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The monitor lizards are large lizard in the genus Varanus Monitor lizards come from many different corners of the planet, and as a result reside in many different types of habitats. The average lifespan of most monitor lizard species varies from 8 to 30 years The adult length of extant species ranges from 20 centimeters (7.9 inches) in some species, to over 3 meters (10 feet) in the case of the Komodo dragon  the largest living lizard on the planet. Most species have an elongated head and neck, a relatively heavy body, a long tail, and well-developed legs. Their tongues are long, forked, and snakelike. Although normally solitary, groups as large as 25 individual monitor lizards are common in ecosystems that have limited water resources. Most monitor species are terrestrial, but arboreal and semiaquatic monitors are also know Monitor lizards have sharp and sensitive eyesight. They can see objects from far away and use this advantage to iden...

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Mkwavinyika Munyigumba Mwamuyinga  (known as Mkwawa) was born in Luhota  in Iringa in the south of modern-day Tanzania, and was the son of Chief Munyigumba, who died in 1879. He was the leader of the Hehe people in Germany East Africa(now mostly the mainland part of Tanzania) w ho opposed the German colonization. The name “Mkwawa” is derived from Mukwava, itself a shortened form of Mukwavinyika, meaning “conqueror of many lands“. Mkwawa was the chief of the Uhehe who won fame by defeating Germans at Lugalo on August 17th 1891 and maintaining the resistance for seven years. August 17th 1891 marks the first defeat of the German colonial troops or ‘Schutztruppe’ in Africa, at Africans’ hands. The devotion of the Hehe people to their King was unconditional to the point that when the German governor offered 5,000 rupees for his capture in 1898, no Hehe accepted it! After the Germans had managed to colonize the coastal area of Tanganyika (modern-day Tanzania), they s...

At around 50,000 sq km, Selous is Africans largest game reserve, a wilderness area bigger than Denmark or Switzerland. The reserve covers more than 5% of Tanzania’s total land area, Boats trip and longer down the spectacular Rufiji River offers you a chance to see hippos, birdlife and crocodile up close. DAY 1: DAR ES SALAAM TO SELOUS GAME RESERVE Departure from Dar es Salaam to Selous Game Reserve, which takes approximately 4-5 hours’ drive. Short game drive in the late afternoon until sunset, followed by dinner and overnight stay in a campsite 10km from the reserve. DAY 2: GAME DRIVE IN THE SELOUS GAME RESERVE & BOAT SAFARI ON THE RUFIJI RIVER Morning game drive, followed by lunch and relaxation. Late afternoon boat safari on the Rufiji River. The birdlife in this region is spectacular from both the safari car and the boat—African skimmers, Goliath herons and saddle-billed storks can often be spotted. Dinner and overnight stay at the camp. DAY 3: GAME DRI...

The impala is one of the most common and most graceful of all Africa’s antelopes. A slender, agile creature, it can clear formidable obstacles and run at speeds faster than 60km/h. They are fleet runners who can leap up to 10m in length and 3m in height. They use their tremendous speed and agility to avoid predation, and seemingly for pure enjoyment. Males are known as rams, while females are referred to as ewes and have no horns. Male impalas have Lyre-shaped and ringed horns, up to 75cm long. The male’s horns can take many years to reach full length, which is why young animals are unlikely to establish a dominant position and breeding territory. Male impalas produce a scent from a gland on their foreheads to advertise their status to rivals. When he loses his rank, a male produces less scent. Males will fight for status and territory throughout the mating season, using their antlers as weapons. Most young impala are born around mid-day as this is the ...

5 REASONS TO VISIT RUAHA 1. It’s Tanzania’s biggest safari park At 20 226km2, Ruaha is about the size of Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the Masai Mara and Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park combined. That’s a staggering amount of unspoilt wilderness waiting to be explored. 2. Uncrowded, and off the beaten track This unexplored wilderness is visited by only a handful of intrepid travellers each year. This means that any visitor here will pretty much feel as though they have the place all to themselves. 3. Diverse ecosystem The park’s lifeblood is the Great Ruaha River which crosses the park, passing through diverse landscapes ranging from rolling hills to groves of bulbous baobabs, and in the southeastern regions, through rugged gorges and open plains. This varied landscape is a result of the park being the transitional point between two vegetation zones: the Zambezian (characterised by miombo vegetation) and Sudanian (characterised...

Day 1: Arrival on the island Meet and greet at Seaport or Zanzibar International Airport and get transferred to Safari Lodge in Stone Town for 3 nights accommodation based on bed and breakfast. Day 2: Prison Island We wake up in the morning for breakfast and take a boat to prison island. Earning its name as a former prison for slaves and a quarantine station for Zanzibar and the mainland, nowadays the island gives you the chance to escape for some peace and quiet. The island lies just off the Old Stone Town, it is also a home to giant land tortoises that were imported from Seychelles in the late 19th century. Now it is more commonly known as a home of Zanzibar’s Giant Aldabran Tortoise colony, some of which are over a hundred years old! This endangered species came to Zanzibar as a gift from the government of the Seychelles. Once on the island, you have the opportunity to feed and pet the tortoises, if you have time you may also like to take a stroll through the forested int...