THE GREATEST ADVENTURE OF MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK, Swirls of opaque mist hide the advancing dawn. The first shafts of sun colour the fluffy grass heads rippling across the plain in a russet halo. A herd of zebras, confident in their camouflage at this predatory hour,...
Lake Manyara National Park
THE GREAT BEAUTY OF LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK, Stretching for 50km along the base of the rusty gold 600-metre high Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara is a scenic gem, with a setting extolled by Ernest Hemingway as “the loveliest I had seen in Africa”. The compact...
Serengeti National Park
THE WORLD FINEST SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK, a million wildebeest… each one driven by the same ancient rhythm, fulfilling its instinctive role in the inescapable cycle of life: a frenzied three-week bout of territorial conquests and mating; survival of the fittest as...
Tarangire National Park
THE WILDLIFE OF TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK, the fierce sun sucks the moisture from the landscape, baking the earth a dusty red, the withered grass as brittle as straw. The Tarangire River has shriveled to a shadow of its wet season self. But it is choked with wildlife....
Arusha National Park
THE MOUNT MERU AND ARUSHA NATIONAL PARK, the closest national park to Arusha town – northern Tanzania’s safari capital – Arusha National Park is a multi-faceted jewel, often overlooked by safarigoers, despite offering the opportunity to explore a beguiling diversity...
Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
THE GREAT MOUNT KILIMANJARO NATIONAL PARK, is the highlight of most visitors’ experiences in Tanzania. Few mountains can claim the grandeur, the breathtaking views of Amboseli National Park in Kenya, the Rift Valley, and the Masaai Steppe, that belongs to Kilimanjaro....
Safari Packing List
What to Pack for Your Safari Packing for your first safari can be a bit daunting. What do you bring? What don’t you need? Below you’ll find our recommended list of things to bring along with you when you’re on safari. A backpack While there is plenty of room in our...
Kilimanjaro Health Issues
Kilimanjaro Health Issues Please note Each client that books with ‘Tanzania On Foot‘receives a comprehensive 2-page health guide that addresses all the health issues related to climbing Kilimanjaro. Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) Acute Mountain Sickness is also...
Rwanda Travel Tips
Culture/ Historical tours Getting there Alliance Express flies directly from Kigali to Entebbe (Uganda), Johannesburg (South Africa), Nairobi (Kenya) and Bujumbura (Burundi). In partnership with SAA and SA Alliance Air, it also flies from Kigali to the USA via...
Uganda Travel Tips
Important Uganda Travel Tips Exclusive African Safaris offers an important insight for Uganda travel tips to follow for planning a relaxing, enjoyable holiday in Uganda. Here are some of the necessary tips discussed below: Accommodation There is wide availability of...
Kenya Travel Tips
Photography tips The morning and afternoon light is perfect for photographing wildlife and your safari guide is an expert at positioning the vehicle for the best results. Wildlife photos must be taken from the vehicle and clients are never allowed to get out of the...
Kilimanjaro Preparation
KILIMANJARO SUMMIT PREPARATION Achieving a reasonable degree of physical fitness should be a goal in your preparation. Being in good shape will increase your chances of having a safe climb, successful summit, and enjoyable experience. Climbing Kilimanjaro does not...