Tanzania Safari Holidays

A Tanzania safari is a unique experience. A land of huge, rolling game parks and the loveliest people, this massive country has a wealth of opportunities. Cutting in from the north, the Great Rift Valley divides the country from north to south, creating a fascinating string of lakes whose saline waters, attract large numbers of flamingos during the breeding season.

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Kisima Ngeda, the gateway to Lake Eyassi and the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes
Experience true tribal cultures of Tanzania away from the crowds

Kisima Ngeda was recently built and is run by good friends of Illona's, Chris and Nani. Chris has grown up on the shores of Lake Eyassi and has interacted with the Hadzabi and Datoga tribes since he was a baby.

The activities offered include the truly unique experience of following the Hadzabe, the only surviving hunter-gatherer tribe in Tanzania, on their daily hunting and foraging. Men hunt with bows and poisoned arrows while the women bring in a significant percentage of the daily food of the tribe in form of roots dug from the ground, berries and honey.

A visit to a family of Wadatoga pastoralists is also an interesting experience. The women are friendly and stunning, with traditional mask-like scarring around the eyes and heavy brass jewelry made by a blacksmith who works with bellows and handmade tools under an acacia tree.

Contact Illona for more infomation or if you would like to include Kisima Ngeda into your itinerary.

Client Viewpoint

"We had the perfect honeymoon with the combination of safari and relaxation. We were so lucky to see the Big 5 and Fundu Lagoon was spectacular. Thank you for all your advice."

Mr and Mrs J, London.

Where To Go

The Serengeti is Africa's most famous game park and a Serengeti safari never fails to impress its visitors.

Its fame comes from the dense population of animals and the Wildebeest Migration when ceaseless rivers of wildebeest swarm into the Serengeti, blanketing the plains.


In the late dry season, Tarangire seethes with huge herds of elephants, while Lake Manyara Park is lush and green with twisted fig trees, home to thousands of monkeys, birds and the rare, tree-climbing lion.


The Ngorongoro conservation area is dominated by the massive crater where predators roam freely, terrorising the vulnerable plains game that huddles in groups as the dusk settles. The views from the rim are spectacular.


Ruaha is renowned for its remoteness, aridness and excellent game viewing, while Selous is Africa's single largest game reserve with thick Miombo vegetation and a river which teams with hippo and huge crocodiles. There is also a substantial lion population.


Standing proudly just south of the equator is Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain. Mount Kilimanjaro can be climbed from either Kenya or Tanzania and the four to six day hike, which will take you up to the deep equatorial glaciers, will reward you with what is considered to be the finest view in Africa.

Take a trip to the Lakes of the West. Lake Victoria is the world's second largest lake, where Rubondo Island is situtated, an extraordinary phenomenon that has evolved its own birds, foliage and animals. Lake Tanganyika is the world's longest fresh water lake. Bordering it are two of the most inaccessible parks in the continent, Gombe Stream and Mahale Mountains, where you can see and hear chimpanzees in the forests.

The Tanzanian coast is famous for its wonderful beaches, slave caves and the relaxed and informal atmosphere of its lodges. Here you will find the former capital, Dar Es Salaam, as well as other historical gems. Off the coast are some of the country's best beaches and it is this area that we particularly recommend, especially the 'Spice Island' of Zanzibar with its luxurious beach resorts.

Our Expertise

Illona is the Tanzanian expert at Steppes Travel, having lived and worked there for many years, she was a guide and a camp manager. Her first-hand and in depth knowledge of Tanzanian safaris will enable you to have a perfect trip. Call Illona for more information 01285 650011.

Illona's Profile
"I was born in Benoni, along the gold Rand, South Africa and in my late teens I decided that I wanted to become a Game Ranger. From there my African adventure just soared. I completed a very tough cadetship in the Natal Parks Board, one of the first women to do so. It was in northern Natal that I cut my teeth and was able to experience buffalo and rhino capture first hand amongst many other game management experiences. My desire to see more led me to work as a guide for CCAfrica, first in South Africa at Phinda, Tswalu, Londolozi and Ngala. I then moved north to Tanzania as the company expanded. There I lived and worked in the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Masai Mara. Later my priorities lay with guide training in these areas and even now you may be guided through the Serengeti buy a graduate of my ranger training. Eventually after nine years in the bush I travelled to London..."

When To Go

Tanzania has a pleasant tropical climate with temperatures around 25°C to 30°C all year. The best times to visit are between December to March and June to October.

Price Guide

All of our holidays are tailor made to fit exactly with our clients' requirements. However, as a general guide, prices start from about £3,500 per person for a two week trip.

Please speak with Illona on 01285 650011 to discuss the various options available.

Essential Information

Flying time: Dar-es-Salaam 12hrs. GMT 3 hours

Visa is required by UK passport holders. Yellow Fever vaccination is required.

Would You Like to Know More?

Please call Illona on 01285 650011, email africa@steppestravel.co.uk or click the link below.