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  Elephants facts They're the world's largest land animal.one can tell the three species apart by their ears. Their trunks have mad skills. Their tusks are actually teeth. They've got thick skin. Elephants are constantly eating. They communicate through vibrations. Elephants are the largest land mammals on earth and have distinctly massive bodies, large ears, and long trunks. They use their trunks to pick up objects, trumpet warnings, greet other elephants, or suck up water for drinking or bathing What do elephants symbolize? Elephants are a sacred symbol in Hindu and Buddhist religions, representing loyalty, power, wisdom, and fertility. Elephants are associated with water and rainfalls, and the shape, size, and color of their bodies are said to be symbols of clouds. One characteristic that is really apparent with elephants—and with many other species—is that they can exude a wide variety of personalities. They can be bold or shy ,laid back or short-tempered .Mother are...

This is the welcome we got when we reached the Tarangire national park Tanzania.The most common animals found in this park are the Abyssinian black and white colobus monkeys, the Vervet monkeys plus big five. The largest of the five countries, Tanzania, is richest in primate species (27) and subspecies (28). Things to do and dont to monkeys *Do not irritate or tease the monkeys. Leave them alone and they will leave you alone. Be light footed while passing through a monkey group i.e. Do not run. *Staring at monkeys (and apes as well) is taken as a sign of aggressive intent. Monkeys will reach behind them for the nearest throwaway substance and you won't like it when they pelt you with it. You might almost say you would get skunked. *Mothers are very protected towards their little ones . *Female group together to bring up the babies *Firecrackers, gunshots, and other loud noises are good measures to scare off monkeys. big enemies are : Lions. Big cats like lions and tigers may pref...

  The Great Wildebeest Migration The wildebeest (also known as the gnu) is a large antelope species that is native to eastern and southern Africa. One of the most notable natural phenomena involving wildebeests is the annual migration that takes place in the Serengeti ecosystem, which spans parts of Tanzania and Kenya. The Serengeti wildebeest migration is considered one of the largest animal migrations in the world. Each year, over 1.5 million wildebeests, along with hundreds of thousands of zebras and gazelles, migrate in a circular pattern across the Serengeti and Masai Mara ecosystems in search of fresh grazing and water. The migration in Tanzania typically follows this general pattern: Around November to December, the wildebeests gather in the southern Serengeti Plains to give birth to their young. This is a crucial time as the newborn calves need to be strong enough to make the grueling migration. In April to May, as the dry season approaches, the massive herd begins movin...

A visit to house of gem in Arusha Tanzania .A big thank you to Mrtru ,guide in Tanzania for forwarding this beautiful video . Check the beautiful Tanzanite jewelry.  

video share with the courtesy of travel shop. The 2024 International Tourism Summit was held in Arusha, Tanzania from May 20 th to May 25 2024. The International tourism summit Africa ,brought together tourism industry leaders, government officials, and environmental organizations to discuss the future of sustainable tourism, particularly in Africa.The participants from 48 countries. The travel & tours operator had a B2B meeting where special packages were shared for future business. There were renowned international speakers and the event were  hosted by Lorraine Simpson, TV travel journalist and host from Canadian television. Key topics discussed included: *Ecotourism and conservation: Strategies for promoting ecotourism models that protect natural habitats and support local communities. *Infrastructure development: Improving transportation, lodging, and other tourism infrastructure in a way that minimizes environmental impact. *Marketing sustainable tourism: Effec...

Tanzanite: Tanzanite is a rare and valuable gemstone found only in the Merelani Hills of Tanzania. It is a blue-purple variety of the mineral zoisite and is known for its pleochroism, displaying different shades depending on the viewing angle. Tanzanite is a popular choice for jewelry due to its unique color and rarity.\ Ruby: Tanzania is not particularly known for ruby production. The primary ruby deposits are found in other parts of the world, such as Myanmar, Vietnam, and parts of Africa like Mozambique. While Tanzania may have some minor ruby occurrences, it is not considered a major source of this gemstone. Crystal Beaded Factory: There are a number of gemstone and jewelry factories in Tanzania that produce beaded and other types of jewelry, often using local gemstones like tanzanite. These factories may offer a range of products, from faceted gemstones to finished jewelry pieces. Uncut Gemstones: Tanzania is a significant producer of a variety of gemstones, including tanzanite, s...

Tanzania is gifted by God  with different terrains and climate, which allow lives of various species of flora and fauna. The country has both the highest and the  lowest points in Africa; i.e the top of Mount Kilimanjaro and the floor of Lake Tanganyika respectively. Mount Kilimanjaro is in the Northeastern while Lake Tanganyika is in the West. Tanzania is situated just south of the Equator and was formed as a sovereign state in 1964 through the union of the theretofore - separate states of Tanganyika and Zanzibar. Tourism is one of the key economic sectors in Tanzania. The sector has shown impressive growth over the past few years and brought about macro-economic diversification from the traditional reliance on agriculture. The country is recognized as one of the best tourist destinations in the World due to her vast tourism attractions. Essentially, more than 25% of the total land is dedicated for wildlife protection and other natural resources protection areas. They are wel...