The Sauti za Busara Music festival begins on Friday in the afternoon with a four-kilometre carnival parade, the annual music festival in Zanzibar is a showcase of the best and most exciting African music. The festival includes more than 40 musical groups, hailing from...
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Yellow Fever Requirements
Those who were asking for more clarification about Yellow Fever vaccination, here are the up to date information/regulations from the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare; All guests/visitors arriving from Non Endemic Yellow Fever zone(s) will not be required to show...
Where to see your favorite African Animals
Apart from the ‘Big 5’ there is a whole host of flora and fauna that can be found whilst out on safari with us. Some are more famous than others, yet all are equally vital in the eco-systems where they thrive. Below are some descriptions of a variety of the more...
Where to see the animals from the Lion King – Movie
The much-anticipated new Disney Lion King film premieres this week, and we at Africa Odyssey are certainly excited to see it. Cutting edge graphics, amazing visuals but the exact same tale everyone fell in love with back in 1994 – we are hoping it still encapsulates...
What to expect from a night game drive
Night drives are a little different to day time game drives. You may depart on a drive in daylight, have a sun-downer in the bush and then travel back in darkness before your evening meal. In other camps, you can have an early dinner and then depart in almost-darkness...
GMT + 3Primary: The currency is called “Tanzanian Shilling” abbreviated “TZS”, which is divided into 100 Cents. Secondary: US Dollar Link to Tanzania other major currency exchange ratesKiswahili and English Even though Swahili is the official language in Tanzania,...
The Big 5 Safari in Tanzania
Ticking off the ‘Big 5’ is the most prized possession for almost every safari goer. Most people who are asked about what they would love to see on safari often respond with the ‘Big 5’ or at least one of the five. The reason? Well, the ‘Big 5’ are the most...
The best camera to take on safari
The world of cameras can be daunting and it can quickly become a minefield of confusing elements and misunderstood jargon. Everyone you speak to offers different advice, everyone claims to have the best options, but you aren’t sure who to listen to. Combine that with...
Tanzania Voted Best Safari Country in Africa
In July, 2015; Tanzania was voted as the best safari country in Africa. A new poll crowned the East African country the king of safaris. A two-year poll that was undertaken by a safaribookings.com, a Netherlands-based website, collated answers from over 1,000 safari...
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