Drones Over Tanzania

Zanzibar is a tropical Indian Ocean island archipelago consisting of two main islands and many small islets.  It is part of the nation of the Tanzania, although it has semi-autonomous status.  Content creator and pilot Al used a DJI Mavic Pro drone to capture the sights of Zanzibar from an aerial perspective.  Prepare to be amazed by the bird's eye views of this magical tropical island paradise just a few km/mi off the coast of mainland Africa, which has been inhabited by humans for 20,000 years.

For over a century, mountain climbers around the world have flocked to the great volcanic peak of Mt. Kilmanjaro, Africa's tallest mountain.  Part of a national park in Tanzania, the great mountain rises to a peak elevation nearly 6km (almost 4 miles) above sea level, an altitude which does not require oxygen to scale.  In this video, top contributor Scientik used a DJI Phantom drone to chronicle an epic hike/climb to the top of this mighty peak, famously described by novelist Ernest Hemingway.

Despite a substantial population of over 55 million as of 2016, the Sub-Saharan African nation of Tanzania has few large urban centers.  One of them is the city of Morogoro, which is situated in the east-central part of the country.  With a population of perhaps 350,000, it's one of a handful of urban areas in the country with over 100k inhabitants.  In this video, contributor MHSkypixel used a DJI Phantom 4 drone to give us a bird's eye view of this city located at the base of the Uluguru mountains.

The Serengeti is one of the great natural treasures of the African continent.  It's mostly located in Tanzania, with a portion in neighboring  Kenya.  The Serengeti is known for being home to one of the largest lion populations in the world, as well as large herds of giraffe, Zebra, and other mammals which are only found on the African continent.  In this video, contributor and drone pilot Yasin Skartt gives us a beautiful bird's eye view of the great grassland area, complete with shots of some of its epic herds.  

The great Serengeti, which means "endless plains", is one of the most prominent geographical features of Sub-Saharan Africa.  It covers much of northern Tanzania and part of neighboring Kenya.  The Serengeti is known for having some of the world's largest concentrations of dozens of large mammals (including lions) as well as hundreds of bird species.  In this dronie video by Yassin Skart, you'll get an epic view of the great serengeti, which is considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa.

Aerial views of this parade of elephants, from contributor zekedrone, reveals the strength, loyalty, and beauty of these amazing creatures! High above the plains of Tanzania in Sub-Saharan Africa, we watch as the elephant family roams across the vast landscape sticking together. It's fun to watch as the youngsters of the group quicken their steps to keep up with the elders' longer strides in this video.  This video was selected as a Finalist for the Drone Video of the Week contest in November, 2018.

In this video, content creator and drone pilot Dice Travels takes us to a part of the Eastern Arc Mountains, which run through Tanzania (as well as Kenya) in eastern Africa.  The area covered is called the Usambara Mountains, part of the larger range, which lie in the Tanga Region in the very northeastern corner of the country.  By geological standards, the Usambara's are comparatively young mountains - only two million or so years old.  The area around the mountains is considered rainforest.  

Top AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) drone pilot 2RAW Aerials spent three weeks filming this fantastic video of Tanzania's Serengeti National Park, one of the natural treasures of Sub-Saharan Africa.  The video was put together in collaboration with the park rangers, who closely supervised the filming to ensure the safety and welfare of the many forms of animal wildlife shown in the piece.  This video was picked as a Finalist for the Drone Video of the Week and also earned a spot on the FPV Pilots to Watch list.  

This video by top contributor and drone pilot Ty Poland contains some amazing aerial shots of safari animals in the giant East African country of Tanzania.  You will see antelope, elephants, zebras, buffalo, all of which can be found in abundance in this safari paradise.  Many of the shots show the animals as well as another drone, which makes for an interesting perspective.  Tanzania and its neighbor Kenya are generally considered the world's best two countries for viewing safari animals.  

Although it is less than a minute in length, this piece by contributor and drone pilot Ty Poland brings you over a dozen aerial views of some of the safari animals in Tanzinia. The east African country is known for its seemingly endless wilderness areas (particularly the vast Serengeti grasslands) and is a home to thousands upon thousands of what are known as the "big five" safari animal species - elephants, rhinos, lions, leopards, and buffalo. We'd call this video an adventure to remember for Ty and his crew. 

Check out this stunning drone video of the Indian Ocean island paradise of Zanzibar, compliments of contributor phildrone.  Zanzibar is a group of islands which lie a few km/mi. off the middle of the coast of the east African nation of Tanzania, of which Zanzibar is part.  The main island, Unguja, is often referred to simply as Zanzibar.  Known for their pepper, nutmeg, and other spices, the islands are sometimes referred to as the Spice Islands, a name borrowed from a group of islands in Indonesia.   

Contributor and drone pilot Dice Travels created this aerial video of a historic town on Tanzania's Indian Ocean coastline in East Africa.  It's called Bagamoya, and it's part of the Pwani region which covers the mid-section of the coastline.  Bagamoya dates to the 18th century, although it was founded on the ruins of a city which dated to the Antiquity.  It became the capital of Germany East Africa in the 19th century, territory which was relinquished by Germany during the course of the First World War. 

Top contributor Ty Poland created this excellent drone video record of a safari trip in the East African country of Tanzania.  The video was filmed on the great Serengeti, a large area of grassland plains which covers much of the northern part of the country and is home to one of the world's largest concentration of safari animals.  In the video you'll get a sense of the diversity of wildllife on this legendary plain, including zebras, giraffes, elephants, ostriches, wildabeasts, and more.  

The East African country of Tanzania is well known for its vast wilderness areas. Some of the more popular areas are the plains of Serengeti National Park where guests can see elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, and rhino; and Kiimanjaro National Park, home to Africa’s highest mountain, the park’s namesake.  As you'll see in this video by contributor Ty Poland, the country presents the perfect environment to test out the new dual-screen Evolve drone by Xdynamics Global.

Pemba is an island which is part of Tanzania's Zanzibar archipelago in the Indian Ocean.  It lies north and a bit east of the larger island of Unguja, off the northernmost part of the mainland coast.  Home to some of the best fishing waters in the Indian Ocean, Pemba is also known for its hilly terrain and significant agricultural cultivation.  In this drone video by Hofcut, you'll get a nice aerial tour of the area around the Manta Resort, which is located near the tip of a peninsula on the northern end of the island.  

For a first upload to AirVuz, new contributor Jeff Arbacette brings us this marvelous video record of a two week trip to Tanzania in eastern Africa.  Shot with a combination of drone and ground cameras, the video does a fantastic job of bringing out the landscapes, wildlife, and human inhabitants of this vast land, which covers over 950k square km (around 365k sq. mi.).  It features some epic views of the mammal wildlife on the vast grassland known as the Serengeti, the tropical paradise of Zanzibar Island in the Indian Ocean, and more.  

Check out these aerial views from island and mainland Tanzania, compliments of former Drone Video of the Week Finalist Laurent Paris.  The video was partially shot in the Zanzibar Archipelago, a group of islands (sometimes known as the Spice Islands) which lie a few km/mi off the country's eastern coast in the Indian Ocean.  The video also features some great footage from the Arusha Region.  The northeasternmost of the country's 31 official regions, Arusha lies just west of Mt. Kilmanjaro and has a border with neighboring Kenya.  

New contributor Moaz Sabi brings us this spectacular drone view of the fabled Tanzanian island of Zanzibar.  Also known as Unguja, it's the largest island in the Zanzibar Archipelago, which also includes the island of Pemba and numerous satellites.    Situated about 25 km (around 15 mi.) across the Zanzibar Channel from the mainland, the island covers about 1.65k square km or around 640 square mi.).  The video features footage of the island's fabled coastline and beaches as well as the historic regional capital, Zanzibar City 

The Constance Aiyana Resort is one of the finest properties in the Zanzibar Archipelago, a group of Indian Ocean islands just off the coast of Tanzania in eastern Africa.  The resort is located at the northern tip of Pemba, the northernmost and less populated of Zanzibar's two main islands.  With a wide range of room options, the resort offers a highly luxurious and secluded environment in one of the world's most sought-after beach destinations.  Check it out from above in this fantastic drone video by Antonio Allyon.  

This drone video from Zanzibar features some of the best aerial footage of kiteboarding we've ever seen.  It was filmed by air tricks prod near the village of Jambiana, which is in the southeastern part of this Tanzanian island territory in the Indian Ocean.  The Indian Ocean is emerging as one of the hot-spots for kiteboarding, an extreme sport that requires tremendous strength and balance and is even more difficult to aerially film than surfing or windsurfing due in part to the very high speeds involved.

Top AirVuz contributor and pilot LP - Drone Videos put together this fantastic drone video from the fabled island of Zanzibar in the Indian Ocean. A territory of the East African nation of Tanzania, Zanzibar (together with its "sister" island of Pemba) was once known as the Spice Islands in reference to its extensive spice farming.  Shot with a combination of drone, ground, and underwater cameras, the video conveys the beauty of this tropical paradise which is located about 25 km (around 15 mi.) from the Tanzanian mainland.  .