So unknown is this treasure of Lake Jipe not many Tanzanians know of its existence or location. Sandwiched between the Pare mountains and Kilimanjaro this small lake [30 km sq] straddles the border between Kenya and Tanzania. This lake has a many water birds and is one of the few places in East Africa that the Lesser Jacana and Purple Gallinule are common. Also Madagascar Squacco Herron, Black Herron, African Darter and African Skimmer are often seen here.
Other wildlife seen here are Hippopotamus, Otters, crocodiles, waterbucks and elephants. The northern half of the lake is in Kenya in the Tsavo West National Park. Tsavo West is famed for its huge elephant population – you stand a good chance of spotting an elephant in this unusual and very off the beaten track excursion.
The best way to experience the lake and the wildlife is to take a local canoe. These wooden canoes sit three people and a young Chaga man will sit at the rear and paddle you around the lake. A good portion of the lake has become chocked with papyrus which looks nice and is also used by the local people use for thatching their houses – but has reduced the fishing on the lake to negligible levels.
This district is famous for its dam which is named “Nyumba ya Mungu” House of God
If you are climbing Kilmanjaro and have a day to spare this lake is worth a trip to interact with the local community and see something not many tourists get to see. You also get a small excision into Kenya.
Bethel adventures – betheladventure.co.uk betheladventure.co.uk is a nonprofit organization. We are using tourism to improve lives. We are at present focusing all our initiatives in northern Tanzania
We all love going on vacations and enjoy a hiatus from the busy and a monotonous life. It adds joy to our lives and we are able to breath some fresh air with these long awaited holidays. In the modern times, there have been several vacation packages that cater to the needs of the different customers and provide them with the tours and trips of their liking and suitability. The online booking of these vacation packages could fetch you a some of the most sought after destinations around the world.
There are numerous advantages of booking your vacation packages through the online travel agencies that are much better than the high street agencies. Well, the difference comes in the variety. There are a lot of options that are being offered to you in the case of the online travel agencies. You could also take your virtual tour of the chosen destination through the Internet and then you could freeze the final options. As far as the cost of the whole package is concerned, it should be remembered that you are able to find a lot of variations in the prices of the packages as well.
Also, a lot of convenience is also involved in this case as you don’t have go out to hunt the various travel agents before finalising your final deal. On the other hand, with the presence of Internet as a medium of arranging for vacation deals, the bookings have become really simple and easy. You can get your bookings arranged very easily with a mere click on your mouse.
The online vacation packages are also relatively cheaper as compared to the local travel agencies because there is a lot of competition between the various online dealers and also, in order to increase the sales through the medium of Internet, one could easily find out the various discounts schemes through an array of comparison portals that are ever ready to offer to the best in the minimum rates.
So, book your vacation packages online and discover the difference in the way you shop!
Many families purchase timeshares so that they can spend their vacation together. People who are considering buying a timeshare need to find out why they want to buy a timeshare and what the considerations to be kept in mind are.
An investment in a timeshare is financially attractive for several reasons. If you have a large family, you can enjoy your holiday vacation with all your family members with less financial and mental stress if you own a hassle-free timeshare. If one does not want to go on the same vacation every year, timeshare may not be the right choice of investment, but one can choose to sublease their timeshare to profit off of the time that they are not there. Timeshares guarantee locales and vacation destinations, but owners have to pay annual maintenance fees depending on the location and the nature of the property.
When purchasing timeshares, one has to keep in mind several factors like location, price, flexibility, and lifestyle and recreational preferences. For example, if the buyer likes the beach, he cannot buy a timeshare in the resort located in a mountain range. One has to check whether the timeshare is part of an owner’s club or association. Buyers can contact the Better Business Bureau to find this out. If the resort is affiliated with an exchange company, buyers have to check whether membership can be transferred. One should not buy timeshares sight unseen and they should not go for incomplete or unproven timeshares unless recovery of losses is stipulated in the timeshare contract.
One has to understand resort ratings while buying timeshares. Timeshares with higher ratings are usually much more expensive than those with lower ratings or those with less desirable locations. Examples of high demand areas are Hawaii, the California coast, Palm Springs Winter, the Florida coast and Orlando, the Caribbean, Cancun, Cabo San Lucas, Myrtle Beach, and Hilton Head Island.
The motive behind the purchase should be to buy a timeshare you will enjoy for a low cost. It is advisable to buy timeshares through a licensed real estate broker. If possible, buyers should buy insurance on the timeshare.
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If you are someone who loves to travel then you know that in addition to the cost of the travel itself the cost of food can be a major expense for your vacation. It is very easy to tally up expenses for food that can easily exceed the cost of your vacation if you are not careful. We have put together some helpful hints to assist you with planning your trip and saving money on dining while on your trip.
First off, the age old advice of eating a good breakfast applies here as well. Always eat a balanced meal consisting of protein and carbohydrates such as traditional bacon and eggs with toast instead of a sugar laden breakfast of donuts. Complex carbohydrates including whole grain cereal, oatmeal, or wheat toast will also help keep hunger away and make you feel satisfied longer.
Endeavor to make lunch your biggest meal of the day since most restaurants usually have specials during lunch hour that can save you a great deal of money. Be friendly with the employees at the hotel you are staying and ask their advice for local eating establishments that have lunch specials. I always enjoy trying the food at little cafes that the locals love.
It is always smart to take along some snacks with you while you are out running around, especially if you are on some kind of tour with a lot of other people. You may be hungry before any scheduled stops for food, so be prepared by having a few snacks like fruit, crackers, nuts, or maybe some trail mix. Get your snacks at a local store instead of from a machine to keep the cost down.
Although many people look at going grocery shopping on vacation as taboo this is really not smart thinking. Anytime we go on vacation I always make sure that we have accommodations that have a kitchen and refrigerator so that we can prepare some of our own meals. There is absolutely no reason to eat out for every meal when you are traveling, especially if you are on a vacation that is a week or more. If you have a family of four you can probably save at least $50 a day just from eating one meal in.
Another good idea especially if you need to lose a few pounds, and most of us do, is to plan to diet a little while on vacation. You could do something like the Slimfast diet where you drink a shake for breakfast and lunch and only eat dinner. Another thing that dramatically increases the cost of dining out on vacations is the addition of alcoholic beverages. Not only are they just empty calories but you are charged for every drink as opposed to drinking a regular beverage where you are normally only charged for one glass and then get free refills.
Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Florida. Find more about this as well as saveondiningout.com restaurant coupons at saveondiningout.com saveondiningout.com
