North Tanzania

regrets In the 1980s I was much less of an avid traveller then I am now, although even in those days I already had lots of plans that most of my colleagues at work thought were ludicrous. I wanted to cross the Masai region in Northern Tanzania, an area difficult to negotiate, and with very … Read more

32. the tour

Taking it the easy way, we book a tour to visit the Lauca National Park and the Chungara Lake, with all the extra elements that come with a tour.

37. Khao Yai National Park

The highly overrated Khao Yai National Park is nevertheless good for a nice day out.

Bukit Lawang

A visit to the Orang Utan reintegration program is really entertaining, bringing you real close to these fabulous creatures

Sungai Ohong

Narrow river with fabulous scenery, abundant wildlife and a rubbish problem

Tangkoko National Park

National Park with few animals, but the ones you do see are just about worth the effort

57. Mancong

Scenic Dayak village at the end of a beautiful and lively jungle river, somewhat marred by rubbish.

50. Batuputih

A jungle National Park where it is difficult spotting animals, for different reasons.

Awash National Park

Fabulous railway hotel near the savannah-type National Park around the Awash river, awash with game and birds.

Arba Minch

A town located in the Ethiopian Rift Valley, close to several lakes, including Lake Chamo filled with hippos and crocodiles