There is little to do around Dar es Salaam to entertain yourself for a day which does not involve the water. There was a birthday to celebrate so a few of us decided to spend the day on Mbudya Isoand in the bay. This is definitely the best place in Dar to spend the day… Read More »
The whole reason for my travels this time have been to get to Greece and specifically the islands. I had done My Family and Other Animals for O level and as a result had got into Gerald Durrell in a big way reading many more of his books. So when I arrived by ferry onto… Read More »
Beaches in Tanzania are busy places. More foten than not, there are fishermen with their wooden boats bringing in their catch or preparing to set sail. It is common to see men sitting on an old car tyre or piece of driftwood mending their nets and laying them out to dry. Old and broken fishing… Read More »
I h`d already been to the nearest island – Bongoyo and liked it. I had heard that it was definitely worth going a little further and having a look at Mbudya island. My friends have a speed boat and they persuaded me to go with them for lunch there. It only takes about 15 minutes… Read More »
I like to get on my bike and cycle across the peninsular to the other side where there is always a cool sea breeze making it a lot nicer temperature than on the yacht club side. Now I have my bike it’s easy to get there and on a Sunday the roads are quiet and… Read More »
I started to regret asking Emmanuelle to take me to the beach on his boda boda because we were faced with a massive flood through which I was sure we could not pass. He knew better though. I put my phone away in my bag, held and tight and hoped to God I didn’t fall… Read More »
I found Gezaulole from an internet search of interesting places to see around Dar. It was said to have old buildings and a mosque and a certain charm to it. I decided that as the coronavirus had apparently been beaten in Tanzania, I should take the president’s advice and go out and about. I put… Read More »
There are so many beach bars in Dar and I don’t really use them but this day I was not in a rush, I was hot and sweaty and it was too early to go home and hide in air-con. I stopped at my local bar and ordered a beer and sat next to an… Read More »
Kipepeo beach resort is a popular getaway from Dar. The good thing about Kigamboni is that it takes some effort and time to get there so it is not overrun and there’s usually no shortage of loungers in the shade. Three of us headed to the ferry on Saturday morning. We took our beach bags… Read More »
I look at Bongoyo Island every day. I sit on the balcony and gaze across the ocean at it. I can just about make out some sand on the shore but apart from that it looks like a forested island. The day came to visit it. I got a ferry ticket for 30,000/= and paid… Read More »