Tanzania says Kilimanjaro blaze contained; AFP
An inferno on the slopes of Africa’s highest mountain Kilimanjaro was almost under control Saturday, six days after it broke out, authorities said.
Category Archives: United Republic of Tanzania
Documenting and preserving African heritage sites; Anna Kent & Heinz Ruther; UCT News
Through its repository of spatial data of African cultural heritage sites, the Zamani Project is contributing to UCT’s roots as an African university.
10 Popular Tourist Attractions That Could Disappear in Your Lifetime; Meghan Jones; Reader’s Digest
Just because these are remnants of the past doesn’t mean they should become a thing of the past!
Source: 10 Popular Tourist Attractions That Could Disappear in Your Lifetime
Monitoring and reporting framework to protect World Heritage Sites from invasive species; EurekAlert
A team of international scientists have devised a new monitoring and reporting framework to help protect World Heritage Sites from almost 300 different invasive alien species globally including, rats (Rattus spp.), cats (Felis catus), lantana (Lantana camara) and Argentine ants (Linepithema humile).
Source: Monitoring and reporting framework to protect World Heritage Sites from invasive species
These African World Heritage Sites are under threat from climate change; Joanne Clarke; Elizabeth Edna Wangui; Grace W. Ngaruiya & Nick Brooks; Conversation
The next ten years will be a critical period in which research agendas can be developed.
Source: These African World Heritage Sites are under threat from climate change
Join Me On A Tour Of Tanzania; Africa.com
Stone Town aka Freddie Mercury’s home town; Steve McKenna; West Australian
STEVE McKENNA is immersed in the exotic delights of Zanzibar…
The world’s first Freddie Mercury museum is on an African island; Lisa Cohen; CNN
Many people still don’t know Queen frontman Freddie Mercury was born in Zanzibar. This museum hopes to put the island on the rock history map.
Source: The world’s first Freddie Mercury museum is on an African island
Norway bank divests from firm helping to build a destructive dam in World Heritage Site; EIA
Norges Bank has withdrawn investment in an electrical company helping to build a massive Tanzanian hydropower project citing ‘serious environmental damage’.
Source: Norway bank divests from firm helping to build a destructive dam in World Heritage Site – EIA
May 5th is African World Heritage Day; Unesco
11 Stunning Photos of Zanzibar’s Beaches and Architecture; Megan Spurrell; CN Traveler
A new book from Assouline celebrates the Tanzanian archipelago.
Source: 11 Stunning Photos of Zanzibar’s Beaches and Architecture
10 Reasons Zanzibar Needs To Be Your Next Exotic Vacation Destination; Chelsie Evans; World Atlas
Zanzibar is an archipelago nation off the East African Coast, consisting of four main islands. Here are ten reasons Zanzibar needs to be the next destination on your travel bucket list itinerary.
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Tanzania Is Beautiful: Here’s A List Of Things To Do In “The Soul Of Africa”!; Therese Sta Maria; TripZilla
Witness the great wildebeest migration and camp out under the stars.
Source: Tanzania Is Beautiful: Here’s A List Of Things To Do In “The Soul Of Africa”!
Add These Top 7 Under-The-Radar African Safaris To Your Bucket List; Sandra MacGregor; Forbes
Read on to discover why these seven places are the world’s best under-the-radar African safari destinations.
Source: Add These Top 7 Under-The-Radar African Safaris To Your Bucket List
10 National Parks in Africa for Your Travel Bucket List; Alyssa Ochs; Trips To Discover
To see wild animals in their natural habitats, it doesn’t get much more exciting than the national parks of Africa. Many travelers dream of a wildlife watching experience in Africa to see the endangered species and fascinating habits and migration patterns of elephants, giraffes, apes, rhinoceros, and much more. In fact, now is a great…
Source: 10 National Parks in Africa for Your Travel Bucket List
They say that some things need to be seen to be believed, and the Serengeti is one of them; Bella English; The Boston Globe
The most famous game reserve in the world, Serengeti National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to 3 million animals, including elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelope, warthogs, serval cats, hyenas, buffalo, hippos, monkeys, guinea fowl, mongoose, impalas, baboons, and too many unusual birds to name.
They say that some things need to be seen to be believed, and the Serengeti is one of them; Bella English
The most famous game reserve in the world, Serengeti National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to 3 million animals, including 3,000 lions. It is called one of the 10 natural travel wonders of the world, where the animals roam freely.
Zanzibar House of Wonders Set For Restoration Under UNESCO Guidelines; Guardian
THE government of Zanzibar has secured funding for the restoration of the historical Beit-al-Ajaib (House of Wonders) building which is amongst top tourist attractions in the Isles.
Two Sri Lankans conquer Mt.Kilimanjaro; We Report You Decide
Two Sri Lankans, Ranga Madupathma and Sudam Gamage, who climbed the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa, returned…
Source: Two Sri Lankans conquer Mt.Kilimanjaro – Sri Lanka Latest News
Tanzania Plans Kilimanjaro Cable Car; Leyla Brittan; Rock and Ice
The Tanzanian government is considering installing a cable car on Mount Kilimanjaro in an effort to boost tourist numbers by providing access for young children and elderly or disabled tourists. Kilimanjaro is the tallest …
