Tanzania is a country that does nothing by halves, whether it’s a question of the epic scale of its wild places, the standards of its luxury safari lodges, or the quality of the wildlife experiences.
Tanzania offers travelers the chance to combine both bush and beach experiences without the need for additional ink in their passports: the islands of Zanzibar and Pemba offer fascinating history, chilled beach time and excellent diving.
Tanzania’s almost synonymous with the Great Wildebeest Migration, the annual event which draws tourists to the Serengeti in the same unerring way that it calls to the itinerant antelope.
While the Serengeti’s endless sea of grass offers scope for the grandest of safari ambitions to be played out, it’s by no means the only wildlife-viewing hotspot in the country.
The ‘lost world’ of Ngorongoro Crater offers an uplifting descent into an extinct volcano, while Tarangire’s baobab trees compete with local elephant for lens time.
Benignly frowning down on the plains of northern Tanzania, Mount Kilimanjaro issues its silent challenge to more adventurous travelers. Southern Tanzania offers ample opportunities and space to leave the beaten path, and experience safari at its most authentic.
THE KILIMANJARO
Have you ever smelled an atmosphere on top Kilimanjaro? The name itself is a mystery wreathed in clouds, with its Kibo, Kilimanjaro’s familiar snowy peak that stands imperious, overseer of the continent, and the summit of Africa.
The mountain is a metaphor for the compelling beauty of Tanzania. When you see it, you understand why? Not only is this the highest peak on the African continent; it is also the tallest free-standing mountain in the world, rising in breathtaking isolation from the surrounding Chagga tribe – elevation around 900 meters – to an imperious 5,895 meters (19,336 feet).
Kilimanjaro is one of the world’s most accessible high summits, a beacon for visitors from around the world. With Lodo Safaris, you will reach the crater rim with little more than a walking stick, proper clothing and determination. And those who reach Uhuru Point, the actual summit, will have earned their climbing certificates and their memories.
But there is so much more to Kili than her summit. The ascent of the slopes is a virtual climatic world tour, from the tropics to the Arctic. Even before you cross the national park boundary (at about 2700m), the cultivated foot slopes give way to lush montane forest, inhabited by elusive Elephants, Leopards, Buffalos and other small Antelope and Primates.
The most popular routes are Machame and Marangu. Depending on trekkers’ travel itinerary that Lodo Safari will suggest for you, climbing this mountain takes between 5 to 8 days to get to the top. Trekking through Marangu route require a minimum of five days while Machame route require a minimum of six days. Lodo Safaris invites you conquer the world, to stand in the highest point of Africa.
MARANGU ROUTE
This is the easiest and shortest route to Kilimanjaro’s summit. Marangu, which also known as “Coca-Cola” route, is the only route on Kilimanjaro with the comforts of solar powered sleeping huts and comfortable beds at every camp. With Basic men’s and ladies’ latrines. The huts are communal, and each bunk has a sponge mattress and pillow.
RONGAI ROUTE
This route is known to be scenic than the Marangu Route. The success rate on this route is very high. The Rongai, also known as “whiskey” starts on the north side of the mountain just south of the Kenyan border and is one of the least traveled routes. Unlike Marangu where you sleep in huts, on the Rongai, you sleep in tents (tents inclusive)
MACHAME ROUTE
Through this route you will experience the mountain at the South West and South sides of the Kilimanjaro Mountain since you will go up one way and down the other. In Machame, you will sleep in the tents. Porters will carry all your equipment and supplies, and a cook prepares all your meals.
LEMOSHO ROUTE
The Lemosho Route is an unspoiled, remote, little-used, and beautiful way up to the Shira Plateau. Above the plateau, you approach Kilimanjaro’s great Western Breach, and then follow the south circuit to reach the easier Barafu Route. This route can take up to 10 days
TREK-SAFARI
For those who want a more varied experience we offer combined tours, Mount Kilimanjaro trekking and Wildlife Safaris. These tours enable you to visit many of the important sights of Tanzania and include a 5, 6 or 7 days trekking, ending with a wildlife safari before your thoughts turns home.
Our goal is for you to have a memorable and enjoyable visit to Tanzania so if there is anything different we can do to meet/ improve your needs please do not hesitate to share with us and we will assist you.
ARUSHA NATIONAL PARK
Do you know why Lodo Safaris has every detail you need before visiting a place? It’s because we are based in the exact location where nature truly resides, i.e. being beside the Arusha National Park which lies about 45km east of Arusha town. It is therefore the closest National Park to the safari capital of Tanzania. This park is home to Mt Meru, Tanzania’s Second Mountain standing at 4565m, Ngurdoto Crater and the Momella Lakes.
TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
Tarangire gets its name after Tarangire River that crosses the Park and is the sixth largest National Park in Tanzania. Situated in the northern part of the Country, a 2hours/120kms driver from Lodo Safaris’ home city of Arusha, Tarangire is endowed with the greatest concentration of Wildlife outside Serengeti ecosystem. The Park covers 2,850 sq. kilometers with thick bush-well worth a visit.
KILIMANJARO NATIONAL PARK
Have you ever smelled an atmosphere on top Kilimanjaro? The name itself is a mystery wreathed in clouds, with its Kibo, Kilimanjaro’s familiar snowy peak that stands imperious, overseer of the continent, and the summit of Africa. The mountain is a metaphor for the compelling beauty of Tanzania. When you see it, you understand why.
LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
The scenic beauty of this Park certainly makes it worth a visit, the game viewing here pales into insignificance when compared with that on offer in other Parks. Often visited for an afternoon game drive on the way to Ngorongoro, it would be a shame to miss out Manyara if you’re driving straight past it.
NGORONGORO CRATER
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is blessed with the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, which is the largest caldera on Earth and one of the World’s natural Wonders located just 180km west of Arusha town. With a cold highland climate in the savanna woodland and forest, LodoSafaris is pleased to take you to this home of up to approximately 25,000 large Mammals including a good population of black Rhinos and a huge variety of smaller Species making it a target for Tourists all around the world.
SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Located in the North West region of Tanzania; The Serengeti ecosystem spans 30,000 sq km and is hosting more than 70 species of large mammals, 400 types of birds and the annual Great Wildebeest Migration, which remains in Tanzania for approximately 8-9 months of the year. Notably, the Park tops the list of the places where most of Lodo Safaris’ visitors prefer to land.
RUAHA NATIONAL PARK
Ruaha national park is one of the few Tanzania’s famous wilderness area where one can have a rare experience of game viewing spiced up by the fascinating landscape. The park is rich of plants and animals such as Greater Kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) which cannot be found in any other national park. The park boasts of her almost untouched and unexplored ecosystem, making visitors’ safari experience very unique.
MKOMAZI NATIONAL PARK
Set below the verdant slopes of the spectacular Usambara and Pare Eastern Arc Mountain ranges and overseen by iconic snow – capped peak of Kilimanjaro, Mkomazi a virgin breathtaking beauty exhibiting unique natural treasures and immense sense of space – adds to the fulfillment of high visitor enjoyment expectations – a much needed bridge between northern circuit and coastal attractions.
SAADANI NATIONAL PARK
Saadani is the only wildlife sanctuary in Tanzania bordering the Indian Ocean. Gazetted in 2005, it encompasses a well-preserved ecosystem including the former Saadani game reserve, the former Mkwaja ranch area, the Wami River as well as the Zaraninge Forest.
SELOUS NATIONAL PARK
The Selous Game Reserve is one of the largest faunal reserves of the world, located in the south of Tanzania. It was named after Englishman Sir Frederick Selous, a famous big game hunter and early conservationist, who died at Beho Beho in this territory in 1917 during World War I.
MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK
The Mikumi National Park near Morogoro, Tanzania, was established in 1964. It covers an area of 3230 km² hence is the fifth largest in the country. The park is crossed by Tanzania’s A-7 highway.
UDZUNGWA NATIONAL PARK
Udzungwa Mountains National Park is a national park in Tanzania with a size of 1,990 km2 (770 miles2).[2] the habitats contained within the national park include tropical rainforest, mountain forest, miombo woodland, grassland and steppe. There is a vertical height range of 250–2,576 metres (the peak of Lohomero), which incorporates the Udzungwa Mountains part of the Eastern Arc Mountains.
KATAVI NATIONAL PARK
Formerly a game reserve, the park was established in 1974. The park is located 40km south of Mpanda town, being Tanzania’s third largest national park it covers an area of 4,471 square km after Ruaha and Serengeti
GOMBE STREAMS NATIONAL PARK
Gombe, designated as a game reserve in 1943, was upgraded into a national park status in 1968. The park is located 16 km north of Kigoma town on the shores of Lake Tanganyika in western Tanzania. It covers an area of 56 square kilometers and is a fragile habitat for chimpanzee. Gombe gained its popularity after the research of Dr Jane Goodall which is believed to be the longest running study of primates in the world.
ZANZIBAR
For an exotic African island experience with a difference, you can’t go wrong with a Zanzibar holiday. Lodo Safaris will take you there, offering a laid-back beach accommodation with plenty of activities and superb locations to offer a culturally-rich but super-relaxed vacation.
Lodo Safaris offers tours and holidays that also include romantic retreats and honeymoon suites in quiet boutique hotels as well as family-friendly holidays at larger beach resorts and palatial villa accommodation.
