Zanzibar - Marius Dobilas / shutterstock.com