Rains in Northern Tanzania

It is still raining intermittently in Arusha and Northern Tanzania. This year's long rains began in the beginning of March and started to let up in mid-May. The rains were very heavy, and Northern Tanzania is very green now.

Shinda Basic School update

Duma Explorer regrets to announce that the founder and principal of the Shinda Basic School, Mwalimu Pasian Kimaro, passed away on May 13, 2006. Mwalimu Kimaro was extremely important to many people in Arusha, and he will be sorely missed. Duma Explorer runs a donation program for the Shinda Basic School, an elementary school located in an impoverished suburb of Arusha. Mwalimu Kimaro was a friend of Duma's owners and staff for many years. Our hearts go out to his family, students, and many friends around the world. For more information on Mwalimu Kimaro and his school, visit www.rafikitrust.org.

Migration on the move

The Serengeti wildebeest migration has started moving from the Southern Serengeti (Ndutu Region) to the western region of the park. The Western Serengeti should offer excellent game viewing for safaris in June and July. Duma Explorer recommends Mbalageti Camp in the Western Serengeti. Other lodge options include Grumeti River Camp and Kirawira Camp.