Author: Chicamod Team
Akemi Revolving Restaurant In A Class Of Its Own
Sitting pretty on the 21st floor of The Golden Jubilee Towers on Ohio Street in Dar es Salaam, is Akemi Restaurant, the first and only revolving restaurant in Tanzania. Akemi’s menu does not quite offer Tanzanian cuisine but offers a menu with standard Western fair like salads, pasta, fish and steak. The restaurants main attraction is its … read more
DEF.I.NI.TION Africa Finds Value In African Made Products
Wear African and wear it boldly and proudly. Wear Def.i.ni.tion Africa. Def.i.ni.tion Africa solely sells African made products. The authentic company follows three principles: Does the design speak of Africa? Was it printed in Africa? Was it produced in Africa? Its Ugandan directors Olga Mugyeni and Nahida Bhegani formed the company in 2010 after seeing the … read more
Footwear From Brother Vellies
Brother Vellies was founded by Aurora James to introduce the rest of the world to African footwear. Brother Vellies footwear includes boots, shoes and sandals for men, women and children made by hand in Kenya, South Africa and Namibia. Although James is a Toronto native currently based in Brooklyn, she amasses her fashion knowledge from her travels to … read more
10 Spots To See In Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam (Harbor of Peace) is the largest and richest city in Tanzania. The former capital borders the Indian Ocean and has many attractions often overlooked because of the more popular sights in Tanzania, such as Zanzibar and Mount Kilimanjaro. We round up a few sights and reasons for you to visit the beautiful city of Dar es … read more
The Luo Of East Africa
The Luo, also known as the Dholuo/ Jaluo/ Joluo, are a tribe found mostly in Western Kenya, Eastern Uganda and in the Mara region of Northern Tanzania. The Luo are the third largest ethnic group in Kenya. They belong to the Nilotic group of people under the River/Lake sub group. Ancestrally they came from Sudan’s Bar el Ghazel Region … read more
The Lake In Rwanda That Could Light Up The Country
On the floor of the Eastern Rift Valley, Lake Kivu lies on the western border of Rwanda, shared with bordering country DR Congo. Over the years Lake Kivu has been both an important food source and a tourist hotspot for Rwanda. What many people don’t know about Lake Kivu, is that the beautiful beach is part of one of … read more
Rwanda’s Ruzizi Tented Lodge
The Ruzizi Tented Lodge is the only one of its kind in Rwanda. The Ruzizi Lodge is located in Rwanda’s only protected Savannah Park, The Akagera Reserve. The lodge was built in 2012 on the shores of Rwanda’s second largest lake, Lake Ihema. The carefully planned lodge blends perfectly into its beautiful scenic background. The surrounding nature, from the trees … read more
Real Madrid All Stars Visit To Tanzania
It’s not every day that an East African football team gets to play a match with one of the greatest teams in the world. Late last month Spain’s celebrated team Real Madrid landed in Tanzania, and on August 23rd play a thrilling match against Tanzania’s Select 11. Dar es Salaam’s National Stadium was packed with approximately 40,000 football … read more
Passionate Poet Gloria D. Gonsalves In It For Africa
Meet Tanzanian author and poet Gloria D. Gonsalves. Like most writers, Gloria’s love for reading began in her childhood. While attending primary and secondary school in Tanzania at the Kifungilo Girls’ School, Gloria read novels to improve her English. Reading inspired Gloria to write, entering contests and composing plays to much success. It was many … read more
Osse Greca Sinare’s Personal Experience Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro
Last week we featured Mount Kilimanjaro as part of our Travel Fridays. We discovered that a young man by the name of Osse Greca Sinare had climbed the grand mountain. Osse, of OGS Studios in Tanzania, was kind enough to give us a moment of his time for an interview. OGS Studios is one of the … read more
Visit These Seven Places In Kenya
Kenya is blessed with beauty, from its sight and sounds to its people and a culture that’s a rich. It’s an open secret that no one gets bored when visiting the country, with its mountains, plains, beaches, lakes and even deserts, not to mention the wildlife. We’ve taken the time to list 7 parts of the … read more
Food Blog By Wendy Wahito
Wendy Wahito took her love for food and chose to channel it through Wendy Wahito: FoodBlog. Wendy Wahito’s food blog features comprehensive recipes as well as webisodes that demonstrate how to prepare the dishes. The blog features appetizers, entrées, desserts and drinks. Wendy’s meals are not specific to Africa but based on cuisine from all over … read more
Liya Kabede Presents Lemlem
Ethiopians are a unique people and their culture is uniquely expressed in their clothing. When Ethiopian born supermodel Liya Kebede discovered the threat to the survival of Ethiopia’s hand woven and embroidered clothing, she decided to found Lemlem. lemlem: n. 1) hand made in Ethiopia from natural cotton. v. 2) [Amharic] bloom, flourish. 3) [history] Since ancient times in the land … read more
Emirates Airline Offers Discounts
Emirates Airline is offering a 25% discount to Kenyan passengers flying Business and Economy class. The discount applies to various destinations booked between August and September 6th, 2014, and are valid for travel until December 3rd, 2014. Kenyan passengers will now be able to fly Economy Class for the following prices: Nairobi to Ahmedabad $440 Nairobi to Beijing $1,239 Nairobi … read more
Why Mosquitoes Are Attracted To You
Mosquitoes are a pesky irritation. Their bite, usually a mere nasty itch, could also be harmful and near fatal without proper medical attention. According to the National Geographic there are more than 3,000 different mosquito species found in different parts of the world. Depending on their location, they may vary in biting presence, habits, ability to transmit … read more
The Hiking Trails Of Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Kilimanjaro is without a doubt a formidable formation. It stands at an impressive height of 5,895 m (19,341 ft). The highest peak on the continent, Mount Kilimanjaro is known as the rooftop of Africa. Kilimanjaro is the world’s highest freestanding mountain. The dormant volcanic mountain is located in the northern part of Tanzania, 325 km away from … read more
The El Molo Tribe
The El Molo tribe is one of the smallest tribes in Kenya. This community that occupies the shores of Lake Turkana in Northern Kenya has a population of only 300. The El Molo are among the bravest people in the world. From time immemorial members of this tribe have been surviving on crocodile and hippo meat, which they hunt and kill … read more
Travelling To Zanzibar
Also known as the Spice Island, Zanzibar has all the ingredients for a complete holiday. The island is set on the Indian Ocean. To get there one would have to travel by air or sea. A valid passport and visa are needed to travel to Zanzibar. Check with the nearest Tanzanian Embassy/High Commission if citizens of your country require … read more
Get Away To Fundu Lagoon Zanzibar
The Island of Zanzibar already holds so much promise of pleasure in its name alone. Islands are synonymous with vacations and Zanzibar has become synonymous with beauty. There are a variety of places for a traveller to stay when in Zanzibar. For your consideration we offer Fundu Lagoon. The Fundu Lagoon is a privately owned, … read more
Buqisi Ruux Shoes: African Art At Your Feet
Shoes have become more than merely protective gear for our feet; shoes have become statements, art pieces and forces of fashion. Buqisi Ruux caters to the needs of the trend-loving, urban chic lady. Buqisi Ruux makes beautiful shoes that are traditional yet contemporary. The fashion brand uses fabric that is authentically African to create intricate … read more