The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, and also the best place to witness the Big Five species in Tanzania.
The Ngorongoro Crater, a Unesco World Heritage site, is home to high concentrations of wildlife. If you’re planning a Tanzania safari, here are 10 reasons why you should add the Ngorongoro Crater to your safari itinerary.
Climbing Africa’s highest mountain peak is not for the faint of heart. At 5 895 metres above sea level, this dormant volcano looms high into the air and is the highest free standing mountain in the world. Situated in the Kilimanjaro National Park in Tanzania, this geological wonder is any mountaineers dream climb. Mount Kilimanjaro consists of three peaks, Mawezi, Kibo (where you’ll find…
The phrase 'tree climbing lions' seems a little bizarre to those who have never seen this unusual behaviour. Even seasoned animal behaviorists agree that lions are not evolutionarily adapted to scale trees and perch atop branches. In fact, this phenomenon is so rare that there are only two documented populations of tree climbing lions on the planet have been noted. While a leopard…
Emanuel is a Maasai Warrior, born and raised in the Ngorongoro Crater Highlands. After his studies at Mweka Wildlife College, one of the most prestigious wildlife management schools in Africa - he also completed advanced-level courses in guiding. Since then he has worked with some of the best tour companies in Tanzania. He is a certified wilderness first aid responder, so you’re always…
Seeing the Big Five up close and personal is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, regardless of how many instances you will get to experience it. Luxury safaris in Tanzania are an experience to savour and a number of camps will make for an unforgettable experience. In this case here are nine unforgettable camps to see the Big Five in Tanzania. Dunia Camp One of the best camps in Tanzania…
Mbali Mbali means Far Far Away! This is exactly what you will be when staying at Mbali Mbali Gombe. This small intimate camp hides on the shores of Lake Tanganyika underneath the shades of ancient forest trees. This is one of the only camps in the Gombe Stream National Park made famous through Jane Goodall's fantastic chimp research. At Mbali Mbali you can be sure to escape the hustle…
Imagine travelling hundreds of miles to see and experience the spectacular herds of the Great Wildebeest Migration, only to arrive at your destination and find out that you’ve missed it by one week. How disappointing! Luckily for you, we’re here to help. Here are five reasons people miss the Great Wildebeest Migration and how to ensure that this doesn’t happen to…