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TANZANIA - HIDDEN SECRETS

Tanzania's Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, Ruaha and Selous Game Reserves need no introduction. In fact, it is safe to say that they have some of the best game concentrations in Africa and some of the most exciting and unusual camps and lodges to stay in.

Travelling with Pulse Africa is so easy because ...

• Our country knowledge is second to none.
• You will enjoy around-the-clock VIP treatment and have the best guides at your service through our personal network of camps and lodges.
• We can assist you in planning your holiday around the ever changing location of the migration as our focus is on flexability and originality.

A five night Kilimanjaro Climb will reward you with spectacular views from the top of the highest freestanding mountain in the world together with an incredible sense of personal achievement. The Spice Island of Zanzibar lying off the coast of Tanzania is an ideal venue for a relaxing beach holiday after a safari or a Kilimanjaro climb. Accommodation to suit all budgets and activities including diving, deep-sea fishing, cycling tours, spice tours and the opportunity to experience the culture of this fascinating island make Zanzibar a truly memorable destination. Click here for an article on Tanzanian Chimps by Teresa Levonian Cole.




Our selected regions in Tanzania...

	Arusha - Mount Meru The starting place for most safaris in Tanzania, Arusha is the perfect place to rest after a long flight in from your home country and will give a first taste of things to come on your safari.
	Dar es Salaam and The Swahili Coast To most travellers, Dar es Salaam is just a convenient port of call on the way to more exotic destinations of Zanzibar, the game parks, Pemba or Mafia Islands. This is a great pity, as the city is a fascinating tropical port that is well worth a visit.
	Katavi National Park Isolated and seldom visited, Katavi is a true wilderness, providing the few intrepid souls who make it there with a thrilling taste of Africa as it must have been a century ago.
	Lake Manyara National Park Manyara is a birding paradise (more than 380 species), especially for waterfowl and migrants, and the forests are one of the best places around to see leopards. Lions hunt on the grassy shores of the lake, and are known for their habit of climbing trees.
	Lake Tanganyika In the far west of Tanzania lies Lake Tanganyika, Africa's deepest lake. It is the longest freshwater lake in the world and home to more than 250 species of fish. Bordering the lake is Mahale Mountains National Park, a sanctuary to some of the last remaining, wild chimpanzees.
	Mafia Island Mafia is the southernmost of the three large islands off the coast of Tanzania. It is around 20km long by 8km wide. Unlike the other two islands of Zanzibar and Pemba, which along with a number of smaller islands form the semi-autonomous state of Zanzibar, Mafia is politically an integral part of mainland Tanzania.
	Mount Kilimanjaro "As wide as the world, great, high and unbelievably white in the sun, the square top of Kilimanjaro." - Ernest Hemingway
	Ngorongoro Conservation Area At the eastern edge of the vast Serengeti, the great buttressed slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater rise up through lichen-covered forests to an altitude of 7000 feet above sea level. Nearly three million years old, the ancient caldera shelters one of the most beautiful wildlife havens left on earth.
	Ruaha National Park At 12,950km, Ruaha is only just smaller than the Serengeti but is different in that it is pristine and untouched Africa. The Kizigio and Rungwa River Game Reserves border Ruaha in the north, and together they form a 26,500km conservancy, one of the biggest in East Africa.
	Selous Game Reserve The Selous is one of the most remote and least visited parks in Africa. Covering 55000km, the park is the second biggest conservation area in Africa.
	Serengeti National Park A Serengeti safari is East Africa's most spectacular wildlife experience. Anyone who has ever been there at the height of the great migration will never forget it: day and night, it is an endless cacophony of grunting wildebeest, barking zebra, and the squeals of baby wildebeest being born and hunted down by the ever-present predators. It is one of the most photographed, and most exciting wildlife spectacles on earth.
	Tarangire National Park Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania's smaller parks, is situated not far from the southern tip of Lake Manyara. The park is dissected by the Tarangire River and is probably best known for its large population of baobab and beautiful palm trees.
	Zanzibar and Pemba Islands The coast of Zanzibar is dream material. Long, sparkling white beaches, crystal lagoons protected by coral barrier reefs, and literally millions of coconut palms swaying in the tropical breeze.

Not to be missed in Tanzania...

	Fly Camping - Katavi Style Whilst staying at the main Katavi Camp, drive out much further than normal into the park for a full day of game viewing before arriving late in the afternoon in time for sundowners at the fly camp. The crew have been busy all day setting up the camp which consists of mosquito/dome tents, bucket showers, short drop loos and a dinning area.
	Private Guiding The Pulse Africa Way PRESS RELEASE: Exclusive African safari consultants, Pulse Africa, are expanding their services to their clients, by creating a private guiding division.
	A Wild Wild Place - Ruaha National Park There are not many places left in Africa that I consider to be wild and relatively unexplored. Ruaha National Park is one of these. Approximately two hours flying time in a light aircraft heading due west from Dar es Salaam (also accessible by road for the more adventurous), will bring you to this beautiful reserve which is home to no more than a handful of lodges and camps offering varying standards and styles of accommodation to the visitor.
	Arusha National Park Arusha National Park is a multi-faceted jewel, often overlooked by safari goers, despite offering the opportunity to explore a beguiling diversity of habitats within a few hours.
	Luxury Mobile Tented Safari Camps Of all the options available for your visit to Africa, the traditional tented safari is by far the best choice. A true tented safari is a completely mobile and self-contained expedition, with the equipment and crew moving to a new wilderness area every few days.
	A Diver's Dream Zanzibar's warm seas and crystal lagoons offer superb diving and at certain times of year the chance to dive with whale sharks.

Our Tanzania favourites...

Climb The Lemosho Route The Lemosho Route is a very beautiful and unspoilt route that still enjoys sighting of wild game along the forest section. For those seeking a quiet route away from the crowds it clearly a superior option for the first two days of movement. Thereafter however, the route is precisely the same as the Machame Route. The start point of the Lemosho Route is particularly inaccessible during the wet season and climbers should be prepared to walk the final 2-5 kilometres of the road following heavy rains. The journey time to reach the start point is quite long and joined to the possibility of not reaching the end of the road by vehicle head torches may well be needed to reach Forest Camp on day 1.

Tanzania - The Serengeti & The Ngorongoro Crater Spend time with only those that you want to with this seven night safari in Tanzania with your own private LandRover and driver/guide.

Best time for visiting Tanzania ...

best time: July - March / good time: June

Meet our Tanzania experts...

	Lisa De Swardt Lisa joins the Pulse Africa staff as one of our Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa experts. Born and bred in Kenya, Lisa has travelled extensively throughout East Africa and more recently South Africa. One of Lisa's particular skills is her ability to really understand what her clients want and she has the ability to transform this into a perfect holiday.
	Stuart Inglis If you are interested in any of our destinations, but unsure of what you are looking for, what is available or where and when to go, then Stuart, Pulse Africa's Sales & Marketing Director who has travelled extensively throughout Africa, may be the ideal person to talk to.
	Hayley Kingaby Hayley is one of our South Africa and Kenya experts. A born and bred South African, she has eleven years experience in the travel industry. Hayley creates holidays that will amaze and leave everlasting memories within people, making them want to repeat their visits over and over again.
	Warren Pearson Having spent time managing and guiding at luxury safari camps in Tanzania and South Africa Warren brings a new meaning to the phrase "know what you sell". Warrens holidays stem from a deep understanding and love for the wilds of Africa. Warren also brings a new aspect to personalised service. He is Pulse Africa's in house Private Guide - see private guide section.
	Sandy Wood Sandy is our Zambia, Seychelles, Mozambique and East African expert and is also Pulse Africa's managing director.

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