Tanzania, Wonders of Wildlife & Culture

Imagine this! Landing at Kilimanjaro Airport in February to embark on a safari across Tanzania. An epic trip moving slowly and close to nature. This tour starts already after the first night in cozy Haraldi's Home in Arusha. We travel via Lake Natron through Serengeti and we get to know local life in Mwanza by the great Lake Victoria, ending the trip at Zanzibar. The tour is done in partnership with Tarakwai Safaris. A deeper experience that takes you closer both to wildlife and to people - the Maasais, whose home land we will be passing and through getting close to local life in Mwanza.

Life in MWANZA, at the shores of Lake Victoria, it is exactly that- LIFE. I never feel that alive as when I move on the African continent and then especially in Tanzania and Mwanza that has become my second home. The people, the landscape, the smell of smoke, the hustle and the friendliness is what I long back to already the moment I leave. The unpredictable. The colors. The sounds. The contrasts. From the intense buzz of the streets to the serene calm at the shore of the lake. The hakuna matata - there is no problem that cannot be solved. A trip to Tanzania you'll never forget. Because it is not like anything else and you will return to your memories time after time. You will smile, thinking about all the friendly people you met, the encounters with wild animals, the captivating landscapes. Tanzania, the country that touches all senses /Lena Johansson, tour guide.

The sense of wilderness

The accommodations we offer together with Tarakwai are carefully chosen and lodges with less ecological footprint, simple, attractive, and cozy. On the wildlife safari we stay in eco-lodges and eco-tented camps. Eco, in the sense of natural building materials, solar power, and recycling of water. The tents are comfortable, with real beds, en-suite bathrooms with either normal or eco-flush toilets, and overhead hot water showers. Semi-outdoors sitting areas where you can watch resident animals occasionally passing by. Meals are served, from breakfast to a la carte dinners. Add to that some amazing views in the middle of the wild and the sense of being one with nature. It´s priceless!

Lake Natron and the volcano

Day 2 -3 We start our safari moving along the Great Rift Valley Escarpment to Lake Natron and the volcano Ol Donyoi Lengai. A place that offers spectacular, almost surreal nature scenes (picture below). We will do a short hike to Ngare Sero where we are met by green lush landscapes and waterfalls. Our place for the night is Maasai Giraffe Eco Lodge, located on the road to Serengeti, close to the foot of the volcano. The lodge is actively working for eco tourism, responsible travel and conservation. Here in the heart of Maasai land and unspoiled wilderness you can sense a standstill of time. A perfect place to relax and contemplate all the impressions from the day.

Serengeti,the wonder of nature

Day 4-7 We enter Serengeti. The name derives from the Maasai word siringet, and means never ending land. You can easily get that impression looking out on the vast plains. Serengeti offers varied landscapes and great opportunities to spot all the animals you have dreamed of. Tarakwai's guide and driver has a deep knowledge where to move and when and takes you to less visited areas, on less traveled roads.

From Lake Victoria to the Indian Ocean

Day 7-8 After spending two days in Mwanza at Hotel Tilapia, with sunset cruise at the lake, city walks and local community work, we will fly across the country to Zanzibar for the last days. Day 9- 13 we stay in less crowded Jambiani village on the east coast of Zanzibar in Casa Beach Hotel. Here we'll make a dhow sail, a village walk visiting local workshops. We'll get familiar with Marine cultures, their women support project and marine conservation. Add to this sun, beach, swimming, snorkling and beautiful ocean views! On the way to the airport we'll make a tour with legendary Mr Spice and a stop in to admire the amazing townscape of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage.

Encounters with culture and nature

Boka Resa

More info and booking

22.2 - 6.3 2025, 13 days. Price: 4-6 persons 3740 € / 7-12 persons 3380 €. Itinerary: Arusha-Lake Natron-Serengeti-Mwanza/Lake Victoria-Zanzibar. Our local partner in Tanzania is Tarakwai Safaris, a tour operator that places high importance on community based tourism, sustainability and conservation. Their guides/drivers are highly knowledgeable and skilled in spotting wildlife. Tarakwai emphasizes on walking experiences which brings you closer to the animals and the landscape. Contact us for more details, questions and booking. We can also customize your trip to Tanzania.

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