-
Tanzania Safari | The Ultimate Guide to a Serengeti Safari in Tanzania
Planning a Tanzania Safari can be an overwhelming proposition! It’s an expensive trip and if you’re like me, you don’t want to screw up this one-in-a-lifetime experience! From choosing a tour operator to packing to seeing the big 5 safari animals, here’s everything you need to know about a Tanzania Safari! How to get to Tanzania Tanzania has two major international airports: Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam and Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Tanzania Visa As of this writing 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…
-
Solo Travel
Solo travel can be a lot of things: scary, empowering, affordable, expensive, exhausting, and energizing. I’ve been to 34+ countries, most of them solo, hence the name of this site. I’ve got to Africa, Abu Dhabi, and Qatar alone. I’ve snowmobiled atop a glacier in Iceland, I’ve surfed in Hawaii, and I’ve snorkeled in the Great Barrier Reef. Was I anxious? At times. And at times even I still get travel anxiety! But amazing adventures exist just outside your comfort zone. My goal is to inspire your trips, give you practical advice on how to plan, and to ease your fears so you can explore the world on your own.…
-
Safari Packing List Tanzania & Giraffe Manor in Kenya
Safari Packing List Tanzania: Luggage for Your Adventure I’ve been to 34 countries and making my safari packing list for Tanzania was one of the most challenging ones to date! Here’s everything I packed for Tanzania, what I used and didn’t use, and a few things I forgot to pack for the unforgettable adventure of my Tanzania safari! Cotopaxi Allpa 42L Travel Pack Duffel bags or soft sided bags are highly recommended as they are more suitable for the travel conditions encountered during a Tanzania safari, such as limited luggage space on smaller planes and the necessity for flexibility while loading a safari vehicle. Avoid hard suitcases and you’ll be…
-
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…
-
Do I need a Kenya Visa?
Do you need a Kenya visa for your upcoming trip? Whether you’re going on a safari or to Giraffe Manor, it’s important to research in advance of your trip whether or not you’re required to obtain a visa. Do I need a Kenya Visa? On January 2, 2024 the government of Kenya implemented an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) system in Kenya. As of January 5, 2024, all travelers to Kenya (with limited exceptions) will be required to apply for and pay for an eTA. Kenya Entry Requirements To visit Kenya, your passport must be valid for at least six months from your date of entry and you must have at…
