Kenya & Tanzania destination information
Kenya and Tanzania expedition destination information
The word Tanzania is derived from the two nations of Tanganyika and Zanzibar which before 1964 were separate. Tanganyika in Kiswahili, the local dialect (Swahili) is translated to mean "sail in the wilderness" and Zanzibar is derived from the Arabic words "Zayn Z'al Barr" which mean "fair is this land".![]() |
How tough is an expedition in Kenya and Tanzania? This expedition has been rated as 4 on a scale where 5 is the toughest expedition. This is a challenging expedition with trekking at altitude. |
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Kenya and Tanzania accommodation Accommodation on the Kenya expedition is made up of tents and hostels. Teams camp in tents most of the time. |
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Kenya and Tanzania terrain Mountains, altitude and coast are the main types of terrain you'll experience on this expedition. |
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