Chagga Banana The predominant tribe around Mount Kilimanjaro in northern Tanzania is the Chagga. Except for a few Maasai, most of the people I met with during my two week visit were Chagga. One of the highlights of the trip was a dinner hosted by the Bishop of the Northern Diocese, Dr. Frederick Shoo, an … Continue reading Chagga Banana
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Ngorongoro Crater A few gazillion years ago a volcano blew its top off. Given the size of the crater today, 11 miles across and 2,000' deep, the mountain was taller than Mount Kilimanjaro, the world's tallest free standing mountain and just a few miles away in Northern Tanzania. It is the most intact caldera in … Continue reading Crater
Agape Lutheran Junior Seminary is located on the eastern slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro in northern Tanzania, just over the hill from Kenya. It is a private school, known for its high academic standards. The school is well maintained, neat and clean, with relatively modern dormitories. The school's director is a no-nonsense person who expects, … Continue reading Agape Jr. Seminary
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