Tired of the hustle and bustle of the city life?

Longing for a fantastic and unique getaway vacation?

Let me give you some tips that you would surely be thankful for. Many of us are busy working 8 hours (sometimes even 10+ hours) a day, 5 days a week.  There comes a point where you may feel really felt burnt out. Everyone deserves to play sometimes right? So searching for vacation packages on the net, I found some pretty common and unexciting travel ideas but found others that seem just marvelous.

If you have been longing for an unforgettable and unique adventure, why not try Africa?

So by browsing the Internet for safaris and other African travel packages you will notice that most sites are focused on safaris in Kenya. Being so intrigued to get on an African adventure I looked at many different travel packages.

The first one explored was a 14-day Kenya Travel Explorer package. You will land in Nairobi (Kenya’s Capital), which is quite impressive with the beauty and the exotic nature of the place. The first stop on the trip is in a tree lodge located in Mt. Aberdares, wherein you could overlook the different sizes of waterholes, inhabited by different kinds of exotic animals like giraffes, rhinos, antelopes and warthogs. The next day, you can have the most exhilarating experience of standing at the equator!

Imagine standing at something you only see on globes in History class!

Then you are able to drive to Lake Naruru, where you can see thousands of pink flamingos and other wild animals like lions and hippos. After that you are off to the famous Maasai Mara Game Reserve, where you can see the cheetahs, and other wild animals like hyenas and elephants. But the most exciting thing is when you are able to eat at a carnivore restaurant.  This is where they serve roasted zebra, ostrich and other games available in the park. It truly seems like an adventure and one you wouldn’t dare to forget, and most likely would come back for more.

Although examining just one Kenya Safari, uncovering some of the other Safari destinations that were found online was very exciting. By researching you will find other best Kenya safaris and see that there are 11-Day Kenya Wildlife and Beach Safaris, whose itinerary includes a few days of sun and sand in Mombasa, Kenya’s second largest city, located in the shores of the Indian Ocean. Also, you will find what is called a 12-Day Kenya’s Finest, this package includes flying across the Great Rift Valley, and meeting the proud Maasai warriors, Kenya’s most famous ethnic tribes.

Last but not the least is the 15-Day Kenya and Tanzania Treasures which seems to be one of the biggest safaris of all with the longest itinerary. This includes trips in Serengeti National Park, the most famous wildlife park in Tanzania. This is where you could take on a wild balloon safari, and Lake Manyara National Park in Tanzania. The itinerary also includes tours in Amboseli National Park in Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest peak, and Nairobi National Museum and Snake Park. You may have a hard time deciding since Africa has many places of interest and beauty but you will be sure to experience an adventure of a lifetime on an African Safari.

Still looking for that once in a lifetime adventure?

Well, the search is over.

Safari Tanzania gives you the different flavours of Africa: exotic wildlife in their natural habitat; the wonder of nature in Mount Kilimanjaro and the true sense of adventure with Tanzania’s game parks. So, go ahead, pack up your bags and prepare to be mesmerized by the beauty of Tanzania!

The excitement might be unbearable, but it is very important to know several things first before boarding a trip to Tanzania. So what are the must-be’s when preparing for your Tanzanian safari?

First things first, you have to keep in mind that the temperature in Africa is not that cool, so it is very important to bring casual summer clothes if you wish to  schedule your safari sometime between October to April. Casual light clothing are fine if you would like to do your safari between the months of May-September, but do not forget to bring a jacket, some scarves and gloves for the chilly mornings. Don’t forget your comfortable walking shoes and boots, just in case you plan to do some bush walking. You would also need some protection against the sun, like sun hats, sun block creams and lip balm. Most importantly, do not forget your camera or video cameras; otherwise, you’re losing a great opportunity to record such a great adventure. Safari Tanzania will surely inspire even the most amateurish photographer with its vibrant colours and textures.

Once you’re set, it is time to get to know the lay of the land.

Safari Tanzania takes you to the famous Serengeti Game Reserve, where you could watch the spectacular migration of zebras and wildebeests, also called “The Great Migration”. Enjoy watching exotic animals like elephants, hippos, crocodiles, cheetahs, lions and wildebeests; that simply shine in their natural habitats. Get historically sublime with Ngorongoro conservation area, where you could find some of the oldest remains of early human tribes. This area is also famous for the great crater, the world’s largest crater, where different species of animals thrive.

Enjoy a wide variety of bird species on Lake Manyara National Park, where you could also find lions and leopards lounging in trees. A Ngorongoro and Serengeti tour will never be complete without a trip to this beautiful park. Offering a wide array of archaeological finds within the Ngorongoro area is Olduvai Gorge Archaeological Excavation Museum. Located inside the Ngorongoro conservation area, the museum features artifacts dated millions of years ago, found within the Olduvai Gorge area. This displays the rich ethnic history of Tanzania.

Accommodations would mostly be luxury lodges or camping sites, depending on your taste. You can either stay at a luxury lodge, where you could experience the Tanzanian nightlife or enjoy the unique experience of staying on a camping site and stargazing at night.

With this itinerary in hand, Safari Tanzania is something that shouldn’t be missed. The perfect getaway for you and your whole family, Safari Tanzania will definitely bring you the adventure of a lifetime!

When you are looking to enjoy a wonderful African safari, know that you have many different options to choose from so you should not feel pressurized to make a choice. Some of the main choices you have to choose from are Family Safaris, Classic Safaris, Luxury Safaris, Trek Safaris, Historical Safaris, Extension Safaris and more. You can choose your ideal safari according to just how many days you would like to spend away, what exactly you would like to do while you are away, where you would enjoy staying, and how many people you want to take along. These are all the factors you will take into consideration when you are looking for the best African safari travel adventure.

A safari is a trip taken in natural environments, and the reason for these trips is usually for the viewing of the different hunting animals. With most of the safaris that are available, some of them are sure to involve activities like photography, viewing, and most importantly, experiencing the animals in their own habitat (which can be rather interesting). Going on a safari is all about seeing different animals and getting up close and personal with them. There is no better source of adventure than going on a safari as there is so much for you to see and do.

If it is the Classic Safaris you are interested in, a few of them that you can choose from are the 12 Day of Kenya’s Finest, Kenya Explorer, Kenya Wildlife & beach Safari, Jambo Safari, Kenya & Tanzania Treasures, Monumental Egypt, Egypt & Kenya Voyage and many more. These are the typical safaris that you could also choose from, so be sure to check them out to see if it is any one of these that catch your interest. The shortest safari you can go on in this category would be the Best of Tanzania tour or the Monumental Egypt, where as the longest one if you want to be away for at least two weeks is the Egypt & Kenya Voyage.

If you want to go away and really be taken aback by your experience, you would more than likely be interested in the Luxury safari tours that are available in the African safari travel route. These are the Kichwa Tented Safari, the Wings Over Kenya, Jambo Safari, Classic Tanzania, Monumental Egypt, Old-World Cape Safari, South Africa Rails, Trails and Falls and the Red Earth Safari. These tours offer you the greatest when it comes to luxury and living in style when you are away from home. When you leave home, you want to experience something new but you also want to be in the center of the most luxurious camp there is.

When you are looking for an African safari travel route for you to be a part of, there are many different ones for you to choose from, so be sure to pick the one that appeals to you. You could even choose a different one each year. That way you will get to experience them all eventually.

There is nothing that quite compares to an African Safari.  Here is a collection of safari videos showing you what an African Safari Adventure is about with some of the amazing views of the landscape and wildlife in Africa.

Tourists get too close to a black rhinoceros and baby in African safari – BBC wildlife

A group of tourists are taken a little too close for comfort to a black rhino and its baby. Would you be brave enough to get this close on foot? Watch this exciting stop on African safari.

Africa Safari “Best Clips” ELEPHANTS-LIONS-RHINOS

Please subscribe: www.youtube.com This footage was taken on a AAZK trip to Kenya, Africa. For more info on the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy visit: www.lewa.org The footage of the young elephant and myself was taken at www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org My goal in life is to get people interested in animal conservation. Local communities also benefit from conservation and in all it makes this a better planet for people and animals. Thanks for watching!

Rhinos too close for comfort on African safari – BBC wildlife

Funny guy Alistair McGowan continues his adventures in Africa. From the BBC.

Africa safari leads conservationists to cheetah and cubs – BBC wildlife

African safari leads conservationists to mother cheetah and her cute baby cubs. The Big Cat experts are out on a hunt themselves – to find some new wildlife to follow. From the BBC.

Leopard cubs grow up in African safari – BBC wildlife

The leopard cubs have grown and that leads to stresses between a mother and her cub in this clip from Big Cat Diary. Hunting techniques from Africa’s cutest and most deadly predators. From the BBC.

Lion attack hunting safari Africa

Real Lion Attack…. Hunting…. Safari Africa

African Safaris – Mala Mala Lions

www.tagasafaris.co.za A close experience with feeding wild lions in Africa.

Vintage Africa Safaris

Following the nostalgic traditions of those exploring and traveling in Africa a century ago, Vintage Africa Safaris gives one a taste of things past and present! Classic 1920’s Walking Safaris, Lodge Stays, Overland Journeys, Educational Adventure Safaris, Victoria Falls, Hot Springs, Houseboat Safaris all in the stunning Lower Zambezi Valley. Travel on foot into undeveloped wilderness, all the while accompanied by a portable, fully-appointed mobile camp affording the comforts and elegance …

African Safari

A montage of the animals we saw on game drives in South Africa. It was amazing. It’s one thing to see these animals on TV or in the zoo. Seeing them in the wild was amazing. I had the time of my life! Music by Hans Zimmer, from Gladiator, Main Theme I think.

Vincent Galewick in Africa – Safari Ants

An amazing colony of african Safari Ants in Tanzania, African in 2001, thes ants created the trench they are in overnite, their trail is about 500 ft long.

African Safari – Masai Mara Kenya, and Serengeti Tanzania

This is a compilation of video and still shots from my trip to Kenya and Tanzania in the summer of 2006.

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