Safari Etiquette
A safari is an invitation to enter the animals’ world. By remaining quiet, keeping a respectful distance and following park rules, every visitor can help protect Tanzania’s wildlife and preserve the experience for others.
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Healthy Tanzanian Safari
A healthy safari begins before departure. Early medical advice, suitable insurance and a carefully prepared travel kit can help you enjoy Tanzania with greater confidence and peace of mind.
Read storyCamera for a Safari
Wildlife rarely waits for a photographer. With the right equipment, settings and a little preparation, you can spend less time searching through your camera bag and more time capturing Tanzania’s unforgettable moments.
Read storySafari attire
Safari clothing should help you feel comfortable from the chill of sunrise to the heat of midday. Discover how simple layers, natural colours and practical footwear can prepare you for every stage of a Tanzanian adventure.
Read storyPack wisely before traveling
Packing for Tanzania is the beginning of the adventure. From cool crater mornings to warm afternoons on the Serengeti plains, this practical guide will help you travel lightly, comfortably and confidently.
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Tanzania’s Brilliant Pink Secret
Once mistaken for ruby, spinel has emerged as a magnificent gemstone in its own right. The vivid pink and red crystals of Mahenge placed Tanzania among the world’s most celebrated sources of this brilliant and historically misunderstood jewel.
Read storyFire Beneath the Earth
From Longido’s ruby-in-zoisite to the richly coloured crystals of Winza, Tanzania’s rubies reveal the fiery side of the country’s geology. Formed under immense heat and pressure, each stone carries a story written deep beneath the African landscape.
Read storyTsavorite: The Green Fire of East Africa
Discovered in Tanzania and named after Kenya’s Tsavo region, tsavorite is a brilliant green garnet with a distinctly East African story. Its vivid natural colour, exceptional brightness and rarity make it one of the continent’s most captivating gemstones.
Read storyTanzanite
Found in only one small corner of northern Tanzania, tanzanite is one of the world’s most extraordinary gemstones. Its journey—from a flash of blue in the Merelani Hills to the display windows of Tiffany & Co.—is a remarkable story of discovery, science, beauty, and Tanzanian heritage.
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How to travel with a paper map
You might think paper road maps or atlases are obsolete these days, but think again. Yes, you can easily get directions from your smartphone or your vehicle’s GPS system. But what if you lose your cellular data connection on a remote highway or your phone’s battery dies in the middle of your journey?
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Lesser Kudus
Elusive, elegant, and perfectly camouflaged, the lesser kudu is one of Tanzania’s most rewarding wildlife sightings. Discover how its spiral horns, striking white stripes, enormous ears, and remarkable dry-country adaptations help this shy antelope survive in the hidden world of the African bush.
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