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Field notes from Tanzania

Destination stories, seasonal insight and practical ideas for planning a richer journey.

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Stories from the field

Travel deeper with seasonal safari insight, destination stories and practical guidance from people who know Tanzania firsthand. These field notes are designed to help you understand not only where to go, but when, why and how each journey can feel.

Lake Tanganyika

March 2, 2024

Lake Tanganyika

Lake Tanganyika, situated in the Great Rift Valley of East Africa, is the second-oldest and second-deepest freshwater lake in the world. Shared by four countries – Tanzania, Dem…

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Gombe Stream National Park

March 2, 2024

Gombe Stream National Park

Gombe Stream National Park, located on the shores of Lake Tanganyika in western Tanzania, is renowned for its association with the pioneering research conducted by Dr. Jane Goodal…

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Katavi National Park

March 2, 2024

Katavi National Park

Katavi National Park, located in the remote western part of Tanzania, is a pristine and less-visited wilderness gem. Established in 1974, the park covers an area of about 4,471 sq…

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