verystormy

I will post on the Africa forum, but, just wondered if anyone has been to Tanzania? I am starting a new job, FIFO from Perth so would be keen on any tips.

rasen78

I know of someone who lived there for a year or so. I can ask her for some tips if you like?

lesleys

We went in 1979 It was a very poor country. I remember having either paw-paw or carrots or both practically every meal, with the odd bit of zebra or gnu. Lots of lions. We stayed in the lodge in Ngorogoro crater and a local escorted us back from the dining room to our hut as it was dangerous after dark. He was armed with a bow and arrow.

Good luck - it's much better than beoing sent to some other African countries.

Bermudashorts

Yes we went there a few years ago on safari, I don't think I have any particular tips that would help anyone going to live there though.

Jon77

Went there in 1995.

I remember the mozzie net over the bed had a hole in it that an elephant could have climbed through!

I also remember the resident monkey population reaching through the open windows and taking anything that they took a fancy to - including wallets (especially wallets), cameras, hats, clothing and food. The only thing they got from me was an international artists magazine I left on the table, so I like to think there is a very artistic monkey out there these days.

The suspicious person might believe that they were trained

So in conclusion if you are moving to Tanzania get a good mozzie net and treat every monkey with suspicion, it is advice like this that makes BE great....

carolinephillips

I was there 50 years ago as a toddler, so I can't really help, except to say really DON'T trust the monkey- I was alseep in my basket/crib, and a big one came in and grabbed the basket. Luckily I fell out and mother saw what was happening so got to me before the thing could grab me. The basket was taken up a tree and we never did get it back. Then there was the snake in the bedroom........

rasen78

Oh my You were so very nearly Tarzanette <ignores mention of snake in bedroom>

carolinephillips

Ah-ah-ah-i-ah!

(Hard to write the yodel!)

Explains my lifelong hatred of monkeys though. Don't know why anyone finds them cute. Gorillas and orang-utans though are gorgeous.

rasen78

Agree with gorillas

martin1978

Yep, I was there on my travels through Africa. Serengetti and the crater were awesome. Dar el Salem was a bit rough but its the gateway to Zanzibar island, an absolute must not miss bit of paradise.

commonwealth

yes. they have a lovely capital named Hobart.

paulry

It's better in Tanzania than it is in Zaire

This is a good bbc documentary about the Tanzara railway.