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Game viewing
This is what you come for - and you won't be disappointed: there's
some of the biggest concentrations of wild animals in the world.
Most parks have the 'big five' - rhinoceros, leopard, lion, buffalo
and elephant - but you can also expect to see a huge array of
antelopes, zebras, monkeys, crocodiles, hippos, vultures, giraffes,
jackals, hyenas, eagles... all against stunning backdrops that
change throughout the country.
Game drives
The usual option, using 4WD vehicles with hatches or open sides.
Most camps offer early morning and late afternoon drives of 2-3
hours; if you book a safari package, your driver and vehicle are at
your disposal throughout.
Walking or Horseback safaris
These are more authentic, following spoor with the help of guides
to meet basking elephants, a lion asleep in a tree or even a chase
and kill; no guarantees - but also no vehicles or groups to disturb
you.
Fly camping
Gets you even closer to nature, sleeping in a simple tent (or under
the stars) in the middle of nowhere, with a guide and/or porter to
carry food and equipment, and make sure you are safe.
Boat or Canoe trips
On the Rufiji (Selous) or Ruaha rivers will reveal riverine forest,
gorges, kingfishers and plenty of animals coming to drink
Bird watching
Not just for serious twitchers, thanks to the profusion of brightly
coloured birds (rollers, sunbirds, bee-eaters) and vast raptors,
not to mention waterbirds (pelicans, flamingos, herons, egrets) and
walking bustards. Many parks number over 500 species.
Swimming and Snorkelling
On the coast or Lake Tanganyika reveals hundreds of beautiful
tropical fish; better still, hop across to the islands of
Zanzibar or Mafia
islands, with white sand beaches and world-class
diving.
Balloon flights
Offer a sensational high: birds-eye game viewing followed by
champagne breakfast in the bush.
Plane transfers
Transfers between camps are exciting in themselves, with tiny
Cessnas swooping down over game-filled plains onto dusty landing
strips.
Trekking and Climbing
Opportunities include much-trekked Mt. Kilimanjaro (5895m) and
smaller Mt. Meru (4566m), vast volcanic humps with phenomenal
views, tropical flora, wildlife viewing, craggy peaks and
(dwindling) icepack.
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