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Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Mount Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar—legendary places that fill the pages of history, wildlife, science books and novels—surrealistic landscapes that harken back to the dawn of humanity and inspire awe in all who experience them. But as spectacular and wondrous as they are, they’re just a few of the many attractions in the diverse ecological and cultural tapestry that is Tanzania!

Many more spectacular but lesser know destinations await your clients here, be they first-time or seasoned visitors to Africa. Karibu can assist you in offering these together with a wide variety of activities and accommodations off the beaten track guaranteed to satisfy your client’s interests and budget requirements.

In the south of the country, for example, we have the newly expanded Ruaha National Park that rivals South Africa’s Kruger Park in size and its prolific wildlife. The nearby Selous Reserve, the largest in Africa, harbours a plethora of wildlife including thriving populations of rare wild hunting dogs and black rhino. Mkomazi Reserve, the Tanzanian extension of Kenya’s famous Tsavo National Park, is also home to black rhino and a myriad of other species. From there it’s a short hop down to Sadaani National Park on the coast that offers a unique combination of bush and beach. Bask in morning surf and sand and spend the afternoon amongst herds of elephants.

The less-traveled western portion of Tanzania features Gombe Stream and Mahali National parks that are the homelands of our closest living relatives, the forest chimpanzees. Thrilling guided walks allow you to observe these fascinating primates at close-hand. At Kitavi National Park you can canoe or just relax in a charming lodge and enjoy spectacular views of picturesque Lake Rukwa and its birdlife.

Another lesser known jewel in Tanzania’s crown is the Amani Nature Reserve in the east Usambara Mountains just 40 km (about 25 miles) from the Indian Ocean. It boasts high concentrations of unique species of birds, trees, amphibians and butterflies including the indigenous African violet.

For lovers of archaeology and ancient art we offer tours guided by scientists to the world famous two million year-old fossil and archaeological site at Olduvai Gorge, birthplace of some of our earliest human ancestors. One of our best kept secrets are the several hundred rock shelters in central Tanzania that contain bizarre and mysterious paintings created as early as 30,000 to 50,000 years ago or more by Late Stone Age shaman artists.

For those who prefer to rise above it all, there’s more than just Mount Kilimanjaro to conquer. They can tackle the steep, rocky slopes of Mount Meru near Arusha or the still active Serengeti volcano, Oldonyo Lengai that the Maasai people revere as their Mountain of God.

Thanks to cooperation with our East African neighbours, we can also help you to combine any of your Tanzanian excursions with special tours to Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda. Bush and beach, animals and archaeology, game fishing and gorillas… Consider the possibilities and maintain a Sustainable Partnership!