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Arts & Culture

The message in the music 2

Tunaweza Band at Sauti za Busara

Tunaweza from Tanzania and Tumi and the Volume from South Africa both put their own spin on social issues

Tradition

Top 5 most heartbreaking kangas

KIPI CHA KUNGANGANIA HAKUTAKI TIMUA

The fine art of Swahili heartbreak is best captured in some of the best kangas of spring season 2011

Activities

The magical motorcycle tour

Zanzibar by motorbike

A two-wheeled exploration of Zanzibar can yield glorious sights and sounds and create an everlasting bond with the island

Nature

Deep forest

Caves at Kiwengwa-Pongwe

Zanzibar’s latest tourist attraction is rich in natural appeal, combining ancient trees, deep caves and birdlife

Food & Drink

African brew

African brew

Traditionally served by conical steel pots into tiny, intricate porcelain cups, the flavour of Zanzibar coffee reflects the island’s spicy reputation

Community

The Tanzanian dream

NBA star Hasheem Thabeet in Tanzania

From a gawky, nervous kid growing up in Dar Es Salaam to a basketball hero in the US, Hasheem Thabeet has come a long way - he tells Mambo his story and about his love of home

Places

Fall in love with Pemba

Boy with cloves, Pemba, Zanzibar

Empty white sand beaches, witchcraft, bullfighting, forest treks, world-class diving, barely explored ruins and authentic Swahili culture - Pemba is the real deal

Travel In The Region

In paths untrodden

Congo beach leisure

A holiday to the Congo is not only possible, but necessary, as a devastated but rewarding country slowly finds its feet