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First Time Safari

Intimate and immersive, an African safari offers one of the world's greatest travel expericences. The scale is inspiring, the diversity makes every moment special, and the rhythm of the wild is something that compels most people to return to Africa.

Why Tanzania Offers Good Experience

Traveling to Tanzania takes you to the heart of the African wildness. Here a cheetah feeds her fuzzy little cubs, there a herd of elephants grazes with snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro in the the background. Everywhere you go, a thousand strong herd of wildebeest wander the African Savannah. Tanzania's most famous park is the Serengeti, but there are also super smaller reserves like Tarangire, Selous and Lake Manyara. A vast ecosystem bursting with predators and their prey exists inside the immense volcanic caldera named Ngorongoro Crator.

What to Expect on Your First African Safari

We know it can be somewhat intimidating at first. A luxury African safari is at or near the top of most traveller’s wish list, but the ins and outs of actually going on safari may seem a little vague. We understand this, and Twende Kutalii’s specialists are adept at transforming your perhaps hazy safari dream into a brilliant, very achievable reality.

Our guides they’ll offer highly informed guidance and make sure they truly understand—and fulfill—your wants and needs. We answer many Common Safari Questions through email, but here in experience section are some queries we’ll put to you and some you might want to put to us… just contact us.

What does “First Time on Safari” look like?

There are plenty of exciting moments for you within this epic sale there's a wonderful diversity. Every angle is different, every day brings new scenes, and every person will have a different experience on the same savannah, You're spoilt for choice and for a first-time safari or trip we like to recommend destinations that offer an array of expericences, with game drives complemented by a half-day walking safari, maybe a hot air balloon safari, along with night time drives or journeys by boat and horseback, Most luxury lodges offer fully flexible programs that are personally tailored day to day, so you can try out different activities then adjust your itinerary to what you enjoy most.

What happens on safari? What is it like?

Africa’s incredible wildlife is the central reason to go on safari, of course. We say incredible, because—after a lifetime of exposure to African images—most of us can barely believe the thrilling immediacy and newness of seeing these charismatic animals up close, wandering freely in their beautiful, ancient homeland.

We design all our safaris for variety and richness of the unique gameviewing experience (almost invariably including the fabled Big Five: lion, leopard, Cape buffalo, rhino, and grandly gamboling elephants), typically making a morning and afternoon game drive in comfortable, well­provisioned and expertly guided safari vehicles. We usually fly from one camp to another (in itself a splendid and timesaving experience). Depending on the camp or lodge, we can choose between a wide range of activities, from classic game drives, mountain biking, swimming, bush picnics, local african lifestyle exploration, cultural exchanges, bush walks, candlelight dinners to optional balloon rides, helicopter flights, spa treatments, wine tasting, and, that rare luxury in modern life: deep, quiet, untroubled repose.

And, as an Tanzanian­born company, we’re inspired to craft our safaris with a deep appreciation for the continent’s sometimes overlooked joys, its varied and dramatic landscapes: snowy mountains (Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru, Mount Oldonyolengai—but there are others), vast, acacia­dotted plains, lush inland deltas like the incredible Ngorongoro crater, the sparkling white beaches of Zanzibar, the national park Serengeti. If you have a sight you’d like to see and savour, we’ll find the right safari for you. For much tempting more about life on safari, navigate over to some bountiful information about the safari experience. view destinations here.

What kind of safari do you want?

You can choose between listed kinds of Our safaris in Tanzania.
It may be a Custom Safaris—fully private(tailor made safaris), individually planned, short, long, Our safaris and trips are ideal for families, friends, and with whomsoever you want to enjoy greatness of Tanzania. (Click here for more trip/safari packages provided by Twende Kutalii). Depending on your budget, we offer safaris that are simply sublime or over­the­top luxurious and anything in between. And in every case—whether it’s on a luxe, small­group or a fully private, hand­crafted Custom Safari(tailor made safari)—you’ll be treated, as Travel+Leisure magazine says, “like well­loved, out­of­town relatives.”

When is the best time to safari?

A major question. But not so easy to answer. Our group of safaris operate throughout the year, and private Custom Safaris launch whenever you want them to. Our safari experts at anytime will offer detailed suggestions based on your schedule and preferences —and, only a click away, we discuss weather in the varied regions in which we safari, along with many commonly asked safari questions. Feel free to contact us for more infos.

How much time do you have?

Of course we recommend taking as much time as you can on safari, so to enjoy the African experience. Our regularly scheduled, guaranteed departure Classic Safaris average 13 days, door­to­door, and our Custom Safaris can be any length from a week to a month or more. As always, your schedule and preferences dictate our planning.

What are the (homestays) or camps and lodges like?

Each has a colourful personality and a lovingly chosen location, but we’re not believers in amenity­free roughing it. So every one of our safaris is truly, thoughtfully, and imaginatively luxurious. Examples abound on this site, but take a look at the individual itineraries for our stellar collection of Safaris. And, if you’re in the mood for more tantalization, call us for your priorities.

And what’s the difference between a camp and a lodge?

Lodges typically consist of permanent cottages and a traditional manor house, or individually decorated rooms in that welcoming house, which often has multiple dining areas, outside and inside, and lush landscaping for carefree moseying. Without losing a smidgen of luxury, camps usually feature a main house, and a number of luxuriously appointed, refreshingly airy tents (with en suite bathrooms, verandahs, and sitting areas). We like to say that these tents—tent design is high art in Africa. Our (absolutely gorgeous) Private Villas and Estates take Twende Kutalii’s traditional commitment to thoughtful luxury to elegant heights. We call them “exclusive use,” which means they–and their entire staffs’ attention–are reserved for your family and your group only. They vary in style and location, but like all choosed Twende Kutalii camps, lodges, and hotels, they embody a core idea: the greatest of luxuries is serenity.

What are the advantages of a Twende Kutalii versus a plan ­it yourself safari?

A big, internet­era question! You certainly don’t want to arrive in Africa only to find that the lodge with the nice website isn’t quite as lovely as advertised, or that the Cape Region wineries are closed for a holiday. You don’t want to scramble all alone when a bush flight is cancelled, or a hotel or lodge has misplaced your reservation. And you definitely don’t want to miss out on an experience or place you might never have heard of back home.

Twende Kutalii ’s many years in the safari business and our extensive nuclear and extended family throughout Tanzania allow us to squash potential problems before they arise, and solve them decisively, on the spot, if they do. We’re proudly, unfailingly committed to service—it’s a hallmark of our family ­founded, family ­owned­ and ­operated business. And after reading about our extensive inclusions and meticulous planning, imagine subtracting a few of those many Twende Kutalii Differences from your safari—the arrival­ to ­departure presence on every safari of a highly credentialed Safari Director, or our 365 x 24hrs Concierge Service, let’s say. Peace of mind is an essential ingredient of any great trip, and ensuring it is our unstinting mission.

Who will be joining you?

Families, groups of friends, and solo safariers—all are welcome, and our safari experts will help you choose a safari that best fits your interests, schedules, and enthusiasms.

And what about African culture?

We have a saying, tried and true: People come to Africa to see its wildlife, but they leave in love with its people. Our roots in Africa are deep and we delight in introducing our guests to its village and city people, Maasai and , Hazabes and Zanzibaris, all of whom greet yourTwende Kutalii Director as an old friend, and you as an honoured friend of a friend.

Your First Trip or Safari will be Tailor-Made for you

Famous experiences are top of many people's wish list. the likes of mountain trekking and the great wildebeest migration, Ngorongoro crater and famous national park Serengeti. Every trip landscape is absolutely unique so we really encourae visiting at least two different parks or reserves , the many places you haven't heard of before are also magical destinations and we really like to share our knowledge of Tanzania with you. contact us for you tailor made expericence now