Showing posts with label Tanzania. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tanzania. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Tips Safari in Tanzania

Safari In Tanzania
Safari In Tanzania

Tanzania is a paradise for the adventurous safari. Unique natural texture and diversity of flora and fauna make Tanzania to be one of the major destinations for foreign tourists on safari fun.

Country located in East Africa has several National Parks and Conservation Areas are famous, such as the Serengeti National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro National Park, Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area, Ruaha National Park, and many other similar-scattered across the country.

Here are some tips if you want a safari in Tanzania.

1. Contact safari team of professional travel agents who many exist in East Africa or their representatives in Asia.

2. They will help booking travel tickets from Jakarta pp and information and other services such as visas, travel insurance, accommodation, and so on.

3. The team consists of a safari guide, driver and cook. They are equipped cars rover 4x4 and camping equipment complete. Do not forget to leave a tip of 10 dollars per day for every one of them.

4. Equip yourself with: a complete travel documents, travel insurance, cash (because of the difficulty of access to ATMs), drugs, anti mosquito cream, sunscreen, flashlight (preferably that can be mounted on the forehead), sunglasses, scarves to cover the nose and mouth due to dusty conditions during the road trip, hats, clothing that absorbs sweat, warm jacket anti wind, wet wipes (also tissue rolls), sandals and shoes comfortable for walking. Do not forget binoculars to see details of the animals from a distance, and a photo camera to capture special moments on safari.

5. Drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration during a safari trip.

6. Obliged to respect the local culture and customs and littering are strictly prohibited.

Monday, January 7, 2013

2050, Coral Reefs of the World Predicted Extinct

Coral reef
Coral reef
Over exploitation of neglecting the long-term preservation of the coral reefs increases the risk of extinction of coral reefs. Report of the World Resources Institute (WRI) in Washington following 25 organizations predict if the condition has not changed it in 2050, the world's reefs will be gone.

WRI also noted coral reef that stretches from the Indian Ocean, Australia to Caribbean coral reefs are the most bersiko extinct. In most countries of the region to exploit coral reefs for consumptive economic activities.

Jane Lubchenco, researchers from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric, said the threat of climate change plus bergerakan mainland as well as the earth's plates and other pressures of the oceans in the form of a storm or a tsunami causing significant risk to the survival of coral reefs. "This situation absolutely requires rapid movement particularly in reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and carbon dioxide in order to prevent a terrible situation happened to coral reefs, "he said.

WRI also called carbon dioxide emissions from fuel consumption contributes to making the oceans more acidic, which hinders the formation of reefs. In addition, warmer sea surface temperatures cause coral bleaching.

Other causes are also harmful to coral reefs is human activities such as overfishing, destructive fishing methods such as the use of explosives or poisons, chemical runoff from agriculture, oil spill, the ship dragged anchor and chain on the reef and the activities of sustainable tourism.

More than 275 million people worldwide live within 18 miles of coral reefs. In fact, do more than 100 countries, coral reefs protect the land more than 93,000 miles of shoreline.

The report also identified 27 countries - mostly in the Caribbean, Pacific and Indian oceans - predictable social and economic problems if reefs damaged or missing. Among the 27 countries, nine countries such as Comoros, Fiji, Grenada, Haiti, Indonesia, Kiribati, Philippines, Tanzania and Vanuatu, a country with the most vulnerable coral species.

Lauretta Burke, a researcher WRI said the situation is a perfect threat. According to him, the situation is very critical phase for marine ecological system of the world.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Enjoying the sunrise in five regions of the world


The sun setting is identical to a romantic atmosphere while the sun (sunrise) is more memorable and inspiring spirit. The following attractions offer sunrise views are amazing and inspirational.Check out his review below, as quoted by Reuters:

Haleakala National Park, Hawaii 

Many tours that offer trips to Haleakala National Park on Maui, Hawaii. This tour dimulau at 3:00 and continue to see the sunrise at the top of the mountain.The sunrise here is extraordinary, with a combination of mountain and sea views. If you want, watch the sun rise over the tourists can enjoy the warmth of the sun's rays coming down the mountain along the 28 miles by bike.

Svalbard, Norway 

In Svalbard, Norway, you will not see the sun set each year between mid-April to late August. Svalbard is located to the north of the Arctic circle, where the sun continued to be in the sky for 24 hours a day. Therefore, the sunrise into a very magical atmosphere here. Panorama of mountain glaciers and ice add to the atmosphere lovely sunrise.

Angkor Wat, Cambodia 

Angkor Wat is the most popular sights in Cambodia that offers historical tours. However, this large temple also presents a unique view of the sunrise, the sun slipped from the side of the temple and illuminates the surrounding rice fields. Travelers should spend a day in Cambodia, starting from early morning at sunrise to sunset.

Fiji Islands 

Located at 180 degrees longitude coordinates of the Earth, Fiji is the first place in the world that every day, showing panoramic sunrise. Fiji with the blue sea and white sand beaches offer unparalleled views and inspiring landscapes. Watch the sunrise in the middle of the sea, and then follow the tourist diving in its waters.

Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania 

This mountain is a mountain that must exist in the list of mountains to be climbed by any adventurous tourist. They are willing to climb the mountain as high as 19 341 feet above sea level to reach the top bersaljunya and see the sunrise that was second to none.