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Tuesday, 23 February 2010 16:43 |
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 Despite over 700 years of continued occupation, the Lamu Island has retained its timeless, rich historical Swahili heritage, that’s yet scarred by modernization. In Lamu residents use donkeys as the main mode of transport, but in the ocean dhows are used.
Lamu’s architecture is characterized by narrow streets, old storied buildings, and huge wooden doors carved with Arabic designs due to the firm Islamic heritage here.
Lamu Old Town is the oldest and best-preserved Swahili settlement in East Africa. |
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Tuesday, 23 February 2010 12:40 |
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 Situated 120km south-west of Arusha is the 2850sq km Tarangire National Park, the sixth largest park in Tanzania.
It’s to the South East of the soda lake, Lake Manyara. Tarangire, is a choice Safari destination for visitors seeking solitude while exploring this untarnished wilderness as it has low tourists’ traffic. The park is popular with tourists on transit to the Serengeti or Ngorongoro. |
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Tuesday, 23 February 2010 12:26 |
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 Christened the King of the Jungle, the African Lion (Panthera Leo Krugeri) is the most popular and dominant of the four “Big Cats” the others being the Jaguar, Leopard, and Tiger.
It’s atop the food chain as is not preyed upon by any predator. It’s also the most unique of the cat family as it lack of spots on its brownish fur. Lions live in groups called prides. |
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Monday, 14 December 2009 15:16 |
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 The 1464km2 Indian Ocean Island of Zanzibar also called the Spice Islands is 25 miles from Tanzania mainland and it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s the world’s third largest clove producer.
Zanzibar has a rich historical and cultural heritage, diverse ecosystem and ideal all year holiday weather for visitors. Daily, there are 7 to 8 hours of sun. In East Africa, only Zanzibar has a functional ancient town - The Stone Town. |
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Wednesday, 09 December 2009 15:34 |
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 Kenya diverse cultures get depicted in art form in Nairobi courtesy of the spontaneous Maasai Market.
Popular with tourists, the market is the unofficial hub of African and Kenyan traditional art where over 350 artisans and craftsmen sell their arty wares. Named after the world renowned nomadic Masai tribe, the market is coincidentally mobile switching locations regularly around the city. |
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