Category: Tanzania Hints and Tips

The Main Holidays in Tanzania

The culture of the Tanzanian people is wonderful and amazing. They mostly prioritize family and religion and they foster a strong sense of community. Immersing yourself in the culture and traditions of Tanzania also means living at the rhythm of the main holidays and understanding what they represent for the population. Regarding handshakes, in Tanzania handshakes are a must, no matter how many people you’re greeting at once. Even if you enter a room or place with 40 people, you are expected to greet each person individually. You should make sure to greet the most elderly first and then go on to greet the youngest people in the place, don’t rush this process since once you rush it’s considered as bad behavior.

Tanzania used to commemorate important historical and political events, such as Independence Anniversary, Union Day and the Anniversary of the Zanzibar Revolution.

Independence Anniversary

This public holiday is always celebrated on December 9th. Tanzanians used to celebrate the end of British rule in Tanganyika (now called Tanzania) in 1961. It is Tanzania’s National Day, a day when the Tanzanian people mark their independence with speeches, parades and flags. Tanzania originally was a German colony, this region had been occupied by the British, Belgians and Portuguese during the First World War to finally be baptized Tanganyika and pass under exclusive British mandate in 1919. With a gradual process of decolonization and under the impulse of the party of JK Nyerere, Tanganyika therefore definitively gained independence in 1961.

Union anniversary

This day is commemorated, complete with flags and parades in traditional dress. Tanganyika and Zanzibar united on 26th April, 1964. This led to the formation of The United Republic of Tanzania under the first president of Tanzania, the late J.K. Nyerere and the late Abeid Karume, the first president of Zanzibar. Since the birth of the new state, the Zanzibar archipelago has enjoyed a particular status and a certain independence and still has its own parliament and a lot of autonomy in internal management.

Anniversary of the Zanzibar Revolution

Every 12 January is a national holiday both in Tanzania mainland and Zanzibar as a special day to remember the Zanzibar Revolution that occurred in 1964. It is also the day when Abeid Karume took the office. This day put an end to the constitutional monarchy born in the archipelago after independence from the United Kingdom and allowed the birth of a socialist republic. It was this republic that then joined Tanganyika to create the current United Republic of Tanzania. If you are in Stone Town on January 12, you will be lucky enough to attend the Ngalawa regatta (double-balance Swahili canoes) which takes place in front of the People’s Palace and evocatively celebrates this anniversary.

Religious Holidays

Moreover, religious freedom is a virtue that has contributed to Tanzania’s peace since the nation’s independence. All religious holidays receive equal public recognition. There are many Christian and Muslim religious holidays on the official calendar of Tanzania and some of those religious holidays are:

Christmas Day

December 25 every year is one of the most festive Christian holidays in many countries around the world and Tanzania is among the countries used to celebrate the birth of Jesus especially Christians on this day. This day in Tanzania is a public holiday and it is a day off for the general population, schools and most businesses are closed. People celebrate Christmas by traveling back from the cities to the villages to spend time with their parents and this results in road travel booms from around one to two weeks before/after 25th December. Also during this time it is normal to see people decorating their homes and cities using different materials reflecting this day especially Christmas’s trees.

Easter Day

This is the most important in Christian holy days, Easter in Tanzania is celebrated especially with two holidays on Good Friday and the day after Easter Sunday. The date of Easter changes every year based on the centuries-old calculations that determine the Christian Ecclesiastical Calendar. This means that the date of Easter Sunday can be anytime between the months of March or April. During this time like other important holidays people often used to buy new clothes and prepare special meals for their families.

Ramadan

This is a month-long religious event that is celebrated by Muslims all over the country where during this time, Muslims fast from sun-up to sundown every day for almost 30 days. In areas where the Muslim religion is more deeply rooted as Zanzibar, it is normal to find some restaurants closed and it is a good rule for tourists not to eat in public during this period. Eid al-Fitr, the great festival that marks the end of Ramadan, is an important moment for the population who organize banquets and balls in which you can also participate. If you want to experience the atmosphere and warmth of Eid al-Fitr up close, Zanzibar is the right place.

Eid al-Adha

The most important of all Islamic festivals, is a public holiday in Tanzania. It is a festival of sacrifice, also called Eid al-Kabir, or large festival, is the most important festival of the Muslim religion and corresponds to the tenth day of the last month of the Islamic calendar, therefore like Ramadan also the day Eid changes every year. Commemorating the sacrifice of Ibrahim, ready to offer his son to God, Eid al-Kabir symbolizes faith and sharing for Muslims. This very important anniversary brings together the entire Muslim community in moments of prayer and celebration that last several days. Among the holidays related to the Muslim religion, we also mention Eid-Milad-an-Nabi, which celebrates the birth of Muhammad and corresponds to the twelfth day of the third month of the Islamic lunar calendar.

Other parties

In addition to those mentioned above, other important holidays dot to the Tanzania calendar includes the Farmers’ Day on August 8th, the Labor Day on May 1st, all Christian and Muslim holidays, January 1st and also the Persian New Year (Mwaka Kogwa ) celebrated the third week of July in Zanzibar and especially in Makunduchi, south of Unguja.

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July 4, 2020
Big 5 Safari in Tanzania
The term “Big Five” means Africa’s Black Rhino, Leopard, Lion, Elephant and Cape Buffalo. Seeing the Big 5 close is a once in a lifetime experience since some of them are difficult to see. Up to now, still the Big Five refers to animals that roam and rule the wild plains of Africa. Comparing to other types of animals, Big 5 are few in number. Once you enter the park you become part of their world. Therefore you need to respect the territories that are theirs. Hope you came across the term Big 5 on the internet and it seems to be an attractive topic. Then to have a real picture and unforgettable experience about Big 5, I advise you to visit Tanzania and recommend the following safari program:
- Big Five Safari in Tanzania
Where and how to see the Big Five during safari in Tanzania

Tanzania is a land like no other in the world. It has good landscapes, attractive wildlife and amazing mountains. All who visit either for Big Five safaris or other safaris remain inspired for a long time after their departure. Choosing a Big Five safari in Tanzania offers you the best and highest chance of seeing these beautiful animals. There are many countries in Africa in which you can see Big 5 animals, however Tanzania is the best.

Savannah Explorers as a tour operator in Tanzania has met many traveler’s expectations a time they chose them. Although life in the wild is unpredictable and sometimes nature does not cater to meet our demands. Hence not everyone will see all the Big Five as they live natural lives and are not always there available. But I am confident to recommend the Savannah Explorers team that they are able to fix your smile on this. Common Big 5 seen at Tarangire, Manyara are Africa’s lion, elephant and cape buffalo. You see Leopard in Serengeti and Black Rhino inside Ngorongoro Crater.

The Best SAFARI Itinerary to Spot The Big Five In Tanzania

Since many visitors consider a safari is not good without having witnessed and photographed the Big Five. So to make sure you have high chance to meet Big Five animals I suggest you explore some parks in the northern circuit of Tanzania, including Tarangire a home of Elephants, Lake Manyara well known for the tree climbing lions, the soda ash lake and its flamingos, Ngorongoro Crater a home to good populations of Black Rhino, Lion, Buffalo and Hyena, Serengeti the best place to encounter Leopard, Lion and Zebra along with healthy herds of Wildebeest and Lake Natron a breeding place for thousands of Rift Valley Flamingos and numerous waterfalls. These parks are full of amazing wildlife year round. I just mentioned a few animals and hopefully you will be lucky enough to see Big Five animals for this route.

Moreover, during this safari you will travel in a safari car 4×4 Land Rover or Toyota Land Cruiser with pop-up roof, binocular, fridge, inverter, mineral water on the car and professional guide who will be with you all the time. You can also experience early morning game drives. Overnight will be in lodges/camps that offer best service and safety to our guests and we regularly inspect those accommodations. We are based here in Tanzania, hence we will be in touch with you 24×7 during the safari to assist in any case or emergency.

Your life will never remain the same when you allow Savannah Explorers to introduce you in the field of Big Five animals in Tanzania, see the program details and book with us.
June 16, 2020
Night Game Drive in Tanzania

Night game drive in Tanzania refers to safari adventure for tourists who want to encounter nocturnal animals such as aardvarks, hippos, genets, porcupines, civet cats, white-tailed mongoose and many other interesting animals. Due to their habits, not all animals can be seen during the day time rather others are encountered during the night and this is the reason you should not miss a night game drive in Tanzania in order to have full experience regarding animals’ habitat in the bush. You should not forget that, if you want to hear amazing sounds from different species of birds and enjoy African sky decorated by attractive starts, then a night game drive in Tanzania should be in your important list to not be skipped. Since only one special vehicle driven by a professional guide is allowed inside the park during a night game drive, then you can imagine how good it is to explore the park without facing traffic from other people like what is seen during the day time as sometime you can get interference caused by many vehicles exploring the park during that day time. I highly recommend you do a night game drive when you visit Tanzania since embarking on this adventure you feel to be in another world as you enjoy landscape waxed in silver moonlight.

Night Game Drive Logistic and Organization

Add another extraordinary opportunity to your daily game drives and enter the world of nocturnal animals on a thrilling night drive. It is advised to experience a night game drive on the same day you visit respective park during the day time since doing so you save money by consuming same park fee charged during the day time, otherwise if you have been in a different park or destination then you still being charged extra cost for a day park fee apart from other normal fees even if you were not there. For example if you should do night game drive in Lake Manyara National Park at night then better you start game drive during the day time inside this park, then tonight you finish with a night game drive. This rule is implemented by Tanzania National Parks Authority and not Tour Operators. A night game drive is allowed only in a few National Parks in Tanzania, i.e. only Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Park.

On the day of a night game drive in Lake Manyara National Park you leave the lodge around 07,30 pm and drive with your safari guide to the entrance gate of the park where you meet the guides responsible for the night game drive. Before you start this adventure you will be given a brief introduction about the ‘do’s and don’ts’ while on a night game drive, then you enter into an open safari vehicle with a canvas canopy, this vehicle is also equipped with a special spotter seat at the front as well as a spot light. Now keep your eyes open, and hopefully you will be lucky enough to spot many animals as you head inside the park. Usually this adventure starts at 08,00 pm and lasts for approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. Once this adventure is done, you will drive back to meet your safari guide at the entrance gate at approximately 10,30 pm, then drive back to your lodge for overnight.

Safari Programs with Night Game Drive in Tanzania

It is mandatory overnight inside Tarangire National Park for a night game drive in this park, otherwise you can overnight in Karatu or Mto wa Mbu and experience the night game drive inside Lake Manyara National Parkt. You can read in next paragraphs some safari itineraries which include a night game drive in Tanzania.

6 days/5 nights touching Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro

DAY 1: ARRIVAL

Program: Pick up customers at Kilimanjaro airport and transfer to Karatu.

Activities: If you have time you can stop in the local markets on the way, otherwise you can relax at the lodge.

Accommodation: Dinner and overnight at lodge/campsite.

DAY 2: MANYARA NATIONAL PARK

Program: After breakfast we proceed to Lake Manyara National Park for game drive with pic-nic lunch. Later today tonight we experience a night game drive inside Manyara Park.

Activities: game drive and a night game drive inside Manyara Park.

Lake Manyara National Park is famous for biodiversity, the park includes different environments: the lake, the forest and the plain. The lions climb the trees because they don’t like wet soil due to underground springs. Rich in primates, birds and big mammals.

Accommodation: Dinner and overnight at lodge/campsite.

DAY 3 AND 4: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

Program: After breakfast we drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. We proceed crossing Ngorongoro Highlands until Serengeti gate, here we start the game drive for next 2 days or so.

Activities: game drive.

Serengeti Park is the most famous park of all Africa, more than 15,000 squared kilometers of savannah full of lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, elephants and many other wild animals.

Accommodation: Dinner and overnight at lodge/campsite.

DAY 5: NGORONGORO CRATER

Program: After breakfast we drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, today we descend into Ngorongoro crater for game drive with pic-nic lunch.

Activities: game drive.

The Ngorongoro Crater is a must-see while on safari in Tanzania for its high density of wild animals. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a conservation project where the Maasai and their livestock live together with wild animals.

Accommodation: Dinner and overnight at lodge/campsite.

DAY 6: DEPARTURE

Program: After breakfast relax at the lodge or shopping if you have time, then transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro airport.

4 days/3 nights visiting Tarangire and Ngorongoro

DAY 1: ARRIVAL

Program: Pick up customers at Kilimanjaro airport and transfer to Karatu.

Activities: If you have time you can stop in the local markets on the way, otherwise you can relax at the lodge.

Accommodation: Dinner and overnight at lodge/campsite.

DAY 2: TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

Program: After breakfast we drive to Tarangire Park for the game drive with pic-nic lunch. Later today tonight we experience a night game drive inside Tarangire Park.

Activities: game drive and a night game drive inside Tarangire Park.

Tarangire is the river crossing Tarangire National Park, the park is famous for big herds of elephants, the huge baobab trees and the high number of predators. There is a lot to see and explore here.

Accommodation: Dinner and overnight at lodge.

DAY 3: NGORONGORO CRATER

Program: After breakfast we drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, today we descend into Ngorongoro crater for game drive with pic-nic lunch.

Activities: game drive.

The Ngorongoro Crater is a must-see while on safari in Tanzania for its high density of wild animals. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a conservation project where the Maasai and their livestock live together with wild animals.

Accommodation: Dinner and overnight at lodge/campsite.

DAY 4: DEPARTURE

Program: After breakfast relax at the lodge or shopping if you have time, then transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro airport.

June 3, 2020
Summer 2020: Safari in Tanzania
Tanzania re-opened the airports on May 18, 2020 due to the few cases of corona virus (covid-19) and is waiting for tourists for next summer. On arrival there will be no 14 days mandatory of quarantine, only the temperature will be measured, also a covid-19 certificate will not be required by the local authorities. Measures will continue to be applied to limit the spread of the virus, such as social distances, wearing masks, hand washing, sanitization, etc.

On the other hand, here in Tanzania we live in warm weather and open air, no pollution thus the other factor limiting the speed for the spread of corona virus. Also Savannah Explorers as Tour Operators during daily operations ensures all our vehicles are sanitized with recommended solutions and sprayed between each transfer, guides to wear masks and observe social distance policy and other guidelines for everybody safety and wellness.

Recommended Tanzania Safari Programs for Summer 2020

We suggest the following safaris for summer 2020, you will spot a lot of wildlife driving safely between the beauties of Tanzania.

KIBOKO MIGRATION SAFARI

Quick Facts:
- 6 nights visiting Lake Manyara, Serengeti North, Central Serengeti and Ngorongoro
- 5 star lodge and 3 nights in tented Camp.
- Professional safari guide.
- Private safari.
- Jeep 4×4 Land Rover or Toyota Land Cruisers.
- 100% tailor made
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DUMA SAFARI

Quick Facts:
- 4 nights visiting Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro.
- 5 star lodge.
- Professional safari guide.
- Private safari.
- Jeep 4×4 Land Rover or Toyota Land Cruisers.
- 100% tailor made
Click here for the Program Details

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June 3, 2020
Balloon Safari in Serengeti National Park

Balloon safari in Serengeti is an amazing experience to be remembered for a lifetime. It gives you chance to enjoy an incredible moment flying over the Serengeti plains. You witness attractive scenery and uninterrupted views as you embark on this extraordinary adventure. In this experience you can witness the Great Wildebeest Migration depending the season and location every year. Using balloon you see the famous Great Migration crossing Mara River in Northern Serengeti through Masai Mara Reserve, in Kenya. This experience is not to be missed if you visit Serengeti from July to early October. This is the special event that you can’t afford to forget for your entire life. Serengeti plains are generally suitable to balloon flights because are convenient. So you get closer and accessible to the action compared to that you could have by safari Jeep.

Balloon Safaris in Serengeti Organization and Logistic

Balloon safari is mostly done in early morning, responsible team will pick you from your lodge/camp around 05,00 am. Then drive through the bush to balloon’s departure site. On the way you may encounter some nocturnal animals that you could not see during the day time. On arrival at balloon departure site you will get short information about the experience to enjoy on this adventure. In the meantime balloon is prepared for departure. Once you take off, pilot will be determining the altitude. Balloon ride lasts approximately for 1 hour, as you ascend sometime the sky lightens from purple to pink. This adventure ends by rewarding you an African breakfast in the middle of the bush prepared by balloon safari team. Also soft drinks, beers and champagne might be available for you. Afterwards you will be driven back to the meeting point then proceed for the safari on the ground.

Sample Itineraries that suites Balloon Safaris in Serengeti

You can get into Serengeti plains by either driving or flying from Kilimanjaro or Arusha. Many customers used to drive from Kilimanjaro/Arusha through Karatu, Ngorongoro then Serengeti since by drive you save money. If you do Tanzania trip you can simply start visiting some Parks on the way, like Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro then Serengeti or vice versa. This sounds good if you fly Kilimanjaro/Arusha to Serengeti, then do Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Manyara and Tarangire depending your interest. Below I describe some sample itineraries for Balloon Safaris in Serengeti.

7 days/6 nights visiting Tarangire, Manyara, Central Serengeti and Ngorongoro.

DAY 1: ARRIVAL

Program: Pick up customers at Kilimanjaro airport and transfer to Karatu.

Activities: If you have time you can stop in the local markets on the way, or relax at the lodge.

Accommodation: Dinner and overnight at the lodge/campsite.

DAY 2: TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

Program: After breakfast we drive to Tarangire Park for the game drive with pic-nic lunch.

Activities: game drive.

Tarangire is the river crossing Tarangire Park, famous for big herds of elephants, the huge baobab trees and many predators. There is a lot to see and explore here.

Accommodation: Dinner and overnight at the lodge/campsite.

DAY 3: MANYARA NATIONAL PARK

Program: After breakfast we proceed to Lake Manyara National Park for game drive with pic-nic lunch.

Activities: game drive.

Lake Manyara National Park is famous for biodiversity, the park includes different environments: the lake, the forest and the plain. Rich in primates, birds and big mammals.

Accommodation: Dinner and overnight at the lodge/campsite.

DAY 4: CENTRAL SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

Program: After breakfast we drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. And we continue crossing Ngorongoro Highlands to Serengeti gate. Here we start the game drive for this day in Central Serengeti.

Activities: game drive.

Serengeti has more than 15,000 squared km while its savannah is full of lions, leopards and other wild animals.

Accommodation: Dinner and overnight at the lodge/campsite.

DAY 5: CENTRAL SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

Program: Today around 0500 hours you will picked up from the lodge/campsite then drive to Balloon departure site. After balloon experience we proceed for the safari on the ground in the Central Serengeti.

Activities: Balloon safari in Central Serengeti and game drive.

Serengeti has more than 15,000 squared km of savannah full of lions, leopards and other wild animals.

Accommodation: Dinner and overnight at the lodge/campsite.

DAY 6: NGORONGORO CRATER

Program: After breakfast we drive to descend into Ngorongoro crater for game drive with pic-nic lunch.

Activities: game drive.

The Ngorongoro Crater is a must-see while on safari in Tanzania for its high density of wild animals. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a conservation project where the Maasai and their livestock live together with wild animals.

Accommodation: Dinner and overnight at the lodge/campsite.

DAY 7: DEPARTURE

Program: After breakfast relax at the lodge or shopping if you have time, then transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro airport.

8 days/7 nights for Tarangire, Serengeti North, Central Serengeti and Ngorongoro.

DAY 1: ARRIVAL

Program: Pick up customers at Kilimanjaro airport and transfer to Karatu.

Activities: If you have time you can stop in the local markets on the way, or relax at the lodge.

Accommodation: Dinner and overnight at the lodge/campsite.

DAY 2: TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

Program: After breakfast we drive to Tarangire Park for the game drive with pic-nic lunch.

Activities: game drive.

Tarangire is the river crossing Tarangire Park, famous for big herds of elephants, the huge baobab trees and many predators. There is a lot to see and explore here. There is a lot to see and explore here.

Accommodation: Dinner and overnight at the lodge/campsite.

DAY 3: MANYARA NATIONAL PARK

Program: After breakfast we proceed to Lake Manyara National Park for game drive with pic-nic lunch.

Activities: game drive.

Lake Manyara National Park is famous for biodiversity, the park includes different environments: the lake, the forest and the plain. The lions climb the trees because they don’t like wet soil due to underground springs. Rich in primates, birds and big mammals.

Accommodation: Dinner and overnight at the lodge/campsite.

DAY 4: NORTHERN SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

Program: After breakfast we leave Karatu village and enter Ngorongoro Conservation Area. We proceed crossing Ngorongoro Highlands until Serengeti, moving north to Lobo, Bologonya and Mara regions looking for the Great Migration.

Activities: game drive.

In Lobo, Bologonya and Mara regions in North Serengeti we can spot the Great Migration during summer (July to October). The herds move north and aggregate before crossing Mara River full of big crocodiles.

Accommodation: Dinner and overnight at the lodge/campsite.

DAY 5: NORTHERN SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

Program: Today around 0500 hours you will be picked up from the lodge/campsite then drive to Balloon departure site. After balloon experience we proceed for the safari on the ground in the Northern Serengeti.

Activities: Balloon safari in Northern Serengeti and game drive.

In Lobo, Bologonya and Mara regions in North Serengeti we can spot the Great Migration during summer (July to October). The herds move north and aggregate before crossing Mara River full of big crocodiles.

Accommodation: Dinner and overnight at the lodge/campsite.

DAY 6: CENTRAL SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

Program: After breakfast we continue exploring Serengeti moving central here we continue the game drive for this day.

Activities: game drive.

Serengeti has more than 15,000 squared km of savannah full of lions, leopards and other wild animals.

Accommodation: Dinner and overnight at the lodge/campsite.

DAY 7: NGORONGORO CRATER

Program: After breakfast we drive to descend into Ngorongoro crater for game drive with pic-nic lunch.

Activities: game drive.

The Ngorongoro Crater is a must-see while on safari in Tanzania for its high density of wild animals. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a conservation project where the Maasai and their livestock live together with wild animals.

Accommodation: Dinner and overnight at the lodge/campsite.

DAY 8: DEPARTURE

Program: After breakfast relax a bit and then transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro airport.

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May 28, 2020
Tanzania Camping Safaris

Camping safaris in Tanzania are safaris for travelers who want to sleep under the stars shining from the African sky while listening to the sounds of wildlife in the wilderness. If you want to experience the Wild Africa in an authentic way, so therefore you should go for Camping safari. Just imagine being around the campfire in the wilderness as you zip one of your favorable Tanzanian beer and sweet morning songs from different species of birds alarming you to wake up thus getting ready for a new another day adventure. This trip will make you experience firsthand the magic African land, peoples’ norms and culture. Last but not least, camping safaris are a rewarding experience since you feel like you are roughing it and participating in a real African adventure.

Camping Safari Logistic and Organization

During camping safari, hot African meals including breakfast, lunch and dinner are served on a dining table with chairs and will be prepared by a private chef who will be also responsible to collaborate with safari guide for pitching your tents and do cleaning, so no need for you to have stress about what to eat, where to sleep and so on, everything will be taken care of. All camping gears will be provided except sleeping bags which we mostly recommend guest to bring it. Otherwise, you can rent upon arrive at reasonable and affordable extra cost. On the other hand, during camping safari visitors used to sleep at the public campsites that offers basic washroom facilities including shared toilets and shower of reasonable hygienic standard and this can be another factor differentiating camping safari from lodges/hotels safari packages where rooms are self-contained.

Sample itineraries for camping safari in Tanzania

There is no big difference between camping safari and lodge safari packages or luxury safari packages, the only different is the place of overnight as camping safari involves the sleep at campsite in mobile tents and lodge safari packages or luxury safari packages customer used to overnight in lodges or hotels. Other things remain the same including destinations to be visited, type of jeep used and others. Below I describe some sample itineraries for camping safari in Tanzania.

6 days/5 nights touching Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro.

DAY 1: ARRIVAL

Program: Pick up customers at Kilimanjaro airport and transfer to Karatu.

Activities: If you have time you can stop in the local markets on the way or you can relax at the lodge.

Accommodation: Dinner and overnight at Campsite.

DAY 2: TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

Program: After breakfast we drive to Tarangire Park for the game drive with pic-nic lunch.

Activities: game drive.

Tarangire is the river crossing Tarangire National Park, the park is famous for big herds of elephants, the huge baobab trees and the high number of predators. There is a lot to see and explore here.

Accommodation: Dinner and overnight at Campsite.

DAY 3 and 4: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

Program: After breakfast we drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. We proceed crossing Ngorongoro Highlands until Serengeti gate, here we start the game drive for next 2 days or so.

Activities: game drive.

Serengeti Park is the most famous park of all Africa, more than 15,000 squared kilometers of savannah full of lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, elephants and many other wild animals.

Accommodation: Dinner and overnight at Campsite.

DAY 5: NGORONGORO CRATER

Program: After breakfast we drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, today we descend into Ngorongoro crater for game drive with pic-nic lunch.

Activities: game drive.

The Ngorongoro Crater is a must-see while on safari in Tanzania for its high density of wild animals. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a conservation project where the Maasai and their livestock live together with wild animals.

Accommodation: Dinner and overnight at Campsite.

DAY 6: DEPARTURE

Program: After breakfast relax at the lodge or shopping if you have time, then transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro airport.

5 days/4 nights visiting Tarangire, Manyara and Ngorongoro

DAY 1: ARRIVAL

Program: Pick up customers at Kilimanjaro airport and transfer to Karatu.

Activities: If you have time you can stop in the local markets on the way or you can relax at the lodge.

Accommodation: Dinner and overnight at Campsite.

DAY 2: TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

Program: After breakfast we drive to Tarangire Park for the game drive with pic-nic lunch.

Activities: game drive.

Tarangire is the river crossing Tarangire National Park, the park is famous for big herds of elephants, the huge baobab trees and the high number of predators. There is a lot to see and explore here.

Accommodation: Dinner and overnight at Campsite.

DAY 3: MANYARA NATIONAL PARK

Program: After breakfast we proceed to Lake Manyara National Park for game drive with pic-nic lunch.

Activities: game drive.

Lake Manyara National Park is famous for biodiversity, the park includes different environments: the lake, the forest and the plain. Rich in primates, birds and big mammals.

Accommodation: Dinner and overnight at Campsite.

DAY 4: NGORONGORO CRATER

Program: After breakfast we drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, today we descend into Ngorongoro crater for game drive with pic-nic lunch.

Activities: game drive.

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a conservation project. The Maasai and their livestock are living together with wild animals.

Accommodation: Dinner and overnight at Campsite.

DAY 5: DEPARTURE

Program: After breakfast relax at the lodge or shopping if you have time, then transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro airport.

All in all, for an unforgettable Camping holiday and experience in Tanzania in such way you end up saying ‘’Wow’’, ‘’Wonderful’’, Amazing, let Savannah Explorers be your choice!

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May 26, 2020
The Best African Safari Tours

Adventure Holidays in Africa

Africa is definetely the best destination for adventure holidays in the wild nature. Tanzania and Kenya are the best safari destination where you can also combine safari and relaxing beach holidays, Uganda and Rwanda worth the trip only for the amazing gorilla trekking, Madagascar is the best destination if you like walking in the nature. At Savannah Explorers, we are true professionals when it comes to Tanzania and Africa Safaris, Mountains Trekking and Beach Holiday. Our team of consultants has long experience in Africa destination and most of the still live in Africa.

Visit Africa with Savannah Explorers

We will take you wherever you want and we can personalize your safari program. You can see the Great Migration in Kenya and Tanzania, the famous Ngorongoro crater, hike to Mount Kilimanjaro summit, experience gorilla and chimpanzees trekking in Uganda and Rwanda, trekking and tours in Madagascar, beach holidays in Zanzibar, Mafia, Pemba, Watamu, Malindi, Lamu, Madagascar and Seychelles.

We can organize safaris in the less visited National Parks, like Southern Circuit in Tanzania covering Selous Game Reserve, Mikumi National Park, Udzungwa Mountains National Park and Ruaha National Park.
Last but not least, still we can introduce you to Western Circuit in Tanzania comprising of Mahale Mountains National Park, Katavi National Park and Gombe Stream National Park.

After safari it is better you relax on the beach for some days to cool your body, there are many excursions and activities during your holiday in Zanzibar or other beach destinations. Besides the classic beach holidays, we offer some safaris in Zanzibar where you can explore the island, experience the traditions and the local culture combined with some relaxation days.

Travel Safe with Savannah Explorers

We are known for our good quality services which include unlimited mileage, professional guide, 4×4 jeep with fridge, radio call and early morning game drives whenever is possible. You also travel safe as we include AMREF Flying Doctors in our safari packages whenever it’s possible.

We are recommended by TravelMag and SafariBookings, you can find many excellent reviews about us on SafariBookings and TripAdvisor.

Tailor-made safari programs

Our experienced and professional team can assist you planning your tailor-made safari to Africa and guide you to the best Africa destinations. You can contact us visiting our website or sending us a mail info@savannahexplorers.com

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April 18, 2020
The most beautiful islands in Tanzania

Tanzania with the Zanzibar’s archipelago and its 800 kilometres of coastline overlooked on the Indian Ocean, is a dreamy destination for those who are looking for heavenly beaches and untainted sea. White sand, marine reserves, amazing sunsets, luxuriant nature, dhows that slowly slide on the water, history, folklore, relax and this isn’t over.
“Zanzibar is a big and noble island”, wrote Marco Polo, but what we call Zanzibar is a constellation of 75 dreamy islands, as the biggest one, Unguja that has the city of Zanzibar as its capital. Then, there are Pemba and Mafia, rough diamonds of the Indian Ocean.

Unguja

Unguja, favourite destination for honeymoons or an original New Year’s Eve, has infinite beaches and a green hinterland full of history, legends and smells. Also here there are safari, but this time they are blue, for a dive among the dolphins, tropical fishes and coral reefs. And this is not over.
Relax on white beaches or leave to the discovery of the hinterland, let the spices markets smells or a swim in the fabulous Menai Bay’s crystal clear waters inebriate you. Explore the virgin forest and the mangroves or walk with no destination through the full of life small streets of Stone Town.

Mafia

Mafia is a wild island that lives of land and fishing, for this reason it is not well known by the tourists. Thanks to Mafia Island Marine Park, the sea bottoms are remarkably preserved and they offer unique snorkelling and diving experiences. Here you will observe easily the whale shark, admire the coral reefs and swim among more than 400 different species of tropical fishes, turtles and dugongs. The mainland is full of palm trees, baobab, forests and mangroves, protected habitat of a very rich fauna.

Pemba

Pemba, green pearl of the Indian Ocean, combines the crystalline sea with the lush nature of the hinterland. A marine park and a forest reserve safeguard an amazing biodiversity still far from the mass tourism. Pemba’s sea is transparent until 50 meters of depth and it offers the most beautiful diving points in the world. In the forest there are very interesting endemic species and an incredible variety of settled and passenger birds. In Pemba you can explore a pristine nature without giving up on a luxurious hospitality in a five-star resort with a view on the sea bottoms.

Pangani

Even the coastline boasts some magic site for a different tourism. Just 50 km from Tanga, Pangani is waiting for you: white sand, desert beaches, welcoming resorts and assured relax. Discover the Maziwe Island Marine Park’s bottoms aboard a dhow or walk the city streets to discover its ancient history and the obsolete charm of colonial buildings. To conquer this piece of heaven still reserved to a few connoisseurs, you have only to book a private flight departing from Dar Es Salaam or Arusha.

May 2, 2018
Tanzanian Flag

Tanzania, or rather, the United Republic of Tanzania, was founded in 1964 from the union of the recently independent Tanganika with the Republic of Zanzibar.
As the name Tanzania comes from the merging of Tanganika and Zanzibar, so in the new flag, adopted on 30 June 1964, are present the flag of Tanganika, a black stripe with yellow borders on a green bottom, and the horizontal blue, black and green tricolour of Zanzibar.

Tanzanian flag has a rectangular form with a 2:3 ratio and it is divided in two triangle from a diagonal stripe that starts from the lower left corner (the shaft side) and goes to the upper right one. The diagonal provision breaks with the horizontal whole of the two previous flags and it wants to explain the equality of the founding states of the new nation.

The upper triangle is green, the lower one is blue, the stripe is black with yellow borders. The colours symbolism is very strong: green stands for the vegetation and the agricultural resources of the Country, blue represents the rivers, the Great Lakes and the Indian Ocean, yellow, that is sometimes described as gold, evokes the mineral resources of Tanzania, while black symbolizes the population.

Equipped with an administrative semi-independence status, a president, a parliament, a government, and a constitution, Zanzibar runs independently its internal affairs. In this context and with the pressure of independent movements, Zanzibar decides in 2005 to adopt its own flag.

The blue, black and green tricolour is finally reinstated with a new insert of the United Republic of Tanzania’s flag. But the sovereignty of the Union is not called into and the Tanzanian flag is the only one able to wave lawfully in the international requests.

The national flag and its colours come back also to the Country’s emblem where a man and a woman, symbols of equality and cooperation, are represented on the sides of a warrior’s shield.

Each of them hold an elephant tusk and, at their feet, a cloves and a cotton plants grow, that are emblematic Tanzanian cultivations. The shield is divided in four stripes: in the coloured gold upper one, that is referred to the mineral riches of the Country, a flame, symbol of freedom, illumination and knowledge is represented; the second stripe corresponds to the flag; in the third, red, are designed an axe and a hoe, symbols of the fertility of ground and work; finally, the white and blue lower one symbolizes the ground, the coasts and the waters of the Great Lakes and the Indian Ocean. The lance that raises from the bottom up of the shield represents the freedom defence. Under there is the representation of Kilimanjaro and the nation motto: Uhuru na Umoja, “Freedom and Unity”.

May 1, 2018