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A Tropical Retreat to Zanzibar Feb 15, 2026

By Lesley Frederikson The exotic island of Zanzibar in Tanzania was our luxurious tropical reward after 10 days of game drives, bumpy treks and safari tents. An air-conditioned room, electricity at the flip of a switch and an endless hot shower felt ... Read More

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Getting Personal With the People of Tanzania Feb 14, 2026

By Lesley Frederikson Uncomfortable heat and an unfamiliar smoke enveloped me as I stooped through a narrow opening into a tiny mud-and-dung hut and oppressive darkness. "This is the space set aside for baby animals," my Maasai guide, Amos Mbalala, s... Read More

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A Magical Safari Reveals Tanzania Feb 08, 2026

By Lesley Frederikson With lion paw prints by day, dik-dik and gazelles by night, and a friendly staff to tie them all together, our nyumbas in the Serengeti provided unforgettable memories. The Swahili word means home, and that's how we felt every t... Read More

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Discover the Cradle of Civilization in Tanzania Feb 07, 2026

By Lesley Frederikson "Everyone hold very still," our guide whispered as a curious mama elephant turned to face our Land Cruiser and assess the danger to her little one. Ears flared, she considered whether or not to charge. Fortunately, she decided t... Read More