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Tanzania

Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Tanzania.

Destinations within Tanzania

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Travel videos

Wolters World

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Wolters World is a YouTube travel channel offering first-hand travel advice about destinations, culture, planning, budgeting, and safety.

This video provides a practical Tanzania visitor guide, covering Serengeti National Park, Dar es Salaam, traditional food, transportation, and broader travel basics.

Karl Watson: Travel Documentaries

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Karl Watson: Travel Documentaries is a YouTube travel channel featuring Karl Watson's long-form travel films and trip documentaries.

This itinerary video follows a strong one-week Tanzania route, combining Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater safaris with Zanzibar and a Safari Blue boat tour.

vagabrothers

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vagabrothers is a YouTube travel channel by Alex and Marko Ayling focused on cultural and culinary discovery.

This safari video follows Alex the Vagabond through Tanzania's Tarangire National Park, with wildlife footage including giraffes, elephants, and zebras.

Jason Billam Travel

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Jason Billam Travel is a YouTube travel channel by a British traveller exploring the world full-time since 2017.

This travel video captures a first full day in Tanzania around the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, including a visit to Doctor Coffee.

Travel articles & blogs

ViaTravelers
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ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site focused on structured destination guides, comparisons, budgeting, and itinerary support. Their Tanzania guide offers a well-rounded country overview, connecting safari areas, Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro, Zanzibar, and broader natural and historical context.

ViaTravelers: Tanzania

Read the guide at viatravelers.com/destinations/tanzania/.

viatravelers.com/destinations/tanzania/

A Dangerous Business
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A Dangerous Business is Amanda Williams' travel blog focused on realistic travel planning and personally visited destinations. Her Tanzania travel guide is a helpful starting point for readers who want country-level orientation before shaping a trip.

A Dangerous Business: Tanzania

Read the guide at dangerous-business.com/destinations/tanzania/.

dangerous-business.com/destinations/tanzania/

Be My Travel Muse
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Be My Travel Muse is Kristin Addis's solo female travel blog and travel business with adventurous and curated planning content. Her Tanzania guide gives travelers a practical planning overview, covering what to see, safari areas, places to stay, and trip logistics.

Be My Travel Muse: Tanzania Guide

Read the guide at bemytravelmuse.com/tanzania-guide/.

bemytravelmuse.com/tanzania-guide/

The Planet D
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The Planet D is an adventure-travel blog by Dave and Deb, combining destination guides, itineraries, and experience-led travel stories. Their Tanzania article is a strong inspiration piece for major experiences, from Mount Kilimanjaro and safari travel to broader country highlights.

The Planet D: Things To Do In Tanzania

Read the guide at theplanetd.com/things-to-do-in-tanzania/.

theplanetd.com/things-to-do-in-tanzania/

Goats On The Road
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Goats On The Road is a travel guide site and travel-lifestyle resource covering destination content, remote work, and long-term travel advice. Their Tanzania travel guide works well for broad trip inspiration, bringing together Zanzibar, Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti, and related planning ideas.

Goats On The Road: Tanzania Travel Guide

Read the guide at goatsontheroad.com/tanzania-travel-guide/.

goatsontheroad.com/tanzania-travel-guide/

The Blonde Abroad
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The Blonde Abroad is Kiersten Rich's solo female travel and lifestyle blog with a polished planning and destination focus. Her Tanzania guide is a polished planning resource for major experiences such as the Great Migration, Zanzibar, and beach-focused travel.

The Blonde Abroad: Ultimate Tanzania Travel Guide

Read the guide at theblondeabroad.com/ultimate-tanzania-travel-guide/.

theblondeabroad.com/ultimate-tanzania-travel-guide/

Love and Road
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Love and Road is a travel blog by Nat and Rob focused on practical planning, destination guides, and couple travel. Their Tanzania pre-trip advice is practical for first-stage planning, focusing on five useful things to know before traveling.

Love and Road: Things You Need To Know Before Traveling To Tanzania

Read the guide at loveandroad.com/things-you-need-to-know-before-traveling-to-tanzania/.

loveandroad.com/things-you-need-to-know-before-traveling-to-tanzania/

A Broken Backpack
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A Broken Backpack is a practical long-term-travel and travel-resources blog by Melissa Giroux. Her Tanzania SIM card article is a helpful connectivity guide, comparing prepaid SIM options bought in person, online, or through an eSIM.

A Broken Backpack: Tanzania Sim Cards

Read the guide at abrokenbackpack.com/tanzania-sim-cards/.

abrokenbackpack.com/tanzania-sim-cards/

Lonely Planet
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Lonely Planet is a professionally edited travel publication and destination-research source with global guidebook roots. Their Mt Kilimanjaro National Park guide is useful for focused Tanzania planning, with travel timing and places of interest brought into one clear overview.

Lonely Planet: Mount Kilimanjaro

Read the guide at lonelyplanet.com/destinations/tanzania/mount-kilimanjaro.

lonelyplanet.com/destinations/tanzania/mount-kilimanjaro

The Broke Backpacker
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The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site focused on backpacking, gear, hostels, and long-term travel. Their Tanzania national parks article is a practical fit for adventure planning, especially for travelers interested in hiking, camping, and outdoor experiences.

The Broke Backpacker: National Parks In Tanzania

Read the guide at thebrokebackpacker.com/national-parks-in-tanzania/.

thebrokebackpacker.com/national-parks-in-tanzania/

The Travel Bunny
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The Travel Bunny is a budget and slow-travel blog created by Europe-based travel expert Mirela Letailleur. Her Tanzania safari tours guide is helpful for comparing wildlife experiences across Arusha, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, Tarangire, and Serengeti.

The Travel Bunny: Tanzania Safari Tours

Read the guide at the-travel-bunny.com/tanzania-safari-tours/.

the-travel-bunny.com/tanzania-safari-tours/

Travel Dudes
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Travel Dudes is a community-led travel site publishing destination tips, guides, inspiration, and practical advice from multiple contributors. Their Tanzania national parks article gives readers a concise, useful introduction to five park options, ranging from the Serengeti to Arusha.

Travel Dudes: Top National Parks In Tanzania

Read the guide at traveldudes.com/top-national-parks-in-tanzania/.

traveldudes.com/top-national-parks-in-tanzania/

Bucket List Journey
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Bucket List Journey is Annette White's bucket-list and experience-planning site covering travel ideas and goal-oriented activities. Her Tanzania article offers thoughtful visitor context for a Maasai experience, including customs, traditions, culture, and practical tips.

Bucket List Journey: Visit Maasai Tribe Tanzania Africa

Read the guide at bucketlistjourney.net/visit-maasai-tribe-tanzania-africa/.

bucketlistjourney.net/visit-maasai-tribe-tanzania-africa/

Green Global Travel
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Green Global Travel is a sustainability, ecotourism, wildlife conservation, and green living travel site by Bret Love and Mary Gabbett. Their Maasai village article adds valuable cultural depth to Tanzania planning through its focus on Maasai history, culture, and traditional ways of life.

Green Global Travel: Maasai Culture Tanzania

Read the guide at greenglobaltravel.com/maasai-culture-tanzania/.

greenglobaltravel.com/maasai-culture-tanzania/

Mini Travellers
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Mini Travellers is a family travel blog founded by Karen Beddow, covering family holidays, reviews, and parent-focused tips. Her ten-day Tanzania with kids article is a useful family travel reference, especially for parents considering a green-season trip in May.

Mini Travellers: 10 Days In Tanzania With Kids

Read the guide at minitravellers.co.uk/10-days-in-tanzania-with-kids/.

minitravellers.co.uk/10-days-in-tanzania-with-kids/

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