Other Adventures & Activities

Enjoy a birds-eye view over the spectacular Serengeti National Park, with the thrill of a hot-air balloon ride. As the sun rises over the savannah, you’ll gently float above the plains, After a safety briefing and demonstration of boarding and landing you’ll be ready for take-off. Listen as the roar of the torch takes you high into the sky and see the breathtaking sight of the game below during the flight. You’ll glide over grazing herds of giraffe or buffalo, keep an eye out for prides of lion and enjoy that rare treat of seeing as far as the eye can see. Every balloon ride is unique and your experience will depend on the direction of the wind. On landing, share stories over a glass of champagne and hot, cooked breakfast on the banks of the Serengeti River or plains depending on where you land. Having the aerial perspective of the savannah is an unexplainable experience, watching the sunset with this scenery…is very worthwhile.

Get to know one of the most famous tribes in the World, the Maasai tribe.Upon arrival in the village, expect to be greeted in the traditional manner: lots of singing and dancing, with participation greatly encouraged! There is then the opportunity to learn about some of the customary practices, such as firecracker making and bead making. You will also have the opportunity to meet and talk to the villagers in their homes – questions are very welcome and your guide will be happy to interpret if needed. It is worth noting that it can be quite smoky in the houses if fires are lit inside. During your visit, there is also the opportunity to buy handmade leather and beadwork from the villagers.

The Hadzabe are the original Tanzanian Bushmen with a Khoisan language of clicks. These primitive hunter-gatherers lived in valley caves of Lake Eyasi in harmony with nature for over 10.000 years. There are now just less than 1000 of them left. They are a pride but also an embarrassment to a modern nation for its failure to progressively uplift the declining community from extinction, but out of respect for their chosen way of life, they are now the only people permitted to hunt with bows and arrows in the Lake Eyasi area. They live without a safety net, gathering the food they need day by day. They have no concept of religion or afterlife, nor of time beyond the phases of the moon. Life is ephemeral. You need not hunt baboon or a dik dik, half naked with a bow and arrow to appreciate the Hadza way of life, but you can if you wish. Time spent “living in the now” on a Lake Eyasi cultural safari that confers calmness, centeredness and courage.

The Kikuletwa Hot Springs are located in the middle of a semi-arid landscape, among the trees, where there is a natural pool of crystal clear water fed by underground springs. This is a great activity to take a dip and relax.

Exquisite Romance Under the African Stars: Savanna Safari Romantic Dinner. Embark on an enchanting journey with our Savanna Safari Romantic Dinner, a unique and intimate experience that transcends the ordinary. Nestled in the heart of the untamed wilderness, this evening promises to be a celebration of love, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the African savanna.

A visit to this sacred mountain. Oldonyo Lengai means “Mountain of God” in the Maasai language. It is an active volcano located in the Gregory Rift, south of Lake Natron within the Arusha Region of Tanzania. It is an element of the East African Rift volcanic system, it produces natrocarbonatite lava.

Materuni, is home to the Chagga tribe and remains an authentic tribal village. This charming place is only 15 km from the town of Moshi and is the last village before Kilimanjaro National Park. The waterfalls, which are about a 40 minute walk away, are an epic setting, the views are truly breathtaking.

Tanzania has many coffee plantations, because a lot of the local coffee is grown and processed here. During the guided tour through a coffee plantation you will see (depending on the season) how the coffee beans grow and are harvested and how they are finally processed into real coffee. If you come in a different season, we will tell you all about the different types of beans, what exactly makes the delicious coffee taste and how the beans are processed. Of course you can enjoy a delicious cup of freshly brewed coffee all year round!

Explore the vibrant city Arusha during a city tour. The tour is a nice mix of fun and cultural experiences. We will take you to the most beautiful and interesting spots of this lovely city. To fully engage in the unique culture of Arusha and Tanzania, you’ll have the opportunity to visit a local market, school, church and have a drink at a local pub. This is a perfect way to dip into the Tanzanian culture and daily life of the local people. During a full day tour a delicious lunch is included, together with a visit to a coffee plantation and floriculture.

In the Massai Museum the Maasai will tell you everything about their culture and even explain step by step how they build their houses. You will also learn more about their special holidays and rituals. The biggest difference to a visit of a Massai village is that in this museum you will go a little bit deeper into the way of life of the people of the Massai culture, the background of the tribe will be explained more detailed and there will be no demonstrations like there are in a Maasai village.

Tanzanite is one of the world’s rarest gemstones and mined only in Tanzania – hence its name! Tanzanite is the violet blue to blue violet variety of the mineral zoisite. It is mined commercially only in one area of the world: the Merelani Hills of Tanzania, at the foothills of Kilimanjaro.  If you are interested to know more about this blue/ violet stone, a visit to the Tanzanite museum in Arusha is an activity for you. Learn all about the history of this mineral, how it was discovered and mined. See for yourself how each expensive gem is graded and cut and if you like you can even buy one of these rare gems.

Safari Sundowner: Embrace Twilight in the African Wilderness. Elevate your safari experience with our Safari Sundowner—an enchanting journey into the heart of the African wilderness as the sun bids its golden farewell. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the savanna, where every sip and every sunset becomes a celebration of nature’s wonders.

A view into Arusha culture by visiting traditional healer and by tasting traditional food. Walk through the fields on the slopes of Mt. Meru and visits to craftsmen who produce stools, knives, jewelry and other traditional objects.

Fishing expeditions at Nyumba ya Mungu Dam, spice tour, cooking traditional dishes and a visit to the Lembeni Herbal Hospital.

Meserani Snake Park houses snakes and reptiles that can be found in Tanzania. An experienced guide, who can tell you all about these animals, will accompany you. During the tour you will learn how the snakes defend themselves, where they live in nature and what they eat. There is also a bird sanctuary in the park and you can see different kinds of crocodiles and turtles.

Mikumi National Park is a gorgeous protected area in Tanzania which is being growing in importance since the opening of a paved road which connected the park gate with Dar es Salaam, making the transportation easier. It is perched between the Uluguru Mountains and the Lumango Range. Possessing wide variety of wildlife, this is the fourth largest national park in Tanzania. It has quickly become a tourism hotspot for both locals and tourists because of its favorable close location from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s biggest city.There are a number of pools where you can find hippos swathed in mud and birds along its waterways. Bordering protected areas are Selous Game Reserve and Udzungwa National Park, and together the three location make a varied pleasing safari circuit. The scenic beauty of this park is immense as well.

The Selous Game Reserve, covering 50,000 square kilometres, is amongst the largest protected areas in Africa and is relatively undisturbed by human impact. The property harbours one of the most significant concentrations of animals. The reserve also has an exceptionally high variety of habitats including Miombo woodlands, open grasslands, riverine forests and swamps, making it a valuable laboratory for on-going ecological and biological processes.