Topi Reisen Tanzania

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27/11/2015

Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better

27/11/2015

African elephants are the largest land animals on Earth. They are slightly larger than their Asian cousins and can be identified by their larger ears that look somewhat like the map of the continent of Africa.
Elephant ears radiate heat to help keep these large animals cool, but sometimes the African heat is too much. Elephants are fond of water and enjoy showering by sucking water into their trunks and spraying it all over themselves. Afterwards, they often spray their skin with a protective coating of dust.
An elephant's trunk is actually a long nose used for smelling, breathing, trumpeting, drinking, and also for grabbing things. And has two fingerlike features on the end of their trunk that they can use to grab small items where as the Asian elephants have one.

Both male and female African elephants have tusks they use to dig for food and water and strip bark from trees. Males use the tusks to battle one another, but the ivory has also attracted violence of a far more dangerous sort.
Because ivory is so valuable to some humans, many elephants have been poached for their tusks.

Elephants feed on roots, grasses, fruit, and tree barks.An adult elephant can consume up to 136 KG of food in a single day.

These hungry animals do not sleep much, and they roam over great distances while foraging for the large quantities of food that they require to sustain their massive bodies.

Female elephants live in family herds with their young, but adult males tend to roam on their own.

Elephants have a longer gestation period than any other mammal( 22 months ). Cows usually give birth to one calf every two to four years. At birth, they already weigh some 100 KG and stand about 1 meter tall.

African elephants, unlike their Asian relatives, are not easily domesticated.

26/11/2015

“You know you are truly in Africa when you’re living among lions.” - Karen Blixen

Lions are the only cats that live in groups, which are called prides. A Pridefamily may include up to three males, a dozen or so females, and their young. All of a pride's lionesses are related, and female cubs typically stay with the group as they age. Young males eventually leave and establish their own prides by taking over a group headed by another male.

Only male lions boast manes, the impressive fringe of long hair that encircles their heads. Males defend the pride's territory, which may include some 259 sq KM of grasslands, scrub, or open woodlands. These intimidating animals mark the area with urine, roar menacingly to warn intruders, and chase off animals that encroach on their turf.

Female lions are the pride's primary hunters. They often work together to prey upon antelopes, zebras, wildebeest, and other large animals of the open grasslands. Many of these animals are faster than lions, so teamwork pays off.

Lions will hunt alone if the opportunity presents itself, and they also steal kills from hyenas or wild dogs.

25/11/2015

The real world, in my opinion, exists in the countryside, where Nature goes about her quiet business and brings us greatest pleasure

The endless plains of the Serengeti lie 330 km of Arusha. Its 14,763 sq kms support the annual migration of over 3 million wildebeest, zebra and other plains game as they follow the rains in their continual search for grass and water. They are closely followed in turn by Africa’s largest concentration of lion and a host of other predators.

Witnessing the power of the migration is an unforgettable experience for even the most seasoned African traveler.

The Serengeti National Park lies between the Ngorongoro Highlands, Lake Victoria and Tanzania’s northern border with Kenya stretches one of the world’s last great wildlife refuges

The name comes from the a Maasai word, " siringet " translated as “endless plains”

Twice a year, triggered by the rains, 2.5 million wildebeest, 250,000 zebra and 300,000 Thomson’s gazelle gather to undertake the long trek to new grazing lands.

It is arguably the most famous National Park in the World, perhaps best defining a safari highlight as surely as the wildlife that inhabits it.

It surely does promise all that the first-time or repeated visitor a safari-hand could ever hope to witness and it rarely, if ever, disappoints. Real life is to be found in natural things that have meaning.

25/11/2015

25/11/2015

Size: 2850 sq km (1,096 sq miles).

The Park derives its name from the Tarangire River that rises in the highlands of central Tanzania and winds its way through the game sanctuary. The river irresistibly lures the herds of plains migrants from the parched surrounding area to its shrunken - but permanent - brackish waters during the dry season.

Tarangire is only 120 km from Arusha on a good road. The dry season of July to October is the best time to visit the park as animals from the surrounding Maasai Steppe move towards the Tarangire River in search of water.

The giant baobab studded plains are famous for their high concentration of elephant and rich variety of bird life.

The animals come by thousands from as far north as the shores of Lake Natron, dramatically swelling the resident population with wildebeest, zebra, eland, elephant, hartebeest, buffalo and fringe-eared Oryx. As the rainless days continue the Tarangire’s pools are clotted with thirsty migrants, and elephants begin to dig for underground streams in the dry riverbed.

With the arrival of the short rains in October the first animals to leave are the herds of wildebeest and zebra, which flood out of Tarangire to the north.

25/11/2015

“ Real life is to be found in natural things that have meaning.”

There are few destinations quite like Zanzibar...

Zanzibar lies off the east coast of Africa and consists of two main islands; Unguja and Pemba, surrounded by a myriad of smaller islands. The combined area of all the islands is 4,891 sq km. The capital, Zanzibar town, is on Unguja Island which is situated 37 km from the mainland, 73 km from Dar Es Salaam and 219 km from Mombasa. It is 86 km long and 39 km wide, and has an area of 3,354 sq km. This island is higher in the central parts, but low and flat in the eastern and southern parts. The western side is very fertile, while the eastern region is mainly coral rag.

Zanzibar’s magical name is replete with the mystery of its colorful past, a history people with turbaned sultans, slave traders, dhows and spices. The island’s location at the prow of history also drew the explorers, and Dr. Livingstone started two of his expeditions into the interior of the African continent.

Today, Zanzibar retains its rich heritage through its unique architecture, museums, Arab fort and markets, the footprints of its past still visible in the rich culture of the island and its people, drawn from Africa, Arabia and India.

The crystal clear Indian Ocean and fine bleached sand make for an ideal beach holiday whilst the coral reef not only protects the island from the pounding surf, but also provides endless marine interest for divers and snorkelers.

HISTORY OF ZANZIBAR

Zanzibar’s evocative name derives from the Arabic Zinj-el-bar meaning “Coast of the black people” and rose to prominence first as a city state in the 15th Century and, after visits by Chinese and Arab traders, as a major port. Sultan Seyid Said moved the capital of his Omani Empire to Zanzibar in 1832, from which time it prospered in culture, architecture, agriculture and trade. It later became a British protectorate until it gained its independence in 1964, just before forming the union with Tanganyika. Zanzibar is evocative of romance, magic and mystery. It is fringed by coral reefs and sweeping sandy beaches. The coral Old Stone Town is registered for preservation with UNESCO. Narrow streets, the bustling fruit market and veiled women all add to the enjoyment of a walk in the Stone Town.
Getting to Zanzibar

BY SEA
The crossing from Dar es Salaam is by hydrofoil. The hydrofoil is nearly as expensive as the numerous schedule flights and the suggestion is always to fly from/to Zanzibar

BY AIR
Zanzibar is accessible by both private and schedule flights from most cities in Tanzania and Kenya. Most flights are direct but some have stopovers in Dar Es Salaam.

DOMESTIC SCHEDULED FLIGHTS
There are several daily schedule flights connecting Arusha, Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam that have proved quite reliable. There are two or more flights a day on the short hop between Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam that can suit your connection with most international flights.

PRIVATE CHARTERS
These can be organized from and to anywhere in East Africa. They are generally more expensive than scheduled services although between Zanzibar and Dar they are affordable as the flight time is only 20 minutes.

24/11/2015

Capital: Dodoma
Dialing code: +255
ISO code: TZA
Currency: Tanzanian shilling
Population: 49.25 million (2013) World Bank

Tanzania shares its borders with eight countries: To the northwest, there are shared borders with Rwanda and Burundi. Tanzania is restricted in the west with the former Zaire (Democratic Republic of Congo) by Tanganyika, another major lake. To the south is the border with Zambia and Malawi, as well as the 3rd major lake, known to aquaphiles for its Cichlid fish with their unusual colours and behaviours. To the south along the coast is the border with Mozambique.

Tanzania has a great potential for natural resources, cultural and tourism attractions. In terms of wildlife, the present network of wildlife Protected Areas (PAs) in Tanzania is comprised of 14 National Parks, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, 38 Game Reserves and 43 Game Controlled Areas. The wildlife protected area network covers 233,300 Sq. Km (28%) of the total Tanzania's land surface area.
In spite of its natural beauty, the Tanzania tourism sector still remains relatively untapped.

Tourism plays a key role in the country's economy accounting to around 16% of the GDP and nearly 25% of total export earnings. it is one of the main sources of foreign exchange and it offers employment opportunities both directly (supporting around 198,557 direct jobs) and indirectly.

A few Good Reasons to Visit Tanzania:
1. Friendly, Charming and law abiding citizens among others
2. Kilimanjaro – Highest mountain In Africa (often called roof of Africa)
3. The largest and most heavily populated National game parks and reserves in the world i.e. Serengeti, Ngorongoro (although a Conservation Area), The Kilimanjaro, Ruaha, Selous, Manyara, Tarangire, and the Great Rift Valley.
4. The Great Wildebeest Migration in Serengeti of almost 3 million animals, almost all year round at certain Circuit Locations.
5. Accommodation and facilities equivalent or better than any other safari destination.
6. “5 star” lodges and camps.
7. Unspoiled diving off Zanzibar and Pemba Islands
8. International flight Arrivals and Departures which connect to Europe and the world with one stop over.
9. Internal flights schedules allowing excellent and easy access between cities within the country including to the National Parks.
10. A stable political system which has strict laws imposed in protecting and governing its people, flora & fauna.
11. Tanzanite Gemstone which is naturally formed and found in Tanzania, Arusha.
12. International Conference facilities
13. Perfect Honeymoon and Wedding Destination with the Zanzibar Island in the coast which offers a perfect romantic getaway probably after a safari in the North.
14. If you have been there once, you come back - Marian Tims

24/11/2015

23/11/2015

do you like animals. do you like natural history. The travel bit is not the important bit. The travel bit is what you have to do in order to go and look at animals.

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20/11/2015

The Great Migration

Some 2.5 million wildebeest, 300,000 zebras and a smattering trail of Thomson’s gazelle make the year long, round-trip trek from Tanzania’s Serengeti to the Masai Mara in Kenya. The herds make the trek circuit in search of greener pasture and water. Along the way, many migrating animals become prey to predators including lion, cheetah, crocodile and hyena.
In fact, around 300,000 wildebeest and close to 40,000 zebra perish in this tough trek, mainly younger ones. That is one wildlife encounter to witness among many during a visit to East Africa, where the Great Migration’s mind-boggling scope and raw beauty are on full display throughout the year.

About Migration in Serengeti

The best time to see the migration is probably during January end February when weather conditions are usually good and there are heavy concentrations of animals in the southern most regions of the park. Convenient lodges are in the central Serengeti and Ndutu area which is controlled.

book your safari now at your earliest convenient to secure rooms during these busy months.

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19/11/2015

Kilimanjaro International Airport, covering close to 110sq.km was officially inaugurated in December 1971 and was designated as "The Gateway to Africa's Wildlife Heritage"

The airport is strategically situated between two regions of Kilimanjaro and Arusha in Northern Tanzania. Arusha and Kilimanjaro are considered ideal regions for tourism, investment opportunities and business activities due to their economic potentialities and unique tourist attractions.

The regions are popularly known as East Africa's best tourist destinations or commonly known as the northern tourism circuit with a combined population of over three million people.

SOURCE: http://www.kilimanjaroairport.co.tz/

19/11/2015

There is something about the dawn that makes each new day such a gift, eases it in a gently, unwrapping the world anew..

19/11/2015

Good Morning ! Guten Morgen! Bonjour ! Godmorgen ! Goedemorgen ! Hyvää huomenta ! Buongiorno ! おはようございます ! god morgen ! Bom dia ! Buenos días ! God morgon!

18/11/2015

“The use of traveling is to regulate imagination with reality, and instead of thinking of how things may be, see them as they are.”

Your happiest moments then as a tourist will always seem to come when you stumble upon one thing while in pursuit of something else...

You can then transform the world from that of monotony and drabness to that of excitement and adventure as you discover yourself..

18/11/2015

To awaken in a strange destination is probably one of the pleasantest sensations in the world..

18/11/2015

“A journey is best measured in friends, rather than miles.” – Tim Cahill

17/11/2015

are you a bird lover ?...

17/11/2015

Hit upon the next great wildlife and beach adventure idea when you get that tingly feeling, you know… the feeling that spreads from your brain right down to your fingers and toes. Excite yourself, especially when it came on the heels of that slump feeling, the thrill of the unknown.