Day Trips and excursions
LAKE DULUTI
Lake duluti is ideal place to take a walk along the path bordering the lake and enjoy the stunning landscape and the biggest concentration of birds around the area. For more experiences and adventurous you will get to go around the lake by canoe, this will give you great chance of discovering the plants and birds. There will be a delicious African food near the lake shore.
KILIMANJARO DAY HIKE
If you are not quite fit or have a limited time for a full Kilimanjaro climbing, and still you want to enjoy your visit to Tanzania then you have a chance to do a day tour via Marangu route. It is a fascinating tour where wildlife and local cultural blend. A day hike inside of Kilimanjaro National Park allows you to experience the thrill of climbing Africa’s highest mountain while avoiding the summit and extreme altitude. It will take you 6 to 8 hours to climb up to Mandara Hut and back to the entry gate. This will be good enough to give you a full picture of what it takes to be part of a Kilimanjaro climbing.
On this day hike you will reach the first point, delve into pristine tropical wilderness and see stunning landscape around. The trail is popular as the first Kilimanjaro explorers used, Marangu route is home to black and white Colubus Monkeys living and jumping on the branches of tropical trees growing along the trail.
MESERANI SNAKE PARK
Meserani Snake Park offers various activities including snakes and reptiles that can be found in Tanzania. An experience guide, who can guide you and tell all about these animals, will accompany you. During the tour you will learn how the snakes defend themselves, how do they eat, there is also a bird sanctuary in the park and they have few crocodiles, tortoise and turtles. Some of the highlights of the Meserani snake park include the varieties of the Egyptian Cobra, Black and the Green Mamba, Puff Adders, Boomslang, Pythons and others. Also you can enjoy the cultural tour by visiting the Maasai village and Museum. Visit the free education centre, where the Maasai get the opportunity to learn, read and writing. You will also enjoy the camel ride outside of the snake park.
MOUNT LONGIDO
Mount Longido is Located in Longido District near Kenyan border, Arusha Region. It is the Maasai land that you will often see Maasai bomas and big herd of cattles grazing on open plains and in the acacia woodlands. It is possible to do a day tour climbing Mount Longido. If you might have enough time then it is worth doing the two days trekking. Spend the night on the mountain and then reaching the summit on the second day. The summit is at an altitude of 2637 metres above sea level. After reaching the top of the mountain, which rises above the treetops it offers a stunning view of its beautiful surroundings. It is possible to have a view of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru from up there. There are different ecosystems on the mountains. The beginning is a dry area, but soon you will find yourself in a wooded area. Enjoy the silence sounds of nature while you are here. During the ascent it will soon become more humid and you will experience that the forest becomes more like a rainforest.
During trekking Mount Longido you will be guided by Maasai warriors follow narrow footpaths through a dense natural forest. The mountain is also known for the buffalos, baboons and monkeys. The hike and return takes around 7-9 hrs.
TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK DAY TRIP
Tarangire National Park is primarily famous for the big herds of elephants gathering in the vicinity of the main water source – the Tarangire River. Experience the abundance of age-old baobabs and big herds of zebra, wildebeest, giraffes, buffalos, lions, leopards, cheetahs and many other animals. And more than 500 bird species. Vast rolling grasslands, thick acacia bushes, baobab and palm trees along the Tarangire River featuring the unique park landscape will leave a lasting imprint on your memory.
TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK DAY TRIP
Tarangire National Park is primarily famous for the big herds of elephants gathering in the vicinity of the main water source – the Tarangire River. Experience the abundance of age-old baobabs and big herds of zebra, wildebeest, giraffes, buffalos, lions, leopards, cheetahs and many other animals. And more than 500 bird species. Vast rolling grasslands, thick acacia bushes, baobab and palm trees along the Tarangire River featuring the unique park landscape will leave a lasting imprint on your memory.
LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK DAY TRIP
Lake Manyara National Park is definitely one of Tanzania’s most attractive natural sanctuaries filled with wonderful wild animals and majestic bird’s species. The panoramic beauty of the park certainly makes it worth a visit. The park is located between the Great Rift Valley Escarpment and the alkaline water lake. The park is home of tree climbing lions, herds of elephant, giraffes, big troops of baboon, sykes monkeys and vervet monkeys found in the mahogany forest and acacia open woodland, and more than 400 different bird’s species.
NGORONGORO CRATER DAY TRIP
Ngorongoro crater covers an area of 260 sq km with diameter of approximately 19 km (12 miles) and its majestic walls that rise just over 600m (1800 feet). The largest unbroken, inactive and unflooded caldera in the world. The areas consists of various landscapes and includes dense mountain forest, woodlands, grasslands, alkaline lake and swamps. Ngorongoro crater is also known as the ‘garden of eden’ due to the crater’s beauty and it being a paradise for animals. Huge herds of ungulates dominate the crater floor with zebras, wildebeests, elands, Grant’s and Thomson’s gazelles. The crater is also the home to the “Big Five” rhinos, elephants, bufalloes, lions are often spotted. Leopards are rarely seen on the crater’s rim forest. Great numbers of flamingos are found at lake magadi and many more birds species are found in the crater.
ARUSHA NATIONAL PARK DAY TRIP
The Arusha National Park is the only park in northern Tanzania where you may experience a walking safari and canoeing as well. You will walk on the foothills of Mount Meru with an armed ranger in the tropical forest and watch animals outside the vehicle. You will be able to walk up to the crater of Mount Meru (the second highest peak of Tanzania and the fifth highest peak of Africa) which is located inside the park. It is a great experience, worth adding to your Tanzania safari adventures! After the walking safari, our 4×4 safari vehicle will drive you to the furthest part of the park – the Momela lakes where you can witness pink flamingos as well as many other animals on your way.
MATERUNI WATERFALLS AND COFFEE PLANTATION
A tour to Materuni Village and waterfalls is a great way to spend a day away from the bustle of town life. The walk to Materuni waterfall offers a glimpse into the nature of Tanzania allowing you either to prepare your body for the forthcoming climb to Kilimanjaro or ease your muscles after the climb.
The tour starts with a walk to Materuni Waterfall. It is an opportunity to see how local fruit like avocados, mangos, bananas grow, as well as learn some of the local history, traditions, village economy, agriculture and culture life. When you get to the waterfall, you can refresh yourself in the natural pool. The tour will continue with a visit to the local village lying in the coffee plantations. The villagers will demonstrate the process of coffee farming and guide you through the preparation of coffee from a bean to a cup. Sing and dance along with chagga tribe as they are grinding, roasting and boiling the beans. When the coffee is ready, villagers will serve lunch – a national chagga meal.
KIKULETWA HOT SPRINGS
The Kikuletwa Hot spring (also known as Rundugai or Chemka hot spring) is one of the most beautiful and refreshing places in Tanzania. The drive from Arusha to Kikuletwa Hot spring is about 2 hours where you will cross through beautiful African country side this vast area is home to members of many different tribes. It is small oasis in the middle of absolutely nowhere, simply an amazing experience that’s definitely worth the visit when you are in Tanzania. Enjoy swimming in crystal clear, turquoise, warm water.
The Kikuletwa Hot Spring is home to one of very specific type of fish called Garra Rufa fish or “doctor fish”. They use for pedicure that eat the dead skin of your feet. So don’t be scared if you feel something nibbling on your feet, just sit back, relax and enjoy the free pedicure. Turtles and catfish are among the fishes found in the hot spring. The natural pool is surrounded by the amazing roots of fig trees you can enjoy BBQ or delicious local lunch after taking a swim inside the warm water.
Creating tailor-made tours for over 10 years
Due to Tanzania’s close proximity to the equator, we generally only have two seasons; a rainy season and dry season. Short rainy season is from November to January and long rainy season is March through May. Dry season usually starts from July to October.
Majority of people will suggest that the best time to visit Tanzania is between July to October. This is the dry season, means that animals wandering searching for water, which makes them relatively easy to spot. You will probably see them in large concentrations as the watering points and rivers are getting limited. Most of the water’s sources dry up or get smaller during the dry season. However because most people believe that July to October is the best time to come, it is also the busiest time in the national parks. This means that majority of people miss the hidden treasures that can be found at other times of the year.
Here is a short overview of what the year looks like in our National Parks.