One of the safari enthusiasts dream is to see the herds of the Great Migration crossing the Mara river in the Serengeti, it’s one of those scenes you will never forget in your life. What is the Great Migration? The Great Migration is the transhumance of herbivorous animals between the parks of the Masai Mara (Kenya), Serengeti and Ngorongoro. Herds of wildebeest and zebras move between these parks throughout the year, always looking for the availability of pastures and water, the basic needs for the herds to survive in the
Not far from Arusha there are several funny activities in the middle of Tanzanian nature. The walking excursion to Lake Duluti shores is the perfect opportunity to enjoy nature and relax the arrival or departure day. Lake Duluti Lake Duluti is a very deep lake, more than 700 m. deep, fed only by underground springs and dominated by Mount Meru (4566 m.). It’s a safe lake because there are no crocodiles and hippos. The waters are rich in fish and waterfowl, there are also many monitor lizards. There is a lot to
During the safari the best accommodation for a real safari experience is the tented camp. This is a bit special kind of accommodation and there are many questions and some concerns about it. This article will explain what it is and how it works. What is a mobile tented camp? The tented camp is similar to a lodge or hotel but there are not concrete walls, only canvas. The rooms are semi-permanent tents, as big as a hotel room, with bathroom, shower and running water. Usually the camps moves to
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During my safari, the attention of my customers focuses especially on the most known predators such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, or on large mammals such as elephants, giraffes, buffalos and others. In Tanzania is also possible to spot animals like hyenas, vultures and jackals, less “paparazzi”, but important in nature because they are the scavengers of the savannah: eat entrails, bones, tendons, all that remains of the meal of the big cats, their presence it is critical to prevent the spread of diseases among wild animals. Certainly less fascinating then
In Tanzania you will recognize immediately the Maasai dressed in traditional clothing, this is the most well-known African tribe and they still live in a traditional style. You can learn more about their traditions and lifestyle if you visit a Maasai boma, i.e. a Maasai village, with a local Maasai guide. The Maasai guide and the Maasai boma you visit can make the difference, there are boma involved in culture tourism projects, or off the beaten areas where the experience is much better. For this reason I recommend planning this
Booking a safari in Tanzania it is important check which vaccinations are compulsory and which are recommended for the trip. Vaccinations There are no mandatory vaccinations to enter Tanzania. Usually doctors recommended hepatitis, typhoid and malaria prophylaxis, if necessary, consult your doctor or local health authorities. We recommend using insect repellent and mosquito nets to prevent bites, although there are not many mosquitoes and the likelihood of contracting diseases is very low. During the safari, trekking or stay the sea, the sanitary standards are equivalent to Western countries, if you
