Tanzania

Hi,

I'm travelling to Tanzania, Kenya, and Ethiopia in January thru March and wanted to know if purchasing a mosquito net is necessary. Do most hotels (budget variety) have mosquito nets? Are they adequate? Do other travelers bring their own nets? I appreciate what ever advice you can provide!

Also, I'm planning to do a Kili hike beginning around January 17th or 18th, preferably the Lemosho route rather than Machame. Planning to use Paul Robert Shayo as a guide. Please contact me if you…

We are going to Tanzania and probably stopping in Kenya in February,from what I have read you can obtain visas for both countries at the point of entry,either at the border or at the international airport, is this information correct. thank you

It's that time of year where my bf and I debate about where we're going to spend our winter vacation. I made a similar post on another branch, so forgive me if you've already seen this.

We have a month to spend, and can leave anytime between the middle of January and the middle of February. The last 4 years we did Thailand (which I love and want to move to) I would have no problem going back again, if it were up to me. Last year we broke it up a little by taking side trips to Vitnam and Cambodia…

Hi there TTers,
I've been reading this forum for the past few weeks, and I'm seriously considering a Kili trek. I'm travelling to Lamu Island in January for a yoga holiday, but I've extended my trip by a couple of weeks, so that I can see a little more than a yoga mat! I would love to trek Kili, but my worry is that I might really hurt my knees on the down hill. If I climbed soon after I arrived, I would have about 5 days to recover. Would this be long enough to get over the stiffness and the…

hello im going to Zanzibar from 24 jan 2008 until 12 feb.
Allready found out some things but am still looking for some good suggestions too.

I read thats its dificult to change money using travelersscheques, is that so? I dont have visa or mastercard and dont trust it either
when traveling,can I just take dollars into the country? Are there any atm's I could use in Zanzibar?

Also im not a very good swimmer but would like to snorkel a bit, anyone any suggestions? a safe place to do it?

what about a…

i'm sorry if this is a repetitive question, but i haven't been able to find exactly the info i'm looking for; hope someone can help! we're four friends who will be in zanzibar from ca. 5-15 december. does anyone have any good recommendations on where to stay?? we're on a budget....and more importantly, would we have to book in advance? any websites or e-mail addresses would in case be highly appreciated! any other tips on what to do in zanzibar and surrounding areas are also very welcome! thanks…

I'm planning to do a safari, Kili climb and beach time in Zanzibar during rainy season (May 2008). Am I being too optimistic that the weather won't ruin my trip?

hi, two of us are flying into zanzibar on the 26th jan, staying at kwenda rocks.
how much from the airport? and are the rocks ok? and any other useful tips greatly welcomed.
how much are flights to kili from zanzibar return? do we have to pay tax to get in and out?
we want to do a 4 day safari. nature beauties have quoted me $520pp for just 2 sharing staying in lodges and $410 for the camping, are these the standard prices or will we be able to get it cheaper if we book in arusha?
looking to stay at…

We are planning a trip to Zanzibar in January 2008 - I visited before in 2002. We'll spend several days based in Stone Town, but also want to spend around 3 nights on a good beach - somewhere not too overdeveloped and noisy, but not too quiet either, with a choice of places to eat and drink, and a comfortable mid-range guest-house or small hotel on the beach.
Has anyone been to Jambiani recently? Would you recommend it? Some reports say the beach isn't very clean: obviously in the area used…

Habari za leo Everyone;

50 days to go and I am heading to Tanz. for 3 weeks to volunteer in an Orphanage. Any ideas on flights from NBO to MWZ and return. And how easy would it be to by a flight the day before I leave from NBO to MWZ? Any advice on travelling. Anyone fly into Nairobi airport there are no hotels at the airport anyone stay at any of the hotels? All advice appreciated... I love this site

susan