Hands Across the Serengeti By “Safari Kay” Trotman Everyone admires the bracelet I have and I have many, all purchased in some area of Africa. They ask where they can purchase one. This has become a must-do stop on our itinerary, take my guests to a place where they can…
Tanzanite: a Rare Gemstone from Tanzania Africa Tanzanite is the blue/purple variety of the mineral zoisite which was discovered in the Mererani Hills of Northern Tanzania in 1967, near the city of Arusha. It is used as a gemstone. Tanzanite is noted for its remarkably strong trichroism, appearing alternately…
Sunday, May 17, 2009 Hi All, This is a belated post because it is next to impossible to post from most of the places I go in Africa. This means if I do want to add any comments to the site I usually have to wait until I get home,…
Well, I’m back from the remote area I’d mentioned, which comprised Ruaha National Park and Selous Game Reserves. Soon to be published on this site are several articles I’ve written about the trip. It was spectacular, the terrain very different, the area so much larger, and the boating safari was…
