Mikumi is half a days drive for Dar Es Salaam and is a great destination for a weekend getaway visit or in combination with Udzungwa or Ruaha. Mikumi is surrounded by Eastern Arc Mountains leading to spectacular […]
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Monthly Archives: April 2018
Katavi and Sumbawanga
The town of Sumbawanga has Katavi National Park to the North and the remote Lake Rukwa game reserve to the east. The area is seldom visited by tourists and is reachable only on longer vehicle safaris, […]
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Ten Myths about Safari in Tanzania
Ten Myths about Tanzania Safaris, There are many incorrect assumptions about Tanzania safaris this list the most common. 1: Tanzania is a dangerous and violent and going on safari puts you at risk of being robbed […]
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Arusha & Mount Meru
Arusha is a relaxed town in Northern Tanzania where most northern circuit safaris begin. It has plenty of bars, restaurants and nightclubs with a bohemian atmosphere. The dormant volcano Mt Meru dominates the skyline rising out […]
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Ruaha National Park
Ruaha is one of the best big game parks in Tanzania. It has remarkable scenery and provides excellent chances to see big cats. In Ruaha lions, leopards, cheetah and wild dog are the main predators but you […]
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SOUTHERN HINGLANDS
The southern highlands are great for hiking off the beaten track and are the home of the Kipunji monkey. This a new genus discovered in 2003 on Mount Rungwe. These remote highlands cover an area between Lake […]
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ULUGURU MOUNTAINS
The Uluguru Mountains are spectacular forested mountains near Morogoro Town. There are no hotels actually up in the mountains themselves but camping is possible near the villages of Tegetero and Bunduki. With the highest peak at over […]
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SOUTHERN CIRCUIT- KILOMBERO VALLEY
The Kilombero swamp is the largest seasonal wetland in East Africa. The swamp is great for birdwatching, being home to Kilombero Weaver and the White tailed cisticola, both of which are notable endemics. The Kilombero River is […]
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SOUTHERN CIRCUIT – IRINGA
Iringa is an old German town from the colonial era. It is the capital of Iringa Region. It is the gateway to the southern part of the African Rift Valley and is located on top of a […]
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