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The Essentials on a Green Traveler’s Packing List For Going on an African safari
Packing for any trip is never easy- especially going on an African Safari. Taking too little or too much, a suitcase or a backpack, and will these nice shoes come in handy? All very important questions. When it comes to going on Safari for the first time, the packing task can get even harder, because
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Tanzania Safari -Tips for single parent traveling with kids
You might have taken your kids to the local zoo to view the wildlife in action — but that’s nothing compared to the thrill of seeing lions, zebras, giraffes and other wild animals in their native habitat. If you thought that African safaris were only for adults, you and the kids are seriously missing out!
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Jamhuri Day
Jamhuri Day is celebrated every year in Kenya on the 12th of December. The word Jamhuri comes from the Swahili language and means ‘Republic’. Kenya became a republic on 12th December 1964 and got its independence from the United Kingdom that happened on 12th December 1963. Thus, the day is celebrated to commemorate both the
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Tanzania Independence Day- Celeberations
Background Tanzania celebrates its independence day, which is commonly known as Siku ya Uhuru in Tanzanian, every year on the 9th of December. Tanzania was a German colony and was initially known as Tanganyika. In the year 1918, it became a British colony and gained independence from them in 1961. In the year 1964, Tanganyika
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Importance of International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Tanzania
Background The International day of persons with disabilities is observed every year on the 3rd of December. The observance was claimed for the first time in 1992 by the United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3. The main purpose of the day is to understand the issues faced by disabled people and to work for their rights
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Significance of World Aids Day in Tanzania
What Is World Aids Day? World Aids Day is observed every year on the 1st of December. People take the opportunity to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS and to show support to people who are suffering from it, or have died because of it. The World Aids Day was observed for the first time
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National Cake Day & Cakes in Tanzania
What is that one food item that makes everyone happy? Take a wild guess. Well, it is cake! Have you ever met a person who says that they don’t like cakes? That is very unlikely, and if you have, then we suggest that you stop talking to them. No one needs a person in their
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National Espresso Day and Its Significance in East Africa
National Espresso Day, a food holiday, is observed in several countries around the world on 23rd November. It’s no secret coffee plays an important role in the lives of many people in the West, and this holiday serves as a way to commemorate the significance of the beverage. The drink is also widely consumed and
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National Adoption Day and Africa
Every year on the 21st of November, National Adoption Day is celebrated. On this day, a number of different communities and courts join hands to finalize the adoption of several orphaned babies that live in foster care. Almost 300 events are held each year in all the 50 states of America, and in total over
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National Pickle Day – Pickles and Tanzanian Diet
National Pickle Day National Pickle Day is just round the corner as it is celebrated every year on November 14th. Did you know that the term pickle comes from a Dutch word ‘pekel’ which means brine? Pickles are the staple food in most of the African and Asian countries. Let’s have a look at Tanzania,
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