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Day trips Jozani Forest, Zanzibar: Red Colobus and Mangroves Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park is the only place to see the rare Zanzibar red colobus. What you will see, the mangrove boardwalk and… October 17, 20262 min read Day trips Prison Island (Changuu), Zanzibar: Giant Tortoises and History Changuu, known as Prison Island, is a short boat ride from Stone Town. Its giant tortoises, its unusual history and how to plan a… October 17, 20262 min read Day trips Zanzibar Spice Tour: What to Expect Zanzibar is called the Spice Island. What happens on a spice farm tour, the spices you will see and taste, and how to combine… October 17, 20262 min read About Tanzania Tribes of Tanzania: An Introduction to Its Peoples Tanzania has more than 120 ethnic groups living together in peace. The largest and best-known peoples, where they live and how Swahili unites them. October 17, 20262 min read About Tanzania The Chagga People of Kilimanjaro The Chagga live on Kilimanjaro's fertile slopes. Their farming, coffee, underground caves, history and the guides who lead climbers to the summit. October 17, 20262 min read About Tanzania The Hadzabe: Tanzania’s Hunter-Gatherers The Hadzabe live by hunting and gathering near Lake Eyasi, as their ancestors did for thousands of years. Their way of life, language and… October 17, 20262 min read About Tanzania The Maasai: Culture, Traditions and Visiting a Boma The Maasai are East Africa's best-known people. Their way of life, beliefs, dress and ceremonies, and how to visit a boma respectfully. October 17, 20262 min read Safari experiences Hot-Air Balloon Safari in the Serengeti: What to Expect A balloon flight over the Serengeti at sunrise is one of Africa's great experiences. How it works, where it flies, what it costs and… October 17, 20262 min read

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