Sally and her Bone

Jambo Number 5 - Tanzania/Zanzibar/Kenya

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October 6th 2008
Whilst I still have a slight tan and memories from our recent travels fresh in my mind, I thought it best to update this blog...the title reminds me of the Lou Bega classic that also serves well (with a little adaptation) in making a tenuous link to our holiday. Jambo meaning 'Hello' in Swahili and Number 5 referring to the 'big 5' we saw on holiday, anyway I digress (heh, that’s never happened ... read more

Africa » Tanzania » North » Serengeti National Park

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Shortly after independence, Tanganyika and Zanzibar merged to form the nation of Tanzania in 1964. One-party rule came to an end in 1995 with the first democratic elections held in the country since the 1970s. Zanzibar's semi-autonomous status and po... ... read more