'Mambo', 'Nyumba ndogo' and 'Maasai spears' - A Mzungo's first glimpse of Africa (part 1)


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Africa » Tanzania
December 13th 2009
Published: January 24th 2010
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Short facts of Tanzania Food You can find all kind of delicious dishes with chicken (kuku), beef (ng'ombe), fish (samaki) or various vegetables accompanied by wali (rice), ugali (maize flour porridge), fried banana, fried cassava or fried potatoes. Meals are preferrably eaten by hand (left or right!) which you will ensure are clean before, during and after meal. Of course, cutlery is available for... Read Full Entry



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Dik dikDik dik
Dik dik

Always live in pairs with a partner and very cute
Tarangire National TreasureTarangire National Treasure
Tarangire National Treasure

One of the most beautiful parks with ancient Baboab trees and many herds of elephants.
Young Baboab TreeYoung Baboab Tree
Young Baboab Tree

They can get as old as 2000 years
OrphangeOrphange
Orphange

Each clothes compartment represents a child.
Kids at orphanageKids at orphanage
Kids at orphanage

You need to watch out which orphanage you support. Some corrupted people around the world start an orphanage for their own benefits and the children see little or nothing of the donations. Some gather children from the village in daytime to display them to tourist filled with guilt. Make sure the children seem to be taken care of properly in the orphanage you visit and like to donate to. Also, follow up on your donation. Best is always to buy things and do it yourself for the children.
Black boardBlack board
Black board

Primary school in Kibaha area
Showing dominanceShowing dominance
Showing dominance

It's his land
Water shortageWater shortage
Water shortage

This man his to our house to get water for his family.
Traditional village houseTraditional village house
Traditional village house

Mud keeps cool in summer and warms in winter.
Three stone cookingThree stone cooking
Three stone cooking

Fire cooking in lack of alternatives.
Accidents are commonAccidents are common
Accidents are common

Before the government put up road bumps in the village areas, thousands of people were killed each year. The number has decreased but is accident still happen alot.
CharcoalCharcoal
Charcoal

The demand of charcoal is resulting in deforestation and desertification - as you see this. Rich countries need to subsidy sustainable solutions to poor countries because our nature doesn't care about economical, geographical and cultural borders.
Bus stop in MoshiBus stop in Moshi
Bus stop in Moshi

On the way to Arusha



25th January 2010

illuminating
ben, great post! gave me a good insight about tanzania. your pictures and stories made for good winter reading in chilly chicago.cheers! garret
25th January 2010

perfect
Benji, dooste khoobe man,It seems you had a perfect trip, so exotic:) Congratulationssss.....:)
25th January 2010

wonderful
It was so nice to see the picture and get part of Tanzania. You take us into the nature of life ,animals, landscapes and people. Simply wounderful!
25th January 2010

Warming
Thank you all for your nice comments. I hope you get the chance to experience this yourself if you havn't already! Just let me know if you need advise. /B
28th June 2010

Arusha & Safari - Day 5-13
ben, great post! gave me a good insight about tanzania. your pictures and stories made for good winter reading in chilly chicago.cheers! garret January 25th 2010 - Tiko: perfect
28th June 2010

I love this tag
Ngoro Ngoro crater is an animals haven on earth. Imagine a huge pot filled with all the animals of the savannah, grazing peacefully. The lake in the middle was covered pink by flamingos and our 'Big Five' (lion, elephant, leopard, cheetah, rhino) expeditions was fulfilled with the sight of a black rhino. Our last stop was Lake Manyara NP, where we just relaxed after having seen it all the days before. Overall, this safari was more than I had imagined and I truely realised the potential of Tanzania as a travellers' destination. Now it's time to let the pictures continue the first part of my Tanzanian tale. In the next part I'll write about the hardest thing I've done, modern slavery and some paradise islands. Exploring on bike Exploring on bike Dedicated to [in order of acquaintance]:Kassra, Simon, Baraja, Dani, Jacob, William, Nsubis, Bryceson, Sasja, Iben, Tanya, Anna, Ron, Walter, Asha, Pendo, Gladys, Mussa, Ayoub, Moe, Noelle, Vegard, Jacob, Marissa, Iddy, Chedy, Bakhtim, Damian. 4 Comments - Add Public Comment or Send Private Message January 25th 2010 - anonymous: illuminating ben, great post! gave me a good insight about tanzania. your pictures and stories made for good winter reading in chilly chicago.cheers! garret January 25th 2010 - Tiko: perfect Benji, dooste khoobe man,It seems you had a perfect trip, so exotic:) Congratulationssss.....:) January 25th 2010 - Reza: wonderful It was so nice to see the picture and get part of Tanzania. You take us into the nature of life ,animals, landscapes and people. Simply wounderful! January 25th 2010 - Author's Reply beniblanco: Warming Thank you all for your nice comments. I hope you get the chance to experience this yourself if you havn't already! Just let me know if you need advise. /B Add Comment All Comments 186 Photo(s): 21 Displayed : Extra Photos: « Back 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Next » Adaptation Adaptation Kibaha area Kibaha area Primary school to be Primary school to be 186 Photo(s): 21 Displayed : Extra Photos: « Back 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Next » « Previous Entry Next Entry » 4 Comments - Add Public Comment or Send Private Message January 25th 2010 - anonymous: illuminating ben, great post! gave me a good insight about tanzania. your pictures and stories made for good winter reading in chilly chicago.cheers! garret January 25th 2010 - Tiko: perfect Benji, dooste khoobe man,It seems you had a perfect trip, so exotic:) Congratulationssss.....:) January 25th 2010 - Reza: wonderful It was so nice to see the picture and get part of Tanzania. You take us into the nature of life ,animals, landscapes and people. Simply wounderful! January 25th 2010 - Author's Reply beniblanco: Warming Thank you all for your nice comments. I hope you get the chance to experience this yourself if you havn't already! Just let me know if you need advise. /B Add Comment All Comments Ben Ben Private Message Add a Comment View Comments Subscribe Print Version TB: [diary=468329] AddThis Social Bookmark Button Tanzanias flag Tanzania's Flag Tanzanias map Tanzania's geography Find Hotels Guests: Rooms: search Free Travel Blog

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