Cass & Andrew at Ngorongoro Crater

Trekking the Highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area

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June 4th 2013
Following our wonderful stay at St. Jude's we had a rigorous ten day adventure planned. Though we normally prefer to travel independently, the safari circuit in northern Tanzania is best booked through a tour operator. After much research we found we could hire a local driver/guide for not much more than the cost of a group tour. There were many companies to choose from, but in the end we foun ... read more

Africa » Tanzania » North » Ngorongoro Conservation Area

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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