Tanzania Activities

 

You daily experience the exhilaration of close contact wildlife viewing during day and night game drives. Keep your eyes open for the endangered rhino in Ngorongoro Crater or on walking safaris in the Selous. Here you will experience wildlife viewing from open vehicles and boat on the Rufiji River past crocodile and hippo. In remote Ruaha keep your eyes open for the rare wild dog. In Olduvai Gorge's small museum overlooking the exposed strata of red clay, you can learn more about the excavations in the region and see some of the hundreds of fossil bones and stone tools, many used to hunt wildlife that you may have passed on your drive.

Other optional activities to participate while in Tanzania:

• Canoeing on Lakes Manyara and Duluti.
• Morning bird walks around Lake Duluti with resident naturalist.
• Mountain biking, rock climbing and other adventure activities at Lake Manyara.
• Fishing in Lake Victoria.
• Get a bird's eye-view as you sail in a hot air balloon across the Serengeti.
• Meet Charles Foley of the African Wildlife Foundation.
• Visits to the Serengeti Research Center and lectures by the various scientists.
• Conquer the snow-capped peaks of Kilimanjaro on the climb of a lifetime.
• For those who prefer a slightly more unusual but equally rewarding climb, there is also Mount Meru, which offers endless opportunities for climbing, hiking, trekking or walking.
• Crocodile viewing safaris along the winding reaches of the Grumeti River.
• Thrill to ringside seats at the world famous wildebeest migration as it thunders past the western corridor to the Maasai Mara, or as the wildebeest give birth to their young in the southern Serengeti.
• Enjoy sundowners in many unique spots during your safari.
• Cultural visits to neighboring local communities and schools and talks on the heritage and tradition of the local Ikoma and Sikoma tribes.
• Visit Mto Wa Mbu village and enjoy lunch underneath the banana plants.
• An action-packed selection of adventure hikes around the Ngorongoro Crater and the volcanoes of the nearby Crater Highlands.
• Marvel at authentic displays of Maasai dance, song, performance and music.
• Indulge in an open-air ‘Crater Barbecue Lunch’ by a hippo filled pool by the Crater’s floor.
• Nightly wildlife and cultural talk, videos and film shows in some camps.

DID YOU KNOW?

You think you’re thirsty? African elephants can drink up to 40 gallons of water in one sitting.