Lion Cubs

Tanzania Safari

Nov 9, 2017

The Tanzania Safari is an adventure like no other you will experience in a lifetime.

As a first time Safari adventurer , I felt like I was experiencing the world

as it was thousands of years ago. As we arrived in Tanzania,the great Mount

Kilimanjaro greeted us in its majestic greatness. Our first stop was the

Gibbs Farm in Karatu, Tanzania. It's the oldest Guest House in Northern

Tanzania. Over 30 acres of organic farming and a sense of taking care of

the earth while also a commitment to community. We explore the gardens

and got to immerse in the beauty of the farm before we started our Safari.

Another highlight was the local school coming to the farm to put on

a performance of singing and dance.

Our next stop was the Serengeti Nation Park. Inside this park is the biggest

crater in the world. At this stop we experience many animals and the

amazing Maasai people.  They are the custodians of the world's cattle,

herding cows.  From there we went to flew to Northern Tanzania and stayed in

a lodge where animal's could roam freely within our confines.   The difference with

this landscape was that the Serengeti was contained and in this area the vastness went on and on. There were more herds of animals and the willabees did their 

annual trek from Tanzania to neighboring Kenya every year.  We were able to

see a white rhinoceros, which are endangered of extinction. We learned how

the people are taking care of the different animals from poachers. We saw images

of lions with their cubs, images of Lions have just feasted on other prey.

So many images that will stay with me forever. 

I highly recommend this Safari as an adventure and an eye opening lifetime

experience. 

Here are a few facts............

SERENGETI NATIONAL PARKTanzania has reserved 12% of the country, a total of46,000 square miles for National Parks. This breaks downto 15 national parks. The highlight of these parks is theSerengeti National Park which contains the greatest andmost spectacular remaining concentration of plains gamein Africa. Its northern boundry meets Kenya's MasaiMara, but wildlife knows no borders and the animals travelfreely between the two countries. The migration of plainsgame is an impressive sight and takes place during late Julythrough September when they leave the shortgrass plainsin the south and move towards the Masai Mara in search ofwater.

NGORONGORO CRATERThis is the largest intact crater in the world and was anactive volcano some 8 million years ago. It is a caldera -the cone collapsed and slid back into the volcano leaving acrater of about 12 miles in diameter. There are thousandsof animals that live year round in the crater from thesmallest gazelle to the elephant.

MOUNT KILIMANJAROIn 1848 when John Rebman announced to the RoyalGeographical Society in London that he had sighted amountain capped with snow he was greeted with ridicule.At 19,340', "Kili" is Africa's highest mountain and has apermanent cap of snow on its peaks. An extinct volcano,the mountain can be climbed by most normally fit people;it's a gradual walk up the slope taking three days to reachthe top and two days for the descent.

The weather in Africa is generally pleasant throughout the year – warm to hot days, and temperate nights – with summer(September to April) being the hotter months. During the months of June to August, weather is generally cooler; it can getreally cold at night and in the early morning, particularly when on safari. We suggest you pack accordingly.SAFARIS USING LIGHT AIRCRAFT TRANSFERS HAVE A STRICT WEIGHT LIMIT – CONSULT YOUR ITINERARY.BRIGHT COLORS AND WHITE ARE NOT ADVISED WHILE ON SAFARI.CAMOUFLAGE CLOTHING IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR TRAVEL IN AFRICAN COUNTRIES.Clothing:? 3 - 4 Changes of Casual Clothing for Safari? Shorts? T-Shirts (cotton)? Pants or Pant/short combo? Long-Sleeve Shirt (cotton)? Sweater or Jacket? Sweatshirt / Sweatpants? 1 - 2 Changes of Casual Clothes for Cities? Slacks? Sport Shirts? Blouse? Skirt or Dress? Pajamas? Pair of Comfortable lightweight Shoes (ie: Running)? Pair of Casual Shoes? Rubber Thongs ("flip-flops") or Sandals? Socks? Bathing Suit / Trunks and Cover Up? Sun hat /Wide brimmed hat (to cover ears & neck)? Light Rain Gear? Gloves? Headscarf / Bandana (particularly for dusty dry regions);Beanies/Woolen Hats for the cold winter months? Dressy attire for your stay at prestigious city hotels or on oneof the luxury trains?___________Necessities – to bring with you on your trip:? Sunglasses (neck string comes in handy)? Prescription Glasses / Contact Lenses(Including an extra set)? Insect Repellent, Sun Screen Lotion & Skin Moisturizer? Lip Balm with Sun Screen Added? Eye Drops? Anti-Malarial Medication? Personal Medications (properly labeled)? Antihistamines & Decongestants? Pain reliever (Aspirin) & Vitamins? Small Packs of Kleenex & Moist Towelettes? First Aid kit / Band-Aids? Personal Toiletries? T

Medication and/or prescriptions – small flashlight with batteries

I hope a Safari in your future!  

Michele