tanzania soda lakes

 
     


 
 
 
TANZANIA SODA LAKES
The soda lakes are alkaline and brackish, home to large populations of flamingos, storks, and herons. Bird-watching and game viewings are popular activities, but must be done from a distance as the soda flats along the lake shore are difficult to walk or drive upon. Still, a visit to the soda lakes of Tanzania is an unforgettable experience. Game still thrive along their unpopulated shores and the sheer ethereal beauty of the water, colored silver and white by the mineral deposits, is an unforgettable part of the African experience.
 
LAKE EYASI
Lake Eyasi is a seasonal shallow endorheic soda lake on the floor of the Great Rift Valley at the base of the Serengeti Plateau, just south of the Serengeti National Park and immediately southwest of the Ngorongoro Crater in the Crater Highlands of Tanzania. The lake is elongated, orientated southwest to northeast, and lies in the Eyasi-Wembere branch of the Great Rift Valley.
 
LAKE MANYARA
Lake Manyara is a shallow lake in the Natron-Manyara-Balangida branch of the Great Rift Valley in Tanzania. Said by Ernest Hemingway to be the "loveliest [lake] ... in Africa," it is also the home of a diverse set of landscapes and wildlife.
 
LAKE NATRON
Lake Natron is a salt lake located in northern Tanzania, close to the Kenyan border, in the eastern branch of Africa's Great Rift Valley. The lake is fed by the Ewaso Ng'iro River but also by mineral-rich hot springs and is quite shallow, less than three meters (10 feet) deep, and varies in width depending on its water level, which changes due to high levels of evaporation, leaving high levels of salt and other minerals. The surrounding country is dry and receives irregular rainfall. Temperatures in the lake can reach 50 degrees Celsius (120 degrees Fahrenheit), and depending on rainfall, the alkalinity can reach a pH of 9 to 10.5 (almost as alkaline as ammonia)

CULTURE TOURS

 
     


  
 
  CULTURAL TOURS  
  Tanzania is the land of superb landscapes and spectacular wildlife, another attraction stands equally tall – the people. Tanzania’s people are among the most welcoming and approachable on earth, with a range of fascinating cultures ready to be shared with visitors. From the WaChagga of the slopes of Kilimanjaro to the now world-famous Maasai, a cultural excursion or a longer stay among local people is likely to become one of the most rewarding experiences of any holiday in Tanzania.
Many local areas run their own cultural programmes for visitors, bringing income directly to the community and giving the people the chance to show their lifestyle to the outside world on their own terms. Health and Primary education can be improved through your tour of the fascinating villages.
 
     
  MTO WA MBU  
  Situtated near Lake Manyara National Park, Mto wa Mbu is a green oasis where you can see a mixture of Tanzanian cultures, while enjoying the tropical vegetation at the foot of the Rift Valley.  
     
  Mto wa Mbu cultural tourisms offers the following tours:  
  - A walk through the farms in the green oasis at the foot of the Rift Valley  
  - A climb to Balaa hill from where you can oversee the whole town  
  - A view into the culture of the many different tribes living in the area  
  - A trip to the Miwaleni lake and waterfall, where papyrus plants grow abundantly  
  - A visit to a development projects that aim at improving agriculture and start income generating activities foor the farmers  
   
 
 
     
  ILKIDING'A VILLAGE  
 
Visit the Waarusha traditional Boma, the oldest African irrigation system and experience waarusha cultural and enjoy traditional food. You will also walk into the house of the traditional healer who will answer historical questions. Craftsmen group will show you small wooden stools, jewellery, knives and traditional clothing.
  
   
 
 
     
  ILKUROT MAASAI VILLAGE  
  Its located 20km west of Arusha city along Nairobi road. Here you will have trekking experience of Ngorora Hill, thereafter visit Maasai Boma to have true experience of African Culture on general Maasai life, Maasai dancing group and visit Maasai colourful market.  
   
 
 
     
  OLDONYO SAPUK  
 
Visit the amazing Waterfall, beautiful forest catchments, Hollytree view of the city of Arusha. The more you spend time in the tour the most you enjoy tour and learn more
  
   
 
 
     
  LAKE EYASI  
 
Lake Eyasi is the home to the Hadzabe people well known as East African BUSHMEN. The Hadzabe people are still living in caves and depending on gathering fruits and hunting animals. Although some of them have already started to wear clothes but the majorities are still not yet prefer cloths. The trip to this area will enable you to see them and mostly fascinating thing to hunt with them. If you wont care you can either test their meal “The rodents & monkeys barbeques” how tasteful is that!..
To enjoy this tour to the fullest you need to plan for two / three days. This tour can be combined with wildlife safari to Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro or Serengeti depending with your choice.
 
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  MONDULI JUU MAASAI VILLAGE  
  Situated 50km North West of Arusha on the road to the Serengeti National Park, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You will experience the walking and trekking of Monduli Mountains, visit Maasai women on Jewellery and handcrafts. The "Kona Saba" escarpment climb, medicinal herbs tour, evergreen rain forest tour and a rest at astonishing panorama's overlooking the rift valley, Oldonyo Lengai Lake Natron.  
   
 
 
     
  SOUTHERN PARE MOUNTAINS  
  The remote Pare Mountains are extremely rewarding to the avid trekker searching for hiking trails off the beaten path. Home to the Pare tribe, agriculturalists and pastoralists who have largely retained their traditional way of life, a hike through the Pare Mountains takes visitors through local villages and beautiful forests and offers the chance to see a little-visited part of the country.  
   
 
 
     
 
KONDOA IRANGI
  
  Between Dodoma and Arusha on the Great North Road are the Kondoa Irangi Rock Paintings. These rock paintings are considered some of the finest examples in the world and serve as a reminder of ancient man in Tanzania. The ancient art depicts the animals and customs of the people at the time. The most important group of paintings are about 30,000 years old, from the pre-agriculturalist period. Red pigment was used to create streaky and silhouette drawings.  
 

TANZANIA BEACH HOLIDAYS

 
  
  TANZANIA BEACH HOLIDAYS.  
 
One of the great attractions of Tanzania is its fantastic 800 km coastline with palm fringed beaches of white sand and the historic towns of Dar es Salaam, Bagamoyo, Pangani, Kilwa, Lindi, Mikindani and Mtwara, along with the exotic islands of Zanzibar, Pemba and Mafia.
Swahili language and culture trace their roots to the Indian Ocean coastline. Many explorers, sultans and slave traders encountered Africa for the first time along this history-steeped coastline and contributed to the events that were to define modern Tanzania. The islands of the Zanzibar Archipelago became principal stepping stones for the culture that was to mould Tanzania’s people and their language
  
 
Beach holidays in Zanzibar & Pemba
Explore the most popular northern Tanzania game suncturies including Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater, Lake Manyara and Tarangire
Beach holidays in Pangani
Unlike Zanzibar and Dar-es-Salaam, Pangani is less visited and this makes it a unique place for a calm tour where one will enjoy clean water and white sand beaches.


Beach holiday in Kilwa
Kilwa Kisiwani was once the most famous trading post in East Africa. In 9th century the Swahili wealth owner of the island sold it to a trader called Ali bin Al-Hasan, the founder of Shiraz Dynasty.


Beach holidays in Mafia
Mafia is a wonderful little island at the centre of the largest marine park in East Africa. Mafia is an unspoiled, uncommercial, timeless island, where local people go about their traditional businesses apparently completely detached from the outside world.
 
Bagamoyo
Bagamoyo was the most important trading enter pot of the east central coast of Africa in the late 19th century. Bagamoyo's history has been influenced by Indian and Arab traders, by the German colonial government and by Christian missionaries.

WEATHER AND CLIMANTE

 
 
  WEATHER AND CLIMATE  
 
Tanzania lies so close to the equator that seasonal variations in temperature are not extreme. The elevation in the north is such that it doesn't ever get too hot. While the weather is best between June and September, don't plan on seeing any animals in the Serengeti - they will have migrated to Kenya. September-March is a good time to go, but avoid April and May, when the weather is at its rainiest. As you approach the top of Kilimanjaro, temperatures can be well below freezing year-round, especially at night. Many of the northern wildlife reserves are about 10 degrees F/5 degrees C cooler year-round than elsewhere. Take along a heavy sweater and a windbreaker or jacket.
Owing to the country's widely varying topography, Tanzania's climate displays great range of regional differences.
The Climate along the coast: Coastal Region, Dar es Salaam, Limdi, Mtwara and Tanga, and the off-shore Islands of Mafia, Pemba, and Unguja is tropical with relatively high humidity. The average temperature, which is moderated by the sea breeze, especially on the islands, ranges between 27 and 29 degree celcius.
In the Central, Northern and Western: Around Mwanza Kagera, Kigoma, Shinyanga and Tabora, the climate is modified by highland plateau; low humidity with temperatures ranging between 20 and 27 degree celcius during the cooler months of June and August. The temperature can reach as high as 30 degree celcius and higher between the months of December and March.
Northeast and Southwest: In the mountainous areas of the Arusha, Kilimanjaro and Mara region and Mbeya, Rukwa, Iringa and Ruvuma, and Makonde Plateau (Newalla, Masasi, Nachingwea and Tunduru), the temperature occasionally drops below 15 degree celcius at night during the months of June and July. In the area around Rungwe mountains the temperature can reach as low as 8 or 6 degree celcius.
Central: A large part of central regions (Dodoma and Singida) is semi-arid, receiving less that 500mm of rain annually. In contrast, the mountainous area in the north-east and south-west receive over 2000mm of rain annually. Along the coast (Dar es Salaam, Tanga, Lindi, Mtwara and Coastal Region) rainfall ranges between 1000 and 1900 mm.
General: There are two rain seasons throughout the country: the long season from mid March through May, the short rain seasons falls during November, December, and January. The coolest months are from June to September, and the warmest are December to March.

  
 
 

TANZANIA HONEYMOON SAFARI

 
 
  Tanzania Honeymoon Safaris  
 
An exciting luxurious safari followed by an idyllic beach retreat creates the perfect romantic honeymoon for both you and your spouse. Wilds of Africa will help you to create a lifetime of memories by the astonishing wildlife encounters you experience from the privacy of your canoe, open safari vehicle, hidden blinds, or tracking game on foot with a native guide and then to the crystal water beaches of the Spice Island of Zanzibar, Pemba and Mafia.    Our honeymoon accommodations range from luxurious safari lodges, beach resorts to well-appointed tented camps serving exquisite cuisine including a specially arranged privately catered candlelit dinners in the bush!
Below are the ready made honeymoon itineraries for you to choose from and also you are welcome to inform us of your needs, plans and budget and our team will organize for a package suitable for you.

TANZANIA HISTORICAL STATE


 
 
KONDOA IRANGI ROCK PAINTINGS
 
 
The area between Singida and the Irangi Hills contains one of the world's finest collections of prehistoric rock paintings, with an estimated 1600 individual paintings at almost two hundred different sites, the most accessible of which are in the Irangi Hills north of Kondoa. The most recent date from just a century or two ago, but the oldest are estimated to be between 19,000 and 30,000 years old, ranking them among the world's most ancient examples of human artistic expression.
 
KAOLE RUINS
Kaole ruins are located about 5 km to the south of bagamoyo town. The ruins dating back to the 12 century include two mosques, one with a well and over 20 tombs. All the buildings, including a house, were built in carved coral stone blocks. In 15th century Kaole town was attacked by Portuguese and forced into decline. Today Kaole ruins are surrounded by fishing and farming villages.
 
 
ISMILA STONE AGE SITE
Stone Age tools were discovered here in 1951. Many fossilized bones were also found in the area, among them those of a mammal related to the modern giraffe, but having a much shorter neck, and extinct hippopotamus with unusual periscope-like projections.
 
 
ENGARUKA RUINS
Mysterious ruins of complex irrigation systems span the area around Engaruka, the remnants of a highly developed but unknown civilisation that inhabited the area at least 500 years ago and then vanished without a trace.
 
 
MIKINDANI
Another central port in the Swahili Coast’s network of Indian Ocean trade, in the 15th century Mikindani’s reach extended as far as the African hinterlands of the Congo and Zambia. The area became a centre of German colonial administration in the 1880s and a chief exporter of sisal, coconuts, and slaves.
 
NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA
Humans and their distant ancestors have been part of Ngorongoro’s landscape for millions of years. The earliest signs of mankind in the Conservation Area are at Laetoli, where hominid footprints are preserved in volcanic rock 3.6 million years old. The story continues at Olduvai Gorge, a river canyon cut 100 m deep through the volcanic soil of the Serengeti Plains. Buried in the layers are the remains of animals and hominids that lived and died around a shallow lake amid grassy plains and woodlands. These remains date from two million years ago. Visitors can learn more details of this fascinating story by visiting the site, where guides give a fascinating on-site interpretation of the gorge.

KATAVI NATIONAL PARKS SAFARI

Katavi National Park Safari

A Thrilling Taste Of Africa Katavi National Park Safari.
Katavi Safari Tanzania We are now organizing special safaris to KATAVI National park, Tanzania's 3rd largest national park.

Option 1 :

Day 1 – Flight to Tabora. Transfer to hotel for lunch. After Lunch, visit Livingstone House. Return hotel for dinner and over night.
Day 2 – Early drive to Katavi via Mpanda town. Afternoon arrive Katavi National Park. Stay in Bandas.
Day 3 – Full day in Katavi, having game drive with a guide, watching numerous games, big and small.
Day 4 – Full day in Katavi, as above.
Day 5 – Early morning drive to Tabora. Dinner/over night hotel.
Day 6 – After breakfast, transfer to airport. End



Option 2:


Day 1 – Flight to Tabora. Transfer to hotel for lunch and rest. Evening to railway station to catch train to Mpanda. Packed dinner for train.
Day 2 – Early morning arrive Mpanda town. After breakfast, drive to Katavi park. Lunch at the park. Half day game drive. Accommodation in Bandas.
Day 3 – Full day having having game drive, watching many game, small and big.
Day 4 – Full day in the park as above.
Day 6 – Half day in park. After lunch, transfer to Mpanda railway station to catch train to Tabora.
Day 7 – After breakfast, transfer to airport for flight. End
Katavi Tanzania Pics

list of things to take on safari

list of things to take on safari

Safari - final checklist

You can download an image of this checklist, to help you mark off the items that you need to take along.

Travel essentials

  • Valid passport and Visa
  • Photo copy of passport
  • Airline ticket
  • International health card with immunisations (yellow fever)
  • Travel insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • US$ cash / travellers cheques (checks) / credit card
  • Small lock to lock zippers together
  • Sleeping bag for adventure camping
  • Small diary and pen

Clothing

  • Neutrally coloured clothing
  • 4 - 5 short sleeve t-shirts
  • 2 - 3 pairs of shorts
  • 2 sweaters or sweatshirts
  • Socks
  • Underwear
  • Hankies
  • 2 pairs of casual trousers
  • 2 long sleeve shirts
  • Lightweight rain jacket
  • Fleece jacket
  • Walking shoes
  • Lightweight shoes
  • Swimsuit
  • Warm sleeping outfit for camping safaris
  • Wide-brimmed hat

Accessories

  • Toilet kit (soap, tooth brush, toilet articles, handy wipes, etc. It's best to bring small trail size containers.)
  • Towel
  • Sun screen and lip protection (SPF 30)
  • Ziploc bags to protect camera, binoculars and other such things from dust
  • Money belt
  • Insect repellant spray

First aid

  • Aspirin
  • Imodium
  • Valoid
  • Painkillers
  • Bandages
  • Throat lozenges
  • Eye drops

Other accessories

  • Camera, lenses and extra film, where applicable (ASA 200 film recommended)
  • Binoculars
  • Pocket knife
  • Insect repellant
  • Reading and writing material
  • Snacks
  • Sweets
  • Nuts
  • Video camera
  • Video tapes (if applicable)
  • Battery packs
  • Tri-pod

Tanzania swahili language

Swahili, the language of Tanzania

Helpful list of Swahili words

The Swahili phrases, terms and words listed in the table below, were compiled to help you to communicate more effectively during your wildlife safaris and tours in Tanzania. Most of the local population and more specifically those involved in the tourism industry, can all communicate in basic English, but for obvious reasons it is greatly appreciated in Tanzania, if you can master a couple of basic Swahili words and phrases. The Swahili language is also spoken extensively in Kenya and Malawi.

Swahili phrases, terms and words

English to Setswana (Swahili)

General terms
Child.
Mtoto.
Come in / Welcome.
Karibu.
Fine.
Nzuri.
Good-bye.
Kwaheri.
Hello.
Jambo.
How are you?
Habari Yako?
How much?
Ngapi?
May I take your picture?
Nikupige picha?
Mister.
Bwana.
Madam.
Bibi.
No.
Hapana.
Please.
Tafadhali.
Slow.
Pole pole.
Today.
Leo.
Thank you very much.
Asante Sana.
Tomorrow.
Kesho.
Tonight.
Leo usiku.
Wait.
Ngojea.
What does it cost?
Shilingi Ngapi?
Where is ..?
Iko wapi ..?
Yes.
Ndio.
Numbers
One.
Moja.
Two.
Mbili.
Three.
Tatu.
Four.
Nne.
Five.
Tano.
Six.
Sita.
Seven.
Saba.
Eight.
Nane.
Nine.
Tisa.
Ten.
Kumi.
Animals
Cheetah.
Duma.
Elephant.
Tembo.
Giraffe.
Twiga.
Hippo.
Kiboko.
Lion.
Simba.
Wildebeest.
Kongoni / nyumbu.
Food and drink
Beef.
Nyama.
Beer.
Pombe.
Bread.
Mkate.
Chicken.
Kuku.
Coffee.
Kahwa.
Cold.
Baridi.
Eggs.
Mayai.
Finished.
Kuisha.
Fish.
Samaki.
Ice.
Barafu.
Lamb.
Kondoo.
Milk.
Maziwa.
Sugar.
Sukari.
Tea.
Chai.
General
Do you speak English?
Unazungumza Kiingereza?
Stop.
Simama.
Bring me hot water please!
Lete maji moto, tafadhali!
Porter.
Mpagazi.
Rope.
Kamba.
Slowly.
Pole pole.
Drinking water.
Maji ya kunywa.
Toilet paper.
Karatasi ya choo.
Left.
Kushoto.
Right.
Kulia.
Carry on straight.
Nenda mojakwa moja.
I am lost.
Nimepotea.
I want to go down.
Ninataka kwenda chini.
Do you have a map?
Unayo ramani.
Where are we?
Sisi tupa wapi.
How far is it?
Ni umbali gani.
I am thirsty.
Naona kiu.
I am tired.
Nimechoka.
I am cold.
Ninahisi baridi.
My head aches.
Kickwa kinauma.
Diarrhea.
Kuhara.
Nausea.
Nataka kutapika.
Vomiting.
Kutapika.
I feel better.
Afadhali sana.
There has been an accident.
Pametokea ajali.
Don't move him.
Usimsogeze.
Get a doctor.
Umwite daktari.
Please bring blankets.
Tafadhali ulete blanketi.
He has fallen.
Ameanguka.
He has fainted.
Amepoteza fahamu.

Serengeti hot air balloon safaris

Each day at dawn over the African Serengeti Plains, a fortunate few enjoy this ultimate and luxury hot air balloon safaris experience. An exclusive hot air balloon animals safaris over the Serengeti plains, offering unparalleled panoramic views of the awe-inspiring landscape, offering exceptional opportunities for taking stunning animals photos and possible big five pictures. It includes a pre-dawn collection for these luxury safaris from your luxury African game lodge to the hot air balloon launch site near Masai Kopjes. Here you will meet your hot air balloon pilot, receive a briefing and watch the inflation of the hot air balloon. This is the only time you will be allowed to move about the Serengeti during the hours of darkness and you may just glimpse some nocturnal animals, unusual sights and the possibility to take some very unique animals pictures and photos.
A hot air balloon floating over Tanzania's Serengeti Plains.Two Serengeti hot air balloons, capable of carrying 12 passengers each, fly once every day. At dawn they take off, rising as the African sun rises and floating in whichever direction the wind of the morning takes them. The pilot can control the altitude of the hot air balloon: sometimes taking you up to 1,000-foot altitude for a breathtaking panoramic view of the Serengeti plains or flying at treetop height, offering a unique perspective and great pictures and photos of the Serengeti wildlife animals below. More often than not, the early part of the flight is along the course of the Seronera River, an ideal location to get pictures and photos of some animals taking an early morning drink. Lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, hippo, cheetah, vultures, eagles, wildebeest, zebra, baboon, warthog, monkey, giraffe and pictures and photos of many other animals species is possible. The hot air balloon pilot will help you spot and identify the animals below.
From time to time, the pilot will need to put more heat into the giant hot air balloon, and there is a gentle roar from the burners, which for obvious reason provides the opportunity for stunning pictures and photos. Between burns there are periods of peaceful silence as you drift onwards. The whole trip is one long Serengeti pictures photos opportunity. You are travelling on a totally stable vibration-free platform with a unique perspective and nothing to block your view, which will provide you with a once in a lifetime opportunity to take absolute unique and great animals pictures and photos.
All good things have to come to an end and your pilot will let you know when it is time to put away the cameras and crouch down in the landing position. Once everyone is out of the hot air balloon, the cork is popped and the chilled champagne is poured for a toast on this unique African safaris experience and some pictures and photos to remember this great experience by.
After the champagne, it is off to the breakfast table, which will have been set up under a fine umbrella tree selected by the crew, close to the landing spot. Serving a full, cooked English breakfast with some tropical additions, "Out of Africa" style - a fine spread served on bone china with silver cutlery and crystal glasses.
Enjoy the food, the African Serengeti scenery and your companions' company. You'll receive your Serengeti Hot Air Balloon certificate before being driven back to your luxury safari Lodge or campsite, viewing game animals en route. You'll still have most of the day ahead for game drives.
NOTE: This adventure will fit in with all safari itineraries that include a night in central Serengeti (Luxury Serena Lodge, Seronera Lodge or Sopa Lodge or any of the central Serengeti camp sites).

TANZANIA TRAVEL TIPS

Tanzania travel tips

Tanzania travel visa requirements

All travellers to Tanzania require a passport, valid for the duration of their tour in Tanzania. Entry points to Tanzania, currently offering visa services on entry are, the Dar Es Salaam Port and Airport, the Kilimanjaro International airport, the Namanga & Isebania entry posts on the road borders between Tanzania and Kenya and Zanzibar airport.
Most nationalities can obtain an entry visa upon arrival or arrange the visa before arrival at the cost US $ 50 per person (USA & Irish passport holders US $ 100 per person.) Please take note some nationalities can only arrange the visa before arrival to Tanzania, while some nationalities do not require a Tanzania travel visa. We strongly recommend checking regulations with your local Tanzanian Embassy, as the above are subject to change without notice. We also recommend getting the visa in advance if you have tight connecting flights after arrival to Tanzania.

Tanzania language

English is widely spoken in Tanzania, but a few basic words of Swahili is always greatly appreciated.

Money / Tanzania currency

Credit cards and travellers checks are not widely accepted in Tanzania. Where they are accepted can high service fees and poor exchange rates be expected. Major foreign currencies - particularly US $ - are accepted in Tanzania and are convertible at banks and bureau de changes in the main towns and tourist areas. If bringing cash in US $, please make sure bank notes are in good condition, with no cuts or damage and are not older than 2004. Most banks offer higher exchange rates for US $ 100 / US $ 50 bank notes compared to US $ 20 / US $ 10 or US $ 5 bank notes.

Exchange rate

Use the currency calculator below to convert your currency to Tanzania Shilling (TZS).

Tipping in Tanzania

We recommend tipping your safari driver guide US $ 20 to US $ 30 per group per day. We also recommend tipping porters at hotels, lodges and drivers transfering you between the airport / hotel.

Tanzania travel and health

Yellow fever vaccinations are a legal requirement for entry into Tanzania. Please note you will require a yellow fever vaccination certificate upon your entry to Tanzania. We recommend that you take precautions against malaria (malaria only occurs in areas below 1 800m in altitude) prior to the commencement of your holiday. Adequate precautions must also be taken to avoid yourself being bitten by a mosquito. Kindly contact your closest Travel Clinic or medical practitioner.
The tap water is not safe for drinking or brushing teeth. Please only use sealed mineral water.

Tanzania Climate

Generally dry and hot with cool nights/mornings from June-October, short rains from November to mid-December, long rains March-May but the seasons can vary.

Tanzania travel clothing

Pack lightweight, washable clothes plus a sweater for early morning wildlife game drives, a sunhat, sunglasses and sunscreen. Long sleeves and trousers in light-coloured fabrics help discourage insect bites. Shorts for women are acceptable (but not too short). Women should carry a wrap to cover legs in the village and towns as revealing clothes can cause offence. Staying at a Lodge, bring your swimsuit along.

Baggage on safaris

Baggage on safari is limited to one bag, plus one small piece of hand baggage per person (excluding a camera bag). In total this should not weight more then 20kg. Suitcases and other heavier items can be stored in town hotels whilst clients are on safari.

Tanzania travel photography

Bring film and batteries for your camera with you. Protect your camera from dust and keep equipment and film spools cool. It is courteous to ask permission before photographing the local Tanzanian people. If you intend to take a lot of people pictures, be sure to bring an instant camera with you so that you can leave a picture with people you photograph.

Electricity in Tanzania

220v, but power failures, surges and troughs are common. Bring a universal adaptor and a torch (flashlight) or headlamp.

Tanzania travel security

Tanzania is a generally safe country but don't invite temptation. Keep your eyes on your belongings. Don't walk in the towns or cities at night - take a taxi. Don't carry cameras or large amounts of cash, beware of pickpockets and hawkers. Use hotel safety deposit boxes to safeguard valuables and obtain a receipt. Leave valuable jewellery at home.

Shopping in Tanzania

The Tourist areas and wildlife lodges sell a wide range of souvenirs, jewellery and trinkets. Don't be afraid to haggle at roadside stalls (Your driver/ guide will advise you where to shop and on a reasonable price). The most popular souvenirs are wooden carvings, curios, and a famous love stone which is the well known gem stone "Tanzanite" which are all widely sold at souvenir shops.

Tanzania time zone

GMT +3 hours

International dialling code for Tanzania

+255 + area code

Tanzania religion

Tanzania is predominantly a Christian country.

Tanzania public holidays

1 Jan - New Year's Day
12 Jan - Zanzibar Revolution Day
5 Feb - CCM Foundation Day
26 Apr - Union Day
01 May - Worker's Day
07 Jul - Peasant's Day (also called Saba Saba, which mean 7-7)
09 Dec - Tanganyika Independence Day
Muslim Festivals, including Ramadan, and Prophet's birthday, account for four days of public holiday, and their precise dates depend on the lunar calendar.
Good Friday and Easter Monday are also observed.

HAVE A GREAT SAFARI VACATION!

THE MOST IMPORTANT TIP OF ALL: ENJOY THIS ONCE IN A LIFE TIME TRAVEL EXPERIENCE

Hunting in Tanzania Prices

Hunting in Tanzania Prices

Hunting in Tanzania Prices
"Staring sure death in the eyes – hundreds and hundreds of them"
Hunting Legends Africa in association , proudly offers you access to some of the finest hunting concessions in Tanzania. The areas are located in some of the most well known and recorded hunting areas in Tanzania's Selous and Kigosi Game Reserves.
Tanzania Map(4) Hunting in Tanzania Prices

Hunting Elephants, Lion, Buffalo, Leopard and Plains Game in the magnificent Tanzania hunting concessions.


Please take a look at some of the excellent packages we have on offer for Tanzania in 2011:
Buffalo Hunts – Option 1:
2 x 1 (Two clients and one PH); 4 x 2 (Four clients and two PH's) ; 6 x 3 (Six clients and three PH's) Safaris = $ 16900 – 00 per Client plus your trophy fees as listed below.
Add the Govt Fee of only $1900 and you still have a good deal for an excellent buffalo hunt.
Summary:
Cost of hunt = $16900 – 00 per hunter
Trophy Fee  = $ 3900 – 00 Buffalo
Total cost         = $ 20800 – 00
This is an excellent value proposition for two and more hunters wanting to hunt the vast plains of the Selous and Kigosi areas of Tanzania. No fences, no size or weight restrictions (you can shoot the biggest we get at NO EXTRA COST OR PENALTY) and hunt like the 'real legends of yesteryear'.

Add the Govt Fee of only $1900 and you still have a good deal for an excellent buffalo hunt
INCLUDED:
- Govt hunting fees 
- 10 days hunting
- Gun Import license (1)
- Dip & Packing
- Airline ticket DAR-TABORA-DAR or DAR-SHINYANGA-DAR  
- CAR DRIVE approx. 6 hours to camp (ROUND TRIP)

NOT INCLUDED: 
- Hotel before & after safari
- Trophy fees for animals killed OR wounded
- Spirits & Liquor
- Tips & Gratuities
- Air charter option

ANIMALS ON LICENSE extra options while on Safari:
Buffalo (2)                $3,900-00
Hartebeest (1)          $ 1250-00    
Warthog(1)              $  600-00    
Topi(1)                    $1,450-00
Baboon (1)              $  290-00    
Bushpig(1)              $  690-00

EXTRA COSTS:
- $200 for 2nd Gun
- $250 per day for Observer including Govt Fee
Kgosi Buffalo(1) Hunting in Tanzania Prices
This is what you will be hunting in Tanzania with us.
Buffalo Hunts Option 2:
1 x 1 AND 2 x 2 Safari  = $ 22,250-00 per Client
The same scenario applies as above – you now only need to add the trophy fees as listed below and depending on what you decide to end up shooting.
Due to the costs of setting up camp just for you, the hunting prices for individual one on one hunts are a bit more expensive, however, still worth every penny. No fences, no size or weight restrictions (you can shoot the biggest we get at NO EXTRA COST OR PENALTY) and hunt like the 'real legends of yesteryear'.
 Add the Govt Fee of only $1900 and you still have a good deal for an excellent buffalo hunt
INCLUDED:
- Govt hunting fees 
- 10 days hunting
- Gun Import license (1)
- Dip & Packing
- Airline ticket DAR-TABORA-DAR or DAR-SHINYANGA-DAR  
- CAR DRIVE approx. 6 hours to camp (ROUND TRIP)

NOT INCLUDED:
- Hotel before & after safari
- Trophy fees for animals killed OR wounded
- Spirits & Liquor
- Tips & Gratuities
- Air charter option

ANIMALS ON LICENSE:
Buffalo (2)             $ 3,900-00            
Hartebeest (1)       $ 1250-00        
Warthog(1)           $   600-00        
Topi(1)                 $ 1,450-00 
Baboon (1)           $   290-00           
Bushpig(1)           $   690-00

EXTRA COSTS:
- $200 for 2nd Gun
- $250 per day for Observer including Govt Fee

AIR CHARTER INFORMATION:
$4,500- round trip MWANZA-KIGOSI-MWANZA

Hunting in Tanzania Prices
Tanzania is well known for producing excellent ivory and great hunts.
BIG 5 SPECIAL Option 1:
1 x 1 & 2 x 2 Elephant, Lion & Leopard Safaris = $ 48,900-00 per hunter.
Due to the costs of setting up camp just for you, the hunting prices for individual one on one hunts are a bit more expensive, however, still worth every penny. No fences, no size or weight restrictions (you can shoot the biggest we get at NO EXTRA COST OR PENALTY) and hunt like the 'real legends of yesteryear'.

INCLUDED:
- Govt hunting fees
- Concession fees 
- 21 days hunting
- Gun Import license (2)
- Dip & Packing
- CAR DRIVE about 6 hours to camp IN & OUT

NOT INCLUDED: 
- Hotel before & after safari
- Trophy fees as per our Trophy Fee List
- Tips & Gratuities
- Air charter option

EXTRA COSTS: 
- $200 for 2nd Gun
- $250 per day for Observer including Govt Fee

BIG 5 SPECIAL Option 2
2 x 1 Elephant, Lion & Leopard Safaris = $ 37,950-00 per hunter
This is an excellent value proposition for two and more hunters wanting to hunt the vast plains of the Selous and Kigosi areas of Tanzania. No fences, no size or weight restrictions (you can shoot the biggest we get at NO EXTRA COST OR PENALTY) and hunt like the 'real legends of yesteryear'.

INCLUDED:
- Govt hunting fees
- Concession fees 
- 21 days hunting
- Gun Import license (2)
- Dip & Packing
- CAR DRIVE about 6 hours to camp IN & OUT

NOT INCLUDED:
- Hotel before & after safari
- Trophy fees as per our Trophy Fee List
- Tips & Gratuities
- Air charter option

EXTRA COSTS:
- $200 for 2nd Gun
- $250 per day for Observer including Govt Fee

CHARTER INFORMATION:
$2,700- Cessna 206 round trip
$4,500- Cessna 208 round trip
Kgosi Lion(1) Hunting in Tanzania Prices
Hunting the King of the Jungle in the Jungle is no small challenge – it's the real deal!
Take a look at our fantastic specials for ROYAL ANTELOPE & other plains game hunting – Kigosi Game Reserve. In these packages Charter is not included and the charter price can be seen below.
Clients will arrive and depart from DAR ES SALAAM.  

The following special packages include: BUFFALO, SABLE, ROAN AND SITATUNGA


ROYAL ANTELOPE OPTION 1
1 x 1 AND 2 x 2 Royal Antelope Safaris = $ 34,900-00

***elephant can be put on the license and when killed additional daily rate of $15,000 will be charged.

INCLUDED:
- Govt hunting fees
- Concession fees 
- 14 days hunting
- Gun Import license (2)
- Dip & Packing
- Airline ticket (RETURN)
DAR-TABORA-DAR or DAR-SHINYANGA-DAR
- CAR DRIVE about 6 hours to camp IN & OUT

NOT INCLUDED:
- Hotel before & after safari
- Trophy fees as per our Trophy Fee List
- Tips & Gratuities
- Air charter option

EXTRA COSTS:
- $200 for 3rd Gun
- $250 per day for Observer including Govt Fee

ROYAL ANTELOPE OPTION 2
2×1 Royal Antelope Safaris = $ 32,500-00 
***elephant can be put on the license and when killed additional daily rate of $15,000 will be charged

INCLUDED:
- Govt hunting fees
- Concession fees 
- 14 days hunting
- Gun Import license (2)
- Dip & Packing
- Airline ticket (RETURN)
DAR-TABORA-DAR or DAR-SHINYANGA-DAR
- CAR DRIVE about 6 hours to camp IN & OUT

NOT INCLUDED:
- Hotel before & after safari
- Trophy fees as per our Trophy Fee List
- Tips & Gratuities
- Air charter option

EXTRA COSTS:
- $200 for 3rd Gun
- $250 per day for Observer including Govt Fee

CHARTER INFORMATION:
$4,500-  Cessna 208 MWANZA-KIGOSI round trip
Hunting in Tanzania Prices   Hunting in Tanzania Prices

HUNTING SAFARI IN TANZANIA

AMANI NATURE RESERVE

Amani Nature Reserve is located in the North-east corner of Tanzania within Tanga region in Muheza and Korogwe districts (5 005’S and 5014’S latitude and 38040‘E and 38032’E longitude). ANR is bordered by Ubiri in the North western part in Korogwe district, Mbomole and Sakale villages in the North, while in the East North is bordered by Msasa, Kisiwani Mashewa and Kimbo villages in Muheza district, in the south is bordered by 10 villages of Potwe ndondo, Potwe mpirani, shambakapori, Kwamzindawa, Mkwakwani , Mnyusi, Kwagunda, Mnyuzi, Gereza, Magunga Cheke.
Amani Nature Reserve was officially established on 8th May, 1997, with an area of 8,380ha.and officially established in 1997as Central Government Forest Reserve under the Director of Forest and Beekeeping Division. Amani Nature Reserve has the total area of 8,380ha. The boundary has a length of 149 km goes through to the villages of Potwe ndondo, Potwe mpirani, shambakapori, Kwamzindawa, Mkwakwani , Mnyusi, Kwagunda, Mnyuzi, Gereza, Magunga Cheke in southern part and Ubiri in the North western part in Korogwe district. To the Northern part of the Nature Reserve it passes through Mbomole and Sakale villages while in north eastern and south eastern it goes through Msasa, Kisiwani Mashewa and Kimbo villages in Muheza district.

Amani, once a botanical garden, is located in the Usambara Mountains approximately 50 kilometers northwest of Pangani. A visit to Amani offers an opportunity to hike through beautiful montane forests viewing forest animals, flowers and plants. Amani is part of the Eastern Arc mountain range which stretches from southern Kenya to southern Tanzania. The range has been listed by Conservation International as one of the world's twenty hotspots of biodiversity and there have been many efforts in recent years to protect the range's forests. The Usambara Mountains are possibly the most diverse mountains in the Eastern Arc Range and Amani is a must see for those interested in botany. There are hundreds of endemic plant species and several reptiles, amphibians and birds unique to the Usambaras.
Activities
Hiking, Walk routes in the nature forest, Drive routes, night walks, camping, butterfly farming visit, and bird watching these are the activities offered in the reserve and you can see in details.
 
Water falls
There are two big waterfalls namely Derema and Ndola in the Reserve. Waterfalls are good attractions for the tourists.
 
Picnic sites
Three picnic sites, River site (Zigi), hill pick (Mbomole Hill) and in-situ forest site (Kiganga) are available. The picnic sites are also supplied with sanitary equipment.
 
Fauna and Flora
It is homeland of many rare, threatened and endemic flora:
 
Visitor trails
Nine visitors trails labelled mapped and well documented in the leaflets and trail guide books are available (Mbomole Hill, Monga trail, Ndola trail, Turaco Bird trail, Kwamkoro Nature trail, Derema trail, Zigi trail, Amani Research centre tour, and Sigi spice tour.
 
View Points
There 3 view points namely Kiganga Hill, Ngua and Mbomole Hill viewpoints.

WORLD "S BEST PARKS

TANZANIA DESTINATIONS

Tanzania Destinations


Serengeti Serengeti
Experience a soul-stirring feeling of space. Serengeti comes from the Masai word meaning 'Endless Plains'. It is these grasslands and savannahs that ensure that the area is jam-packed full of game. Ngorongoro Crater Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater is the best self-contained safari destination in the world. Often referred to as the 'Garden of Eden', the rich pasture and permanent water of the crater floor shelters a large population of animals.

Arusha Arusha
Arusha is the safari capital of East Africa. A bustling, vibrant town with streets filled with 4X4 game viewing vehicles criss-crossing the pot-holed roads and Masai warriors in full regalia strolling around. Gombe Safari Gombe
A Gombe safari is a great opportunity to meet a chimpanzee up close. After a day of hiking you can take a swim in the crystal clear waters of Lake Tanganyika, the world’s longest and second-deepest lake.

Kilimanjaro Kilimanjaro
Visit the world's largest free standing mountain - measuring in at 5000 metres. Climbing Kilimanjaro is a great adventure and you’ll experience an enormous sense of achievement looking down at Africa. Lake Manyara Lake Manyara
Lake Manyara is a great safari spot for bird viewing and also has a healthy population of ungulates such as buffalo and wildebeest.

Selous Selous
Accessibility to the Selous is difficult - and it is for this reason that most of our safaris are fly-in. You will experience untouched Africa at its wildest when you visit the Selous. Katavi Safari Katavi
A Katavi Safari is really off the beaten track and is perfect for the explorer who wants to get into the wilds of Africa. Thousands of plains game roam freely in this untouched wilderness.

Mahale Safari Mahale
A Mahale safari offers the best opportunity in Africa to see chimpanzees in an unspoilt wildlife sanctuary. The Greystoke luxury tented camp also has a hardwood dhow for gentle sailing trips over the lake. Tarangire Tarangire
Experience the unrivalled landscape of open plains dotted with thousands of baobabs. On a Tarangire safari you are also guaranteed to see large herds of elephants!

Ruaha Safari Ruaha
Ask a Tanzanian what they recommend, and the chances are that it will be a Ruaha Safari. The Ruaha National Park is a rugged wilderness that is characterised by dry slopes and wide open plains. Dar Es Salaam Dar Es Salaam
To most travellers, Dar es Salaam is just a convenient port of call on the way to more exotic destinations of Zanzibar, the game parks, Pemba or Mafia Islands.
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