"My African Farm" Tanzania by Laerke

Tanzania Travel Guide: 2,768 reviews and 7,012 photos

ROAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR!

This is a bit more peaceful side of Tanzania (nothing beats Lake Manyara!) -

Ngorongoro Crater -
Supposedly the biggest crater ever - now turned into the best place to spot animals.

ABOUT TANZANIA:

People are very aggresive in the cities trying to sell you WHATEVER or take you places where they can get comission - as I see it there is no way to avoid it, no matter what you tell them.

On the other hand, it?s all worth it once you?re out there in the wilderness!

Wanabe Lion...

Disturbed by it?s rest in the middle of the road, not wanting to move for anything in the world.

No dentist around?

Elefant wandering around in Ngorongoro

Pros and Cons

Pros:Animals easy to spot.
Cons:Too many 4WD untop of eachother...

Last visit to Tanzania: Dec 2003
Intro Updated May 25, 2004
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Scandinavian Bus ride to Arusha Transportation (1)

Take Scandinavian from Dar es Salam to Arusha. It comfortable - as comfortable as it gets unless you want to fly there.... more travel advice

Flying to Zanzibar from Arusha - Tanzania

Flying Tourist Traps (2)

Buying an airfare way more expensive than necessary. If you´re in Arusha and want to fly out of there, you can actually... more travel advice

YO, free ride. Off The Beaten Path (1)

The best part of the game drive around Lake Manyara was the baboons! They were in a huge group constantly active,... more travel advice

Booking your trip safely... Tourist Traps (2)

Don t be fooled by salesmen in Dar Es Salam trying to sell tour packages to where ever you are going. Don t even give... more travel advice

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dsantosh Dec 15, 2005 at 5:56 AM

Happy birthday. Greetings from India.
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Faiza-Ifrah Nov 19, 2005 at 6:49 PM

some nice tips. i liked ur warning tips. tanzania is on my wish list for seeing its national park and following the gr8 migration of widerbeasts n zebras, but when?
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priscila_h Dec 15, 2004 at 10:06 AM

Great pics and Happy B-Day!!!! greets from FLorida =0) Priscila
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genispp Jun 13, 2004 at 7:55 AM

Beautiful page. I like your photos
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tak_pap Jun 3, 2004 at 10:48 PM

great shots - amazing. Good start
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Bonobo2005 Jun 3, 2004 at 1:51 PM

Great tip of the airfares. Amazing photo's! Did you see Kili from the plane too?
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Yaqui Jun 1, 2004 at 9:53 AM

Love the photographs Laerke! Great job! Thanks for sharing!
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travelife May 29, 2004 at 4:29 PM

some good tips on Tanzania...