OUR SERVICES

A. MOUNT KILIMANJARO CLIMBING

: All routes, i.e. Marangu, Machame, Rongai, Umbwe, Lemosho.

Director of KSTT David Gupta made it to the top

B. Mount Meru Climbing.

3 Days 2 nights full climbing.

C. WILDLIFE TOURS IN TANZANIA NATIONAL PARKS

(Arusha, Tarangire, Manyara, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti, Mkomazi, Selous, Ruaha, Udzungwa, Gombe, Mahale )

D. CULTURAL TOURISM IN TANZANIA

Local life in villages with local meals fresh prepared and tasting good.

A local Guide at Mkalama Boma - Singida 

Mkalama Boma - Singida

Maasai tours

E. EVENTS:

( i ) Wedding ceremonies / engagements / honeymooners (Traditional and Modern)

TRADITIONAL

KSTT HONEYMOONERS SPECIAL

 KSTT will organize for Honeymoon and quote according to clients interests, whereby an extra charge of 100$ per couple per day will be required on top of normal rates. This 100$ will cover any extras like special champagne, wines and decors, etc etc. Rates may vary from one Lodge /Hotel to another, also the season and type of rooms chosen.

WEDDING CEREMONIES

KSTT will organize for wedding ceremonies in two types.

(a) MODERN - Common

(b) TRADITIONAL - Unique

Please contact us for pre-arangement.

Kindly go to our page "KSTT Operational rates" for more details


MODERN

Modern Cake

Sample wedding rings

Wedding flowers

Special wedding tables

Maids dresses

Flower Girls                                        Groom suits

 

 

African dance

African Live Band Music

( ii ) Decors (Houses, offices, Halls, Meeting places, etc)

 Prices are negotiable. Handling charges will depend on the actual quoted price, between 10% to 15%.

( iii ) Meet and greet on arrival.

This can be at the airport, Ferry port, Train station or Bus station.

Prices will depend on the number of people, type of transfer (Private or sharing), and distance from arrival point to drop-off point. We advise our clients to make early reservations in order to meet our standards. At least two days before.

( iv ) Conferences:

We handle conferences due to:-

* Standard/Rank of participants

* Number of participants

* Type of Venue

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F. KSTT - BEACH TOURS IN TANZANIA

BEACH HOLIDAYS: To Zanzibar, Tanga, Dar es Salaam, Bagamoyo, Pemba and Mafia.

Sun baked sand

Boat tours and/or fishing

A. ZANZIBAR

KSTT – Zanzibar

Travel to Zanzibar takes 15 minutes by plane from the mainland. Zanzibar is East Africa's finest beach destination surrounded by coral reefs with numerous idyllic beaches lined by huge palm trees. 

The Zanzibar beaches are considered some of the best in the world. There are 25 beaches, nestled between fishing villages, surrounding the island. Kilometers of white sandy beaches, bathed by turquoise waters and dressed with slender and majestic palm trees that make a paradise landscape. You will hear the sound of the ocean waves, which will be memorable in your life.

ACTIVITIES / TOURS

Attractions of Zanzibar:

The Beaches, Snorkelling and Diving.

It takes about two hours driving from top to bottom. Transfers to any Beach takes approximately one hour. Stone town is located to the Western Zanzibar. Recommended for Holidays. Southern Zanzibar has poor Beaches.

Where to stay:

(a) The most economical Hotels are:-

1.    Shooting Star

2.    Mchanga

3.    Echo Beach

4.    Baraza

(b) The Tourist High standard accommodations are many. KSTT has contract with:-

1.    Hakuna-Matata Beach Lodge

2.    Kendwa Rocks

3.    Tembo Hotel

4.    Serena Hotels

5.    Hotels & Lodges

6.    Breezes

7.   Nungwi

 NB:- It doesn’t mean that we cannot book with other Hotels, we

        organize accommodations according to our clients requests.

( c ) Facts about accommodations:

Step up a level and you have hotels that cost between $250per person per night and $350per person per night. General standards are a step up from the lower end of the market and the hotels tend to have their own dive centers and the facilities of larger resorts such as tennis courts etc. General food and service levels are very high. To start with is a hotel that we have supported since it was built:Ras Nungwi on the Northern tip of the island. Nungwi has arguably the best beach on the island and all the facilities of a large resort but with only 28 rooms. Ras Nungwi has stood the test of time to consistently deliver great service. It is a small hotel that delivers great reports. It is superb value and with the best dive centre on the island it excels in its price bracket. Matemwe Bungalows is an old favorite in the office but also one that seems to split opinion amongst travelers - you are either a Matemwe Bungalows person, or you are not! The beach here is poor in comparison to elsewhere, but for those wanting to stay as far away from the crowds as possible on the island, it is a good bet.

The largest resort style hotel we use is Breezes Beach Club, a great value resort with finely tuned operations and rooms that suit families and honeymooners alike. Breezes has been around for years and has earned the reputation of the best resort on the island.

Zanzibar: Where to stay: Top End

Baraza (Breezes sister Hotel) and The Palms are much more expensive, but they are amongst the finest hotels on the island and make a superb location for a Zanzibar Holiday or Zanzibarhoneymoon.  Baraza has 36 rooms and with private plunge pools, offers some of the best accommodation on the island. It is our favourite hotel for families wanting the best the island can offer. 

The Palms is next door and with only six rooms offers a more intimate experience that fits very well with couples wanting to keep to themselves. The newly opened La Residence is a new top end resort with exceptionally high, albeit fairly expensive, service levels. The quality of the beach here is our only issue but we cannot deny their effort; your every need is attended to here! A smaller hotel also at the top end of the market, is Kilindi, an elaborately designed hotel that has amazing rooms and certainly offers the most privacy of any hotel, though the beach is not as good as it should be.

But, without a doubt the best lodge in Zanzibar is Mnemba island, located off Zanzibar's North East tip. Mnemba is a small island with Africa's finest beach, and only ten rooms. Needless to say, Mnemba costs an absolute fortune, but it is exceptional. Having debated this for a long time in the office, and having staff who have viewed many of the worlds top beach hotels, we believe it is deserving of the price tag. Mnemba is one of the best beach islands in the world.

Even further east of Matemwe is Kiwengwa and Pongwe. These areas have great beaches, but also a few large hotels that don’t really offer much charm. Unlike most other areas of Zanzibar, there isn’t any real focus or central point to head to here, such as a village. Bweju and Dongwe are home to some of the best beaches on the island and a very long stretch of pristine beach. Although there are a few big properties here, they are very good and this area is well worth staying in.

On the far southern coast is Kizimkazi. The beaches here are mainly coral rock but the dving and snorkelling around these area are incredible, especially at Unguja.

This is obviously just a summary and we strongly recommend you send us an email/call to discuss the perfect area for your Zanzibar holiday.

( d ) Back packers:

For back packers and/or purely budgeted tours to Zanzibar, we recommend groups of 4 people or more per trip, in order to share transport and accommodation costs. We have a special plan for back packers (On request).

We can organize a tour for two nights three days all inclusive by cost of 250$ per person per trip.

NB:- Rates may change due to currency fluctuation, fuel price and/or third party rate increase. This will be notified to our clients before commencement of services.

   

B. PEMBA

Chake Chake is the largest town in Pemba and also the “capital city” of the island. In addition, it is the oldest town on Pemba Island, built in the typical Arab style just like her larger sister,Stone Town in Zanzibar. Enjoy a walk around the narrow streets, the busy market, have a cup of “kahawa” (ground coffee) “chai” (tea) and “tangawizi” (ginger tea) around the corner…  

                                                            

2. Chwaka Ruins

Remains of an early settlement

Located a little way south east of Tumbe are part of the ruins (some of which are overgrown or buried under the earth) of a large 15th century town.  The settlement is thought to have been ruled by Haroun bin Ali, the son of the notorious "Mkama Ndume" of Pujini.  By all accounts he was as cruel as his father, earning himself the nickname of "Mvanja Pau", (the breaker of the pole).  The large town spanning across 20 hectares is said to have once boasted a fort, reception halls, two mosques and an iron works as well as a harbour in the nearby creek.

Today all that remains of this sprawling settlement are the lower walls of a large mosque which was constructed around a series of arched doorways.  Excavations have revealed bowls dating back to the 15th century, now preserved at the Zanzibar Museum and the Victoria and AlbertMuseum in London.  Legend has it that Haroun's wife ordered the building of a second, smaller mosque, known as Msikiti Chooko, or the mosque of the green grain, after she demanded grain to be added to the mortar mix to strengthen the structure.  A number of tombs were discovered behind the mosque, among them a single pillared structure decorated with glazed tiles which is believed to have been the tomb of Haroun himself.

3. Mkia wa Ng'ombe

The Swahili People are rich in medicines to treat themselves when they feel sick. They have always used the herbs that grow in the nature surrounding them. Every house / family has at least a little knowledge about these herbs. Yet, there are some who are actual healers, “Waganga”. 

There is also an ancient tradition of oils which are used for different purposes, whether in massages or to anoint the body, for example as an ointment for a woman before getting together with her husband.

 

4. Mkoani

 

Despite the fact that Mkoani is one of the three major towns of Pemba, counting approx. 10,000 inhabitants, things here happen at their own slow, leisurely pace. It is located in the west of the island, and its main feature is the port, which the traveler reaches coming from Unguja (Zanzibar) by ferry.

5. Mtambwe Mkuu

is located on a small island towards the south of Wete. It is joined to Pemba only during low tide. Here you will get to see the pre-colonial silver minted coins. The place can easily be reached by dhow or canoe from the Wete harbor.

6. Pujini Ruins

Approx. 10 km southeast of Chake Chake, we find the ruins of a 13th century fortified town inPemba. Pujini was the official seat of the infamous Mohamed bin Abdul Rahman who ruledPemba before the arrival of the Portuguese, around the 15th century. Locally, Rahman was known as “Mkame Ndume” (the milker of men) because of his cruelty and the harsh way in which he used to punish his people. His citadel was a massive stone-built structure surrounded by a trench and a huge earthen rampart. A deep man-made canal cut out of a creek running through the mangrove swamps was the only access for his ships to the sea.

7. Ras Mkumbuu

Human settlement at Ras Mkumbu dates back to the 6th century c.e., long before the arrival of the Omani Arabs and SHirazis around the 12th century. The place is particularly famous for the ruins of a large mosque with an arched mihrab (for prayer, showing the direction of Mecca), fourteen elaborate pillare tombs, several wells as well as the foundations of houses thought to date from around the 14th or 15th century.

8. Wete

is the second most important urban center of Pemba. Located about 30 km north of Chake Chake, it is the most populous town in Pemba with about 27 000 people. It has head offices for some government departments and is the headquarter of the district as well as the Pemba North region. The sea port at Wete was once a very important gateway to the island of Pemba but poor maintenance of the jetty and the upgrading of Mkoani warf has dropped down the use of her sea port.

 

C. MAFIA ISLAND
  Mafia island lies 30 minutes by plane, 130 kilometres south-west of Dar-es-Salaam. Flights cost $140 each way from Dar, $180 from Zanzibar and $280 from Selous.

The resident population of 46,000 are mainly fishermen or smallholder farmers that grow coconut, paw-paw, rice and cassava. The friendly and welcoming islanders create a relaxed atmosphere. 

The dominant religion is moderate Islam and both christians and muslims live in peace and harmony. The air and sea temperatures remain warm all year round with the main rainy season between April and June.

Today Mafia is known as a beautiful Indian Ocean island that is famous for deep sea fishing and scuba diving. Aquatic life is abundant and the coral gardens are in good health due to the protection of the Mafia Island Marine Park. The park is located between the Rufiji River delta to the west and the open Indian Ocean to the east. The dual influences of the river and the sea have combined to create a rich and exceptional biodiversity with unique landscapes under the sea and on dry land. 

 The island was the most important trading post of Shirazi influence between the 12th and 15th centuries AD. It has occupied a key position in the East African trading routes between Kilwa and Zanzibar for centuries and ruins from these times can be visited on Chole and Juani islands. In more modern times, Mafia was the base used by British forces in World War I, when in 1915, they assembled their aerial forces to scout for the German battleship, Königsberg, which was wrecking havoc with British shipping, and was hiding under thick foliage in the nearby Rufiji Delta. 

Today the island has two main attractions:  snorkelling with the seasonal whale sharks off the east coast of Kilidoni from September to March,  and diving on the outer reefs of the west coast,  the passes on the edge of Chole Bay, and inside the bay itself. As luck would have it, when the whale sharks aren't visible, this is the best time of year to see turtle hatchings, from April to September, on the beaches of Juani Island, 30 minutes by boat from Chole Bay.

Chole Bay is blessed with a number of excellent dives within the bay, ensuring diving in almost any weather, as well as easy access. Visibility varies with the wind and tides, and is generally poor on outgoing tides as there is the normal accumulation of organic and granular matter in the water. The diving is tide-dependent for this reason and also to avoid strong currents at the dive sites which are close to the mouth of the Bay (Kinasi Pass). We usually dive on the full low, full high or on the incoming tide for the Kinasi Pass drift dive and the Chole and Kinsai walls. Diving outside the Bay is subject to weather conditions and tides, as it can be dangerous to negotiate Kinasi Pass on an outgoing tide; however, once outside the Bay the dives are not tide dependent. 

Kinasi Pass has a surprising quantity of fish for a relatively barren area - snappers are plentiful, morays and schools of barracuda are common, and it is rare to not see at least one large grouper per dive here. Of the reefs outside the passes Dindini caves north and south are a long series of overhangs in the rock wall that drops from the reef top at six metres down to the bottom at around 30 metres. Visibility is nearly always over 20 metres here and often more, and the overhangs are favourite haunts of large potato groupers. These cuties can grow up to two metres long and 200 kilos, and often treat divers with curiosity, happily hanging around to have their picture taken and show that they are not disturbed by our presence. There is also good macrolife on the walls, with plenty of whip corals and resident gobies.  The sites down by Juani are covered in soft purple and pink corals, and are excellent places to  encounter turtles.

Mafia Island accommodation

Kinasi Lodge

For divers and those wanting a splash of refinement, our lodge of choice is Kinasi Lodge. The lodge has a beautiful pool and beach, thoughtfully appointed and stylish rooms, the food is both plentiful and some of the tastiest around. With only 13 independent, detached suites spread around the large grounds, amidst cashew trees on a hillside which runs down to the beach on Chole Bay, it is easy to relax and feel pampered.

For those who would like further pampering, there is a spa and massage centre on site with a resident Thai masseuse and masseur, offering massage, aromatherapy, hydrotherapy and beauty treatments. Kinasi is the longest-running lodge on the island, and is still run by it's founder, Peter Byrne. Rates for a Garden sea view suite are at $150 per person per night full board or $120 pppn half board in low season, going up to $190 pppn HB or $200 in the main season for a Sea front suite. A 6-night HB in a Garden sea view suite 10-dive package in low season would come to $1070 per person based on 2-sharing. Marine park fees of $20 pppn not included. 

Mafia Island Lodge

 For divers with a smaller budget, Mafia Island Lodge fits the bill. Mafia Island Lodge stands amidst tall palms on a sandy beach in Chole Bay, in the heart of the marine park near Utende village on South coast of Mafia. Rates start at $130 per person per night full board in a standard room, $150 in a superior room, but they have some good value for money diving packages: 

5-night, 4-dive package with 5 nights half board in a standard room, return airstrip transfers, 4 dives and 1 excursion for $691 per person based on two sharing. Marine Park fees of $20 pppn not included.

 7-night, 8-dive package, half board in a superior room, return airstrip transfers, 1 excursion for $1061 per person based on two sharing. Marine Park fees of $20 pppn not included.

It accommodates more guests than Kinasi Lodge, with 14 Superior rooms, 18 Standard rooms and 2 Family rooms are set among the coconut palms with their own veranda overlooking the bay. They are all self-contained with air-conditioning, but are next to each other. Twin and double beds are available. Among the 34 rooms there are 2 family Suites, which are made out of 2 comfortable connecting rooms with one sharing bathroom, each one with its own veranda overlooking garden and sea. They may comfortably accommodate a maximum of 5 guests. All the rooms have garden and sea view. Hot and cold water is available 24 hours a day. 

La Lua Cheia

To the north of the island is the remote La Lua Cheia, an ideal spot for those really wanting to get away from it all, of the proverbial beaten track and off the grid.

Located at Bweni Village near the northern tip of Mafia is a lovely promontory called Ras Bweni. “Ras” stands for peninsula, and from here one has fine views of the sweeping bay and palm-fringed beaches, superb sunsets over the Rufiji Delta and the moon rising over the Indian Ocean.

LA LUA CHEIA is a simple luxury camp located on Ras Bweni. Six large tents under thatched “bandas” with verandahs lead directly onto the magnificent beach; each has an ensuite bathroom built at the back of the tent with solar-heated hot water, so life is very comfortable and private. Solar lights and fans provide lighting and comfort at night. We have kept the site as simple and undisturbed as possible while providing all the necessary comforts.

The rooms face north-west and take advantage of the sea breezes during the hot-season as well as the marvelous sunsets over the Rufiji Delta. Food is served always from the barbecue and home-made oven and includes fresh seafood, oysters and mussels harvested by the local people.

The wooden floors of the bar and restaurant, the antique and dhow-wood furniture and the soft sand under your tent floors and eating out under the stars on the beach all conspire to give the “barefoot” experience we want our guests to enjoy.

The stunning feature of the location is the nearly 3 km of beach stretching away in both directions, all yours…..the sand is white and pure and one can always swim, despite tidal changes. With complete isolation from any other tourist facility or commercial activity of any kind, the place is yours. Solitude, nature, complete relaxation from $125 per person per night, full board.

D. DAR ES SALAAM

KSTT - DAR ES SALAAM TOURS (BEACHES, & HISTORICAL SITES) Dar es Salaam, the largest city of Tanzania is located on Africa’s Eastern Indian Ocean coast on a massive natural harbor. Owing to the location of Dar es Salaam along the wide expanse of theIndian Ocean, it is among the most beautiful & unspoiled beaches of the world.  The spectacular white sandy beaches of the city of Dar es Salaam attract thousands of visitors; foreigners & locals alike. The close proximity of Dar es Salaam to the Indian Ocean makes it home to a plethora of beautiful sandy beaches like, Kunduchi, Msasani Peninsula, Ras Kutani, Jangwani, Mjimwema & others. However, two of the most popular & frequently visited beaches of Dar es Salaam remain to be the Coco Beach & the Kipepeo Beach. Cocoa Beach : Regarded as the closest swimming beach to the city of Dar es Salaam, the CocoBeach is also known as the Oyster Bay Beach. The beach is a popular spot for beach jogging & swimming. Also present on this beach are numerous luxury & budget hotels & eateries.  Kipepeo Beach : Lying at a distance of 9 km from the city, the Kipepeo Beach & village is the best destination for a refreshing weekend. The tranquil blue water of the beach combined with the sparkling white sandy shoreline captivates you leaving you craving for more. Dar es Salaam (Or Heaven of Peace) was formerly known as Mzizima, the largest and richest city of Tanzania. It is also regarded as an important economic center of the country. The history of Dar es Salaam, a commercial capital of the country, since 1857. For a long time,Dar es Salaam city has undergone a lot of remarkable changes brought by the succeeding influences of The Sultans, Germans and The British. This has left it with images of monuments and significant historical sites. There are important historical structures, which includes:- (a)            Karimjee Hall: Constructed in 1916. This Hall serves as home to The City Mayor’s Parlor, Site for important parliamentary meetings & Government functions. The compound is also hired for social activities being one of revenue income. (b)            Askari Monument: This is among the most visited historical tourist attractions ofDar es Salaam city. The monument was constructed to commemorate native African troops who fought and died for their country during Great War of         1914 – 1918. This monument is completely cast in Bronze. The Village Museum in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania This museum was founded in 1967 by two anthropologists, Tom Wylie and Peter Carter. It is one of the most fascinating tourist places, where visitors can spend glorious time with their friends and family during vacation. This displays a good example of African tribal life, specifically in Tanzania. There are several unique houses representing 18 tribes of Tanzania and their tradition. The houses contain art crafts like paintings, huts, cattle pens and meeting places. There are also some gardens  which comprises indigenous plants, surrounding the museum, where tribal dancing takes place during weekends. This museum is open daily from 09:30am to 6pm. The best days are Thursdays and Sundays because visitors can view the exemplary presentation of cultural implications of the land through Ngoma, traditional dances and various cultural programs. This museum attracts a lot of tourists/visitors all year round. *****************************************************************************

KSTT WILDLIFE SAFARIS

KILIMANJARO-SERENGETI TOURS & TRAVELS LTD (KSTT)
(HANDLING AGENT)

SAFARIS

Planning for a Tanzanian Safari, you need to decide whether you want a private safari or a shared/group safari. A shared safari is a great way to meet new people and reduce costs but (unless you are travelling alone) we usually recommend a private safari because the price difference is not very significant (sometimes none at all) and you'd be able to benefit from full itinerary customization, travel at your own rhythm and pace and have more free space in the car. Also, from our experience, there is more attention from your Guide.

The second decision is whether you want to go for a camping safari or a lodge safari. This decision will depend on both your budget and comfort requisites. We believe a camping safari, besides being cheaper, is more authentic and can be great fun. On the other hand, a lodging safari can provide you with a different level of comfort and luxury. Luxury camping is expensive, even more than some Lodge safaris. Light camping is always cheap and adventurous.

If you are interested in a private Tanzania safari, your safari can be completely personalized to suit all your needs and wishes. If you wish to join a group safari, at the bottom of this page you will find a set of standard itineraries (that of course can be changed if all the members of the group agree). 

For every detail and doubt about these itineraries or for building a custom private one, please contact us through our indicated contacts.
To know the prices of a specific itinerary (standard or customized) please contact us too. We make a strong effort to offer the best possible prices, which depend upon many factors like season, the number of people, fluctuation of currency, fuel price increase, park fees, etc. etc.
If you send us a request, we can get back to you with best possible price.

What we can guarantee to you is the best price/quality ratio of the market. We prefer to make people’s wishes come true and create a great image rather than more profit. We usually do private safaris (for 2/3/4 people, with total decision freedom) at lower rates than other companies do in Tanzania safaris. 

KSTT SAMPLE ITINERARIES:

(We are flexible, these are just ideas. You may suggest yours, and we shall do the pricing)

KSTT 001  MANYARA AND NGORONGORO 2 NIGHTS 3 DAYS.  

1^st DAY

 ARUSHA TO LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK

Depart after breakfast and drive across the Great Rift Valley to LakeManyara National Park. Although only 205 sq. miles in size this enchanting park is noted for its beauty and incredibly lush acacia forest of giant fig and mahogany trees, which are home to troops of baboons and blue monkeys. The park is also home to a large numbers of buffalos, giraffes, elephants, impalas and a Hippo Pool/lake, where large numbers of hippos usually gather. Well known for its birds (over 400 different species), Lake Manyara is one of the few places where you'll be able to see the Ground Hornbill and the Crested Eagle.
Overnight at Campsite / Lodge (all meals & activities included).
2^nd Day

NGORONGORO CRATER

After an early breakfast w will drive a little to the 8th natural wonder of the world - the Ngorongoro Crater. With walls 2,000 ft high and a crater floor that spreads for 102 sq. miles, the crater is a virtual Noah's Ark, inhabited by almost every species of wildlife indigenous to East Africaincluding the rare black rhino. In fact, the crater has the greatest concentration of wild life in the planet. It contains a river, several swamps, a soda lake that, from the top, looks like steam, full of flamingoes, a forest and open plains. The large bull elephants that reside here have extremely large tusk, due to the rich mineral content of the volcanic soil and its grasses. They are the most incredible elephants you'll ever see in your life. Descend down to the crater floor for a day of wildlife viewing. After a stop for a picnic lunch and more wildlife viewing, drive up the steep road out of the crater, arriving in the late afternoon.

Overnight - lodge / campsite (all meals & activities included)

3^rdDAY 
After breakfast drive back Arusha via Snake Park and Masai Boma.

KSTT 002 TARANGIRE, MANYARA AND NGORONGORO 3 NIGHTS 4DAYS.

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1^st DAY TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
Arusha to Tarangire. Full day game drive in Tarangire National Park. Tarangire has a diverse landscape, with nine vegetation zones. Ancient Baobab trees (the largest trees in Africa) dot the landscape dwarfing the animals that feed beneath them. The Tarangire River, that meanders through the park attracts an abundance of wildlife, from elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, zebras, giraffes, antelopes to a variety of colorful birds. With a stop for a picnic lunch, continue game viewing and when you are ready return to the camp. In this afternoon you can take a walk with the Maasai guides or just relax on the verandah of your tent. Enjoy a sundowner around the campfire before dinner.
Overnight - Campsite/lodge (all meals & activities included)

2^nd DAY TARANGIRE TO LAKE MANYARA

Depart after breakfast and drive across the Great Rift Valley to LakeManyara National Park. Although only 205 sq. miles in size this enchanting park is noted for its beauty and incredibly lush acacia forest of giant fig and mahogany trees, which are home to troops of baboons and blue monkeys. The park is also home to a large numbers of buffalo, giraffes, elephants, impalas and a Hippo Pool/lake, where large numbers of hippos usually gather. Well known for its birds (over 400 different species), Lake Manyara is one of the few places where you'll be able to see the Ground Hornbill and the Crested Eagle.
Overnight at Campsite / Lodge (all meals & activities included).

Day 3: NGORONGORO CRATER

After an early breakfast w will drive a little to the 8th natural wonder of the world - the Ngorongoro Crater. With walls 2,000 ft high and a crater floor that spreads for 102 sq. miles, the crater is a virtual Noah's Ark, inhabited by almost every species of wildlife indigenous to East Africa including the rare black rhino. In fact, the crater has the greatest concentration of wild life in the planet. It contains a river, several swamps, a soda lake that, from the top, looks like steam, full of flamingoes, a forest and open plains. The large bull elephants that reside here have extremely large tusk, due to the rich mineral content of the volcanic soil and its grasses. They are the most incredible elephants you'll ever see in your life. Descend down to the crater floor for a day of wildlife viewing. After a stop for a picnic lunch and more wildlife viewing, drive up the steep road out of the crater, arriving in the late afternoon.
Overnight - lodge / campsite (all meals & activities included)

 4^th DAY

After breakfast proceed to Arusha via Maserani snake park.

KSTT 003 4NIGHTS 5DAYS MANYARA, NGORONGORO ANDSERENGETI PARKS

1^st DAY  ARUSHA- LAKE MANYARA
Depart after breakfast and drive across the Great Rift Valley to LakeManyara National Park. Although only 205 sq. miles in size this enchanting park is noted for its beauty and incredibly lush acacia forest of giant fig and mahogany trees, which are home to troops of baboons and blue monkeys. The park is also home to a large numbers of buffalos, giraffes, elephants, impalas and a Hippo Pool/lake, where large numbers of hippos usually gather. Well known for its birds (over 400 different species), Lake Manyarais one of the few places where you'll be able to see the Ground Hornbill and the Crested Eagle.
Overnight at Campsite / Lodge (all meals and activities included).

                            

2^nd DAY SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Today you're off to the famous Serengeti National Park, home of the Great Migration. Your drive today is spectacular as you drive up the crater highlands, stopping at the rim for a birds-eye view of the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. Continuing on, as you crest the hillside, spread out before you, as far as the eyes can see, is the vast Serengeti. Serengeti mean "endless plains" in Kiswahili and this 6,900 sq. mile (18,000 sq. km) park is inhabited by more than 2 million large animals including more than a million wildebeest, hundreds of thousands of plains zebras, and Thomson's gazelles. Large predators including lions, cheetahs, and hyenas are drawn to the area by this abundance of prey which migrate throughout the park. Many smaller animals like rock hyrax, bat eared foxes, mongoose, honey badger, jackals, monkeys, baboons and African hares also inhabit the area along with nearly 500 species of birds.
On the way into the Serengeti you will stop at the famous Oldupai Gorge, where Dr. Louis and Mary Leakey made their discovery of the first man that walked the earth. After attending a short lecture describing the archeological digs and geology of the gorge, you'll have time to visit the small museum. After enjoying lunch, you will depart on an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti.
Return to the camp in time to freshen up and enjoy a sun-downer around the campfire before dinner. Overnight at campsite / Lodge.

^3rdDAY
Early game drive in Serengeti in the afternoon transfer to Ngorongoro crater via Olduvai George. The Ngorongoro Crater is the 8th natural wonder of the world. With walls 2,000 ft high and a crater floor that spreads for 102 sq. miles, the crater is a virtual Noah's Ark, inhabited by almost every species of wildlife indigenous to East Africa including the rare black rhino. In fact, the crater has the greatest concentration of wild life in the planet. It contains a river, several swamps, a soda lake that, from the top, looks like steam, full of flamingoes, a forest and open plains. The large bull elephants that reside here have extremely large tusk, due to the rich mineral content of the volcanic soil and its grasses. They are the most incredible elephants you'll ever see in your life. Descend down to the crater floor for a day of wildlife viewing. After a stop for a picnic lunch and more wildlife viewing, drive up the steep road out of the crater, arriving in the late afternoon.
Overnight - lodge / campsite (all meals & activities included)

4^thDAY
Full day Ngorongoro crater tour evening transfer to campsite /Lodge for overnight.

  5^thDAY
After breakfast visit Maasai traditional way of life in the afternoon transfers to Arusha for overnight.

KSTT 004 Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater (6 Days / 5 Nights)

1^stDAY TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

Arusha to Tarangire. Full day game drive in Tarangire National Park. Tarangire has a diverse landscape, with nine vegetation zones. Ancient Baobab trees (the largest trees in Africa) dot the landscape dwarfing the animals that feed beneath them. The Tarangire River, that meanders through the park attracts an abundance of wildlife, from elephants, lions, leopards, buffalos, zebras, giraffes, antelopes to a variety of colorful birds. With a stop for a picnic lunch, continue game viewing and when you are ready return to the camp. In this afternoon you can take a walk with the Maasai guides or just relax on the verandah of your tent. Enjoy a sundowner around the campfire beore dinner.
Overnight - Campsite/lodge (all meals and activities included)

2^nd DAY  TARANGIRE TO LAKE MANYARA
Depart after breakfast and drive across the Great Rift Valley to LakeManyara National Park. Although only 205 sq. miles in size this enchanting park is noted for its beauty and incredibly lush acacia forest of giant fig and mahogany trees, which are home to troops of baboons and blue monkeys. The park is also home to a large numbers of buffalos, giraffes, elephants, impalas and a Hippo Pool/lake, where large numbers of hippos usually gather. Well known for its birds (over 400 different species), Lake Manyara is one of the few places where you'll be able to see the Ground Hornbill and the Crested Eagle.
Overnight at Campsite / Lodge (all meals and activities included).

3^rd DAY LAKE MANYARA TO SERENGETI
Today you're off to the famous Serengeti National Park, home of the Great Migration. Your drive today is spectacular as you drive up the crater highlands, stopping at the rim for a birds-eye view of the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. Continuing on, as you crest the hillside, spread out before you, as far as the eyes can see, is the vast Serengeti. Serengeti mean "endless plains" in Kiswahili and this 6,900 sq. mile (18,000 sq. km) park is inhabited by more than 2 million large animals including more than a million wildebeest, hundreds of thousands of plains zebras, and Thomson's gazelles. Large predators including lions, cheetahs, and hyenas are drawn to the area by this abundance of prey which migrate throughout the park. Many smaller animals like rock hyrax, bat eared foxes, mongoose, honey badger, jackals, monkeys, baboons and African hares also inhabit the area along with nearly 500 species of birds.
On the way into the Serengeti you will stop at the famous Oldupai Gorge, where Dr. Louis and Mary Leakey made their discovery of the first man that walked the earth. After attending a short lecture describing the archeological digs and geology of the gorge, you'll have time to visit the small museum. After enjoying lunch, you will depart on an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti.
Return to the camp in time to freshen up and enjoy a sun-downer around the campfire before dinner. Overnight at campsite / Lodge.

 4^th DAY 

Morning game drive in Serengeti, afternoon transfer to Ngorongoro crater, the 8th natural wonder of the world. With walls 2,000 ft high and a crater floor that spreads for 102 sq. miles, the crater is a virtual Noah's Ark, inhabited by almost every species of wildlife indigenous to East Africaincluding the rare black rhino. In fact, the crater has the greatest concentration of wild life in the planet. It contains a river, several swamps, a soda lake that, from the top, looks like steam, full of flamingoes, a forest and open plains. The large bull elephants that reside here have extremely large tusk, due to the rich mineral content of the volcanic soil and its grasses. They are the most incredible elephants you'll ever see in your life.
Overnight - lodge / campsite (all meals and activities included)

5^th DAY 

Full day Ngorongoro crater tour dinner and overnight in Lodge / Campsite.

6^th DAY
After breakfast transfer to Arusha via Maasai traditional or MeseraniSnake Park.

KSTT 005 Walking Safari - Crater Highland and Climbing MountOldonyolengai (5 Days / 4 Nights)

1^st DAY
Drive from Arusha to Ngorongoro crater afternoon game drive, dinner and overnight at Nainokanoka.

2^nd DAY
Walk from Nainokanoka to Empakai crater. It's 7 hours walk and 25 km.

3^rd DAY
Empakai crater to Nairobi Village. It is a 7 km (3 hours) walk.

4^th DAY
Naiyobo village to Ngarasero river. It takes 8 hours and it's 27 km long.

5^th DAY
Climb Mountain Oldonyolengai and return to the base where you will be taken back to Arusha.

KSTT 006 Marvels of the South - Ruaha, Mikumi, Selous

(8 Days / 7 Nights)

1^st day DAY  DAR ES SALAAM TO RUAHA
Pick up from your hotel in Dar es Salaam and drive with packed lunch to Ruaha, one of Tanzania's best kept secrets. The drive to Ruaha is a long stretch, about 9 hours, but is truly fascinating and gives you a real feel of the African country side. Overnight at lodge/tented camp in Ruaha on Full Board Basis.

2st & 3rd DAY 

Enjoy two full day safari drives within Ruaha National Park with packed lunches. The remoteness of Ruaha gives you the perfect impression of a real safari in wild Africa. Return to lodge/tented camps in the evenings and overnight in Ruaha on Full Board Basis.

4^th DAY  RUAHA - MIKUMI
After breakfast drive to Mikumi with packed lunch. Early afternoon arrival at Mikumi National Park. After lunch and freshening up, set off for a glimpse of Mikumi with a late afternoon safari drive in MikumiNational Park. Overnight at lodge/tented camp in Mikumi on Full Board Basis.

5^th Day  MIKUMI - SELOUS
Wake up early and delve into an early morning safari drive in MikumiNational Park. Return to lodge for breakfast and depart with packed lunch for the Selous Game Reserve. The journey will take you approximately 7 hrs through the most amazing and truly wild and untouched areas of Tanzania. Arrive at Selous Game Reserve and overnight at lodge/tented camp on Full Board Basis.

6^th Day  SELOUS

After breakfast, depart for a full day of safari drives within this vast reserve. Return to lodge and overnight at lodge/tented camp on Full Board Basis.

7^th Day  SELOUS
Wake up for a very early breakfast and indulge yourself into a very adventurous activity – walking safari! You will join a professional guide and an armed ranger for a walking safari into the wilderness and experience the wilderness on foot. This is a very enlightening trip where you will learn a lot about the flora and fauna of the reserve and its inhabitants. Return to lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the afternoon, experience a boat safari on the mighty Rufiji River. You will glide through groups of hippos, crocodiles, villages and see amazing bird life along the way. Return to lodge/tented camp and overnight on Full Board Basis.

8^th Day  SELOUS - DAR ES SALAAM
After breakfast drive back to Dar es salaam with packed lunch. Early afternoon arrival in Dar es salaam and drop off at hotel or Airport for onward journey.

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 SELOUS SAFARIS

Facts & History

Selous Game Reserve named after the British explorer and soldier Frederick Selous, is the largest game reserve in Africa.  It is the size ofSwitzerland. However, only the Northern sector is dedicated to photographic tourism. Selous is home to a large number of lion, the largest numbers of elephants in Africa and is one of the few places to see African Hunting dogs.

Climate & Best Times to Visit

KSTT services are open all year round but we do not advice our clients to make bookings during April & May which is the main rainy season inSouthern Tanzania. We recommend people avoid April & May to be on the safe side.  Whilst you can get to the lodge and possibly do a safari during this period, you will be restricted to using the main all-weather track and to get your best safari we really need to get off road which is impossible when it rains.  When it has been raining, animals tend to stay in the bush because they do not need to visit the usual water holes of the dry season and they are therefore more difficult to spot.

The main peak seasons in Selous are July-October and Xmas/NewYear.  However, January through March is a wonderful time to visit the park. Not only are international flights less expensive, but the reserve is green and lush because of the short rains of November-December.  During February lots of animals have their young so not only is the park more beautiful, there is more to see in terms of animals.  Whilst the climate is a bit hotter and from late February through March gets quite humid, it should be considered as an excellent period to see game.

KSTT S01 Game Drives:

Game drives are early morning departing the camp around 0530 after a quick cup of tea or coffee returning to the camp for a late breakfast.  Alternatively, you can depart the lodge at 3:30pm for a late afternoon game drive returning around 6:30pm. The early morning and early evening being the cooler times of day are best for wildlife viewing.  Amongst other mammals, one can expect to encounter lion, large herds of elephant, large numbers of giraffe and Zebra, many antelope including Impala, Eland, Kudu, Waterbuck, Cape Buffalo, Wildebest, African hunting dogs and a huge variety of stunning birdlife.

KSTT S02 Boat Safari

We combine our boat safari with a full day game drive departing the lodge after breakfast and returning around 4pm. We take a packed lunch. This is a great day out passing through vast areas of the reserve to and from the Lake where we do our boat safaris. On the Lake there are lots of hippos and crocs as well as large numbers of birds. Larger mammals such as elephant can often be seen on the banks.

KSTT S02 Walking Safari

An early morning walking safari is a lovely way to start the day and can bring a wonderful and new perspective to your safari experience giving the opportunity to study the smaller fauna as well as studying prints of both large and small.  A stop off at our water hole and tree house is a nice way to end an evening walking safari.

KSTT S02 Maasai Village tour

There is  a Masai friend called Saita who is very much cooperative. For those guests who want to meet Saita and his family, we can take them to his nearby village. Guests can see first-hand how Masai live as well as learning about traditional medicine and how to make Masai jewellery. This is a wonderful non-commercial experience which we highly value.