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Underwater Hotel Room at the Manta Resort
Part overwater bungalow, part underwater hotel room, the Underwater Room at the Manta Resort is an experience unlike any other! How to get to the Manta Resort The Manta Resort is located on Pemba Island off the coast of Tanzania in the Zanzibar archipelago. You can fly to Pemba Island from Zanzibar (ZNZ) or Dar es Salaam (DAR) in mainland Tanzania. Be sure to have $50 per person in cash with you when you land for your travel visa. Once you arrive at Pemba airport, it’s about a 90-minute drive to Manta Resort. Check with your airline regarding luggage weight restrictions as many of the flights in the area are…
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Vaccines for Africa – What I Got Before My Trip
Today we’re talking about vaccines for Africa, specifically what I got for my trip to Kenya and Tanzania. I am not a medical professional and this is not medical advice, this is simply what I did for my trip. Before we start, if you’re looking to get into a debate about the efficacy of vaccines, please take it elsewhere. This is simply me sharing which vaccines I chose to get for my trip and how I obtained them and saved a little money doing so. When it comes to travel vaccines, my first stop for information is the CDC. I looked up the Tanzania vaccine guidelines and the Kenya vaccine…
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Do I need a Visa for Tanzania?
From climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to seeing the Great Migration as a million wildebeest cross the Serengeti in search of fresh grazing areas, Tanzania is a popular country to visit. As with any international travel, it’s important to determine in advance of your trip if you need a visa for Tanzania. Do I need a Visa to go to Tanzania? US Citizens require a visa to visit Tanzania. Other countries may also require a visa to visit. A complete list of countries that require a visa can be found here. There are multiple types of Tanzania visas. An ordinary visa allows for a single entry to Tanzania for holiday or family…
