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Page : 4 Page : 5 TANZANIA NATIONAL PARKS TANZANIA NATIONAL PARKS Lake Manyara National Park National Park

he park is the closest one to Arusha town, the WHAT TO DO tretching for 50km along the base of the rusty- GETTING THERE safari capital of the North. The park is often gold 600-metre high Rift Valley escarpment, overlooked by safari goers, despite offering - Forest walks, numerous picnic sites. Lake Manyara is a scenic gem, with a setting By road, charter or scheduled flight from Arusha, Tthe opportunity to explore a captivating diversity of - 3-4 days Mt. Meru climb (good acclimatization for Sextolled by as “the loveliest I en route to Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. habitats within a few hours. Although are Kilimanjaro). had seen in ”. The compact game-viewing cir- uncommon in the park and absent altogether, - Game drive cuit through Manyara offers a virtual microcosm of WHAT TO DO and may be seen slinking around - Canoe trip in the lake the Tanzanian safari experience. in the early morning and late afternoon. You also Game drives, night game drives, canoeing when the have a good chance to see buffaloes, and WHEN TO GO nland of the floodplain, a narrow belt of acacia water levels is sufficiently high. Cultural tours, pic- Colobus monkeys. The beautiful lake Momela will woodland is the favoured haunt of Manyara’s nicking, bush lunch/dinner, mountain bike tours, often be colored pink by thousands of flamingos To climb Mt. Meru: legendary tree-climbing lions and impressively abseiling and forest walks on the escarpment out- and the park has a rich selection of migrants like June-February, although it may rain in November. Itusked elephants. Squadrons of side the park. , giraffes, and dik diks. dart between the acacias, while the diminutive Kirk’s Best views of Kilimanjaro: dik-dik forages in their shade. Pairs of WHEN TO GO n the middle of the forest stands the spectacu- December-February. are often seen silhouetted on the rocks above a field lar Ngurdoto Crater, whose steep, rocky cliffs Game drive: The whole year. of searing hot springs that steams and bubbles ad- Dry season (July-October) for large ; Wet enclose a wide marshy floor dotted with herds jacent to the lakeshore in the far south of the park. season (November-June) for bird watching, the wa- Iof buffalo and warthogs. At dusk and dawn the veil terfalls and canoeing. of clouds on the Eastern horizon is most likely to anyara provides the perfect introduction clear, revealing the majestic snow-capped peaks of to Tanzania’s birdlife. More than 400 spe- Kilimanjaro. cies have been recorded, and even a first- Mtime visitor to Africa might reasonably expect to GETTING THERE observe 100 of these in one day. Highlights include thousands of pink-hued flamingos on their perpet- An easy 40-minute drive from Arusha. Approxi- ual migration, as well as other large waterbirds such mately 60 km from Kilimanjaro International Air- as pelicans, cormorants and storks. port. The lakes, forest and Ngurdoto Crater can all be visited in the course of a half-day outing at the beginning or end of an extended Northern safari.

Page : 6 Page : 7 TANZANIA NATIONAL PARKS HERDS OF UP TO 300 ELEPHANTS SCRATCH TANZANIA NATIONAL PARKS THE DRY RIVER BED FOR UNDERGROUND STREAMS, WHILE MIGRATORY , , BUFFALO, , GAZELLE, HARTE- Tarangire BEEST AND ELAND CROWD THE SHRINKING LAGOONS. National Park

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t’s the greatest concentration of wildlife outside Migrations the Serengeti ecosystem and the one place in WHAT TO DO Tanzania where dry country antelope such as the Istately fringe-eared oryx and peculiar long-necked Guided walking safaris. are regularly observed. Day trips to Maasai and Barabaig villages, as well as to the hundreds of ancient rock paintings in the uring the rainy season, the seasonal visitors vicinity of Kolo on the Dodoma Road. spread out over a 20,000 sq km range until they exhaust the green plains and the river WHEN TO GO Dcalls once more. But Tarangire’s mobs of elephant are anzania’s oldest and most popular National bizarre secretary bird of the open grassland, to the easily encountered, wet or dry. The swamps, tinged Year round but dry season (June - September) for Park, also a world heritage site and recent- black eagles, soar over the beautiful landscape. green year round, are the focus for 550 bird varieties, more numbers of animals. ly proclaimed a 7th Worldwide Wonder, Hundred varieties of dung beetle have been record- the most breeding species in one habitat anywhere in Tthe Serengeti is famous for its annual migration, ed. the world. when around six million hooves pound the open plains, as more than 200,000 zebras and 300,000 WHAT TO DO Thomson’s gazelle join the wildebeest’s trek for - Hot Air Balloon safaris fresh grazing. Even when the migration is quiet, - Walking saf ari the Serengeti offers arguably the most amazing - Game drives game-viewing in Africa: great herds of buffa- - Bush lunch/dinner lo, smaller groups of elephants and giraffes, and - Maasai rock paintings and musical rocks thousands upon thousands of eland, , kongoni, - Visit neighboring Ngorongoro Crater, Olduvai impala and Grant’s gazelle. Gorge, Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano and Lake Na- tron’s flamingos. he scene of predator versus prey dominates Tanzania’s greatest park. Golden-manned WHEN TO GO prides feast on the abundance of plain Tgrazers. Solitary leopards haunt the acacia trees To follow the wildebeest migration: December-July lining the Seronera River, while a high density of To see predators: June-October prowls the Southeastern plains. Around 500 bird species, ranging from the ostrich and

Page : 8 Page : 9 TANZANIA NATIONAL PARKS Mikumi National Park

ikumi National Park abuts the northern border of Africa’s biggest game reserve the Selous and is transected by the sur- Mfaced road between and Iringa. It is therefore the most accessible part of a 75,000 square kilometer tract of wilderness that stretches east al- most as far as the .

ions survey their grassy kingdom – and the zebra, wildebeest, impala and buffalo herds that migrate across it – from the flattened tops Lof termite mounds, or sometimes, during the rains, from perches high in the trees. Giraffes forage in the isolated acacia stands that fringe the Mkata River, islets of shade favored also by Mikumi’s elephants.

WHAT TO DO

Game drives and guided walks. Visit nearby Udzu- ngwa or travel on to Selous or Ruaha.

WHEN TO GO

Accessible year round.

Page : 10 Page : 11 Ngorongoro Conservation Area

he Ngorongoro crater is WHEN TO GO a conservation area and a UNESCO world her- Since the animals stays in the Titage site located 180 km west crater all year, there really is no of Arusha. The carter is recog- good or bad time to be in the nized by one private organiza- park. However, given that the tion as one of the seven natu- crater floor can be busy with ral wonders of Africa. Land in vehicles the low season months the conservation area is multi- can be beneficial. But travelling use and unique because it is to Ngorongoro at any time of the only conservation area in year will guarantee great game. Tanzania that protects wildlife while allowing human habita- tion.

pproximately 25,000 large animals, mostly ungulates live in the Acrater. Large animals in the crater include the black rhi- noceros, the local population of which declined from about 108 in 1964-66 to between 11-14 in 1995, and the . There also are many other un- gulates: the wildebeest, zebra, the , and Grant’s and Thomson’s gazelles. Impa- la are absent because the open woodland they prefer does not M exist. also are absent, T : ou X n possibly because of a lack of E t

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a r Game drive, Masaai walk out- o side the crater, trekking outside of the crater Page : 12 Page : 13 T 5896M MOUNT KILIMANJARO, AFRICA’S TANZANIA NATIONAL PARKS HIGHEST MOUNTAIN AAND ONE OF THE CONTI- Mount Kilimanjaro NENT’S MAGNIFICENT SIGHTS, National Park IT HAS THREE MAIN VOLCANIC PEAKS, KIBO, Roof Of Africa MAWENZI, AND SHIRA. THE NAME ITSELF “KILIMANJARO” • Lemosho Route IS A MYSTERY WREATHED • Marangu Route • Machame Route IN CLOUDS. IT MIGHT MEAN • Umbwe Route MOUNTAIN OF LIGHT, • Shira Route MOUNTAIN OF GREATNESS OR • Rongai Route MOUNTAIN OF CARAVANS. GET THE INSIGHTFUL INFORMATION TO HELP YOU PREPARE AND AVOID ANY SURPRISES. When should I go?

Kilimanjaro is climbable all year round. The best months to climb are December-March, and September - October, which are the warmest and driest months. The next best are June to August, but they are colder. July, August, and September are the busiest months. Summiting on or soon after a full moon is very beautiful and helps illuminate the landscape without using headlamps. However, it is also very bright for sleeping and stars are not as visible.

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6 DAYS MARANGU ROUTE 7 DAYS RONGAI ROUTE • Day 7 : Mweka Camp (3,100M/10,170Ft) To • Day 1 : Rongai Gate (1,800M/5,900Ft) To Mweka Gate (1,500M/4,920Ft) First Cave Camp (2,600M/8,400Ft) nown as the “coca-cola” route, the marangu • Day 2 : First Cave Camp (2,600M/8,400Ft) 7 DAYS LEMOSHO ROUTE route is a classic climb on mount kilimanjaro. K To Kikelewa Camp (3,600M/11,810Ft) Ele- • Day 1 : Londorossi Gate To Forest Camp It is the oldest, most well established route. Many vation Gain: 1,000 Meters, 3,280 Feet favor the marangu route because it is considered • Day 2 : Mkubwa Camp To Shira Camp • Day 3 : Kikelewa Camp (3,600M/11,810Ft) to be the easiest path on the mountain, given its • Day 3 : Shira Camp 1 To Shira Camp 2 gradual slope. To Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4,330M/14,200Ft) • Day 4 : Shira Camp 2 To Lava Tower To • Day 1 : Moshi - Mandara Hut (Full Board) • Day 4 : Mawenzi Tarn Camp Barranco Camp • Day 2 : Mandara Hut – Horrombo Hut (Full (4,330M/14,200Ft) To Kibo Camp • Day 5 : Barranco Camp To Karanga Camp Board) (4,750M/15,580Ft) • Day 6 : Karanga Camp To Barafu Camp • Day 3 : Horrombo Hut (Full Board) • Day 5 : Mawenzi Tarn Camp • Day 7 : Summit Day! Barafu Camp To • Day 4 : Horombo -Kibo Hut (Full Board) (4,330M/14,200Ft) To Kibo Camp Uhuru Peak (5,895 M/19,340 Ft) To Mweka • Day 5 : Kibo Hut – Uhuru Peak – Horombo (4,750M/15,580Ft) Camp Hut(Full Board) • Day 6 : Kibo Camp (4,750M/15,580Ft) To • Day 8 : Mweka Camp To Mweka Gate To • Day 6 : Horombo To Marangu Gate Uhuru Peak (5,895M/19,340Ft) To Horom- Moshi. bo Hut (3,720M/12,200Ft) 7 DAYS MARANGU ROUTE • Day 7 : Horombo Hut (3,720M/12,200Ft) To 7 DAYS LEMOSHO ROUTE Marangu Gate • Day 1 : Londorossi Gate To Forest Camp • Day 1 :Moshi- Mandara Hut (Full Board) • Day 2 : Mkubwa Camp To Shira Camp • Day 2 – Mandara Hut – Horrombo Hut 6 Days Machame Route • Day 3 : Shira Camp 1 To Shira Camp 2 (Full Board) Machame Village Is Served By A Tarmac Road. • Day 4 : Shira Camp 2 To Barranco Camp • Day 3: Horrombo Hut (Full Board) There Is A Park Checkpoint At The Start Of The • Day 5 : Barranco Camp To Barafu Camp • Day 4: Horombo Hut - Zebra Rocks Accli- Route. The Walking Is Strenuous, Initially Up • Day 6 : Summit Day! Barafu Camp To matization Narrow, Slippery Paths Through Beautiful Forest. Uhuru Peak (5,895 M/19,340 Ft) To Mweka • Day 5: Horombo -Kibo Hut (Full Board) Camp • Day 6: Kibo Hut – Uhuru Peak – Horombo • Day 1 : Machame Gate (1,800M/5,905Ft) To • Day 7 : Mweka Camp To Mweka Gate To Hut(Full Board) Machame Camp (3,000M/9,840Ft) Moshi. • Day 7: Horombo To Marangu Gate • Day 2 : Machame Camp (3,000M/9,840Ft) To Shira Camp (3,840M/12,600Ft) 6 DAYS RONGAI ROUTE • Day 3 : Shira Camp (3,840M/12,600Ft) To Reach out to us anytime and we’ll This Used To Be The Route Used By The Outward Barranco Camp (3,950M/12,960Ft) happily answer your questions. Bound Mountain School At Oloitokitok In . • Day 4 : Barranco Camp (3,950M/12,960Ft) “We’re Here to Help!” The Border Is Open During Daylight Hours But To Barafu Camp (4,600M/15,100Ft) All Park Fees And Arrangements Must Be Made • Day 5 : Barafu Camp (4,600M/15,100Ft) To • Kilimanjaro - Tanzania At The Marangu Gate Before Starting On The Uhuru Peak (5,895M/19,340Ft) To Mweka • Phone 1: (+255) (0) 652 886 800 Route. Camp (3,100M/10,170Ft) • Email : [email protected] • Day 6 : Mweka Camp (3,100M/10,170Ft) To • Day 1 : Rongai Gate (1,800M/5,900Ft) To Mweka Gate (1,500M/4,920Ft) For Reservations & Bookings:- First Cave Camp (2,600M/8,400Ft) • Mobile 1 : (+255) (0) 786 974 111 • Day 2 : First Cave Camp (2,600M/8,400Ft) 7 DAYS MACHAME ROUTE • Mobile 2 : (+255) (0) 763 473 000 To Kikelewa Camp (3,600M/11,810Ft) • Day 1 : Machame Gate (1,800M/5,905Ft) To • [email protected] • Day 3 : Kikelewa Camp (3,600M/11,810Ft) Machame Camp (3,000M/9,840Ft) • [email protected] To Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4,330M/14,200Ft) • Day 2 : Machame Camp (3,000M/9,840Ft) • Day 4 : Mawenzi Tarn Camp To Shira Camp (3,840M/12,600Ft) (4,330M/14,200Ft) To Kibo Camp • Day 3 : Shira Camp (3,840M/12,600Ft) To (4,750M/15,580Ft) Barranco Camp (3,950M/12,960Ft) • Day 5 : Kibo Camp (4,750M/15,580Ft) To • Day 4 : Barranco Camp (3,950M/12,960Ft) Uhuru Peak (5,895M/19,340Ft) To Horom- To KarangaValley bo Hut (3,720M/12,200Ft) • Day 5 : Karanga Valley (4,200M/13,780Ft) • Day 6 : Horombo Hut (3,720M/12,200Ft) To To Barafu Camp (4,600M/15,100Ft) Marangu Gate (1,800M/5,905Ft) • Day 6 : Barafu Camp (4,600M/15,100Ft) To Uhuru Peak (5,895M/19,340Ft) To Mweka Camp (3,100M/10,170Ft) Page : 16 Page : 17 Do I need to take malaria medicine ? climbers on the Machame route than on the to the campsite for that day. Marangu. This is not in any way to denigrate Malaria is a serious problem in the very beautiful Machame route. But these What shots should I get ? so you must consult your doctor about get- are things to bear in mind when hearing ting effective malaria prophylaxis for your the Marangu route described as the tourist, Talk to your doctor about getting visit. Many people are avoiding Lariam now- easy or Coca Cola route and the Machame Hepatitis A adays and using Malarone. You cannot catch as the scenic or the whiskey route! It is true Hepatitis B Typhoid malaria above 3000 meters on Kilimanjaro, that you will hear many people who have Yellow fever but you must be careful below that altitude, climbed Machame say that it is better than Tetanus particularly if you visit the coast where the Marangu, and this is conveyed to many of Polio strains of malaria tend to be especially vir- the guide book writers. But remember that MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) ulent. the overwhelming majority of climbers only Meningococcal Meningitis (Africa/Asia) ever climb one route. The chances are that What is the weather like on Mt. Kili- the climbers who say this have never been on Can children climb Kilimanjaro ? manjaro ? the Marangu route and are simply repeating what they have been told or have read. The minimum age set by the National park Au- Temperatures range from 25 to 30 degrees thorities for summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro is 12 years Celsius at the foot of the mountain and -15 How is the Marangu route different from old. However, younger children can attempt the summit with special permission. Younger children to -20 degrees Celsius on top plus wind chill. the Machame route ? can also trek on the mountain without reaching Lower down, it can be wet and humid, but the summit. higher up, there can be snow. Rain and snow Physically, the Marangu and Machame routes are may be encountered any time of the year! rather different. The main force of Kibo’s volcanic activity occurred out towards the west (the Mach- How many guides, and porters and ame side) and so Machame is steeper - especially in cooks do we get ? How difficult is it to climb Kilimanjaro ? the first day and a half - and more rugged than Ma- rangu. It is often considered more scenic because The number of staff that you will have depends It requires no technical climbing experience, the views of Kibo are more impressive than from on how much gear and weight is brought up the and any moderately fit person can summit the south-east (the Marangu approach), but many mountain, the route chosen and number of days the mountain. consider the vegetation on day 2 of the Marangu on the mountain; however a typical trek will have route to be more attractive than anything seen on (per 4 persons); 1 guide, 1 assistant guide, 1 cook, the western side. As always with mountains, every 1 waiter and 9 porters. Which route should I take ? route has its advantages and drawbacks. The diffi- culty grading has Marangu as a 1, and Machame a Are the guides trained in first aid and al- Your decision will depend on where you want 1+, so there’s not a great deal in it. to sleep and the hiking distance each day and titude sickness ? number of days of each route. On the Ma- How do I cope with change of altitude ? rangu Route, you sleep in huts with simple Kilimanjaro guide s are trained in acute mountain sickness (AMS) and basic mountain first aid. How- beds, while on all the other routes, you sleep Always remember to maintain a slow, steady pace ever, they are not doctors or paramedics. Climbers in tents. There are two main routes on the from beginning to end. Going slowly allows the are responsible for bringing their own first aid kit mountain: the Marangu and Machame. You body to acclimatize while hiking. Those who start and medical supplies. may also want to consider the Rongai Route out too quickly will have troubles higher up the mountain as the body will be overexerted. This as it is far less traveled. The Lemosho Route How much is a good tip ? is a good choice if you want a longer route still holds true if you are spending an extra day on the mountain. (8+ days). The typical tip is: Porters $5 per day per porter How long does it take to reach the sum- Why is the Marangu route called the Cooks $8 to $10 per cook mit ? “Coca Cola” route? Is it really dirty and Assistant Guides $8 to $10 per guide Kilimanjaro Guides $20 per day and up per guide overcrowded ? It will depend on the route you pick and your pace. *Tip amounts listed for Kilimanjaro are per group, It can take from 4-8 hours to reach the summit not per individual traveler. For instance, if four There has been a lot of negative press about from the high camp. people are on Kili, they should each contribute $5/ Mount Marangu. In our view, and we arrange treks day if they want to tip the lead guide $20.” on all the routes, it is very unfair. This is the What is an anorak ? only route that uses huts rather than tents Do you accommodate people with di- and some years ago there was a serious prob- A weatherproof jacket, such as Gore-tex. etary restrictions ? lem with overcrowding in the huts. In those Kilimanjaro Climbing years the Machame route was much less fre- Why do we make the final ascent in the Vegetarian and other special diets can be quented. But we think the main reason that pre-dawn darkness ? accommodated. Please let us know ahead of some operators speak against the Marangu time and remind your guide during your trek Frequently Asked Questions. and boost the Machame is that the booking Most groups will start for the summit on ascent briefing. Protein options may be minimal on system for Marangu is demanding of oper- WE KNOW THE ANXIETY INVOLVED IN SE- day at 11 PM to 12:30AM, depending on the per- a vegetarian diet, so you may want to bring ators’ time. There is no booking system for ceived fitness of the group, the weather and the protein supplements. LECTING THE BEST DESTINATIONS AND IN Machame (nor the other camping routes). route. The pre-dawn hours, while cold, are also DETERMINING THE RIGHT SAFARI GUIDE.THE You just show up at the Machame gate the the calmest and clearest. The best views from the Can we bring something for the porters? FOCUS OF OUR TANZANIA SAFARI TOURS first morning of the trek. No one ever knows summit are at dawn. Often clouds and high winds how many people will be on the trail until the develop not long after sunrise making the summit IS ON QUALITY SERVICE AND SAFETY! COM- much less attractive and the descent more difficult. Donations are easier to take with you when gate closes for that day. There is a daily quota Guides who have been to the summit scores of you travel to Tanzania rather than mailing BINE THIS FOCUS WITH THE BEAUTIFUL of only about 70 climbers allowed to start on times report that it is very rare to find it cloudy them after you get back from your trip. Por- SCENERY AND WILDLIFE OF TANZANIA the Marangu route on any day (this is why at the summit at dawn in any season. The ascent ters welcome old hiking boots, warm cloth- . booking is not always easy). There are many day is a very long day of hiking. Some people may ing, and cash donations. days in the season when there are many more require 15 hours to reach the summit and descend

Page : 18 Page : 19 KILIMANJARO CHECKLIST You are responsible for bring- for added warmth (option- Equipment ing personal gear and equip- al) ment while communal equip- • 1 - Sleeping Bag, warm, ment (tents, food, cooking Footwear four seasons items, etc.) is provided. Below • 1 - Sleeping Bag Liner, for is a gear list of required, rec- • 1 - Hiking Boots, warm, ommended and optional items added warmth (optional) to bring on your climb. waterproof, broken-in, • 1 - Trekking Poles (recom- with spare laces mended) Technical Clothing • 1 - Gym Shoes, to wear at • 1 - Head lamp, with extra camp (optional) batteries • 1 - Waterproof Jacket, • 3 - Socks, thick, wool or • 1 - Duffel bag, (waterproof breathable with hood synthetic recommended) for porters • 1 - Insulated Jacket, syn- • 3 - Sock Liners, tight, thin, to carry your equipment thetic or down synthetic, worn under • 1 - Daypack, for you to • 1 - Soft Jacket, fleece or socks to prevent blisters carry your personal gear soft-shell (optional) • 2 - Long Sleeve Shirt, light- • 1 - Gaiters, waterproof weight, moisture-wicking (optional) fabric Other • 1 - Short Sleeve Shirt, light-weight, mois- • Toiletries ture-wicking fabric • Prescriptions • 1 - Waterproof • Sunscreen Pants, breathable THIS IS YOUR • Lip Balm (side-zipper recom- • Insect Repellent, mended) KNOWLEDGE BASE containing DEET • 2 - Hiking Pants • First Aid Kit (convertible to • Hand Sanitizer shorts recommend- FOR THE DO’S AND • Toilet Paper ed) • Wet Wipes (rec- • 1 - Fleece Pants DONT’S WHILE ommended) • 1 - Shorts (optional) • Snacks, light- • 1 - Long Underwear INTERESTED IN weight, high calorie, (moisture-wicking high energy (optional) fabric recommend- Pencil and Notebook, ed) CLIMBING miniature, for trip log • 3 - Underwear, (optional) briefs (mois- MOUNT KILIMANJARO • Camera, with ture-wicking fabric recom- Accessories extra batteries (optional) mended) • 2 - Sport Bra (women) • 1 - Sunglasses or Goggles Paperwork • 1 - Backpack Cover, water- proof (optional) • Trip Receipt Headwear • 1 - Poncho, during rainy • Passport season (optional) • Visa (available at JRO) • 1 - Brimmed Hat, for sun • 1 - Water Bottle (Nalgene, • Immunization Papers protection 32 oz. recommended) • Insurance Documents • 1 - Knit Hat, for warmth • 1 - Water Bladder, Camel- • 1 - Balaclava, for face cov- bak type (recommended) erage (optional) • 1 - Towel, lightweight, • 1 - Bandana (optional) quick-dry (optional) • 1 - Pee Bottle, to avoid Handwear leaving tent at night ( rec- ommended) • 1 - Gloves, warm (water- • Stuff Sacks or Plastic Bags, proof recommended) various sizes, to keep gear • 1 - Glove Liners, thin, syn- dry and separate thetic, worn under gloves

Page : 20 Page : 21 Zanzibar Holidays

ZANZIBAR IS A UNIQUE CORAL ISLAND LYING IN THE INDIAN OCEAN A SHORT DISTANCE FROM TANZANIA. WITH PEMBA, AND ABOUT 50 OTHER ISLANDS, ZANZIBAR ORIGINALLY WAS AN INDEPENDENT Pristine COUNTRY UNTIL 1964 WHEN IT WAS UNITED WITH TAN- GANYIKA TO FORM TANZANIA UNDER PRESIDENT JULIUS NYERERE. PRESENTLY IT HAS ITS OWN White Sand PRESIDENT AND A DEGREE OF AUTONOMY. Coasts

Page : 22 Page : 23 HOW TO SPEND forget to bring swimming suit a rope swing that makes tha as waterfall lagune is safe for Kikuletwa hotspings even YOUR TIME IN swimming. more enjoyable and fun and MOSHI opportunity to unleash your inner Tarzan. TANZANIA TANZANIA HIKE TO MATERUNI Moshi is oftentimes-un- GO ON MOSHI derestimated destination in WATERFALLS MARKET - BUY Tanzania. Mostly known to TANZANIAN travellers as a gateway for Materuni Waterfalls hike SOUVENIRS, Kilimanjaro climbs, but there from Moshi is not just a hike KANGA AND DAY TRIPS are so many things to do in but only an opportunity to Moshi, that will keep you dip in cold lagune beneath OTHER busy for more than a day, if the waterfalls. It’s less than AFRICAN FAB- an hour walk from nearby only you give it a chance! village. With 150 m height it RICS is considered the highest wa- terfall at Kilimanjaro region. Moshi market is just the right If you want to swim in chilly size but so much colourful HIKING waters don’t forget to bring and vibrant place that should THROUGH swimming suit as waterfall definitely be visited. In case LOCAL lagune is safe for swimming. you have to stock your self with some food, its also VILLAGES DAY TRIP TO cheaper than Arusha mar- ket. If the season is right, buy Climb on the slopes of the LAKE CHALA some avocados and mangos! highest mountain Africa’s to Whether you are on the look- the first base camp of Ma- Lake Chala is located about out for the perfect item or just rangu Route. With its 5895 45 minutes drive from Moshi want to experience market meters Kilimanjaro is an im- at a place called Himo. Al- life, we can show you around pressive sight, which most though it is situated outside the best markets in Moshi, visitors already spot in awe of the Kilimanjaro national Arusha, Dar Es Salaam, and amazement when flying in park, the lake is an important Stone Town. at Kilimanjaro airport. The geological link to the park. If you stroll around Moshi zone of Kilimanja- It draws its water via under- town, you will notice many ro is thick and lush and home ground streams that originate colourful shops with Afri- to many different bird and form Kilimanjaro. This deep can printed fabrics, that is monkey species, such as blue fresh water lake can be visit- used for Kanga. Again, like monkeys or colobus. Make ed prior or after climbing the all products in Moshi, fabrics sure to keep your ears wide mountain. are cheaper too and if you open to hear some of Kili- NOTE: It is not possible to want to take home some nice manjaro’s residents. swim in this lake. designs, this is the time for Kanga shopping. If you are impatient, you can find many HIKE TO TRIP TO sewing workshops and ladies MARANGU KIKULETWA will tailor your garment with- WATERFALLS - HOT SPRINGS in a day. HOME OF THE CHAGGA TRIBE Yes, Tanzania is full of sur- Immerse yourself in the his- prises and Kikuletwa springs tory Marangu and its people. is one of them! If you want to Marangu, at the lower slopes escape from hustle and bus- of Kilimanjaro, is a small tle in Moshi, Kikuletwa hot town with a great amount springs is the best place to of history and ancient tradi- hide. One of the rare places tions. Get carried away by the that look exactly the same as Chagga tribe, unique rain- you see on the internet pic- forest landscape and coffee tures. Lagoon has warm wa- growing insides. If you want ter that is pleasant to swim in to swim in chilly waters don’t and little fish nibbling your toes. There is huge tree with Page : 24 Page : 25 ANZANIA COUNTRY FACTS

TOFFICIAL NAME: United Republic of Tanzania FORM OF GOVERNMENT: Republic CAPITAL: Dodoma AREA: 947,300 square kilometres POPULATION: 50,173,000 OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Kiswahili or Swahili, English MONEY:

Tanzania’s population includes around 120 different Afri- can tribal groups. The largest group is the Sukuma, who live in the north-western part of the country, south of .

The country’s earliest people were hunters and gatherers, who inhabited the land as far back as 5000BC. Around 800AD, traders moved to the country from India, Arabia and Persia (present day Iran), creating a diverse mix of peoples and cultures.

Today, about 90 percent of Tanzanians live in the rural ar- eas and live off what they can grow on the land. In more recent years, however, people have started to migrate from the countryside to developing towns and cities.A range of different religions are followed across Tanzania. Approxi- mately one third of the population are Muslim, one third are Christians, and the remaining third follow traditional African religions. The country’s favourite sports are foot- ball and boxing. SECURITY Tanzania is a safe country to travel in. Tanzanians are warm - hearted and generous people and are eager to help visitors get the most out of their stay. Ho- tels are safe and have watchmen. Tanzania is a politically stable, multi-democratic country.However, as in all coun- tries, a little common sense goes a long way and reasonable precautions should still betaken, such as locking valuables in the hotel safe and not walking alone at night.

Tanzania has a number of important national parks and nature reserves – such as the , where one of the largest populations of elephants live, and The Gombe Stream National Park, where animal expert Dr carried out her famous research on chimps in their natural habitat. The Serengeti National Park, Tan- zania’s oldest and most popular park for tourists, is home to over 1.7 million wildebeest and about a million other animals.

Page : 26 Page : 27 1 DAY TANZANIA SAFARIS Tarangire National Park Lake Manyara National Park Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Transport : 4x4 Land Cruiser Inclusive : All Current Government taxes and levies, All park and en- in trance fees, & English speaking driver. Join Excluded : Flights, Visa fees, Gratuities & tips, and Any other items of a personal nature. 2 DAYS TANZANIA SAFARIS Safaris Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Our Transport : 4x4 Land Cruiser Inclusive : All Current Government taxes and levies, Full board accom- modation , All park and entrance fees, & English speaking driver. Excluded : Ngorongoro Crater Flights, Visa fees, Gratuities & tips, and Any other items of a personal nature. Lake Manyara National Park 3 DAYS TANZANIA SAFARIS Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Transport : 4x4 Land Cruiser Inclusive : All Current Government taxes and levies, Full board accom- modation , All park and entrance fees, & English speaking driver. Ngorongoro Crater Excluded : Tarangire National Park Flights, Visa fees, Gratuities & tips, and Any other items of a Lake Manyara National Park personal nature. 4 DAYS TANZANIA SAFARIS Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Transport : 4x4 Land Cruiser Inclusive : All Current Government taxes and levies, Full board accom- modation , All park and entrance fees, & English speaking driver. Ngorongoro Crater Excluded : Flights, Visa fees, Gratuities & tips, and Any other items of a Tarangire National Park personal nature. Serengeti National Park 5 DAYS TANZANIA SAFARIS Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Transport : 4x4 Land Cruiser Inclusive : All Current Government taxes and levies, Full board accom- modation , All park and entrance fees, & English speaking driver. Ngorongoro Crater Excluded : Tarangire National Park Flights, Visa fees, Gratuities & tips, and Any other items of a Serengeti National Park personal nature. Page : 28 Page : 29 Maasai Tour Up To The Maasailand Near Tinga-Tinga. After Arriving At „Olpopongi “Maasai Village A Group Of Pleasant Maasai And The Village Chief Welcomes You With A Chilled Welcome Drink.

DAY : 1 – 2 ARUSHA – MAASAI VILLAGE - OLPOPONGI

In the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel in Moshi. Afterwards you will undertake an approximate one and a half hours scenic drive along the slopes of West Kilimanjaro up to the Maa- sailand near Tinga-Tinga. After arriving at „Olpopongi “Maasai Village a group of pleasant Maasai and the Village Chief welcomes you with a chilled welcome drink. During a walk through the vil- lage, your personal Maasai guide is explaining the life, past and today’s life of the Tanzania Maasai. Get more information about the culinary culture of the Maasai while tasting a traditional tea (chai) prepared on the wood fire. A tasty lunch with a variety of local food highlights will end the activities inside the village. The afternoon starts with an exciting & very educational walking safari across the nearby bush. Maasai warriors will guide you along their paths and explain you typical medicinal plants, extraordinary trees, tracks and the local wildlife. In addition to that, the us- age of local tools, hunting techniques and fire preparation is a part your unforgettable bush excursion. Coming back to the village, the well-deserved break is accompanied by freshly brewed coffee & cake. During the sunset, a group of Maasai men and woman gathering around for the traditional singing & dancing performances. A great BBQ-Buffet right at camp fire and the „get together “with your already known Maasai friends, will provide you an unforgettable evening under the (mostly) starry sky. The evening will find the end at your private Maasai house on traditional beds with comfortable mats & blankets. After hearing the rhythm of the bush drums next morning, the break- fast with freshly baked rolls, jam, fruits and an omelet of your choice is waiting for you! Later, during the still early morning, the tour is over and it’s time to say good bye with many new impressions in your mind. Your driver will bring you back to your hotel in Moshi.

Lunch ; BBQ - Dinner; Breakfast

INCLUDED: • All transfers as mentioned in the itinerary • Experienced English speaking Maasai guide • Museum tour and Bush walk • Welcome drink, traditional hot lunch, BBQ dinner, breakfast • Overnight stay in a traditional Maasai clay house • .Sleeping mat, sleeping bag and blankets • Separate European style toilets and washrooms with hot water • All entrance fees

Page : 30 Page : 31 Our Clients Reviews Our Accomodation Options Roger J ABSOLUTELY THE BEST TRIP! We booked a Kilimanjaro climb via Rongai and a three days sa- WeTripAdvisor definitely recommend Member to our friends this safari company! fari me and my two couple friends with Bushwide African Safa- ris and they did a great job, really amazing! Our journey started AN INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE from the airport the company driver was outside waiting for us We went on an 11 days safari in Tanzania me and my other 5 he helped us with some of our bags and then drove us to Kili friends. We started from Kilimanjaro, spent seven days Kiliman- Wonders Hotel. The next day we started with Kilimanjaro climb jaro climbing via Machame route before doing a safari to Taran- the team was outside the hotel earlier waiting for us. We stated gire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and then back to Moshi after four the trek around 10:30am at the Rongai gate, it was an amazing days safari. experience for sure, our guides Emmanuel, Lucas and the whole The team picked us up at the Kilimanjaro International air- team made our holiday full of joy they gave us hope and courage port, helped us exchange money and get a SIM card. Once we had all we needed, Kilimanjaro climbing started with Lucas and peak 5895mt.Words can’t explain how happy I was that day. Af- Emmanuel, our Kilimanjaro guides. They are fantastic guides: terall theKilimanjaro way on thewe wentmountain for a safariand we and finally this was made another it to Uhuruhappy really nice, explained us a lot about the Mountain the history moment of our holiday,an attentive driver and guide (Nickson) and culture. They were very professional with their services and help us to reach to the top uhuru peak 5895m the highest point habits of the . We had a fantas- in Africa. They even went out of their way to ensure we were ticgave time interesting with the information Ngorongoro about crater the and flora Ta and- and local comfortable .would very highly recommend the guides Lucas rangire Park on our program. Bushwide team ,Emanuel without forgetting Deogratius the chef he was amaz- Soroi Serengeti Lodge - Serengeti National Park made our holiday. Thanks to Kundael for his ing his food was beyond explanations he took care of us all the Mbali Mbali Lodges and Camps Serengeti Simba Lodge professional assistance in arranging this pro- way on the mountain. They not just take care of you very well gram from day one. climb. Ouronly safaribut also driver provide Ben lotwas of really insights so awesomeinto flora heand is fauna knowledge on the- Andrew M MY SAFARI MOMENT IN TANZANIA spot animals and to predict their movements so that we had an We recently came back from a safari trip in Tanzania. Words amazingable and viewexperienced of them guideand he he was knew happy where to adjust to find our and schedule how to cannot describe the unforgettable amazing experience we had to our preferences. He was able to turn the trip into a once in a during this trip. We witnessed the great wildebeest & zebra lifetime experience! migration in Serengeti. What an unbelievable sight to see! Our Besides that, all the accommodations were great with amazing guide, Yusuph, was fun to be with and very knowledgeable. He service and really good food. made sure that we see everything we wanted to see… and much The team of It Bushwide African Safaris responded to all mails more. He is incredibly skilled at being able to spot animals far within 24 hours and were great in setting up what we were away. w The service provided by Bushwide African Safaris, was excellent A huge thank you especially to Molla the founder, Emmanuel - thanks to Molla and Esther fowr putting together an incredible andlooking Lucas for our while mountain taking specificguide, Deo wishes our chef,into consideration.Ben our driver and itinerary. The accommodations, food, etc. were all up to or be- guide, and also to the whole team of Bushwide African Safaris yond expectations. We stayed at the Kibo Hotel before and after for such an experience! the safari trip. The hotel is ideally located in Arusha. The rooms All the places you suggested that we stay, were lovely. Especially are quite spacious, comfortable, and very clean. The staff were Fanaka Lodge and our last camp at Chaka camp. They were all very attentive and provided superb service. very special places. The Kibo Hotel is not to be missed, before Chaka Camp in Ndutu Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge and/or after a safari trip.The vehicle was Would we book through them again – always clean and well maintained, making absolutely YES!!! We highly recommend it overall a very comfortable and rewarding them. experience.

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