Best Places To See Chimpanzees in The Wild
Most people think that if they want to see chimpanzees in the wild, they can just travel to Africa and look around in the forest. That could not be further…
Hot Air Balloon Safari in the Serengeti
Everything you need to know about Serengeti hot air balloon safari Not enough words adequately explain the exhilarating experience of a hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti as a…
A guide to wildlife areas in Tanzania
Northern Circuit Mount Kilimanjaro Mt Kilimanjaro is located inside the Kilimanjaro National Park and is Africa’s highest mountain at 5,896m. It is also the tallest free-standing mountain in the world,…
Where to go on your first African safari?
Where to go on your first African safari? If you normally organise your own travel, the excitement of planning your first African safari can start well. However, it can quickly…
Upendo Friends School Sports Academy
Isabella arranged the inaugural African Safaris Ltd Sports Day at Arusha School (Tanzania) under the umbrella of Upendo Friends Sports Academy (UFSA). Upendo Friends Sports Academy, is the brain child…
East Africa’s Wet Seasons
All about East Africa's two wet seasons. If you are visiting East Africa (Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania), for the first time, you probably want to avoid the wet season.…
Who are the Maasai people?
Maasai (not Masai) is the correct spelling of this well-known tribe. Maasai means people speaking maa. Masai was the incorrect spelling of the British settlers and it has remained in…
Kenya or Tanzania? Which is the best safari destination?
Choosing between Kenya and Tanzania for your African safari is not as straightforward as it might seem. Despite both countries being side-by-side; combining Kenya and Tanzania into one trip is…
Best time to see Green Sea Turtle Hatchlings in Tanzania
Five species of marine turtles occur in Tanzania’s waters. These include green, hawksbill, loggerhead, olive ridley and leatherback. Two species – green and hawksbill – nest. All are categorised by…
When is a good time for a Tanzania safari?
Tanzania’s climate is predominately tropical. Coastal areas are usually hot and humid, but on the beaches a sea breeze cools the air considerably. The average day temperature is 30°C. Tanzania …
New scenic flights over the mighty Kilimanjaro
New Year, new products! ARP Travel Group is excited to bring you a new product to complement a safari in Tanzania. Why not start or finish your safari with a…
The Areas of Serengeti National Park
The word Serengeti is an approximation of a word used by the Maasai which means “endless plains” or “the place that land runs on forever”. It is a vast grassland…