Stone Town, saveurs et traditions de rue

Located south of Zanzibar, Mafia Island is one of the best-kept secrets of the Indian Ocean for diving enthusiasts. Designated a protected marine reserve since 1995, Mafia Island Marine Park offers exceptionally rich and remarkably well-preserved seabeds. The intact, colourful coral reefs shelter a diverse range of species: clownfish, parrotfish, moray eels, stingrays, green turtles, ...

The route to the summit of Mount Lemagrut follows no defined path: it winds through the grasslands up to the first knoll, above Ilmisigiyo. The climb is relatively short, but the second half is fairly steep, taking around 1h30. To skirt a deep gully, the route continues with a slight descent through primary forest. This short stretch (15 minutes) leads to the Lemagrut ridge.

Ruaha National Park holds well-kept secrets. One October morning, I had the chance to discover one of them at sunrise: a forest of ancient baobabs lining the plains of the Little Serengeti. Around me the savannah was waking, grasses swaying in the breeze, leaves crackling underfoot, as my ranger guided me toward these sacred giants. Keepers of time, they carry within them the full memory ...