The Maasai Experience Of the large number of tribes in East Africa, the Maasai is easily one of the most emblematic of East Africa. Known as fierce warriors, this nomadic tribe is actually very friendly and open to visitors. Many of them still live a very traditional lifestyle and are easy to spot by their distinctive clothing.
On this Maasai tour, you can expect to learn about the overall Maasai experience – their religious beliefs, and their culture and lifestyle. You will have the opportunity to enter one of their traditional dwellings and hear them sing and dance (and join in if you wish) and see their famous jumping abilities. This trip also offers the opportunity to buy Maasai crafts directly from the tribe.
The Maasai Experience tour can be easily added to any Tanzania wildlife safari itinerary which includes the Serengeti or Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Highlights
Get A Chance To Spend Time With Local People.
Be a Part of Heritage Route.
Make Memories For Life Time.
Tour Locations: Itineraries
MIGRATIONS IN SERENGETI
Wildebeest Migration (calving – Serengeti plains)Every year around 1.5 million wildebeests and hundreds of thousands of zebras cross the Serengeti plains on the search of fresh food and water, creating the largest terrestrial mammal migration. During this fight for survival, many wildebeest die, usually victims of the many predators that lie on the way and from exhaustion and starvation.
Often considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World, the annual wildebeest migration across the plains of the Serengeti is the greatest wildlife spectacle on Earth.
On a migration safari, you can follow the steps of the wildebeests and zebras in the Serengeti National Park. To help plan your Serengeti safari, the following map shows the typical movements of the wildebeest migration:
1. Ndutu area known for calving (mid December-March)
2. Southern Serengeti heading to Western Corridor (April-June)
3. Western Corridor heading to Northern Serengeti (June-July)
4. Northern Serengeti to Masai Mara (July-October)
5. Masai Mara to Northern Serengeti, Loliondo and Lobo area (October-mid December)
Highlights
Witness The Mighty Jungle Kingdom.
Enjoy the Nature And Natural Beauty Of Africa.
Great for First Time Adventurers.
Wildebeest migration (crossing Mara River)Every year around 1.5 million wildebeests and hundreds of thousands of zebras cross the Serengeti plains on the search of fresh food and water, creating the largest terrestrial mammal migration. During this fight for survival, many wildebeest die, usually victims of the many predators that lie on the way and from exhaustion and starvation.
Often considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World, the annual wildebeest migration across the plains of the Serengeti is the greatest wildlife spectacle on Earth.
On a migration safari, you can follow the steps of the wildebeests and zebras in the Serengeti National Park. To help plan your Serengeti safari, the following map shows the typical movements of the wildebeest migration:
1. Ndutu area known for calving (mid December-March)
2. Southern Serengeti heading to Western Corridor (April-June)
3. Western Corridor heading to Northern Serengeti (June-July)
4. Northern Serengeti to Masai Mara (July-October)
5. Masai Mara to Northern Serengeti, Loliondo and Lobo area (October-mid December)
Highlights
Enjoy Time With Your Friends And Family.
Feel The Thrill And Adventure.
Make Memories For Life Time.
HADZABE TRIBE TOUR
The Hadzabe are one of the few true hunter-gatherer tribes left in the world. They live in simple temporary shelters and live by hunting with bows, using poisoned arrow-tips for large game.
They hunt for anything from mice to giraffe, with baboon being their preferred game. If they are successful in killing large game such as giraffe, often the tribe will simply relocate to the kill site rather than transport the game. They also forage for roots and berries and are experts at herbal medicine. They create fire by rubbing sticks together in an amazingly short time. Their clothing is also based on availability, wearing animal skins or donated clothing.
Attempts to bring the Hadzabe into a more modern existence and give education to the children by the government has failed. They truly love their way of life but their hunting grounds are diminishing making their existence tougher.
They reside near the shores of Lake Eyasi, as do the Nilotic-speaking Datoga tribe. A tour will include the opportunity to go along on a hunt and experience their singing and dancing. This is an amazing opportunity to learn about a vanishing lifestyle.
This tour can be added to any Tanzania safari that is near to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Highlight
Get A Chance To Spend Time With Local People.
Witness The Heritage And Culture Of Africa.
Adventure And Thrill At A Time.
The Complete Northern Circuit Safari 6 Days Camping Safari
The Complete Northern Circuit Safari
The concept of ‘safari’ summons ideas of exploration, vast plains of the savannah and wild animals. The Complete Northern Circuit Safari captures the magic of Africa by combining brilliant landscapes with spectacular wildlife. Giant is the word that best represents the Tarangire National Park from the numerous herds of African elephants to the colossal termite mounds and the ancient baobab trees. The Lake Manyara National Park was blessed with phenomenal biodiversity of habitat and wildlife and Arusha National Park is home to the infamous Mount Meru. We have two of Africa’s Seven Natural Wonders – the lush caldera that contains the Ngorongoro Crater and the ultimate safari destination, the Serengeti National Park. The national parks and conservation areas of the Northern Circuit Safari will surpass every expectation that you have set for this trip.
TOUR ITINERARY
Day One: Moshi to Arusha National Park
We will commence the Northern Circuit Safari by traveling to Arusha National Park. The game drive will travel along the shores of Lake Momella and through the bronzed bush where the Ngurduto Crater Buffaloes, waterbucks, giraffes, warthogs, zebras and Gazelle reside throughout the year. The elusive leopards and elephants tend to be shy at Arusha but there is a chance of spotting them. Renowned for flawless memories, the Northern Circuit Safari offers more than the exquisite game drives. Education and exploration are on the agenda, we will set out on foot. The stroll is a chance to feel the sensation Africa’s vibrant pulse through the soles of your feet and experience the bush at its core. You will be accompanied by an armed ranger for the walk. He will guide you through the luscious forest up to the crystal waterfall and lead you to the area for viewing the black and white colobus monkeys. Overnight at a camp close to Arusha National Park.
Day Two: Arusha National Park to Tarangire National Park to Mto wa Mbu
The Tarangire National Park is a scenic haven that contains a high diversity of bird species. The African elephant is the largest mammal on land and the herds in the park are a remarkable sight. Tarangire’s wildlife includes elephants, lions, giraffes, warthogs, ostriches, impalas, cheetah, mongoose, buffaloes, and baboons. We will drive to Mto wa Mbu and reach the campsite in the late afternoon.
Day Three: Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park
You will continue your journey to Serengeti National Park. It contains the world’s largest concentration of wildlife including zebra, gazelles, lions, wildebeest, elephants and giraffe. The seasonal migration of the masses of wildebeest is a magnificent sight. Serengeti means ‘The Land that Moves on Forever’ and the splendid plains of savannah validate this. We will stop for lunch on a kopje (rock outcropping) and then the game drive will journey further into the park. Once the game drive is over we will proceed to the Serengeti Camp where an appetising dinner and comprehensive camping facilities will be provided.
Day Four: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
Our early morning game drive is exhilarating. The calls of the animals are clear and scents of crisp air linger. Tracks left by predators on the prowl are untouched and could lead us to their den. The splendid rays of orange, pink and purple start to emerge on the horizon as the birds’ melodies begin to harmonize. The park is home to leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, elands, wild dogs, crocodiles, monkeys, baboons, hippos, rhinos and various antelope. A delicious lunch will be served at the park. In the afternoon, we will depart for the Simba Campsite located at the Ngorongoro Crater rim.
Day Five: Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara National Park
We will drive to the Ngorongoro Crater early in the morning. We will have a scrumptious picnic lunch and go on a game drive. The large amount of wildlife as well as the fauna and flora are traits that attribute towards the title of ‘Africa’s Garden of Eden’. Due to the lofty structure, few animals migrate in and out of the crater, so there is a big chance of seeing every member of ‘The Big 5’ in one day. You could also encounter vultures, zebra, hippo, wildebeest and hyenas. The alkaline lake attracts flamingos, geese and storks. Our dedicated, skilled, experienced guides will ensure that you discover all the glorious wonders of nature. We will drive to Fanaka Camp and they will provide comprehensive camping facilities.
Day Six: Lake Manyara National Park to Moshi
Extending for miles along the emerald base of the gold flecked Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara National Park, can only be described as an array of vistas. Giraffes that are so dark in coloration, they appear to be black from a distance and the tree climbing lions roam the savannah plains. Monkeys cling to the canopies of the forest whilst the hippos disguise themselves in the waters of the soda lake. With over four hundred species, Lake Manyara is a birdwatcher’s delight. Some of the wildlife includes buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, mongoose, klipspringer and bushbuck. A lovely picnic lunch will be served in the park and after the game drive. We will drive back to Moshi. Transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport can be arranged on request.
6 Days Kilimanjaro The Machame Route KILIMANJARO CLIMB
Detailed Itinerary for 6 Days Kilimanjaro The Machame Route KILIMANJARO CLIMB :
Day 1: From Arusha drive to the Machame route, often called the “Whiskey Route”. From the Machame Park gate is a gentle climb up through the original montane forest, carpeted with unique -busy lizzie- flowers, begonias and ferns. First camp amongst the giant heather at 3,000m. Ascent of 1,200m and 5 to 6 hours walking.
Day 2: Emerge from the giant heather zone and hike through fine open moorland to camp by the Shira Cave at 3,840m. Herds of eland up here (& occasional lion!) and there are fascinating geological features in the old volcanic caldera which can be viewed during a half-hour optional walk in the afternoon. Ascent 840m and 4 to 5 hours walking.
Day 3: From Shira, climb towards the main peak Kibo, with the western glaciers clearly visible across the rugged high-altitude desert of volcanic rocks and boulders. Skirting around its base and under the imposing western Breach, descend into the sheltered Barranco Valley for mid-way camp at 3,950m. 6 to 7 hours walking and only 110m total ascent but having climbed much higher and dropped back down assists acclimatization.
Day 4: Up the steep Barranco wall with some sections of very easy scrambling and drop down again to the Karanga Valley where you take a break for lunch.
After lunch hike on to Barafu Hut 4600m, having hiked a total of 7 to 8 hours and ascended 650m. You have fantastic views across to Mawenzi peak from the camp after having completed a longer day of hiking which now requires you to adequately relax in preparation of the challenging summit hike early the following morning.
Day 5: A bracing 1am start to climb the steep frozen scree. This is unavoidable on any route but we aim to go past Gillman’s Point to reach Stella Point on the crater rim for sunrise another 40 minutes and you are at the highest point on the continent (Kibo:5900m), usually in warm sunshine. Return on the Mweka descent route.
Ascent of 1,300m and about 7 hours trek to the summit; 2,600m descent and 6 to 7 hours trek to the Mweka campsite (3400m) above Mweka gate. This is a long hard day but you feel absolutely ecstatic when you have done it!
Day 6: From Mweka campsite it is a 4 to 5 hours descent through the forest to Mweka gate (depending on individual fitness) to collect certificates and meet the vehicle. Return to Arusha for the night.
Synopsis
Departure dates: Any time with a minimum of two people.
Season: the best times are January to March and June to December.
Scheduled group trips: Daily during best seasons.
Cost Includes:
- All transport by private vehicle to and from the mountain
- Accommodation as detailed on the itinerary.
- Services of a private mountain guide, cook and adequate porters to carry both trip provisions and client’s private bags.
- National Park entrance, accommodation and camping fees.
- All food and catering equipment – breakfasts, lunches (packed when necessary) and evening meals prepared by our own cook. Special dietary requirements are catered for with prior arrangements at no extra cost.
- Certificate of Achievement /appreciation from us.
- Free storage of excess baggage not required on the mountain hike.
- Crisis management apparatus – VHF 2-way radio/mobile phone, basic first aid kit and an on call vehicle.
Cost excludes:
- Travel and personal accident insurance.
- Visa, passport, vaccinations, medicines.
- Personal Mountain equipment.
- Tips.
- Expenditure on alcoholic drinks, souvenirs and other personal items.
- Optional excursions not detailed in the itinerary.
- Additional optional accommodation added at the base hotel or extra days on the mountain added.
- Treated drinking water other than boiled.
- Extra costs incurred in case of own intentional change of itinerary while already on trek.
- Porters to carry excess of 16Kg. personal luggage per client.
General: Accommodation is camping throughout in 3 person mountain tents shared by two people. All your equipment will be carried by vehicles or local porters; you only carry a daypack with personal gear. When camping you will not have to participate in camp chores. We buy fresh produce locally and to ensure good standards of hygiene all food is prepared by our own staff. We can cater for special dietary requirements and there are no extra food-kitty payments.
1 NIGHT / 2 DAYS-MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK
Day 1: Dar Es Salaam to Mikumi National Park
Depart Dar es Salaam early morning to Mikumi National Park, on arrival lunch en-route, Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight Tan-Swiss Lodge- offer comfortable accommodation in our inviting guest houses or cosy bungalows. Rooms are equipped with ac, Tv, en suite bathrooms and a private terrace at affordable prices.
In the spacious and originally decorated restaurant you will enjoy comfortable temperatures even in the heat of the African summer. Our comprehensive a la cart menu offers a wide variety of international and traditional dishes, delicious desserts, as well as light and tasty snacks for the not so hungry. If you wish we can also prepare lunch boxes for your safaris. Suitable for wheelchair users. Wifi for free.
Day 2:- after breakfast, short game drive in the park, and then drive back to Dar arriving late in the afternoon
The package includes
- Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
- Bottle of water per person/day
- Transport and wildlife drives in 4WD Land Cruiser with photographic roof hatch
- Services of a professional safari guide
- All wildlife reserve entry fees
The Package does not include
- International airfare & flights
- All items of a personal nature
- Gratuities for safari guide and camp staff
- Airport departure tax
- Travel insurance
- Visa and Passport fees
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and beverages in lodges
3 DAYS MIKUMI & UDZUNGWA
You’ll stay in remote and beautiful locations during your safari including Vuma Hills Tented Camp where you can experience life under canvas while sleeping in a comfortable bed and at Udzungwa Hondo Hondo Forest Camp. Hondo Hondo borders pristine rainforest with excellent views of the forest canopy which is home to a number of primate species including the endemic Udzungwa Red Colobus, the remarkable Sanje Crested Mangebey, and the Black and White Colobus.
The wildlife and birdlife are prolific in Mikumi and Selous so prepare to be wowed and have your camera or binoculars at the ready at all times.
Highlights of the tour include visiting:
- Udzungwa Mountains National Park;
- Mikumi National Park.
“MAMBA” – SAFARI RUAHA AND SELOUS
Departure from Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar on a morning flight for Ruaha National Park. Afternoon game drive. The park is named after the river that flows through a rugged valley in the heart of the semi-arid central highlands of Tanzania. It covers twenty thousand square kilometres and is the largest park in the country. Ruaha is remote and difficult to access (usually by plane) but it offers visitors exceptional game drive opportunities.
Game drives in Ruaha National Park. The Ruaha River, which overflows during the wet season, becomes a very active habitat for animals during the dry season (June–December). Its banks are a favourite hunting ground for lions, cheetahs and leopards.
There are also about twelve thousand elephants and a large population of African wild dogs, which are now very rare. Numerous species of antelope live in the park, whose geographical position makes it a transition environment from eastern Africa’s typical savannahs dotted with acacias to the miombo forests typical of southern Africa.
Transfer to the airstrip and departure for the Selous Game Reserve. As fifty-five thousand square kilometres, Selous is the largest protected area in Africa or anywhere in the world. It is part of an even broader ecosystem, which extends into the Reserva do Niassa across the Mozambique border. The Selous Game Reserve is larger than Switzerland and has no human settlements, so it is a wild universe of great beauty and variety. Only the northern area, crossed by the Rufiji River, is open to tourism. Afternoon boat safari.
Two days dedicated to the exploration of the Selous Game Reserve. The Selous is home to the largest number of animals compared to any other protected area in Tanzania: sixty thousand elephants, forty thousand hippopotamuses, three thousand five hundred lions, one thousand three hundred African wild dogs (now the rarest predators in existence), five thousand sable antelope, one hundred and thirty thousand buffalo, and about four hundred and fifty species of birds. Selous is prevalently flat and characterized by higher temperatures than the parks on the northern circuit, with very different habitats like miombo forests, clearings dotted with baobab trees, ebony, acacias, stony hills with low grass, plains that flood during the rainy season, swamps and lakes amid the meanders of the Rufiji. Here tourists are fewer than in the busier Northern Parks.
“MBOGO” – SAFARI RUAHA NATIONAL PARK BY PLANE
“MBOGO” – SAFARI RUAHA NATIONAL PARK BY PLANE
days, 2 nights
DAY 1
Departure from Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar on a morning flight for Ruaha National Park. Afternoon game drive. The park is named after the river that flows through a rugged valley in the heart of the semi-arid central highlands of Tanzania. It covers twenty thousand square kilometres and is the largest park in the country. Ruaha is remote and difficult to access (usually by plane) but it offers visitors exceptional game drive opportunities.
DAY 2
Game drives in Ruaha National Park. The Ruaha River, which overflows during the wet season, becomes a very active habitat for animals during the dry season (June–November). Its banks are a favourite hunting ground for lions, cheetahs and leopards. There are also about twelve thousand elephants and a large population of African wild dogs, which are now very rare. Numerous species of antelope live in the park, whose geographical position makes it a transition environment from eastern Africa’s typical savannahs dotted with acacias to the miombo forests typical of southern Africa.
L – “KIBOKO” – SAFARI SELOUS GAME RESERVE BY PLANE
L – “KIBOKO” – SAFARI SELOUS GAME RESERVE BY PLANE
3 days, 2 nights
DAY 1
Departure from Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar on a morning flight for the Selous Game Reserve. As fifty-five thousand square kilometres, Selous is the largest protected area in Africa or anywhere in the world. It is part of an even broader ecosystem, which extends into the Reserva do Niassa across the Mozambique border. The Selous Game Reserve is larger than Switzerland and has no human settlements, so it is a wild universe of great beauty and variety. Only the northern area, crossed by the Rufiji River, is open to tourism. In the afternoon one can choose between boat safari or game drive.
DAY 2
Today is dedicated to the exploration of the Selous Game Reserve. The Selous is home to the largest number of animals compared to any other protected area in Tanzania:sixty thousand elephants, forty thousand hippopotamuses, three thousand five hundred lions, one thousand three hundred African wild dogs (now the rarest predators in existence), five thousand sable antelope, one hundred and thirty thousand buffalo, and about four hundred and fifty species of birds. Selous is prevalently flat and characterized by higher temperatures than the parks on the northern circuit, with very different habitats like miombo forests, clearings dotted with baobab trees, ebony, acacias, stony hills with low grass, plains that flood during the rainy season, swamps and lakes amid the meanders of the Rufiji. Here tourists are fewer than in the busier Northern Parks.
DAY 3
Morning game drive. Transfer to the airstrip and departure for Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar.
Included:
– All domestic flights indicated in the itinerary (Dar-Selous-Dar)
– 2 overnights in the Selous Game Reserve on a full board basis including game
activities (choice between full day with picnic lunch, walking safari, boat safari or
half day game drive)
– Park and entry fees
– All indicated activities
– English-speaking Guides
– Flying Doctors AMREF insurance (air evacuation in case of emergency)
– Bottled mineral water during game drives
Excluded:
– International flights
– Entry visa (EU, UK citizens = US$ 50, USA citizens = US$ 100, on arrival )
– Drinks
– Tips
– Extras of personal nature
– Whatever not specified