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Tanzania Safaris - An Overview


Tanzania Overview

Home to Africa's most dramatic and famous features.

Fantastic wildlife, stunning scenery and idyllic beaches Tanzania is virtually unrivalled in terms of wildlife population and diversity. From the biggest African plains, the Serengeti, to the highest African mountain, Mt Kilimanjaro, to the deepest African Lake Tanganyika.

Tanzania has remarkable chimpanzee tracking in Mahale, and nearby Katavi is a little-visited paradise of animals and scenery. Pemba offers classic tropical beaches to those wanting to get away from the crowds, whilst the Selous Game Reserve never disappoints those looking for lion and elephant!


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Activity Adventures

Activity Adventures

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Bush and Beach Safaris

Bush and Beach Safaris

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Family Safaris

Family Safaris

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Our Recommended Tours

Our Recommended Tours

Zanzibar beach break - 7 days/6 nights

Location location location ... Voted as one of the top 30 beaches in the world by Conde Naste Traveller this is a fantastic affordable option using an owner run resort with an excellent track record on the south east coast of the island of Zanzibar. Great for families and honeymooners alike and there is no better way to end a challenging summit of Mt Kilimanjaro!

Early Bird discount: 10% discount on bookings made 6 months in advance. Offers: Stay 4 nights pay for 3 in a deluxe room. Stay 7 nights, pay for 6 in all room types. Specials valid from 1 Dec 2011 for stays between 8 January to 19 Dec 2012 excluding Easter, July and August. Offers may not be combined. 

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Mt Kilimanjaro - 5 to 6 day hike plus 2 nights at base hotel

A life adventure challenge. Do it for charity or just do it.

5, 6 or 7 day climbs ascending Mt Kilimanjaro along various routes involving walking on average eighty kilometres. A physically demanding journey that could change your life forever but is absolutely achievable if you set your mind to it. Whichever route and however long you take, you'll summit at Uhuru Peak at 5896m.

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Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti NP - 10 days/9 nights

Fancy independance? Go it alone.

This intrepid self-drive safari is fully planned prior to your arrival. All private camp sites are pre-booked, you'll be given a fully equipped safari vehicle, maps and advice on where to stop for fuel, food and drink. Before you set off to explore the highlights of northern Tanzania, you'll enjoy a night in Arusha and a full briefing on what to do and where to go.

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Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti - 7 days/6 nights

A safari of a lifetime this excellent itinerary includes game viewing in Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater with three nights in the Serengeti all in private campsites. Our mobile safaris travel into the best areas of this game-packed region, camping in authentic safari comfort amongst the animals with the sounds of the African bush all around.

The price shown is per person and includes pick-up and drop off in Arusha but excludes the cost of the hotel the night before the safari starts.

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Selous National Park, Tanzania - 6 days/5 nights

Exploring an intricate network of sand river channels which host a plethora of African mammals but especially large herds of elephant and high numbers of the graceful giraffe in one of the world's largest national parks.

The price is per person and includes four nights in a luxury lodge on a fully inclusive basis and 1 night optional fly camping under the stars.

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Serengeti National Park, Tanzania and Indian Ocean - 9 days/8 nights

The Great Migration and the warm, soft Indian Ocean.

By flying between semi-permanent, seasonal camps safari enthusiasts can enjoy the best year round advantage of the regions wildlife, shadowing the migration - which between January and April can be found in the Southern Serengeti. Finish off with 3 nights at an idyllic beach getaway long stretches of beach and warm blue seas, this romantic hide-away is the perfect finale to a safari.

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Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti - 7 days / 6 nights

Pick of the best this safari takes in the main highlights of north Tanzania including Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti. Cross the paths of countless elephants, giraffe, wildebeest, zebra and look-out for the elusive black rhino, leopard whilst enjoying the endless vistas.

The price shown is per person for all arrangements starting and ending in Arusha with comfortable full board lodge or camp accommodation throughout including a private guide/vehicle.

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Remote and fascinating Katavi National Park + Mahale Mountains

8 days in two unique and amazing camps in Western Tanzania

This safari takes place in the lesser travelled Katavi National Park with its wide open plains and massive herds of buffalo and elephant. Combine this with the special forests and wild chimpanzees of Mahale Mountains on the shores of Lake Tanganyika, the biggest body of fresh water in the world. 

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