Things 2 Do

Photo Credit: Lorraine Spina Activity Duration: 1 hour Location: Lake Manyara, Lake Natron, Mkomazi, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Tarangire and national park locations in the south and west as well. The sunsets in Tanzania are awe-inspiring to say the least. After a busy and bumpy day of game viewing, take time to soak it all in as…

Activity Duration: a few hours to a full day for each activity Location: Arusha The Arusha area is the starting point to most Northern Tanzania safaris. This hub is not only a functional stopover before you begin your safari adventure, but it is also a great area to acclimate to your new time zone and…

Photo Credit: Foxes Safaris Activity Duration: 1-3 hour, half-day, full-day or multi-day Location: Available in and/or around most Tanzanian parks. After several days in a safari vehicle, most people find it quite refreshing to get out for a walk even if only for an hour or so. A variety of different walking safaris (many more…

Photo Credit: Gallery Tours Activity Duration: 1/2 day to full day for each activity Location: Stone Town Private tours can be coordinated in advance or upon arrival with our partner on the island, Gallery Tours & Safaris.

Activity Duration: 3 hours to full day Location: Bagamoyo, Pangani, Pemba, Zanzibar After the adventure of game viewing throughout Tanzania’s amazing national parks, it is a welcome pleasure to be able to relax on the white sand beaches or enjoy such activities as snorkeling and scuba diving. Pemba is generally considered to have the best…

Activity Duration: 1-2 hours Location: Ngorongoro Conservation Area Olduvai Gorge is known as the cradle of mankind. Layer upon layer of volcanic deposits were laid down in orderly sequence over a period of almost two million years, making Olduvai Gorge a remarkable site that documents ancient life. It is here that Louis and Mary Leakey…

Activity Duration: 2 hours Location: Lake Manyara, Mkomazi, Tarangire, or Serengeti (outside park boundary) View nocturnal animals; leopards, hippos, porcupines, genets, civets, bush babies and lots more. Night Game Drives are also a sensory experience; listening to the night sounds and learning more about the African stars. Night Game Drives can be held in a…

Photo Credit: Wayo Africa Activity Duration: 2.5-4 hours Location: Near Lake Manyara or Lake Victoria (Speke Bay Lodge) Enjoy one of two easy mountain-biking excursions: (1) An easy cycle ride down the Great Rift Valley wall into the farming village of Mto Wa Mbu. Experience local cultures from the bike, ride through some of the…

Activity Duration: 2-3 hours Location: Serengeti A most memorable morning in a hot air balloon over the Serengeti as the sun rises. You will be picked-up at your lodge at 5 am and taken to the launch site where you and your fellow passengers will be briefed by your pilot and you will watch your balloon inflate.…

Photo Credit: Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge Activity Duration: half-day, full-day or multi-day Location: Near Arusha and Kilimanjaro National Parks The diversity of Tanzania unfolds before you as you ride across the Maasai Steppe to the ecological wonder of the Kukulewa Hot Springs. Enjoy the adventure of sleeping in the bush surrounded by sounds of the…

Activity Duration: Half-day or more Location:  Bagamoyo, Kilwa Kisiwani, Mahale, Pangani, Pemba, Rubondo Island, Zanzibar There are several places in Tanzania to find good fishing. In most places, you will catch and release the fish, but there are places where it is possible to catch and have the fish prepared for dinner. Kilwa Kisiwani is…

Activity Duration: 5-8 days Location: Moshi At 5896m, snow capped Mt. Kilimanjaro, known as the ceiling of Africa, has the highest peak in Africa. It is one of the continent’s most magnificent sights. It rises through lush rainforest, alpine meadows and barren lunar landscape to the twin summits of Kibo and Mawenzi. For most of…

Activity Duration: The climb is 7-9 hours roundtrip but requires a minimum of 2 days for the entire trip. Location: Lake Natron Ol Doinyo Lengai is also known as the “Mountain of God” by the Maasai. They believe that the mountain increases fertility and they advise women who have difficulty conceiving to visit. The trek…

Activity Duration: 3-4 days Location: Arusha Meru is a great preparation hike for climbing Kilimanjaro, or a spectacular trek for those not compelled to do Kilimanjaro. You will hike past wildlife, the landscape is spectacular, and sunrise on the summit has Kilimanjaro as the backdrop. While typically done in 4 days, it is not an…

Photo Credit: Wayo Africa Activity Duration: 2.5-3 hours Location: Arusha National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Lake Victoria and Selous Game Reserve In either Arusha National Park or Lake Manyara National Park enjoy a peaceful and scenic canoeing safari following the shorelines. View buffaloes, bush buck, giraffes, hippos and many water birds living in and…