The Sukuma are one of Tanzania’s largest cultural groups and live mainly around Lake Victoria, particularly in Mwanza, Shinyanga and Simiyu. Their heritage includes music, dance, farming knowledge and community organisation that continue to evolve.Dance, music and...
The Sonjo, also known as Batemi, live in northern Tanzania in a transition area between the highlands and Lake Natron. Their communities have their own identity, distinct from Maasai identity, and a long relationship with farming, water management and the region’s...
At the foot of the Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara National Park combines groundwater forest, open floodplain, wetlands and lake scenery within a relatively compact area. It is a useful stop on Tanzania’s northern circuit and is particularly rewarding for...
Climbing Kilimanjaro means trekking to Uhuru Peak at 5,895 metres, the highest point in Africa. Normal routes do not require technical climbing, but altitude, cold and consecutive days of walking make it a serious challenge. Preparation, acclimatisation and the...
Arusha National Park is an excellent choice for a nature-filled day close to Arusha city. In a relatively compact area it combines the forests of Mount Meru, Ngurdoto Crater, the Momella Lakes and open habitats where giraffe, buffalo and other wildlife may be...
Tarangire National Park is one of the most distinctive destinations on Tanzania’s northern safari circuit. The Tarangire River, ancient baobabs and open savannah create a landscape unlike Serengeti or Ngorongoro. The park is particularly well known for elephants and...
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is part of Tanzania’s northern safari circuit and contains the famous Ngorongoro Crater. It is not a national park: it was created as a multiple-use area where wildlife conservation shares the landscape with pastoral communities....
Serengeti National Park lies at the heart of one of Africa’s great savannah ecosystems. Its plains, acacia woodland, rivers and rocky kopjes support exceptional wildlife. UNESCO recognises the area for its ecological processes and the annual movement of vast herds of...
Tell us how you imagine your journey and we will prepare a private Tanzania safari proposal adapted to your dates, group and interests. You can write to us in English or Spanish. Rokoine reviews every enquiry personally. When he is guiding a safari, the limited mobile...
Rokoine Ole Sondo Laizer is the local guide and founder of Safari en Tanzania. He was born in the Serengeti area and grew up around Ngorongoro, Engare Sero, Lake Natron and the slopes of Ol Doinyo Lengai. His relationship with this land goes beyond tourism: it is part...
Planning a safari involves far more than booking accommodation. It requires knowledge of distances, access roads, seasons, permits and alternatives when conditions change. Our on-the-ground experience turns a list of places into a coherent and achievable journey....
A 2-day Tanzania safari is a compact option for travellers with limited time. Combining Tarangire and Ngorongoro provides two very different landscapes, but it requires early starts and a faster pace than a longer safari. Day 1: Arusha and TarangireCollection in...
This private 4-day Tanzania safari combines culture at Lake Eyasi, wildlife and baobabs in Tarangire, the varied habitats of Lake Manyara and the volcanic scenery of Arusha National Park. It is a diverse itinerary for travellers with limited time who prefer not to...
