Tag: africa

• A Day in Nungwi: Swimming with Giant Turtles

  Jambo, jambo! Today, I want to share with you one of the most unforgettable experiences I had in Zanzibar—swimming with turtles in a cave in Nungwi. If you’ve ever dreamed of swimming alongside sea turtles in a beautiful, hidden spot, this place is everything you could imagine—and more. The Turtle Aquarium in Nungwi isn’t just…

  belengallardo

  April 8, 2025

  travel

  adventure, africa, cave, experiences, exploring, nature, nungwi, photography, swimming, tanzania, travel, turtles, writing, zanzibar

• A Wild Birthday Adventure: Safari in Tarangire National Park

  Last birthday, I traded the usual cake-and-candles routine for something wilder—a safari in Tanzania’s Tarangire National Park. In October, at the peak of the dry season, we set off from Arusha for a day-long dive into the wilderness. The adventure began at a base camp just outside the park, where we fueled up with a…

  belengallardo

  April 6, 2025

  travel

  adventure, africa, animals, arusha, birthday, exploring, food, nature, safari, tanzania, tarangirenationalpark, travel, trees, trip, wildlife

• Jambo Jambo: A Sunset Picnic Adventure from Kizimkazi to Menai Bay’s Hidden Islets

  Starting your journey from Kizimkazi, a charming fishing village on the southwestern coast of Unguja Island, Zanzibar, the trip to one of Menai Bay Conservation Area’s little islets—like Kwale, Miwi, or Sume—promises a blend of adventure and serenity. Kizimkazi, known for its historical mosque (one of the oldest in East Africa, dating back to 1107…

  belengallardo

  April 6, 2025

  travel

  africa, beach, food, grilledfish, kizimkazi, menaibay, nature, sunset, tanzania, travel, travel-tips, vacation, zanzibar

• Kiwengwa Forest Reserve; a hidden gem in Zanzibar

  Living in Zanzibar during the rainy season is quite an experience! I put on my pink dress and a big smile, embracing it all—rain or not, that’s my spirit. April’s downpours might be relentless, but I’ve found my groove, gazing out from the villa while reflecting on life. For me this season is about recharging.…

  belengallardo

  April 5, 2025

  travel

  africa, caves, forest, hiking, low-season, nature, tanzania, travel, zanzibar