Tanzania – Wangechi Gitahi Travels

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Magoroto Forest Estate -Will Leave You Green With Envy

By Wangechi Gitahi

I recently ventured into Tanzania, to try change my ways of being the neighbour who just peeps over the fence to say hi. I decided that the best way to strengthen our friendship was to actually spend more time visiting, learning and engaging with my neighbour, while inside his compound. The last two times that I had stretched my hand and physically greeted my neighbour, was when I successfully climbed to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro and when I became a friend of Tanga Beach Resort. This last visit reminded me that our friendship had been dwindling and I had limited information about who my neighbour really was and how much he had to offer.I was going to change this unfortunate situation and create adequate time and opportunities for us to engage more. That my dear people is how a few months later, I ended up travelling solo from Nairobi…

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TANGA BEACH RESORT AND SPA

By Wangechi Gitahi

Tanga Beach Resort and Spa is a luxury resort located in Tanga, Tanzania.Tanga is located in the Northern region of Tanzania and near the border of Kenya and Tanzania. It is one of the largest cities in the country and is located along the Indian Ocean.The resort has been in operation since 2009 and they do not take the title “Luxury Resort” lightly. Luxury is replicated everywhere from the accommodation, to the customer service to the facilities. During my whole stay, I felt pampered, I felt appreciated, I felt spoilt, I felt luxurious. First up, the suites/ rooms get a thumbs up, as they showcase why they are a luxury resort. First, they have not compromised on space, thus ensuring that all their guests, regardless of room type, have adequate space and extra. They have four room clusters which in order of superiority are, Presidential Suite, Executive Suite, Junior Suite…

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Tanzania 101

By Wangechi Gitahi

It is officially known as the United Republic of Tanzania The official language in Tanzania is Kiswahili It is bordered by 8 countries, Kenya and Uganda to the north; Rwanda, Burundi and Democratic Republic of Congo to the West, Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique to the South . It is home to mount Kilimanjaro, the highest free standing mountain in the world and the highest mountain in Africa standing at 5895m Tanzania is home to the world’s largest inactive, intact and unfilled volcanic crater, Ngorongoro. It has a diameter of 19kms and is 600m deep and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Three of the largest lakes in Africa are found here-Lake Tanganyika, Lake Victoria and Lake Nyasa It has over 120 tribes and a population of about 56 million Some of the worlds oldest settlements have been found in Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania and it is a UNESCO World Heritage The island of…

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Conquering Mount Kilimanjaro

By Wangechi Gitahi

I was enticed to hike Mount Kilimanjaro due to its numerous accolades that range from, Worlds Highest Free Standing Mountain at 5895M/19341 Ft AMSL , Highest Mountain in Africa, Uhuru Peak the highest point in Africa and being one of the Worlds Largest Volcanoes. I thus mentally prepared myself to do all it would take to ensure that I succeeded in Conquering Mount Kilimanjaro. When I conquered Mount.Kenya 4895m, which is the second highest mountain in Africa, I resolved that it was only befitting to climb Mt.Kilimanjaro next because as they say “Go Big or Go home.” That is how I found myself venturing into Kilimanjaro National Park which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to Mount Kilimanjaro. Due to not being an ardent regular hiker, I opted to use the Marangu route, which is considered easier and would take 7 days. Day 1: Marangu Gate 1860m to…