How to Get Most of Your Safari in Tanzania and Kenya

Everybody wants to have an unforgettable experience when it comes to safaris in Africa. Booking a safari is first step to do so, but many people don’t know or don’t think of all possibilities!

To truly enjoy and experience African landscape and wildlife from all possible angles, we have compiled ideas to consider when planning safari to Tanzania and Kenya.

Chose mobile tented camps. If you are after specific event then make sure you will book your safari in right season and time of the year. Although safaris are without a doubt exciting all year there are certain times of the year that can deliver much more.

Great Migration is one of them. If you are after great migration in full swing, we recommend booking your safari stay in mobile camps.

Mobile camps have the best locations, primarily focused on superb viewing areas. They are usually found in more remote areas, which means less tourists and big chance to witness animals from the comfort of your safari tent verandah!

Book a lodge with elephant waterhole.

Alternative option for those who want to be close to animals and great views of wildlife is to book a lodge that has on site waterholes, one of them is Four season Serengeti Lodge and some lodges in Tarangire, while in Kenya you have properties where giraffes wander around in the backyard gardens! Contact us for more advice!

You can save on a night. Look for offers we regularly publish, often times we have special deals for booking two nights and get on for free and similar. If you are lucky, you can get even more than a night for free. Some offers like recent; include many activities that are usually available for additional cost, for free. So, be flexible and you may end up with free night and additional freebies like free night game drive, free walking safari or free bush romantic dinner. Subscribe to our newsletter and be the first to know about safari deals!

Go for hikes and trekking’s or walks.

 To truly feel the nature, it is worth to book a walking tour during safari – available are short walks to several trekkings in Ngorongoro, which, will reveal an amazing scenes and panoramas not visible from safari vehicle.

Go for hot air balloon ride!

Fly over the plains in hot air balloon safari, available in Tanzania in Serengeti and Tarangire as well in Kenya (Masai Mara). This flight takes place in early morning hours before the breakfast at sunrise. To observe the wildlife from the air is real privilege!

Spend a night in Masai village and get an insight of daily routine and life. Or include a trip to Hadzabe tribe  on Lake Eyasi region,where you spend a fair amount of time to learn hunting with spears, and how to make fire.

As you see there are exciting possibilities to enhance your safari. Once you are done with decision where to go and where to stay, all you have to do is bring you camera, for the rest Shadows of Africa takes care of.

What Else to Do During Safari to Tanzania

Activities on Safari To Tanzania

Whenever you choose to take a safari in Tanzania, you can do additional  fun activities in addition to game driving  in the parks.

Depending on your personal preferences you can do  the following:
 
Hot Air Balloon Safaris in Serengeti and Tarangire. before proceeding to game driving you will start your day early and spend a time in hot air balloon safari. Although both locations are stunning, most of clients choose Serengeti over Tarangire where in time of great wildebeest migration views to Serengeti plains are just amazing!

 

Walking safari  - to stretch your legs as you wil spent hours in your safari vehicle.
 
Walking safaris can be arranged in certain areas of the parks or sometimes accomondation  includes it in your price automatically.

If you have Arusha National Park in your itinerary, walking safari is included in the tour. Or for example if you choose to overnight in more  luxury lodges many of them include walking safaris in overnight  price. One of them is Lake Manyara Conservancy ranch  and some high end  lodges within Serengeti.
More enthusiastic hikers can do some  light  trekking as well trekking is the most popular choice so far, as well as in Ngorongoro  Conversation area trekkings (different duration) are possible.
So when you are considering to add a healthy activity to your Tanzanian safari, let us know when you contact us and we will prepare the possibilities that suit you the best.

Canoeing in Lake Duluti and Arusha National park, tour duration between 1.5 to 2.5 hours, depending on the location.
Baloon safaris are another unforgettable choice. Available within Serengeti and Tarangire NP.

Hose riding safari is the best in private Manyara ranch Conversation. But only possible when you book a night in their fabulous tents. Horse riding safari lasts half a day, and are suitable for skilled riders that not exceed 100 kg in weight.
 

Night game drives are doable in certain areas although not within the parks.
In future posts we will present all activities in details in order to ease you decision which type is best for you..



Local lunch made by local lady - instead of eating in lodges you can book a local lunch and try typical Tanzanian cousine. Banana soup, rice, ugali, beans, nyama choma, stewed fish and fresh season vegetables will be served. You may even want to try banana vine, banana beer or strong conyagi!

You are always welcome to contact us with questions regarding additional adventures. Our destination experts will answer all your questions and advise you the best combination according to your safari itinerary.