Please note that there is no change in the rates except for the introduced conservation fee in the Seleous Game Reserve, levying flat rates of concession fees on accommodation properties situated in the conserved areas which are due to start on 1st July 2008. (more)

Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA), informs Tour Operators
and the Public that with effect from 1st November 2007 payment of all Park fees will ONLY be through Electronic Cards at all Gates already installed with the facilities. Payment by Cash and Cheques will therefore NOT be accepted.
(more)

Ngorongoro Conservation Area new fees (more) as well as for other National Parks (more)!

On 1 July 2007 the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Aurhority will implement
additional 70% increase of
the Ngorongoro Conservation Area fee as well as 100% increase of the Ngorongoro Crater fee
and 50% camping feee, resulting in the rise of 2007 prices of all Safari Tours which include sightseeing of this natural wonder (IMPORTANT: everybody who wish to visit the Ngorongoro Crater needs to pay Ngorongoro Conservation Area fee as well as the Ngorongoro Crater fee!)!

From 1 January 2006 the 24-hour government fee to enter the famous Serengeti National Park increased for 70% resulting in the rise of 2006 prices of Safari Tours which include sightseeing of this legendary park!

In order to reduce congestion of vehicles in the Ngorongoro Crater and thus contribute to the conservation of this precious area for the future generations, from
1 January 2006 only a half day crater tour is possible and the crater fee quadrupled thus increasing 2006 prices of Safari Tours including the visit to this natural wonder!

6-hour permit to enter the Ngorongoro Crater which should come into effect in January 2006 was postponed and will come into effect as soon as all necessary facilities are installed and operational!

  From 1 July 2006 the 24-hour government fee to enter
Lake Manyara NP, Tarangire NP,
Arusha NP and others
increased for 40% resulting
in the rise of 2006 prices
to all Safari Tours including
sightseeing of any National Park!

  From 1 July 2006 all basic camping fees increased for 50% and all special camping fees increased for 25% which resulted
in the rise of 2006 prices
to all camping Safari Tours!

Mingle with Giraffes, Buffalos, Zebras, various antelopes and fluffy-tailed Black and White Colobus Monkeys on a walking safari in Arusha National Park!

  Join the Bushmen on their everyday morning hunt for food or have a look into the typical Maasai village!

Visit Stone Town's newest
Hakuna Matata Beach Lodge
set in the private beach near Chuini Palace Ruins,
a palace owned by
the last Sultan of Zanzibar!
Their in-house Restaurant offering superb cuisine
is considered one of
the best on the island!

Contact us for details!

Enjoyment for TWO
for the price of ONE!
SPECIAL 2006 OFFER for September/October/
November/beginning of December at the most luxurious palace on Zanzibar!
Enjoy the Sultans Palace!
Contact us for details!

What could be more romantic than exchanging »I do's«
on the beach of your dreams
with an enchanting view
of the Indian Ocean
and under divine blue sky?
Get married in magical Zanzibar!
Contact us!

  Do you want to know where
Bill Gates and Bill Clinton
come to unwind and savor
Mother Nature's delights?
Find out with us! (more)

From Dar es Salaam: only 20 minute flight or 2h boat ride.

From Arusha/Kilimanjaro: approx 1h flight of 9h bus drive to Dar es Salaam and 2h boat ride.

From Nairobi: approx 1h flight.

From Mombasa: approx 45 minute flight or 7h drive to Dar es Salaam and 2h boat ride.

We can assist with every connection! Contact us!

  A break from beach leisurlieness to join in a few island excursions can be quite a rewarding experience. To find out more have a look at Zanzibar Excursions or simply contact us!

We have received notification from the Ministry of Health and Social welfare Head quarters, DSM  informing that ''HEALTH SURVEILLANCE DESKS" which was removed in 2001, have been  reinstalled in all BORDERS, PORTS AND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS.

Procedure:
On arrival the passengers must first go to the health desk then to Immigration desk - no passport will be accepted at immigration desk without a stamp from Health dptm. (more)

Tourist Visa Fee for American Citizens has been raised from
50 USD to 100 USD.  The visa is now called "MULTIPLE ENTRY VISA" and is valid for three months.  This is a reciprocal arrangement between the two sovereign countries. Please be advised accordingly!

During 2007 Hotels & Lodges (T) Ltd. will undergo long awaited renovations to their properties namely Lake Manyara Hotel, Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge, Seronera Wildlife Lodge and
Lobo Wildlife Lodge, taking a certain amount of rooms off the market but selling the remaining ones. (more)

Security and safety has become a major issue in aviation lately.
As of the end of August 2006, also Kilimanjaro International Airport in Tanzania has started with the implementation of specific actions including thorough screening of all baggage and passengers, limited items in hand baggage and restricted access to certain areas.(more)

Consumers will go without power for 12 hours (from 7am to 7pm), five days a week, but essential service providers have been spared the brunt in a revised load shedding schedule announced on 30 August 2006 by the Minister for Energy and Minerals, Dr Ibrahim Msabaha - source The Guardian, www.ippmedia.com.

Up until September 2006 all mobile numbers in Tanzania have changed. New numbers are:

1. Vodacom 075
2. Celtel 078
3. Tigo (before Buzz) 071
4. Zantel 077

If you are interested to do volunteer work in Tanzania
contact us!
You can also include volunteer work in your holiday tour;
have a look at our
Travels with Purpose!

We can assist you with
a booking for your FLIGHT TICKET, SHUTTLE TICKET,
BUS TICKET, FERRY TICKET as well as ANY ACCOMMODATION
in Tanzania and its adjoining
islands of Zanzibar, Pemba and Mafia! Contact us!

In order to get ready for your memorable trip to Tanzania and
to avoid any unpleasant surprises, have a look at some of the info about Tanzania that we have gathered for you! (more)

It won't hurt if you learn a word of two in a local Swahili language; it will bring a smile on a face
of any Tanzanian!
Here's a few words to begin.

There are three International Airports in Tanzania - Dar es Salaam IA (DAR), Kilimanjaro IA (JRO) and Zanzibar IA (ZNZ).
You can also land in Nairobi IA (NBO) or Mombasa IA (MBA) in Kenya and then with our assistance continue to Tanzania either by flight or a bus.
Contact us!

If you wish to visit Tanzania
and your international flight lands
in Kenya (Nairobi/Mombasa),
you have a right to apply for
a 7-day Kenyan transit visa which costs only 20 USD
(normal Kenyan tourist visa
costs 50 USD).

In order to enhance safety on this risky route, the attached measures from TANAPA have been instituted.  Please note that, for immediate measures a deadline of 28th February, 2008 has been set.  Note also that, all climbers through the Western Breach will be required to sign an indemnity certificate to accept that they are full aware of the risks involved in using the route. (more)

From 1 January 2006 the 24-hour government entrance fee for the
Kilimanjaro National Park
doubled and as a result increased the price of 2006 Kilimanjaro Trekking Tours!
In addition, from 1 July 2006 the camping fees for the Kilimanjaro National Park increased for 25%
and as a result additionally
raised the price of 2006 Kilimanjaro Trekking Tours!

If you wish to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro and if you have chosen
Marangu Route
kindly note that for this route
advance bookings with
paid deposits are required,
since on this route there is a limitation of 60 climbers per day!

Did you know that you can
Search for Volcanoes
of the Great Rift Valley
and climb the only still active volcano in East Africa,
Ol Doinyo Lengai?
Joined by Maasai warriors
and their donkeys -
truly unforgettable experience!
Contact us!

To increase your odds to summit
the greatest African mountain,
Mt. Kilimanjaro and its 5.895m/19.340ft, have an acclimatization climb to at least one peak over 3.000m/10.000ft
(Mt. Meru at 4.566m/14.980ft or
Mt. Hanang at 3.418m/11.210ft)!
Contact us!