Zanzibar's ten best places to be, see, and things to do.

'AUTHENTIC WONDER'.

It is well know that it is real overwhelming to choose places to be, things to see and do when your on tour. Zanzibar can be very dramatic if you can't find your way to the very best that it can offer. That is why you need knowledge about the very intriguing places that worth being and take part. Karibu Bongo is dedicated to inform you on the ten best places, things to see and do while in Zanzibar to have a lifetime experience.

With the help from Zanzibar Travel and Tourism directory 2012/2013, we proudly announce the ten Zanzibar's best.


10.  Festivals! - Sauti za Busara, ZIFF, Jahazi & Mwaka Kogwa
Get into the groove at one of the the Zanzibar's three largest annual festivals - Sauti za Busara (Sounds of  Wisdom). the Music festival takes place in February, bringing together people of all ages and backgrounds in celebration of African music. Sauti za Busara is the fusion of old and new, classic and contemporary like historic Zanzibar itself. The festival is a magical meeting place, a melting casserole of diverse cultures, styles and visions - where town meets country, young greets ild. The ZIFF Festival of the Dhow Countries, East Africa's largest cultural event and takes place each June/July. It is a hotbed of activities, with cinema, music, performing arts, literature and exhibitions across the island. Mwaka Kogwa, also in July, celebrates Shirazi new year in Style and is not to be missed.

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How to feel and touch Tanzania in Artisan Craft

MWANDALE MWANYEKWA  is one of Tanzania's best wood carvers. Her carvings show the feelings that she has for people, animals, cultural beliefs, relationships and the environment in which they live.  Today she adds some spices to our delicious dish about 'Tanzania Authentic Wonder .' She will take us through the feelings and believes of Tanzanians. Experience love, nature, faith, entertainment, responsibility to mention a few, please welcome and share this African Cake.

                                        

SELF PORTRAIT: LIFE SIZE

Artist: MWANDALE MWANYEKWA
Piece Name: Self Portrait - Life Size
Date Made: 2006
Material: Female Mpingo (Ebony) Wood
Place: Bagamoyo (Tanzania)
Size: (132 x 27) cm
Price: Private Collection


Idea & Description:
In realistic art, an artist is supposed to make art just as he or she sees it not as one knows it. Because as an artist myself, I cannot make myself as I know but can only make myself as I see either in portrait or picture. And that was why I had someone else to make my face in clay before carving. Eventually after the clay portrayal, I would make a cement casting before I actually carve in wood.

Then, I would make a miniature trial but the life size as a practise is just to see if I can actually create a direct exactness.

MAMA NA MTOTO

Name Artist: MWANDALE MWANYEKWA
Piece Name: Mama Na Mtoto (‘mother and baby’)
Date Made: 2000
Material: Female Mkuruti Wood
Place: Bagamoyo (Tanzania)
Size: Length 9 cm. & Height 11.2 cm.
Price: Private Collection

Idea & Description:
As a woman and mother to be, I always think that children deserve the close attention of both parents, especially that of the mothers! That is why I put a symbol of the breast because that is the first centre of attention for the baby.

PASSION

Artist: MWANDALE MWANYEKWA
Piece Name: Passion
Date Made: 2005
Material: Male Mpingo (Ebony) Wood
Place: Bagamoyo (Tanzania)
Size: (46 x 21 x 15) cm
Price: US$ 1000

Idea & Description
You don’t have to be masculine to be a sculptor. It’s all about creativity, passion, and a positive mind. When you end up doing that job that the Most High has destined you to do you will never stop smiling, and one-day morning when your work is all over somebody will look back at what you did and he/she will say, “Passion kept her moving”.

ENVIOUS MONKEY

Artist: MWANDALE MWANYEKWA
Piece Name: Envious Monkey
Date Made: 2008
Material: Female Mpingo Wood (Ebony)
Place: Dar es Salaam (Tanzania)
Size: (52 x 18 x 20) cm
Price: Private Collection

Idea & Description

There was this funny monkey, which used to love only male human beings and hate women at the Bagamoyo Sculpture School. We used to call it “Jealous Monkey”.

Whenever it saw female students chatting with male students it used to be very violent. It became even more problematic since our school had more male students than female ones. This made me believe that animals have the same feelings as human beings.

Get to know MWANDALE MWANYEKWA HERE AND SEE MORE OF THIS: http://www.mwandale.blogspot.com/

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Slogan for Destination Tanzania.

'AUTHENTIC WONDER'.

The Tanzania Tourist Board is proud to announce the slogan for Destination Tanzania Competition.

The competition seeks to find the next short and exciting phrase that will define Tanzania as a unique destination.

I have posted my slogan "Tanzania -  Authentic Wonder." What is yours? Post today.

follow link below.

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WHEN’S THE BEST TIME OF YEAR TO VISIT TANZANIA

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Elephant in Tarangire National Park

The best time of year to visit Tanzania -  if you’re after large quantities of animals that is, is between June and October.  This is the dry season across most of the country.  While this is particularly the case in Ruaha and Selous in Southern Tanzania, Katavi in Western Tanzania and the Mahale Mountains on Lake Tanganyika, it’s by no means the case for all parks.  Between December and May for example throws up some of the best game viewing available in all Africa in the Serengeti and surrounding areas.  Have a look at some of our favourite Tanzania safari experiences

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Saadani National Park is where the beach meets the bush.

'Beautiful Country, Feel the Friendship.'

Saadani National Park

Palm trees sway in a cooling oceanic breeze. White sand and blue water sparkle alluringly beneath the tropical sun. Traditional dhows sail slowly past, propelled by billowing white sails, while Swahili fishermen cast their nets below a brilliant red sunrise.
Saadani is where the beach meets the bush. The only wildlife sanctuary in East Africa to boast an Indian Ocean beachfront, it possesses all the attributes that make Tanzania’s tropical coastline and islands so popular with European sun-worshippers. Yet it is also the one place where those idle hours of sunbathing might be interrupted by an elephant strolling past, or a lion coming to drink at the nearby waterhole!

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Zanzibar: Beautiful Island of Africa. (Get to know something)

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FACTS ON ZANZIBAR
Zanzibar is an island partner within the United Republic of Tanzania, located in the Indian Ocean about 35 km off the coast of mainland Tanzania at six degrees south of the Equator. Zanzibar is made up of many islands, the main two being Unguja (sometimes called Zanzibar) and Pemba. The land is divided into three main areas, the plantation area, the coral rag area and the indigenous forests. The highest point is 390 feet above sea level. The population is estimated at around 1 Million, including Pemba and Mafia islands.

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How to travel in style and enjoyment in Tanzania (Tanzania travel tips).

'Beautiful Country, Feel the Friendship'.

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS

British Airways fly to Dar es salaam, from Heathrow, three times weekly. Flying times is approximately 9 hours 40 minutes.
Other carriers operate to Tanzania via Europe. KLM, from Armsterdam, to Dar es salaam and Kilimanjaro daily and Swiss, from Zurich, to Dar es salaam five times a week.
In addition, Emirates fly to Dar es salaam via Dubai; Egyptair via Cairo; Ethiopian via Addis Ababa; Oman Air Muscat; Qatar Airways via Doha; and Turkish Airlines via Istanbul.
Regional carriers into Tanzania include Air Malawi, Air Uganda, Fly 540, Kenya Airways, SouthAfrican Airways and Zambezi Airlines.

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