Tanzania - History, Culture and Wildlife Safari

Go on a journey to Africa and learn about the history, culture, and biodiversity of Tanzania. This wildlife safari has been specifically designed to visit a variety of East Africa’s wildlife habitats, each with its unique community of birds, mammals, scenic attractions and cultural components. The Great Rift Valley, the vast savannas of the Serengeti, Olduvai Gorge, the Ngorongoro Crater and visits with the Maasai, Iraqw, Hadzapi and Datoga tribal groups are all included in this 11 day safari program. Our means of transportation are specially equipped 4-wheel drive safari vehicles with a guaranteed window seat and access to the roof hatch for all participants.

Environmentally Sensitive Travel and Conservation Commitment

Environmentally sensitive travel to East Africa’s parks and cultural centers is an important aspect of the country’s long-range challenge, to manage its wealth of wildlife in a sustainable manner and to utilize its resources in a way that will create optimum living conditions for all its inhabitants. A portion of the proceeds from this Tanzania wildlife safari program will be donated to IBEX. Additional donations are designated for other conservation projects underway in Tanzania and the tax revenues generated by our safaris are used to improve schools, roads and hospitals.

Tour Extensions

The Tanzania Safari Tour program has 2 optional extensions, one pre-tour and one post-tour. The pre-tour extension is a visit to Gombe Stream National Park, the location of Jane Goodall's famous research with chimpanzees and Lake Tanganyika. The post-tour extension is a visit to Zanzibar island, also known as spice island for its rich history in spice farming and trade. You may choose either or both extensions to enhance your Tanzania visit.

Schedule: October 12 – 22, 2010.
Cost per person, double occupancy: $6,795
Number of participants: 10
Duration: 11 days
Overnight stays:  Luxury wildlife lodges and tented camps
Itinerary: Arusha, Loliondo, Serengeti National Park, Olduvai Gorge, Ngorongoro Crater, Karatu, Lake Eyasi, Arusha

Activities in Tanzania

Physical activities: The pace of this safari is “moderate” and should not be excessively demanding for most. Stays at most locations are for  more than one night, allowing time to relax and even sit out a game drive or two and enjoy a quiet afternoon on your own. On most days there are options for both morning and afternoon game drives. On some mornings it may be advantageous to depart early and return to the safari lodge for breakfast. On other days you may chose to take lunch with you and spend the entire day out.  Afternoon game drives usually begin about 3:00 PM and may last until dark.

Tour Leader - John W. Mount

John W. Mount and Jane Goodall
discussing the Tanzania trip plans

Your Tanzania Naturalist – Guides: Each safari is accompanied by one or more professional driver / guides. These men and women are graduates of an extensive and on going training program that includes courses in natural history, tourism and African culture & history. They are carefully selected for their knowledge, temperament and ability to communicate. In addition they have had several years of “on the job” training and have advanced to their current position because they have successfully led numerous wildlife safaris and demonstrated their ability as charismatic and resourceful leaders.