About — Chasing Tanzania

East Africa with Chasing Tanzania,

curated by Trevor.

—People often ask me ‘why Tanzania?’

I was born in Jamaica, raised in America, and for more than thirty-five years, Tanzania has been part of my life.

The answer begins with family.

My first trip was to visit my wife’s family, but it was also something more. As a descendant of people taken from Africa through slavery, I carried a desire to experience Africa for myself—not the Africa of books or documentaries, but the real Africa. The people. The culture. The history.

One of the first places I asked to visit was Bagamoyo.

While there, I greeted an elder in English. She stopped and asked, “Where is my proper greeting?” My wife quickly corrected me. Say—“Shikamoo.”

I repeated it.

The elder smiled and replied, “Marahaba,” before continuing on her way.

The exchange lasted less than a minute, but it has stayed with me for more than three decades.

She did not see a tourist. She did not excuse me as a foreigner. She corrected me. In that moment, she included me in the conversation.

That brief moment marked the beginning of a deeper connection.

I arrived looking for family. What I found was belonging.

Over the years, Tanzania became more than a destination. It became one of the places that shaped my life.

Today, I often say I come from three places.

Jamaica gave me my roots.

America gave me an opportunity.

Tanzania gave me another understanding of home.

A larger vision began to take shape.

That journey became the foundation of Chasing Tanzania

Most visitors come to Tanzania for Mount Kilimanjaro, the wildlife, or the beaches. And rightly so—few places on Earth can offer all three.

But what captured my heart was something deeper.

Tanzania is home to more than 120 ethnic groups, each with its own stories, traditions, and perspectives.

This untapped wealth is what continues to draw me back. Most people come to Tanzania for the mountain.

I come for the people.

The conversations were shared over coffee.

The stories passed from one generation to the next.

The farmers, guides, artists, cooks, and elders who give life to the places we visit.

The village paths that never make it into guidebooks. With that perspective in mind, our approach at Chasing Tanzania is intentional.

At Chasing Tanzania, we share the iconic destinations that make this country extraordinary. But we also invite travelers to discover the people, culture, and everyday moments that make Tanzania unforgettable.

Because while a destination may inspire us, it is people who transform us.

This belief guides everything we do.

Whether we’re exploring hidden waterfalls, walking village trails, sharing a meal with a local family, or uncovering history at Eekanubi in Kibosho, our goal is simple:

To create meaningful connections between people and place.

And with that invitation, the journey continues.

Come chase Tanzania.

Not just the mountain.

Not just the wildlife.

But the stories, communities, and experiences that live beyond them.

You may leave with incredible memories and photographs.

I hope that you leave with something even greater—a deeper connection to this remarkable country and perhaps a new understanding of yourself.