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21/01/2025

Fun Facts About Hippos on Safari in Tanzania

🌿 Where to Spot Them: Hippos are commonly found in Tanzania's national parks, especially in the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Selous Game Reserve. You’ll often see them in rivers, lakes, and waterholes, where they spend most of their time.

🌞 Daytime Routine: Hippos are semi-aquatic and spend the day in water to stay cool under the sun. At night, they graze on land, consuming up to 80 pounds (36 kg) of grass!

💥 Not as Gentle as They Look: Despite their calm appearance, hippos are one of Africa’s most dangerous animals! They are highly territorial in water and can run surprisingly fast on land (up to 30 km/h).

🦷 Big Teeth, Big Bite: Hippos have massive teeth that can grow over 1.5 feet long! They use them for defense rather than eating since they are herbivores.

👶 Cute Baby Hippos: A baby hippo, called a calf, weighs around 50 pounds (23 kg) at birth. They are born underwater and immediately learn to swim!

📍 Conservation Status: Hippos are classified as "Vulnerable" due to habitat loss and illegal hunting for their ivory-like teeth.

Tanzania Safari Tip: Visit during the dry season (June–October) when water sources are scarce, and hippos congregate in large pods—perfect for capturing incredible photos!

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05/08/2024

Sunset

28/07/2024

In Zanzibar🇹🇿, you'll find several species of starfish, particularly in the shallow waters and coral reefs example blue starfish, cushion starfish , chocolate chip starfish.
These starfish are often seen during snorkeling or low-tide excursions. Just be sure to observe them respectfully and avoid touching or disturbing them to preserve their natural habitat.

27/07/2024

27/07/2024

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24/07/2024

Many tourists are attracted to Zanzibar🇹🇿 due to its beautiful coastal environment and clear swimming waters. Various activities are available such as kayaking, horse riding, snorkeling, jet skiing, flying kites etc for more information about booking contact me through this number +255777055345

23/07/2024

Mikumi National Park, located in Tanzania, is one of the country’s most popular national parks. It is part of the larger Selous ecosystem and is renowned for its abundant wildlife and diverse landscapes.

23/07/2024

Zanzibar Red Colobus Monkeys are tree-dwelling herbivores. They have a lightweight bone structure that helps them to leap between trees. They also possess a long tail that is only used for balancing. Red Colobus Monkeys are found in three forests of the Zanzibar archipelago and can also be spotted in coastal thickets and agricultural areas.

23/05/2024

Freddie Mercury, the iconic lead vocalist of the rock band Queen, was born in Zanzibar, a semi-autonomous region of Tanzania. His birth name was Farrokh Bulsara, and he was born on September 5, 1946, in the government hospital of Stone Town, the historic center of Zanzibar City.

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22/05/2024

Zanzibar Masai Village offers a hands-on experience of Maasai culture. Visitors can learn about Maasai history, tools, and clothing, join in traditional dances, try archery, and see how the Maasai live daily. The tour lasts about two hours and is both educational and interactive, making it great for all ages.
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