Archive
Browse previous editions of the Shauku Afrika Explorer below:
Ed. 11: Celebrating Dr. Jane Goodall
Last Thursday, Dr. Jane Goodall celebrated her 91st birthday. Her groundbreaking work is deeply intertwined with Tanzania, particularly with the chimpanzees of Gombe National Park—her favorite place.
Ed. 10: Making the Most of Unplanned Police Stops
Police stops don’t need to be a stressful experience. By staying calm, friendly, and positive, you can turn these unplanned stops into meaningful exchanges and even enrich your travel experience.
Ed. 9: Coastal Tanzania: So Much More Than Zanzibar
Coastal Tanzania is a destination in its own right—rich with opportunities to experience remarkable nature, layered history, and the unique flavors of Swahili culture and cuisine.
Ed. 8: Off the Beaten Track in Northern Tanzania
Northern Tanzania offers far more than its world-famous but all too often overcrowded national parks. Here are 3 places where you will experience stunning landscapes, incredible wildlife, and tranquility.
Ed. 7: Do you know Africa’s most dangerous animals?
Some of Africa’s deadliest animals are less of a threat to humans than you might expect.
Ed. 6: Africa’s Most Dangerous Conservation Project
The recent advance of M23 rebels into the war-torn city of Goma in Congo is equally impacting Africa’s most remarkable National Park.
Ed. 5: Katavi: The Hidden Garden of Eden
Katavi, one of Tanzania’s most remote parks, welcomes only a few visitors each year. Especially during the dry season, it offers incredible wildlife density and unmatched solitude.
Ed. 4: When the Wilderness Knocks on Your Tent
Safari camps in Tanzania are NOT fenced. This distinguishes them from camps in other safari destinations. Rarely do guests get to experience nature as intimately as in small tented camps in Tanzania.
Ed. 3: Reaching Mahale by Road: Stuck! Stuck! Stuck!
Little did I know, I'd find myself navigating rockslides, black cotton soil, and worse, as I entered 200 km (125 miles) of dirt road between Mpanda and Mahale at 6:15 in the evening.
Ed. 2: The Chimpanzees of Mahale National Park
The Mahale mountains dramatically rise up above the shores of Lake Tanganyika. They are home to 700 very active chimpanzees.
Ed. 1: Seasonal Wonders in Tanzania’s Nyerere Nat’l Park
Exactly three years ago, I witnessed one of nature’s most primal encounters—two lionesses battling a crocodile over a zebra on the banks of Lake Nzerakera in Nyerere National Park.