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A fossil discovery in 1924 revolutionized the search for human ancestors, leading scientists to Africa The Taung Child was killed by an eagle about three million years ago. (Image courtesy of Wikicommons) By Erin WaymanSMITHSONIANMAG.COMOCTOBER 17, 2011 If you know anything about human evolution, it’s probably that humans arose in Africa. But you may not know how scientists...Read More

Long after western explorers first walked the vibrant red soil of Uganda and coined the well-established epithet “Pearl of Africa”, modern-day visitors still travel here to marvel at the country’s natural beauty, diverse wildlife and fascinating cultures. Uganda’s landscape is uniquely diverse. From the wildlife inhabited savannah plains to glacier covered mountains, from tracking endangered mountain...Read More

Tanzania is a big African country which overlooks the Indian Ocean and lies just south of the Equator. Much of the country is covered by a plateau, where a large number of world-famous tourist attractions are found, in particular, the savannah environment with its characteristic flora and fauna, preserved in various parks and nature reserves. This plateau...Read More

This page tells you how to climb Kilimanjaro. It starts with picking the right time, getting yourself to Tanzania, then to the mountain. You can read about the cost, selecting a trekking agency, selecting a route, and of course I discuss all the issues of the trek itself: training, fitness, altitude sickness... Every issue that I mention...Read More

lanning a Tanzanian safari can be a daunting prospect at first glance. Figuring out when to visit, which parks to include, where to stay, and how long to spend in each location can be a stressful task, but we’re here to help! This guide to planning your safari in Tanzania should give you plenty of inspiration...Read More