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why travel solo to tanzania?

Tanzania is a place of pure magic and the iconic Big 5. Now, which adventure to choose?

On Wild Tanzania you’ll get to experience what we often call the ‘ultimate’ safari experience. Think glamping atop one-of-a-kind converted Land Rovers in the heart of the Serengeti, featuring your own private chef and unparalleled access to wildlife and the great wildebeest migration. And then there’s Tanzania: Kili to Crater . This one’s for you if you want a deeper cultural experience and a 360 view of the country beyond it’s wildlife. Yes, there’ll still be plenty of time for epic safaris (we’d never let you visit without one), but you’ll also get to hike a portion of Mt. Kilimanjaro, interact with local tribes and picnic on the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater in view of the local hippos. Luckily, on both adventures, you’ll finish off on the pristine isle of Zanzibar.

Whichever adventure you choose, travel to Tanzania and your life-long love affair with Africa will officially begin. We know ours has.

TOP PLACES TO VISIT IN TANZANIA

Serengeti national park.

Explore a world-famous wildlife reserve teeming with animals: from the iconic lions and elephants to the lesser known, but equally fascinating, gerenuk gazelles and klipspringer antelopes.

LAKE VICTORIA

One of the African great lakes– home to more than 200 species of fish – Lake Victoria is perfect for swimming, boating and fishing. Not to mention glimpsing the land animals who come to drink at its shore.

With its turquoise waters, white-sand beaches and lush vegetation, Zanzibar is something of an island paradise, popular among honeymooners. But who says they should have all the fun? This is a place of relaxation and adventure, where you can find everything from boutique resorts to quaint fishing villages.

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Tanzania facts, what are the national languages.

Swahili and English

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Tanzanian shilling

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Top Three Experiences

1. Glamping and campfires 2. Game drives through Serengeti 3. Tropical sailing on Zanzibar

Top five dishes to try

1. Ugali – a polenta-like side dish made from maize 2. Wali – rice, often cooked in coconut milk 3. Nyama choma – grilled meat 4. Samaki – fish cooked over charcoal 5. Mshikaki – skewered BBQ meat

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What's The Weather Like?

Tanzania has a tropical climate and there are generally two rainy seasons; short rains are from October to December and the long rains last from March to June. The average summer temperature in Tanzania is 89ºF (31ºC) and the average winter temperature is 61ºF (16ºC).

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Welcome to Africa's "Garden of Eden"… and the destination that some would say is the land of safaris. Our Tanzania tours will transport you to "the place where life began" where you'll witness the "Big Five" on private game drives in Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro and beyond while enjoying experiences that reveal the essence of East Africa on a small group safari or a family-inspired adventure.

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Welcome to Tanzania

Wherever you go in Tanzania, opportunities abound for getting to know the county's people and cultures with once-in-a-lifetime moments.

A picnic lunch in ngorongoro crater, game drives and a picnic in africa's original "garden of eden".

Believed by many to have been Africa's original "Garden of Eden," Ngorongoro Crater ranks among the world's largest calderas, and contains one of the oldest and most diverse ecosystems on Earth. Within this dormant volcano's walls lie short grasslands, swamps, forests and a freshwater lake – all of which inspire a continuous parade of migrating wildlife. You'll not only embark on a game drive in this "lost world," but a private picnic lunch inside the crater will be a highlight of your trip.

Meet the Maasai people

Learn the ways of the maasai at a traditional boma.

A highlight of your family's Tanzania safari is your visit to a Maasai boma – a nomadic village preserving traditonal Maasai cultural customs, consisting of small huts made of mud and cow dung for sleeping and cooking. Can you picture living here with your family? During your visit, Maasai villagers will demonstrate their spear-throwing, bow-and-arrow and other traditional skills. You'll also have an opportunity to visit a local primary school to talk with the children and their teacher.

Stories almost as old as the Earth itself await you in Tanzania

Gliding in a hot air balloon high above the vast plains of the Serengeti, observing the "circle of life" below… a picnic lunch in the wildlife treasure-trove that is Ngorongoro Crater, a volcanic caldera that some believe may have been the "Garden of Eden"… a visit to Oldupai Gorge, home to some of the earliest evidence of humans on Earth… Tauck experiences revealing the essence of Tanzania…

Follow the migration in a mobile camp

Our first moving safari's mobile camp follows migrating wildlife.

Every year, over a million wildebeest and more than 200,000 zebras make a trek across Tanzania from the southern reaches of Serengeti National Park to the Masai Mara National Reserve and back again, instinctively driven to constantly search for food and water. On Tauck's first "moving safari," follow this "Great Migration" with a three-night stay in tented accommodations at Legendary Serengeti Mobile Camp – moving with the wildlife as they traverse the heart of Serengeti National Park, and heading out on game drives each morning and afternoon.

Private game drives throughout your trip

Set off on private game drives on specially built safari vehicles.

Hop aboard your specially built safari vehicle and make tracks on a daily game drive (or two) across the classic African savannah stretching out before you... in Tanzania's Serengeti National Park, and in Kenya's Amboseli National Park and Masai Mara Reserve. Guiding you on your treks in search of the "Big Five" and other iconic wildlife are our expert drivers, trackers, rangers, and Tauck Directors... all highly experienced and eager to share their knowledge while keeping everyone engaged, safe and sound on the adventure of a lifetime!

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TANZANIA – Kilimanjaro with Safari & Zanzibar

TANZANIA – Serengeti Ngorongoro Safari with Zanzibar

Must do adventure.

Serengeti National Park is one of the ten natural travel wonders of the world. Explore the vast golden plains sprinkled with thorny acacia trees, sausage tree, kopjes, crocodiles, and hippos of the Park. Take an African Jungle safari through the National Park to check out the royal African Lions, more than 500 species of birds, and the Big Five.

You do not need specialized hiking expertise or heavyweight mountaineering equipment to hike to the summit of Mt.Kilimanjaro on the Tanzania Tour. Stick to the hiking routes that are Machame or Marangu or Umbwe, the steepest hiking route, and hike up with the help of guides. Take breaks at the camps and resume hiking again after refreshments.

Walk amid the tall treetops at Lake Manyara Treetop Walkway and admire the pink and white flamingos too. Go for thrilling game drives at the day or night and follow through with relaxing canoeing at Lake Manyara. Visit the Maasai Bombas in the Village right next to the Park and have fun at the Tanzania Tour.

Bucket List Experience

Welcome to the hometown of Freddie Mercury, the lead singer of the iconic music band, Queen, at Stone Town, in Zanzibar, on the Tanzania Tour. Explore the quaint cafes, art galleries, shops, museums, and fabric stalls in Stone Town and then proceed to the House Of Wonders, which houses the National Museum of Culture. Learn more about the hauntingly tragic history of Slave Chambers and the Old Fort and luxuriate the lush green and elegant ambiance of the Forodhani Gardens.

Ngorongoro Conservation

Enjoy your nature vacation on the Tanzania Tour at Ngorongoro Conservation. Watch out for the beautiful flamingos at the azure waters of Lake Magadi and take a tour of the Lerai Fever Tree Forest to check out the bushbuck, rhino, elephant, eland, exotic birds, and more. Examine the exhibits of the paleo-anthropological museum at Olduvai and witness the mysteries of nature at Shifting Sands, where the steep black dunes move at a speed of 15 meters per hour.

Dar es Salaam

Explore the exotic scenes of islands, beaches, music, and seafood at Dar es Salaam on the Tanzania Tour. Visit the Gothic-themed Roman Catholic church, St. Joseph’s Cathedral, and catch an hour of respite at Mbudya Island. Witness the blend of business and culture at Kivukoni Fish Market and dig into tasty Tanzanian snacks while chilling out at Coco Beach. Stop to admire the Askari Monument, the cast-bronze statue built in honor of the martyrs of World War I, and browse through the wood carvings and sculptures at Mwenge Woodcarvers Market.

Take part in thrilling Game Drives at Serengeti National Park on the Tanzania Tour at Serengeti. Browse through the exciting exhibits at Serengeti Visitor Center and interact with the Nomads at the Maasai Village in Serengeti. Experience the most exciting Night Game Drive to check out the civets, nightjars, bush babies, aardvarks, and other exotic nocturnal animals and explore the vibrant ecosystem of the Maru Kopjes. Stand witness to the Great Migration of millions of wildebeest and hoofed animals who cross the Mara River.

Begin the day with hot air balloon safari at Arusha on the the Tanzania Tour. Take a trip to the beautiful Arusha National Park for game viewing and exploration of the ecosystem and then relax for a bit with canoeing at the Momella Lakes. Go hiking at the routes that cut along Mt. Meru and take a look at the collection of precious stones at the Tanzanite Experience Museum. Enjoy bird-watching at Duluti Forestry Reserve near Lake Duluti and visit the Cultural Heritage Center too.

Kilimanjaro

Take an extended tour of Mt Kilimanjaro National Park, which is a zone of moorland with abundant greenery and plenty of rain. If you are a novice, then take the Marangu Hiking Route, and if you are advanced enough, then opt for the steep and steeper Machame and Umbwe Hiking Routes. Come face to face with leopards, baboons, mongooses, bush pigs, elephants, and more during the safari through the Park. Tour the picturesque areas adjoining Chala Crater Lake too.

When to Visit

Peak season.

Go on the Tanzania Tour during the dry season between July and October when the country bristles with greenery and exotic wildlife.

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Capital city, main airport, language spoken, electricity, vaccinations, emergency calls, faqs about tanzania, what is internet access like in tanzania.

It is easy to connect to wifi service in the major lodges and hotels in Tanzania in the central cities and towns.

Can I use my mobile phone in Tanzania?

Purchase a sim card of Vodacom, Zantel, Zain, and Tigo to use your mobile phone to make local calls on the Tanzania Tour.

How are the toilets like in Tanzania?

There are very few public toilets in Tanzania, and the toilets that are there are rickety and have no clean water.

Can I drink tap water in Tanzania?

The tap water of Tanzania is not safe for drinking. Drink boiled, bottled, and filtered water during the Tanzania Tour.

Are credit cards accepted widely in Tanzania?

Visa and MasterCard are the only two widely accepted companies of credit and debit cards in Tanzania.

What is the convenience of ATM access like in Tanzania?

You will easily find ATM centers all over Tanzania. Use a Visa card to withdraw money from the ATMs of Tanzania.

What to wear in Tanzania?

Dress in decent, knee-length clothes that keep the shoulders covered on the Tanzania Tour.

Is Tanzania safe for women to travel solo?

Tanzania is quite safe for women. Most of the tourist destinations of Tanzania are safe and accessible for solo female tourists.

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One of the most popular activities in Tanzania by far is to climb Mount Kilimanjaro , Africa’s highest mountain. However, this country has far more to offer its visitors, including spectacular wildlife safaris in the Serengeti National Park (home to the entire Big Five game) and gorilla and chimpanzee tracking in Mahale Mountains National Park.

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Tanzania - Tour Highlights and Travel Tips

Friendly people and a beautiful culture are what makes holidays in Tanzania unique. Tanzania is most famous for Serengeti National Park , one of the best wildlife destinations on the planet. The park is home to those big game animals and is the perfect place for a safari. The wildlife and national parks of Tanzania steal away all the limelight, but the country’s beaches are also known to be equally magical. Tanzania is surrounded by islands that offer sleepy villages steeped in centuries-old culture and Swahili traditions and the powdery beaches that simply blow you away. Mount Kilimanjaro , another highlight of Tanzania, can be conquered by the most inexperienced hikers as well, as long as you carefully acclimatize as you ascend, and have the willpower to summit. A trip to Tanzania would be incomplete without visiting the markets and mosques of Stone Town in Zanzibar.  

Travel Highlights

• Get a bird’s eye view from the peaks of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
• Experience the Serengeti and see the variety of wildlife it has to offer.
• Learn about the variety of primate in the Mahale Mountains National Park.
• Soak up the sun on the Eastern coast of Africa at Unguja, Nugwi, or Matemwe Beaches.
• Swim with the fishes at Mafia Island, or get an in depth olfactory experience in the Spice Islands.
• Take in Zanzibar and its mélange of Middle Eastern, African, and Indian cultures

Travel Tips

• Plan time to see the country; it is vast and takes time to experience.
• Be on the lookout for creatures that are native to Tanzania, like the Kilimanjaro Shrew, or the Highland Rain Frog.
• Take the train; many places can be reached by railway.
• Read up before you go; there is plenty of literature on Tanzania.
• Pack light; travel is a little more complicated there, so make sure you pack for it.
• Don’t stick to just the tourist attractions; there is a lot to see that might be a little off the beaten path, like visiting the Underwater Room at the Manta Resort.
• Keep in mind that the more remote you are, the spottier your reception will be. You won’t be cut off completely, but it will be harder to get a connection.

Tanzania has seasonal weather so please do check up on best time to visit Tanzania before planning your tour. And if you’re still hunting for more things to do and places to explore in Tanzania, do check out our Tanzania Travel Guide for more information.

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Stand in an open-top jeep as a herd of elephant graze around you, watch the sunset over the Serengeti and feel the anticipation as you approach the peak of mighty Kilimanjaro . Tanzania holidays provide many of the bucket list experiences sought out on African vacations. 

Ways to explore Tanzania

Walking and trekking, discover our tanzania tours.

Whether you’re looking for a  Tanzania safari   or a  walking trip , our  small group tours  will show you the best that this spectacular country has to offer and take you beyond the beaten track. Go in search of the Big Five in the Serengeti, spot hippo and buffalo bathing at the Ngorongoro Crater and sleep in the bush under canvas on our  Tanzania safari and wildlife trips . Or if climbing  Kilimanjaro   is on your bucket list, follow your  expert tour leader  along the lesser-traveled but scenic Lemosho route through lush forest, grassy moorland, desert uplands and icy glaciers to the highest point in Africa.  Considering a trip to Tanzania but new to Explore? We've answered some of the  most-asked questions  about our small group tours.

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If you are planning to travel alone, rest assured that all of our trips to Tanzania are suitable for  solo vacations . And as a solo traveler you'll be in good company - around half of our adventurers join us on their own. Our small group tours are a great way to meet like-minded people, make new friends and explore the incredible landscapes of Tanzania in a safe and hassle-free way.  

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Tanzania group safari package.

Enjoy an affordable luxury safari with your family that is memorable, exciting, and interactive.

We have created itineraries specifically for group travel, so that you and your loved ones, friends and family can experience the wonders of Africa on a trip with Lion World Travel. Take a look at one of our suggested itineraries or create a custom itinerary to bring your family African adventure to life. The major benefit of group travel is that you will be traveling with like-minded people. This applies to groups of all sizes, from 10 to 100: no matter how small or large your group is, we will work with you to ensure your experience from initial planning through to the end of your vacation is exceptional.

Depending on your group’s size, additional benefits can include:

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With over 59 years of experience, our team of Africa Specialists will help you create an unforgettable family group travel experience. Whether you are celebrating an anniversary, honeymoon, special birthday, or just want to celebrate life, we will take you to Africa in style and you will return with memories that will last a lifetime!

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DAY 1 - WEDNESDAY - ARRIVE KILIMANJARO/TRANSFER ARUSHA

On arrival in Kilimanjaro you will be met by a Lion World Travel representative and transferred to the 4-star Arusha Serena Hotel Resort & Spa.

Nestled at the foot of the wooded slopes of Mount Meru, the hotel is set amid coffee plantations on the shores of tranquil Lake Duluti. Accommodation is in cottage-styled rooms surrounded by extensive landscaped grounds. Spacious and elegant, the rooms feature marble bathrooms, double French doors leading out into the gardens and large and comfortable beds. 

Once you’ve settled in you might want to take in the lovely surroundings with a walk, mountain biking or canoeing on the lake – all activities are offered at the hotel. 

Arusha Serena Hotel Resort & Spa

ACCOMMODATION: ARUSHA SERENA HOTEL RESORT & SPA - STANDARD ROOM (D)

DAY 2 - THURSDAY - ARUSHA/LAKE MANYARA SERENA LODGE

After breakfast, bid farewell to Arusha as you drive to the beautiful Lake Manyara, a shallow alkaline lake that shimmers in a cleft in the Great Rift Valley. Enjoy an evening game drive at Lake Manyara National Park.

A small but uniquely diverse national park, Manyara is home to the world-famous tree-climbing lions, thousands of flamingos and nearly 500 species of birds.

It would be difficult to find a more dramatic setting than the 4-star Lake Manyara Serena Lodge which is situated at the edge of an escarpment and overlooks both the Great Rift Valley and the beautiful soda lake of Manyara with its lavish supply of bird life. The lodge offers a unique blend of tranquillity, wildlife discovery, and ornithological richness. The rooms are housed in white-washed ‘rondavels' (traditional circular buildings with thatched roofs), which are situated along the edge of the cliff to allow for maximum views. Each spacious room has its own small veranda while the interior décor reflects the blue of the lake and the pink of its flamingos. Facilities in the rooms include all the comforts you expect: Telephone and Wi-Fi, mineral water, hairdryers and toiletries, bathrobe and slippers.

The bar and restaurant offer guests both indoor and outdoor seating at each meal. Sumptuous menus, buffets and barbecues are served to guests alongside authentic African dishes.

Lake Manyara Serena Lodge

ACCOMMODATION: LAKE MANYARA SERENA LODGE - STANDARD ROOM (B,L,D)

DAY 3 - FRIDAY - LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast you will depart with picnic boxes on a full day of game drives.

Lake Manyara National Park offers ground water forests, bush plains, baobab strewn cliffs, and algae-streaked hot springs. This is an area rich in wildlife. The alkaline soda of Lake Manyara is home to an incredible array of bird life that thrives on its brackish waters. Pink flamingo stoop and graze by the thousands. Yellow-billed storks swoop and corkscrew on thermal winds rising up from the escarpment, and herons flap their wings against the sun-drenched sky.

Lake Manyara’s famous tree-climbing lions are another reason to pay a visit to this park. The only kind of their species in the world, they make the ancient mahogany and elegant acacias their home during the rainy season and are a well-known but rather rare feature of the northern park. In addition to the lions, the national park is also home to the largest concentration of baboons anywhere in the world — a fact that accounts for interesting game viewing of large families of the primates. 

Inland of the floodplain, a narrow belt of acacia woodland is the favored haunt of Manyara’s legendary tree-climbing lions and impressively tusked elephants. Squadrons of banded mongoose dart between the acacias, whereas the diminutive Kirk’s dik-dik forages in their shade. Pairs of klipspringers are often seen silhouetted on the rocks above a field of searing hot springs that steams and bubbles adjacent to the lakeshore in the far south of the park.

Tree-Climbing Lions, by Lion World Travel guest Fuschia Loe

ACCOMMODATION: LAKE MANYARA SERENA LODGE - STANDARD ROOM - (B,L,D)

DAY 4 - SATURDAY - LAKE MANYARA/SERENGETI

Your adventure continues as you set off after breakfast to the vast plains of the Serengeti National Park with a picnic lunch en route. 

You will probably start spotting game well before you get into the park.  The Serengeti offers some of the most entertaining game-viewing in Africa.

Great herds of buffalo, smaller groups of elephant and giraffe, and thousands upon thousands of eland, topi, impala and Grant's gazelle. Lion prides feast on the abundance of plain grazers. Solitary leopards haunt the acacia trees lining the Seronera River, while a high density of cheetahs prowls the south eastern plains.

Serengeti Serena Lodge offers comfortable rooms with awesome views across the sweeping plains. Inspired by a traditional African village, separate "rondavel huts" house the luxury en-suite guest rooms each with a balcony. Set high on the saddle of a tree-clad ridge, commanding panoramic views across the Serengeti, this lodge is the ultimate fusion of traditional African architecture and world-class style. Winner of numerous awards from the world travel press, it is perhaps the finest venue the Serengeti has to offer.

Zebra on a Game Drive in Tanzania, by Carl Garbig

ACCOMMODATION: SERENGETI SERENA LODGE - STANDARD ROOM (B,L,D)

DAY 5 - SUNDAY - SERENGETI

Explore the grass plains (loosely translated from the Maasai language, Serengeti appropriately means ‘endless plain’), during full day or morning and afternoon game drives when the animals are most active. In the early morning watch hippos return to water; giraffes foraging from trees; and lions returning from the evening hunt to relax in the shade of a tree. In the afternoon look out for cheetahs, crocodiles and leopards.

Elephant Family, Tanzania

DAY 8 - MONDAY - SERENGETI 

During game viewing activities you can observe and photograph the wildlife at your leisure.  As enduring as the game-viewing, you are sure to be in awe of the liberating sense of space that characterizes the Serengeti Plains.

Leopard in tree, Serengeti. By Lion World Travel guest Birgitta Coleman

DAY 9 - TUESDAY - SERENGETI/NGORONGORO CRATER

Enjoy a game drive and picnic lunch on route to the Ngorongoro Crater, a remnant of an ancient volcano with one of the greatest concentrations of wildlife in Africa.

Known as ‘the eighth wonder of the world' the Ngorongoro Crater is one of Africa's best-known wildlife arenas.  A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it offers a unique biosphere, which has remained virtually unchanged since the dawn of time. Deep within the Crater, enclosed by towering walls, some 25,000 large mammals wander the plains, lakes and forests of ‘the land that time forgot', dominated by enormous bull elephants, rhinos and lions.

Stay at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge, with its blend of luxury and ethnic style and offering stunning views. Hugging the contours of the jagged Crater rim, the lodge takes its inspiration from the so-called ‘Cradle of Mankind', the prehistoric site of Olduvai Gorge, which lies close by. Linked by arched stone passages and timbered decks, its walls are decorated with stylized prehistoric cave paintings and lit by flaring torches. At the stone heart of the lodge burns a glowing fire, which is kept constantly alight.

Each room has its own rock- enclosed balcony, and all enjoy completely uninterrupted views of the volcanic amphitheatre far below.

Views of Ngorongoro Crater, from Serena Ngorongoro Safari Lodge

ACCOMMODATION: NGORONGORO SERENA LODGE - STANDARD ROOM (B,L,D)

DAY 10 - WEDNESDAY - NGORONGORO CRATER

After breakfast descend through the early morning mist 2,000 feet into the crater for an awesome wildlife experience.  Stop for a picnic lunch at a scenic spot inside the crater, returning to the lodge in the late afternoon.

Elephant in Ngorongoro Crater by Lion World Travel guest Sheena Rosentreter

DAY 11 - THURSDAY - NGORONGORO/ARUSHA/KILIMANJARO/DEPART

Depart after breakfast and head to Arusha for lunch followed by a transfer to the airport to connect with your scheduled flight. (B, L)

B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner

• All transport and game drives in an 8-seater 4x4 safari vehicle with an English-speaking driver/guide
• Accommodation as specified
• Meals as specified
• All park fees
• All government taxes
• Lion World Travel Representative meet and greet upon arrival
• International airfare and taxes as indicated
• Telephone bills, laundry and any items of a personal nature
• Drinks, dining room tips, porterage
• Any item not specified above
• Costs of Passports and Visas
• Driver/Guide gratuities
• Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption and Medical Insurance are required for the entire duration of your travels – please note that insurance for this trip is a mandatory requirement from suppliers in Africa – proof of insurance must be provided before bookings are confirmed . It is your personal responsibility to ensure you have sufficient travel insurance coverage from the provider of your choice. Please let your Africa Specialist know if you would like information on this.

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12-Day Amazing Mid-Range Safari and Beach Holiday

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Brilliant Adventures and Safaris   Tour operator has an office in Tanzania

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11-Day Northern Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar

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10-Day Unforgettable Safari in Tanzania

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You Visit: Moshi (Start) , Arusha (City) , Tarangire NP, Olduvai Gorge (Highlight) , Northern Serengeti NP, Central Serengeti, Southern Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Eyasi, Lake Manyara NP, Zanzibar (Beach) , Stone Town (Zanzibar) , Zanzibar Airport (End)

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11-Day Budget Best of Tanzania & Zanzibar Safari

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7-Day The Best of Africa's Big Five Safari

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3-Day Luxury Fly in Tour to Serengeti and Ngorongoro

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5-Day Unforgettable Luxury Safari in Tanzania Wilderness

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8-Day Beach & Safari Trip Zanzibar & Serengeti

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Mt Kilimanjaro Trek - Machame Route (8 Days)

I am very happy that Tour Radar led my friend Peter (who originally started planning this trip, then had to back out) to G Adventures and Gerald's Dream Team. By the end of the trip, we were all family. We (the climbers) trusted them with our lives, and they took excellent care of us.

Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire (with Materuni waterfalls, coffee tour) - 6 Days

The safari to Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater and Conservation Area was excellent. The guide, Lewis, was quite knowledgeable, the accommodation better than other camp sites, and the meals very delicious. It also helped that we saw all five of the Big 5! In addition, we saw baby elephants rolling about in the mud, a pack of spotted hyena dealing with a carcass, and a male and female lion attempting to mate. Lake Manyara was a little disappointing because the heavy rains had stirred up the mud in the water and discouraged the birds from feeding there. I also felt that the guide was not as informative as Lewis. The visit to Materuni Falls was good although very muddy because of the wet weather. The food was excellent and the coffee tour very lively and entertaining.

Tanzania Camping Adventure

We had a great time. Mostly the animals were amazing, which Moses and our drivers either found for us or were directed too. While that was mostly out of their control, what was in their control was well done. The food was very well done and varied. Camp was set up for us and spacious. I was a little nervous concerning the lack of protection on the parks but we had no incidents. All in all well done if a bit pricey.

8 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing - Machame Route

I had no idea what to expect when I signed up for this adventure. I have no hesitation in stating that my experience was extremely positive. I always felt like I was in good hands. The guides were highly motivational. On summit day, there were times when I thought I couldn't carry on - I know that the guides' positive attitude and encouraging words kept me going. I couldn't believe the level of orchestration that goes into getting a group to successfully summit. The porters are simply extraordinary. To be able to wake up in the morning, pack up my things and know that I can roll into camp that evening and have everything ready and waiting for me made the whole experience so comfortable. I was elated to be met by my tent person every afternoon. The lead guide, Arnold, was highly skilled at managing our group and he did so with a perfect balance of discipline and humor. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Steppe Dogs Adventures. The attention to detail was impressive and I felt fully informed from start to finish.

Climb Kili Lemosho Route 7 Day CLIMB, **Qualified Mountain Guides & Sustainability Certification**

As much as you might prepare for your climb, it is the unknown variables that can influence your experience. The ability of the climbing team to address these varibles is important. Our two guides, Zungo and Amini were brilliant. Their experience, knowledge, compassion, and ability to handle challenges that arose ensured a successful experience. Their team of cook, waiter and porters were incredible. The ability of the porters to manage the movement of equipment and supplies is one of the highlights of the trip. One of my new kiswahili words is upaypo (wind). We were unable to summit due to the incredibly strong wind during the final ascent. Would highly recommend asking for Zungo and Amini to lead your climb! The summit might be the goal, but the entire journey is the true experience.

Kilimanjaro climb lemosho route 8 days

Our group of 6 recently had the privilege of embarking on an unforgettable 8-day hike to the summit of Kilimanjaro via the Lemosho Route with Almighty Kilimanjaro, and the entire experience exceeded our wildest expectations. From the breathtaking landscapes to the impeccable service provided by the extraordinary team, every moment of this journey was nothing short of magical. Our adventure began with a warm welcome from the Almighty Kilimanjaro team, and it didn't take long to realize that this was not just a trekking expedition; it was a holistic experience crafted with passion, expertise, and a deep commitment to client satisfaction. The Lemosho Route itself is a testament to the diverse beauty of Kilimanjaro, offering a kaleidoscope of ecosystems, from lush rainforests to alpine deserts. The meticulously planned itinerary allowed for gradual acclimatization, ensuring that our group of adventurers had the best chance at reaching the summit successfully. The heartbeat of our journey was undoubtedly the incredible team of guides and staff who made every step of the way an absolute joy. Muntari, Swalehe, and Frankie were not just guides but true companions and family on our trek. Their knowledge of the mountain, infectious enthusiasm, and unwavering commitment to our safety and success were instrumental in making this climb an enriching experience. THEY ARE THE ABSOLUTE BEST and they truly made the trip!!!!!!!! We couldn't have done it without them, and cannot recommend them enough. Our waiter, Bubusha, deserves special mention for his warm hospitality and tireless efforts to make our experience at the camp delightful. He was always available, day or night, with anything that we needed. The meals prepared by Chef Sheban were nothing short of gourmet delights, proving that you can enjoy fine dining even at 15,000 feet. He was also able to pivot meals per our groups dietary requests. The unsung heroes of our expedition were undoubtedly the porters, whose dedication and hard work ensured that our journey was as comfortable as it was adventurous. Their resilience in navigating challenging terrains while carrying our gear and setting up camp each day left us in awe. Almighty Kilimanjaro's commitment to fair treatment and working conditions for porters was evident throughout the journey. As the sun rose on summit day, the sense of accomplishment and camaraderie among our group was overwhelming. Standing on the roof of Africa was a moment of triumph made possible by the dedication and expertise of the Almighty Kilimanjaro team. Overall, the 8-day hike on the Lemosho Route with Almighty Kilimanjaro was an awe-inspiring journey that surpassed all expectations. The combination of stunning landscapes, expert guides, and a top-notch support team made this expedition a truly remarkable experience.

8 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing - Lemosho Route

I don’t write a lot of reviews but these guys truly earned it. I signed up solo to do the Lemosho trail up to the summit of Kili. I got paired up with two lovely Aussie girls and a team of amazing guys who all became my friends over the course of our week together. Got and Sunday were our guides and they did an incredible job leading us to the top. I was fortunate enough not to feel too bad from the high altitude so Sunday took me ahead at the quick pace I enjoy while Got hung back with the girls on summit day. They made sure we all made it to the top safely and constantly checked with us to make sure we were feeling okay. The entire week, Jerome made sure our meals were hot and ready, served nicely in our mess tent. Everything was so well organized from all the way up to on our way down. My luggage was even lost en route to Kili and the tour manager Frank facilitated its return to Moshi so it would be waiting for me when I got down. Because of him, I was able to hike to the summit worry free, and a life goal was ultimately achieved. If you’re looking for a more cozy, small group adventure, and not a crowd of 30 people slowly making their way to the top, book with Steppe Dogs Adventures for the ultimate experience!!!

Kilimanjaro: Machame Route

This was an incredibly challenging and rewarding trip. The Intrepid guides were so knowledgeable, friendly and professional. We had a fantastic group with great dynamics, the food was good, the equipment was well looked after, our porters were such hard workers and our guides knew everything there was to know about the mountain and how to best deal with the altitude and looked after us all really well. I highly recommend climbing Kili with Intrepid.

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Serengeti Safari - (PRIVATE TRIP)

After a Kili climb we went on Safari. The arrangements at the lodges and the experience of our guide, Peter, made the trip memorable and unforgettable. We recommend using Oneseed for Safari and letting them take care of all of the plans from a hot air balloon ride to birthday celebration. It was a wonderful experience all the way around. We so treasure the trip and seeing the animals in their natural environment.

Kilimanjaro climbing machame route 7 days

Amazing experience with very professional staff

9 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing - Machame Route

I can strongly recommend to book your Kilimanjaro trekking with Steppe Dogs Adventures! Every day was well organized and our guides and cook and porters were very friendly, funny and helpful. We feel us like a big family. Special Thank you to our brilliant Noel David, our attentive assistant guide Sunday Mtui and our cheerful Muddy who prepared our daily delicious meals!

Mt Kilimanjaro Trek - Lemosho Route

Absolutely amazing! An experience I will never forget!

10 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing - Lemosho Route

My girl friend and I did the 10 day Mount Kilimanjaro trek via Lemosho route. The guides were amazing and supported us very well. All the meals were huge with lots of fruit and vegetables. Our chef was great and made sure we had coffee in the tent each morning, lots of food to eat, snacks and tea at the end of the day and helped with out packs when we came in. The route is challenging but through the great crew we had then we made it to the top of the Mount Kilimanjaro. Uhuru peak never forget haha :)

Kilimanjaro – Machame Route & Serengeti Adventure

Awesome experience!!

GROUP JOINING MOUNT KILIMANJARO CLIMBING THROUGH MARANGU ROUTE 8 DAYS TANZANIA (all accommodation and transport are included)

Just completed a 5 day marangu route trip with spider tours and safaris. Everything, from airport pick-up up to drop-of was exceeding our expectations. These guys really go the extra mile to bring you an unforgettable experience. Couple of reasons why I believe spider tours and safaris really stands out: (i)The guides where highly experienced and professional (ii) the organizing team had been porters and then guides themselves so knew everything there was to know about the mountain and the trip (iii) Overall customer services and responsiveness to inquiries was superb (iv) The materials, equipment and service on the mountain was amazing. All together, heartily recommend anyone to consider climbing the mountain to do so with spider tours and safaris.

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Tanzania is easily among the most biodiverse locations on the planet. From the savannas teeming with acacia to the over 800 miles of Indian Ocean-facing coastline, it’s easy to see why tourists flock here for their inaugural trip to Africa. If you’re not afraid of the rainy season, however, you can avoid the safari crowds and get immersed in wild Africa. Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater are must-sees and with just a 15-minute flight, you can be in Tanzania’s neighboring island, Zanzibar. This famous island, also called “Spice Island” because of the variety of spices it produces, is a combination of white sand beaches and luxurious beachfront properties. The town invites you to relax with the warm air lifting from the coastline, shop in the bustling marketplace, or opt into guided tours and ocean expeditions.

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Serengeti National Park 

Visit the mother of all safari parks, the Serengeti forms the backdrop to one of the most spectacular shows on earth; the Great Migration.

Ngorongoro Crater

Often referred to as “The Garden of Eden,” this magical volcanic caldera is nearly 3 million years old.

Tarangire National Park

Off the beaten path, Tarangire provides a much more intimate African adventure than other popular parks—along with great spots for elephant sightings.

Kilimanjaro

A dormant volcano, Mount Kilimanjaro has become Africa’s most sought after hiking destination and is also the highest mountain on the continent.

Don’t miss the ultimate Indian Ocean experience with its fascinating historical Stone Town and seemingly endless picturesque beaches.

Lake Manyara National Park

Expect deep woodlands and steep mountainsides as you explore diverse habitats within Lake Manyara National Park.

Ruaha National Park

Now Tanzania’s largest national park, Ruaha is a vast oasis of wetlands and wild landscapes that appear untouched.

Nyerere National Park

As a UNESCO World Heritage protected site, Nyerere National Park is heaving with protected wildlife and rare sightings.

Mahale Mountains

Magical Mahale has steep, lush forests, alongside lakeside beaches and ethereal landscapes. Plus, Africa’s best chimpanzee safaris!

Katavi National Park

Home to the largest herds of buffalo on the planet, Katavi National Park is a preserved, untouched paradise.

Pemba Island

As part of Zanzibar’s archipelago, Pemba Island is a lush, green oasis with endless marine wildlife ready to discover.

Serengeti National Park

Off the beaten path, Tarangire provides a much more intimate African adventure than other popular park—along with great spots for elephant sightings.

Don’t miss the ultimate Indian Ocean experience with its fascinating historical Stone Town and picturesque beaches.

Quick Facts

Giraffe is the national animal

Tanzanian Shilling is the local currency

Swahili is the national language

Dodoma is the capital

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"Everyone in our family agrees that the South Africa trip we planned with Ubuntu Travel exceeded every expectation. The Greens expertly handled all travel arrangements and from the moment we landed in Johannesburg, to the moment we flew back home, every detail was taken care of. The lodges we were referred to were beautiful, the service was excellent, but it was the knowledgeable guides and incredible animal experiences that made our adventure unforgettable. We enjoyed our experience so much that we are relying on Ubuntu Travel and the Greens to plan another trip for us, this time to Tanzania to see the great migration. Can't wait!"

"I am writing this letter to you to express Sheila and my gratitude for arranging, managing and executing two perfect trips to Africa. We have been constant travelers for many years and have experienced many tour operators and organizers. Your trips rate amongst the top! Both times we have traveled with you turned out to be extremely satisfying experiences. The last trip with our children and grandchildren was well planned and well executed. We got to see many animals, learn about the culture of the habitants and spend some good time together with friends and family. The ground arrangements were handled very professionally and the amount of planning was clearly evident throughout the trip. I would not hesitate to recommend Ubuntu travel group and the Green team for future travel in Africa."

“Dear Kyle and the Ubuntu Travel Team, thank you for everything you did to ensure a great family experience in South Africa. Your attention to details, the first-class lodging and guides all made for a memorable family experience. It was a wonderful family trip as all three generations thoroughly enjoyed themselves and walked away with memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you for an incredible experience. "

“Of the many great trips we have taken, this one will clearly be remembered forever as the greatest, most interesting, and most fun. It was so special and we could not have had such an amazing experience without your help and guidance.”

"Our trip to South Africa was the most incredible trip that we've ever taken. We plan on returning again with our family. Thank you to the Ubuntu Team for putting together this wonderful event. There is no way we would haves seen what we did without the hard work and dedication to make this the best YPO couples retreat ever."

"Without question our trips to Africa with the Green Family and Ubuntu Travel stand out as highlights in our family's memory of experiences. We enjoyed time with the Greens, and three other couples, in Cape Town and Kruger in 2010 via a well-orchestrated trip that exposed us to an experience beyond our expectations. We then traveled with them again to Zambia and Botswana in 2016, this time on a YPO family experience with over 100 people. During each trip, we were impressed by the exceptional accommodations, gracious hosts and staff, and the overall experience working with the Ubuntu Travel Team. Even while traveling with a large group, all transfers and events were seamless. We are so thankful for all of the memories we will cherish from our adventures in Africa."

“Both of our experiences [traveling with Ubuntu] were remarkable in so many ways. The lodges where we stayed, the culinary experiences, the people we met, and of course the wildlife were beyond our expectations and imagination. Their itineraries provide unique experiences and insights that you would not be able to experience on your own or through a traditional travel agency. We will cherish our memories and spectacular photos forever.”

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Tanzania to Zanzibar: White Sands & the Wilderness

9 days, arusha to stone town.

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Now's the time to explore Africa on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Got a big appetite for adventure? We're serving up a nine-day tour in Tanzania with your name on it. From the mountains to the mighty elephants, watch as animals come to life on wildlife safari drives through the Serengeti. And if you're cool with heights, hop on an optional hot-air balloon ride to see the expanse of grassland savannah from a bird’s point of view. End the tour enjoying the starry African skies from the beautiful island of Zanzibar. This Swahili paradise will make you truly understand the meaning of "hakuna matata" more than a singing warthog and meerkat ever could.

Arusha to Stone Town

Special offers, is this tour for me, travel style: 18-to-thirtysomethings.

Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.

Service Level: Basic

Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.

Physical Rating: 2 - Light

Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 20, avg 17.

Age requirement: 18-39

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In a number of impactful ways, your adventure directly benefits the local people and places we visit.

Help us spread love around the world — with trees! Together with Planeterra, we'll plant one tree in your name for every travel day.

Trees planted for this trip: 9

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Want to create ripples that change lives? The higher the Ripple Score percentage, the more money stays in the local communities you visit.

Ripple Score for this trip: 100

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Day 1 arusha.

Arrive at anytime.

Head out to a local bar where the drinks are affordable and the company is fantastic. Get to know your new travel mates over a few Tuskers as a group. Connect over past travels, set your intentions for this trip, and as the night settles around you; simply enjoy being in the moment.

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Day 2 arusha/serengeti national park.

Well folks it’s time for the Africa you have all imagined, the experience that has been depicted over and over again in books, movies, and television. So grab those cameras, purchase a quirky bucket hat, and head out on a wildlife safari drive into one of the most famous national parks in Africa; the Serengeti.

Get ready for abundant wildlife, vast golden plains dotted with thorny acacia trees, and hippo-filled rivers as you begin a 3-day and 2-night excursion into the park itself and the great Ngorongoro Crater.

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Day 3 serengeti national park/ngorongoro.

Grab your buddies and jump aboard for one last morning safari in the Serengeti. As the sun rises higher in the sky watch the animal kingdom come to life in this grassland savannah before returning to break down camp.

Then it’s on to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, famous for Africa’s best wildlife viewing. Get ready for epic views from the crater rim and watch as animals meander around below drinking water from the permanent supply on the crater floor. You’ll be setting up camp in the late afternoon at a site near the crater rim and then you can spend the rest of the day enjoying one of the most beautiful wildlife havens on the planet.

Day 4 Ngorongoro/Arusha

It’s time to experience “Africa’s Garden of Eden” on a more personal level. Today, venture down to the crater floor where the group will embark on a final safari experience. Have those cameras charged and at the ready because, let’s face it if you are going to see any wildlife this would be the place (and we are so excited for you)!

The animals are bound to this area by the crater walls and the enclosed nature of the crater means its own ecosystem has been created think; rich grasslands, swamps, acacia forests, and Lake Makat so get ready to see some magic.

With full camera rolls the group will exit the crater in the late morning and travel back to Arusha. Swap stories along the way, pick those favourite photos from earlier, or simply sit back and let yourself enjoy the passing scenery as you cruise along.

Day 5 Arusha/Dar es Salaam

Leave Arusha early and be on the lookout for the mighty Mt Kilimanjaro on the road towards Dar es Salaam and watch as the Tanzanian countryside passes by and the blue waters of the Indian Ocean make their debut.

The city started as a fishing village in the mid 19th century before becoming a port and trading centre. The group will spend the night here before embarking for the island beaches of Zanzibar.

Want to cut travel time in half and spend more time in Stone Town? Pre-book the Zanzibar Express on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour.

Day 6 Dar es Salaam/Stone Town

After the jam packed last few days of this trip where you are going next is going to be just what you needed. Wake in Dar es Salaam before hopping on the ferry to the paradise of Zanzibar.

Get ready for picturesque island beaches that will make you contemplate staying here and living off the grid. Few places on this planet are as entrancing and exotic as this Tanzanian archipelago so get ready to enjoy it, take loads of pictures, and relax in a place that has long lured backpackers and adventurers to it’s sandy shores.

Day 7 Beach day in Zanzibar

Roll out of bed this morning in Stone Town and explore the heart of Zanzibar. Wander the winding historic unpaved alleyways of Stone Town passing by balconies and gigantic wooden carved doors along the way.

Get lost and spend hours exploring the streets and squares, drinking potent coffee from pavement vendors and buying sweetmeats from tiny cafes. Keep an eye out for tinga-tinga paintings, antique shops, beautifully printed cloths (kangas and kikois worn by local people), little carved chests with copper inlays, and spices – all beautiful presents or memories to take home. Transfer to the tropical haven of Jambiani for a relaxing few days as a group.

Day 8 Beach day in Zanzibar

Wake up in this island paradise and get ready to seize the day. You’ll be exploring one of the world’s great cultural crossroads… think Africa meets Arabia and add the Indian Ocean into the mix as the cherry on top.

The day is yours to spend as you choose; head out for a diving experience, grab some goggles and go snorkelling, hop aboard a sailing trip, or just lounge on the beach and relax. Zanzibar’s tropical setting, unique culture, and active beach-party scene make this place a very enjoyable East African Indian Ocean experience.

Day 9 Stone Town

Your most difficult task today is going to be pulling yourself away from the beauty that surrounds you in Jambiani. Travel back to Stone Town on the other side of the island and explore the heart of Zanzibar.

The tour ends in the late morning.

What's Included

• Your G for Good Moment: Mto wa Mbu Village Visit and Lunch, Mto wa Mbu
• Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
• Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group, Arusha
• Entrances and wildlife safari drives in Serengeti National Park and in Ngorongoro Crater
• Ferry to Zanzibar
• Stone Town orientation walk
• Beach time in Zanzibar
• All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations

Basic hotel (1 nt, single or twin-share), full-service camping (2 nts), hostels (5 nts, multi-share with 3-4 people).

8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners Allow USD155-205 for meals not included.

Transportation

4x4 safari vehicles, private shuttle, walking, ferry, minibus.

Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer), certified safari guides/drivers, local guides.

Available extras  (Add these to your tour when you book)

Serengeti balloon safari - from $579.00.

Spirited aloft in a hot-air balloon, view the wildlife and terrain of the Serengeti that only the birds see. Enjoy a champagne breakfast and keep that shutter-finger good and limber—you’ll be using it plenty over the course of your hour in the air.

Zanzibar Express - From $435.00

Looking forward to your trip but not as much to the long journey from Arusha to Zanzibar? Upgrade this part of your tour and fly instead! You’ll cut your travel time between the two cities to a fraction and enjoy an extra night in Stone Town, where you can wait (nice and relaxed) for the rest of your group to join you. Includes all transfers, local flight, and one additional hotel night in Stone Town, Zanzibar.

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The 9 best destinations to make your group trip a reality

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Organizing a group trip can be a daunting task. Deciding where to go, what to do and where you'll stay with a group of people  — who all have their own opinions  — can be challenging enough to nearly convince you not to go.

But certain destinations are decidedly worth the hassle. Whether you are traveling with friends or with family, here are nine places that are perfect for your next group adventure. 

Great Barrington, The Berkshires, USA

The Berkshires in Massachusetts is a popular escape for many East Coast city dwellers due to the region's fall foliage and charming towns. Basing yourself in Great Barrington offers a wholesome oasis for any type of big group. Rent a house, preferably on a lake, and sit back and enjoy the long weekend. Great Barrington's quaint main street is worth an afternoon excursion. Flip through vinyl at Rob's Records , find your next favorite side table at The Berkshire Galleries of Great Barrington and round the day off with dinner at Prarie Whale . 

For literature fans, The Berkshires were once home to many writers, including Edith Wharton. Take a day trip to visit her estate,  The Mount , for history, culture and stunning architecture. And when all that relaxing starts to feel dull, break a sweat with a hike to the largest waterfall in Massachusetts, Bash Bish Falls .

Is your group looking for an unforgettable adventure?  Tanzania  offers a wealth of group-centered activities, primarily in the bush. If it's always been your dream to catch a glimpse of the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino), pack your friends or family into a Land Rover and head to the Serengeti . Spend your days cruising through the  Ngorongoro Crater , enjoying cocktails under the stars, and getting a front-row seat to some of Earth's most fascinating creatures. 

Want to leave the planning to a local expert? Check out Elsewhere's Tanzania trips

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

At its very core, Las Vegas is an adult playground. Whether you come for a bachelor party, girls’ trip or family adventure, there is no shortage of fun. Here, you can catch a water-inspired  Cirque du Soleil  show at the  Bellagio , enjoy a sunset meal in the exclusive seats of the  Eiffel Tower Restaurant , hit  Encore Beach Club  for a rowdy pool party or try your luck at one of the countless poker tables. 

Later, stop by the  Mob Museum  for a look at the nitty-gritty side of the USA. And if you get the urge, tie the knot at the kitschy yet playful  Viva Las Vegas Chapel  – everyone knows the best marriages start with an Elvis serenade. 

Miami, Florida, USA

Playful and glamorous, Miami is a certified group trip destination. Everything about Miami screams, “Grab your friends and have some fun.” Head to  South Beach  if you crave the classic Miami experience, but you don't necessarily have to focus on beaches and nightlife. Leave the golden sand behind for a day and explore Little Havana, eat traditional, mouthwatering Cuban food at  Versailles , and spend an afternoon in the  Art District  of the neighborhood, which features a handful of stellar galleries. 

Head to  Wynwood , where art has taken over the street with mesmerizing murals around every corner. Afterward, catch some live music at  Lagniappe , a sultry club that brings a New Orleans flair to Miami. With art, good food, and seemingly endless nightlife, there are plenty of things to do. 

Chianti, Tuscany, Italy

What could go wrong with a group of friends in wine country? Nothing when it's in Tuscany . Head to  Chianti , the birthplace of one of Italy's most beloved wines, for stunning landscapes and endless tastings. Many vineyards in Tuscany offer exceptional lodging, such as  Castello di Ama , where everything is accessible, the tastings are just a stroll away, and romance is in the air.

And when you have nursed too many hangovers, truffling hunting, pasta making and olive oil tasting are there to step in. If you prefer a less structured environment, rent a villa, relax by the pool, ride bicycles through the vineyards and cook lavish dinners to enjoy in the garden. When the countryside begins to feel a bit slow, head to  Florence  or  Venice  for a little city action before you head home.

Mallorca, Spain

Sometimes the best thing you can do is escape to an island. Mallorca is a destination for all ages, and whether you are craving a trip with friends or looking for a winter getaway with your kids, there's no better place to relax, recover and enjoy a beachy retreat. 

Let the crystal-clear water and soothing ocean breeze wash over you at  Platja des Coll Baix , one of the island's most beloved beaches. Take a steep hike to  Santuari de la Mare de Déu des Puig,  a 14th-century nunnery that sits atop a towering hill, or spend the afternoon exploring some of the island's most mesmerizing caves at  Coves del Drac . With no lack of beaches, sun, and activities, expect to leave rested and glowing.

Whistler, Canada

Is your group ready to hit the slopes? Whistler is an amazing destination that will offer something even for those who prefer to hang out in the chalet. Not only are the courses varied and the hills steep, but the area is beautiful too. The picturesque village, with its alpine-style architecture and towering mountains in the background, is worth marveling at. There's even the chance for a bit of culture while you're here with Whistler's developing art scene. 

Ride the  Peak 2 Peak Gondola , which offers magical views and a quick journey between Whistler and Blackcomb. If you have had enough time in the cold, stop in at  Whistler Brewing Company  for a pint or a tour and tasting at one of BC's oldest microbreweries. Wrap up the trip with a visit to the  Audain Art Museum  for Indigenous and British Columbian artwork.

With its greenery, historic temples and seriously good food, it's no wonder Thailand  makes a fabulous group-trip option for those looking for some adventure. 

Begin your exploration of Thailand by diving head-first into the cuisine. Branch out beyond  pad thai  with a steaming bowl of  khao soi  before eating your way through the rest of Thailand's  delicious dishes . Take a refreshing dip at  Erawan National Park , but beware of the monkeys; they are known to sometimes snatch items from visitors. Take home handmade souvenirs with a visit to  Cicada Market . This night-time shopping experience will give you a taste of the local way of life. Before you depart, take the opportunity to marvel at Thailand's ornate architecture by visiting  Wat Phra Kaew  and  Wat Traimit .

Prague, Czech Republic

Does your group prefer a little more history alongside your adventure? Prague is the answer. Relatively affordable compared to many of its European neighbors, Prague is an excellent option for larger groups looking to keep expenses on the lower end and families wanting to switch it up for their annual vacation.

The architecture of the city is unforgettable. Watch the  Astronomical Clock  hit the hour and enjoy its short but beautiful show before wandering the narrow, lively streets. Cross the iconic  Charles Bridge  and see the city stretch out before you. Head to  St Vitus Cathedral  for its Gothic, eye-catching exterior and the centuries-old treasures that lie inside. Relax within the peaceful  Wallenstein Garden , once fit for a duke. There is simply so much to uncover in this complex city.

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Date: Sun, July 27, 2025 - Sat, August 9, 2025

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Price: From $11,197, per person including air

Activity Level: Moderate

Region: Africa & the Middle East

Arrangements: Odysseys Unlimited

From the depths of Ngorongoro Crater to the Serengeti plains and tropical Zanzibar, your small group encounters the breadth of peaceful Tanzania’s riches on this enthralling 14-day adventure.  Set out on a game drive in beautiful Arusha National Park, then experience Tarangire – renowned for its numerous elephants and iconic baobab trees – during a two-night stay.  Spend two nights in a safari lodge on the rim of Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO site, descending to the magnificent crater’s floor for an unforgettable game drive.  See Olduvai Gorge, famous for the prehistoric remains found here, and visit a Maasai village.  Continuing on to the world-renowned Serengeti, enjoy a three-night stay and opportunities to see Africa’s “Big Five” on game drives.  A relaxing two-night sojourn at a beachfront Zanzibar hotel rounds out the journey, with touring of storied Stone Town and a spice plantation, and time at leisure to savor this splendid tropical setting.

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Facing pressure from rights groups, World Bank suspends funding for Tanzania tourism project

FILE - Giraffes and zebras congregate under the shade of a tree in the afternoon in Mikumi National Park, Tanzania on March 20, 2018. The World Bank has suspended funding for a tourism project in Tanzania that caused the suffering of tens of thousands of villagers, according to a U.S.-based rights group that has long urged the global lender to take such action. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis, File)

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KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — The World Bank has suspended funding for a tourism project in Tanzania that caused the suffering of tens of thousands of villagers, according to a U.S.-based rights group that has long urged the global lender to take such action.

The World Bank’s decision to suspend the $150 million project, which aims to improve the management of natural resources and tourism assets in a remote part of southern Tanzanian, was “long overdue,” the Oakland Institute said in a statement Tuesday, charging that the bank’s “failure to take immediate action resulted in serious harms for the local communities.”

At least $100 million has already been disbursed for the project, which started in 2017. The suspension of World Bank financing took effect April 18.

The Oakland Institute, a California-based rights watchdog whose work focuses on marginalized communities, for years led calls for the World Bank to stop funding the project known by the acronym REGROW, documenting serious rights abuses suffered by Indigenous communities in the area.

The group in a report released in November accused the World Bank of failing to hold Tanzanian authorities accountable for extrajudicial killings and sexual assaults relating to the expansion of Ruaha National Park.

The report said the Tanzanian government’s tactics to force communities away and increase tourism in Ruaha National Park, a goal of the REGROW project, were “inextricably tied to its financing by the World Bank.”

The World Bank said at the time that it “has zero tolerance for violence in the projects it finances,” adding that a panel of inspectors was reviewing a complaint related to REGROW “to determine whether a compliance audit into the concerns raised is warranted.”

In recent correspondence between the World Bank and the Oakland Institute seen by The Associated Press, the lender confirmed the suspension of further disbursements to REGROW “until we are confident that the project is upholding our environmental and social standards.”

Anuradha Mittal, executive director of the Oakland Institute, said the World Bank’s decision to suspend funding for “a dangerous project” is a victory for marginalized communities in the East African country.

“It sends a resounding message to the Tanzanian government that there are consequences for its rampant rights abuses taking place across the country to boost tourism,” Mittal said. “The days of impunity are finally coming to an end.”

It was not immediately possible to obtain a comment from Tanzanian authorities.

The Oakland Institute documented at least 12 disappearances or extrajudicial killings allegedly carried out by rangers, in addition to multiple sexual assaults of women. Government agencies allegedly seized and auctioned large numbers of cattle, imposing a heavy financial strain aimed at pressuring herders to leave.

“During the first months of 2024, rangers illegally seized and auctioned off thousands of cattle from herders while preventing farmers from cultivating their land -– devastating countless livelihoods as a result,” it said in its statement Tuesday.

Tanzania relies heavily on tourism to finance its budget, and the country has long been trying to develop its extensive national parks to attract more visitors.

Tens of thousands of communities in other parts of Tanzania have been caught up in the efforts, putting local authorities under the spotlight over civilian abuses. These efforts, cited by Amnesty International and others, include the violent eviction of 70,000 Maasai from grazing lands in the Loliondo area to clear vast tracts of land for trophy hunting.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom is taking aim at states considering abortion travel bans with the launch of a new ad campaign.

Newsom's Campaign for Democracy ad is set to air in Alabama starting Monday. The governor tweeted out the ad in a social media post Sunday morning.

Alabama’s abortion ban has no exceptions for rape or incest. Now, Republicans are trying to criminalize young women’s travel to receive abortion care. We cannot let them get away with this. pic.twitter.com/gHbYJYlEXk — Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) April 21, 2024

The text with the video post reads, "Alabama's abortion ban has no exceptions for rape or incest. Now, Republicans are trying to criminalize young women's travel to receive abortion care. We cannot let them get away with this."

The 30-second commercial shows two nervous young women driving in a car passing a sign that reads "State Line 1 Mile." 

"We're almost there. You're gonna make it," the passenger tells the woman behind the wheel just before they hear a siren and are pulled over by a state trooper.

"Trump Republicans want to criminalize young Alabama women who travel for reproductive care," a voiceover says as the state trooper walks up to the car.

"Miss, I'm going to need you to step out of the vehicle and take a pregnancy test," the trooper says, waving a test stick in one hand. The next shot shows the driver leaning on the hood of her car as the trooper puts her in handcuffs.

"Stop them by taking action at RightToTravel.org ," the voiceover intones as the ad ends.

Alabama is currently weighing a bill that would make it a crime to help women travel outside the state in order to receive an abortion. The ad is part of a larger effort to combat travel bans across the United States. Newsom was behind a similar ad that ran in Tennessee.

The RightToTravel.org website says that those two states and Oklahoma are considering bills that ban minors from traveling out of state to get an abortion without parental consent, even if it's a case of incest or if there is abuse in the family.

It isn't the first action the governor has taken in the political battle over abortion since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June of 2022. Two days after the ruling, Newsom partnered with the governors of Oregon and Washington to issue a multi-state commitment promising to defend access to reproductive health care, including abortion and contraceptives.

In September of that year, he launched a billboard campaign in seven of the most restrictive anti-abortion states urging women seeking the procedure to come to California for treatment. He also signed more than a dozen new abortion laws  protecting women's reproductive rights and ordered the state to end its contract with Walgreens after the pharmacy giant  indicated it would not sell an abortion pill by mail in some conservative-led states . 

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Dave Pehling started his journalism career doing freelance writing about music in the late 1990s, eventually working as a web writer, editor and producer for KTVU.com in 2003. He moved to CBS to work as the station website's managing editor in 2015.

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Home to 'the Big Five', a big mountain and a whole host of big experiences, Tanzania is a must for every African adventurer.

Search for predators in the Ngorongoro Crater, chill out on Zanzibar's perfect beaches and climb the continent's highest peak. Tanzania offers outdoor experiences, supreme wildlife viewing , warm people and the chance to connect with ancient cultures.

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Tanzania at a glance

Capital city.

Dodoma (313,831)

57.3 million

Swahili, English

(GMT+03:00) Nairobi

CALLING CODE

Electricity.

Type D (Old British 3-pin) Type G (Irish/British 3-pin)

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Culture and customs.

Tanzania’s population is a vibrant mix of religions, races and cultures. Depending on what area you’re travelling in, be prepared to see a variety of cuisines, customs and dress, which directly reflect the diversity of the population.

The island of Zanzibar is predominately Muslim; Maasai are largely found in the North along with other indigenous tribes whose beliefs are largely animist; and Christians, Hindus and other minority groups can be found throughout the country.

Although most Tanzanians may not have many material possessions, travellers can expect a warm welcome and generosity from most locals.

Greeting styles and language differ according to ethnic or tribal group but universally, visitors can expect to receive a warm welcome and a smile from most.

Eating and drinking

Intrepid believes that one of the best ways to experience a country is by eating! Whether you're sampling street food, savouring a cheap eat or indulging in a banquet, there are endless options to choose from wherever you are in the world.

Things to try in Tanzania

Seafood-lovers will adore the range of fresh seafood on offer in Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar. From fragrant fish curries to barbecued shrimp and lobster, the waterfront markets and restaurants are full of wonders from the sea.

2. Indian cuisine

With a significant Indian population, Tanzanian cities have a fair share of Indian restaurants. Whether you’re visiting a budget cafe or more extravagant restaurant, Indian cuisine is generally a good option for vegetarians as there will always be a few meat-free options to choose from.

These sweet, fried breads can be found at markets and street stalls throughout East Africa, and make a delicious, cheap snack. Although they can be flavoured differently, the ones made in Zanzibar usually feature fresh spices and coconut.

Geography and environment

Bordered by Burundi, Kenya , Malawi , Mozambique , Rwanda , Uganda , Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania has one of the most diverse natural environments in the world.

While travelling through Tanzania, you’ll be able to see enormous gorges, sprawling savanna, ancient islands, dense woodlands, snow-capped mountain ranges, vast lakes, colonial towns and modern cities.

With the Indian Ocean occupying the eastern side of Tanzania, this country truly does have the best of both worlds. Home to Africa’s highest peak and some of the most famous nature reserves in the world, Tanzania also has eclectic cities and vibrant villages to boast of.

Tanzania’s former capital, Dar es Salaam, is a modern metropolis with a colonial flavour while the regional centre of Arusha has retained a village feel.

Zanzibar is in a category of its own with its ancient cobbled streets and unique, heritage-filled buildings.

History and government

Early history.

Home to some of the earliest human remains in the world, the land now known as Tanzania could possibly be one of the first lands to have been inhabited by early humans. Human habitation can be traced back 10,000 years to a time when people lived a hunter-gatherer lifestyle before outside influences arrived bringing with them organised agriculture and cattle farming. Visitors to Tanzania should head to Olduvai Gorge (known as the 'Cradle of Mankind') if interested in the early history of Tanzania and, in fact, the world.

Recent history

Europeans only arrived in the 15th century, via the East Coast. Zanzibar was first controlled by the Portuguese, then by Arabian traders interested in easy access to the Indian Ocean that allowed trade with Asia and beyond. This was also a time when the human slave trade was a lucrative business. The island of Zanzibar became a pivotal place for this trade, with more than 100,000 slaves passing through during this period. 

Mainland Tanzania came under the influence of German, Belgian and British colonisers in the 1800s, who explored and mapped the interior of the country. German colonisers brought infrastructure, agriculture and Christianity to Tanzania, but faced resistance from many tribes who fought against being forced into labour and desperately wanted to keep their land and preserve their traditional way of life. During World War I, Germany lost the colony to the British, heralding a new era of colonial rule for the region. More recently, Tanzania adopted its constitution in 1977, held its first multi-party election in 1995 and had its first female presidential candidate in 2005.

Top 8 iconic landscapes of Tanzania

1. serengeti national park.

The grassy savannah and open plains of Serengeti epitomise Africa at its wildest. Head out on safari in the early morning to search out Africa's 'Big Five'; buffaloes, lions, rhinos, leopards and elephants all call this park home.

Experience Serengeti National Park for yourself on our 8 day Serengeti Trail tour.

2. Mt Kilimanjaro

Trekking to Mt Kili's peak has to be a major highlight of any trip to Africa. Hike past ice fields, grasslands and the odd cacti to the roof of Africa for the most amazing views on the continent.

Hike Mt Kilimanjaro on our 8 day Kilimanjaro: Marangu Route adventure.

3. Zanzibar

Arabic, Persian, African and Indian cultures mingle with the scent of fresh spices on this exotic island. Relax on perfect beaches, sail turquoise waters aboard a dhow or head inland to explore tropical fruit orchards.

Explore Zanzibar on our 20 day Best of East Africa tour.

4. Ngorongoro Crater

This massive crater is 20km wide and home to enormous concentrations of African wildlife. Go out on safari in search of them and camp on the edge of the crater for incredible views of the animals roaming below.

Spot wildlife at Ngorongoro Crater on our 10 day East Africa Highlights tour.

5. Dar es Salaam

Balmy Dar es Salaam is a modern city with ancient origins. Colonial architecture sits beside a picturesque harbour, making it a great place to see Tanzania in a new light.

Wander the streets of Dar es Salaam on our 27 day Gorillas, Game Parks & Beaches adventure.

6. Lake Manyara

There's plenty of wildlife to search out in this national park including tree-climbing lions. Yes, they climb trees! Take a safari to search them out as well as the rest of Africa's 'Big Five'.

Spend an afternoon at Lake Manyara on our 13 day Cycle Tanzania tour.

Leave the animals behind for some village R and R in Karatu. Set in the highlands and surrounded by coffee plantations, this town is the ideal spot to mingle with locals and try a cup of African coffee.

Mingle with the locals in Karatu on our 15 day Kilimanjaro & Serengeti Adventure.

8. Usambara Mountains

These lush green mountains date back 25 million years and offer endless walking trails. Grab a guide, get hiking and learn about the unique flora and fauna that live here.

Hike through the Usambara Mountains on our 12 day Road to Zanzibar tour.

Tanzania has a wealth of markets to explore, from the large markets of the big cities to the small, rural village markets throughout the countryside. 

It's also a good idea to check with your local customs officials to ensure that you are able to bring certain items back into your home country. Australia and New Zealand generally have strict quarantine laws.

Things to buy in Tanzania

Tanzania has a huge number of spice plantations, particularly in Zanzibar. Perhaps bring home some fresh nutmeg, cinnamon and turmeric to embark on your own East African culinary adventure when you get home.

2. Handicrafts

Woven basketry, colourful batik cloth, intricate woodcarvings and tribal art can be found in Tanzania’s many markets and make good souvenirs or gifts for friends back home.

3. Jewellery

For silver and gold jewellery with Arabic flair, Zanzibar has plenty of unique pieces in the markets, galleries and antique shops of Stone Town.

Festivals and events in Tanzania

Sauti za busara festival.

Zanzibar’s Stone Town and surrounding areas swell with Swahili music and dance in this vibrant celebration of East African culture. Stay until the last day where the festivities head to the beach and include craft, cuisine and entertainment.

Festival of the Dhow Countries

East Africa’s largest film, music and arts festival takes over Zanzibar each year in July. Film screenings, exhibitions and craft classes offer entertainment during the day, while beach parties are a fun way to interact with locals at night.

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Tanzania travel FAQs

Do i need a covid-19 vaccine to join an intrepid trip.

Trips from 1 January 2023 onwards

From 1 January 2023, Intrepid will no longer require travellers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (excluding all Polar trips and select adventure cruises).

However, we continue to strongly recommend that all Intrepid travellers and leaders get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.

Specific proof of testing or vaccination may still be required by your destination or airline. Please ensure you check travel and entry requirements carefully.

When is the best time to visit Tanzania?

Tanzania’s climate changes with its diverse landscapes, so expect variances in weather in different parts of the country.

Generally, January and February are the high season for travel in Tanzania as the hot, dry weather is generally considered to be the most pleasant.

The best time to  visit the Serengeti  is late June to October when the animals are most abundant.

Expect afternoon downpours during the wet season (from March to May); however, during this time you’ll find fewer tourists in Tanzania so you won’t have to compete with crowds.

Do I need a visa to travel to Tanzania?

TANZANIA: Australia: Yes - Visa required Belgium: Yes - Visa required Canada: Yes - Visa required Germany: Yes - Visa required Ireland: Yes - Visa required Netherlands: Yes - Visa required New Zealand: Yes - Visa required South Africa: Yes - Visa required Switzerland: Yes - Visa required United Kingdom: Yes - Visa required USA: Yes - Visa required It is recommended you purchase your visa in advance at any Diplomatic or Consulate Mission of the United Republic of Tanzania abroad. The cost is approximately US$100 depending on nationality and should take 1 business day. At the present time you do not require a multi entry visa to Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda due to an agreement between the three countries (eg. if you exit Kenya to Tanzania you can re-enter Kenya on the same visa). However if your trip visits Tanzania twice after a visit to a country other than those listed above, you may need to purchase two visas. For the purpose of the visa application you can use the following address: Kibo Palace Hotel PO Box 2523 Old Moshi Road Arusha - Tanzania Phone: +255 272544472 It is also possible to obtain a tourist's visa for a single entry at any one of the following main entry points to Tanzania, subject to the fulfilment of all immigration and health requirements: -Dar es Salaam International Airport -Zanzibar International Airport -Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) -Namanga Entry Point (Tanzania-Kenya border point) -Kasumulu Border crossing  -Isebania Border crossing

This is for general information only and may be subject to change. It is your responsibility to obtain relevant visa and travel information required for entry, departure and travel to each country or region you visit on your trip. You should confirm these with the relevant embassies and/or consulates. 

Last updated: 28/11/2023

Is tipping customary in Tanzania?

Tipping isn’t mandatory in Tanzania but a little generosity will be received positively, especially when considering the low wages that Tanzanian service workers are typically paid. Setting aside a small amount for porters, guides and drivers is wise, as is leaving spare change or rounding up the bill at restaurants.

What is the internet access like in Tanzania?

Travellers will be able to access the internet quite easily in the internet cafes of Tanzania’s large cities, but limited to no access should be expected in regional and rural areas.

Can I use my mobile phone while in Tanzania?

Mobile phone coverage is good in Tanzania’s large cities and towns, but less so in rural and mountainous areas. Ensure you have global roaming activated before leaving home if you wish to use your mobile phone.

What are the toilets like in Tanzania?

Squat/pit toilets are the standard in Tanzania, except for western-style flushable toilets that are sometimes available in large hotels, tourist attractions and other modern buildings. Carry your own supply of soap and toilet paper, as they are rarely provided.

What will it cost for a…?

Tanzania's unit of currency is the Tanzanian Shilling (TZS). Here's what you can expect to pay for a:

• Street snack = 500-3,000 TZS 
• Bottle of local beer = 2,000-4,000 TZS
• Plate of food from a local eatery = 3,000 TZS
• Dinner in an international restaurant = 10,000-20,000 TZS

Can I drink the water in Tanzania?

Drinking tap water isn't recommended in Tanzania. For environmental reasons, try to avoid buying bottled water. Fill a reusable water bottle or canteen with filtered water. Ask your leader where filtered water can be found; some hotels we stay in may have drinking water available. It's also advisable to avoid ice in drinks and peel fruit and vegetables before eating.

Are credit cards accepted widely in Tanzania?

Credit cards are usually accepted by large hotels and western-style restaurants but not by smaller vendors. Ensure you have adequate cash to cover purchases not able to be made on credit.

What is ATM access like in Tanzania?

ATMs are easily found in large cities and urban centres but are rarer in small towns, rural areas and villages. Be sure to have other payment methods available when venturing out of the big cities as ATMs aren't always an option.

What public holidays are celebrated in Tanzania?

• 1 Jan: New Year's Day
• 12 Jan: Zanzibar Revolutionary Day
• 7 Apr: Sheikh Abeid Amani Karume Day
• 14 Apr: Good Friday
• 17 Apr: Easter Monday
• 26 Apr: Union Day 
• 1 May: Labour Day
• 25 Jun: Iddi El Fitry / End of Ramadan
• 26 Jun: Iddi El Fitry Holiday
• 7 Jul: Maonyesho ya Saba Saba
• 8 Aug: Wakulima ya Nane Nane / Peasants' Day
• 1 Sep: Iddi El Haji / Feast of Sacrifice
• 14 Oct: Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Day
• 30 Nov: The Prophet's Birthday
• 9 Dec: Republic Day
• 25 Dec: Christmas Day
• 26 Dec: Boxing Day

Please note, Tanzania public holidays may vary.

Does my trip to Tanzania support The Intrepid Foundation?

Yes, all Intrepid trips support the Intrepid Foundation. In fact, we make a donation on behalf of every traveller. Trips to Tanzania directly support our foundation partner, The Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (KPAP) . 

The Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (KPAP) provides education, support and advocacy to ensure the fair and ethical treatment of Kilimanjaro Porters. The Porters who guide and support trekkers are often overworked and underpaid; donations from our trips support KPAP to identify and monitor tour operators committed to the fair treatment of mountain crew during a Kilimanjaro climb.

Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.

Do I need to purchase travel insurance before travelling?

Absolutely. All passengers travelling with Intrepid are required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their trip. Your travel insurance details will be recorded by your leader on the first day of the trip. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey.

For more information on insurance, please go to: Travel Insurance

How do I stay safe and healthy while travelling?

Intrepid takes the health and safety of its travellers seriously and takes every measure to ensure that trips are safe, fun and enjoyable for everyone. We recommend that all travellers check with their government or national travel advisory organisation for the latest information before departure:

From Australia?

Go to: Smart Traveller

From Canada?

Go to:  Canada Travel Information

From the UK?

Go to:  UK Foreign Travel Advice

From New Zealand?

Go to:  Safe Travel

From the US?

Go to:  US Department of State

The World Health Organisation also provides useful health information.

Minnesota travel agent under fire again for canceled trips, customers stranded

Mn travel agent leaves many stranded in costa rica.

A Minnesota travel agent left about 71 travelers stranded with no accommodations in Costa Rica. In March, the same travel agent left some Minnesotans stranded in Florida after cruise booking issues. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the latest.

(FOX 9) - The stories about Minnesota travel agent Monica Faulkner just keep piling up.

First, a group of cruise passengers say they were left stranded at the dock in March after she apparently didn’t book the trip for them, even though they had paid.

Now, there is chaos in Costa Rica after her travel group lands in the country with no place to stay, and an Aruba group of travelers just found out their Mother’s Day trip was suddenly canceled.

This past Saturday, Minnesota travel agent Monica Faulkner took a group of about 71 travelers to Costa Rica.

Even though the group paid in full, the travel agent apparently hadn’t put their money down on accommodations. At some point, Faulkner had called a liaison in Costa Rica at the last minute to find property owners who would take her group to various condos, AirBnB’s and other places.

A Costa Rica property owner told FOX 9 the whole thing was so odd, but she figured the hotel must have been overbooked, so she was happy to help. But she noticed Faulkner was kind of avoiding the group she brought with her.

"She [Faulkner] was like ‘don’t say anything to these people," Costa Rica property owner Jennfier Little said.

Then Faulkner signed a lease with Little and handed over her passport as collateral with a promise to pay for two nights in two days, which would be on Monday. They set up a meeting spot, but Faulkner didn’t show up.

"We heard she might have been abducted, then we heard she was at the hospital, then we heard all this stuff," Little said.

Little even went to the luxury condo she had booked for her and her family and knocked on the door. Faulkner wasn’t there, and she had the door slammed in her face, she said.

On Wednesday, the property owners were told to meet Faulkner again for payment when Little said Faulkner demanded her passport back. Little and her husband refused, but Faulkner grabbed it anyway.

Little recorded video of Monica on the phone, supposedly trying to send her the money owed.

"PayPal, Zelle, Venmo, none of that was going through," Little said. "Then other people she owes money, $3,051 – they sent her an invoice on PayPal, and that’s when she started acting like she was going to pass out."

Meanwhile, the travelers who were put into the last minute accommodation were kicked out because Faulkner had not paid the property owners. Some of them flew home, while others paid extra to stay.

But it wasn’t just Costa Rica. FOX 9 was told by other travelers set to vacation in Aruba that their trip was suddenly canceled two weeks before they were set to leave.

After receiving no confirmation or room numbers from Faulkner, the travelers called the hotel they had reservations at to find out more, and found out they were never booked. The travelers allegedly paid Faulkner at least $2,500 each for a room.

"I gave him [the hotel] the name of everybody in my party, and they said no one has a room under their name. I’m like that’s crazy because we gave this lady a total of $5,600," said Antionette Steele.

On Sunday, Faulkner called some of the Aruba traveling party saying the trip was canceled, while others just stopped getting communications all together. Another woman who was set to go on the Aruba trip, Renee Pepper, said Faulkner’s number was going straight to voicemail and she wasn’t responding to Facebook messages.

Little received all but $125 returned, she believes because she had her sign a lease.

Others in Costa Rica were more trusting and are currently out well over $10,000. They tried to file court papers to stop Faulkner from leaving the country, but she reportedly left on Thursday.

No one on the Aruba trip has yet to receive any money back.

Minnesotans stranded after cruise booking mishap

Dozens of Twin Cities cruise passengers were left stranded in Florida after cruise ship booking issues with a travel agent and Carnival Cruises. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the story.

Middle East Crisis U.S. Won’t Suspend Aid, for Now, to Israeli Unit Accused of Abuses

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Blinken says the U.S. could take action if Israel fails to hold its troops accountable.

The Biden administration, which has been under pressure for its support of Israel’s war in Gaza, will not withhold military aid from a troubled military unit accused of human rights violations in the West Bank, so long as Israel continues with steps to hold the members of the unit accountable.

In an undated letter, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken told the House speaker, Mike Johnson, that the United States was working with Israel to address charges against the unit, the Netzah Yehuda battalion. Though the letter did not mention the battalion’s name, a U.S. official confirmed that Mr. Blinken was referring to Netzah Yehuda, which has been investigated for crimes in the West Bank predating the Oct. 7 Hamas-led attack that set off the war in Gaza.

The official, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss delicate diplomacy, said that the Biden administration could still take action against Netzah Yehuda if it concludes that Israel has not taken sufficient steps to hold its members to account.

The letter, obtained by The New York Times, said the State Department had determined that Netzah Yehuda had committed “gross human rights violations” against Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

U.S. officials had reached similar findings about two other Israeli military units and two civilian units, the letter said, but in those cases the Biden administration had decided not to withhold military aid because Israel was already acting to “bring to justice” culpable service members.

Mr. Blinken assured Mr. Johnson in the letter, reported earlier by ABC News , that the United States “will not delay the delivery of any U.S. assistance, and Israel will be able to receive the full amount appropriated by Congress.”

Under federal statutes commonly known as the Leahy law , the U.S. government must deny aid to foreign military units found to have committed gross violations of human rights without accountability. The law allows for the targeting of individual units without cutting off entire foreign militaries.

It was not clear what practical effect any such move might have, given that funding of specific Israeli units is hard to track, and it is unclear whether the units mentioned in the letter receive American training or equipment.

Still, the news last week that U.S. officials were considering withholding aid from Israeli military units for abuses prompted a furious response from Israel and from Mr. Johnson, a strong supporter of the current Israeli government. Mr. Johnson said this week that he had called the White House in protest and had received an assurance in writing that none of the billions in additional U.S. aid to Israel approved by Congress this week would be affected.

The Biden administration has faced growing calls to restrict American aid to Israel over its military offensive in Gaza in response to the Hamas-led attacks in October. President Biden so far has declined to place conditions on U.S. aid over Israel’s devastating tactics in the Gaza war, though he has taken several steps in response to violence by Israelis in the West Bank, including placing sanctions against several Israeli settlers for what the U.S. has called “extremist” acts of violence against Palestinians.

In his letter to the Republican House speaker, Mr. Blinken said that two Israeli battalions and “civilian authority units,” none of which he named, had committed human rights abuses but that he had “determined that the Israeli government has conducted effective remediation of the units involved.” He defined remediation as a process in which a foreign government takes “effective steps to bring to justice the responsible members of the unit.”

In the case of Netzah Yehuda, which he did not cite by name, he said that “there has not been effective remediation to date” but that the Israeli government “has presented new information regarding the status of the unit, and we will engage on identifying a path to effective remediation for this unit.”

Mr. Blinken is planning to travel to Israel next week for meetings with Israeli leaders to discuss efforts to free hostages from Gaza and an impending Israeli military operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, an Israeli official said on Friday. It was not immediately clear whether he would discuss Netzah Yehuda. Mr. Blinken has discussed the matter by phone with senior Israeli officials in recent days.

Under the terms of a 10-year security agreement that the United States and Israel reached in 2016, the United States must consult with Israeli officials before placing restrictions on security assistance. That consultation is ongoing, according to the U.S. official.

Netzah Yehuda, which was created to accommodate the religious practices of Israel’s ultra-Orthodox community, has been repeatedly accused of mistreating Palestinians.

In January 2022, according to witnesses, its soldiers bound and gagged a 78-year-old Palestinian American who died of a heart attack while in military custody. An investigation concluded that the two soldiers who bound the man thought he was sleeping. The soldiers faced disciplinary action but no criminal charges were brought.

The unit was transferred in 2022 from the West Bank to the Golan Heights in northern Israel, according to Mr. Blinken’s letter.

Mr. Blinken added that no other Israeli units had been found culpable of rights violations under the Leahy Law and that the administration’s deliberations “will have no impact on our support for Israel’s ability to defend itself against Hamas, Iran, Hezbollah or other threats.”

— Michael Crowley reporting from Washington

Blinken will make another wartime trip to Israel.

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will visit Israel next week, an Israeli official said on Friday, as talks on a cease-fire deal that would allow for the release of hostages held in Gaza appear stalled and tensions have risen between Israel and the United States over the war.

The Israeli official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of lack of authorization to speak publicly on the matter, said talks with Mr. Blinken would center on hostages and an impending Israeli military operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah.

Mr. Blinken last visited Israel in March, when he warned that its plans to invade Rafah , where more than a million displaced people are sheltering, would pose severe risks to civilians. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to press ahead with those plans, saying that such an operation is necessary to eliminate Hamas battalions in the city.

Still, the Biden administration has stuck by Israel as mediators have failed to broker even a temporary cease-fire in Gaza that would give Palestinians some respite and allow for the release of hostages abducted in the Oct. 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel .

The United States has proposed a deal through Egyptian and Qatari intermediaries in which Hamas would release 40 of the most vulnerable hostages in exchange for a six-week truce and the release of hundreds of Palestinians held in Israeli prisons. A senior Biden administration official who briefed reporters on Thursday on condition of anonymity under official ground rules put the blame solely on Hamas for blocking the deal.

The official said that while Israel had signaled it would accept those terms, the response from Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader hiding underground in Gaza, had been “totally nonconstructive.” Hamas has since signaled that it is not completely rejecting the deal and is willing to sit down again, the official said, adding that the United States and its partners would test that in coming days.

President Biden and the leaders of 17 other nations called on Hamas on Thursday to release all the hostages in a joint statement that appeared intended to send the message that the world is not entirely against Israel and that Hamas is the main impediment to ending the war.

Peter Baker contributed reporting from Washington.

— Patrick Kingsley reporting from Jerusalem

Israel fires into Lebanon after a deadly Hezbollah missile strike.

An Israeli man was killed in an anti-tank missile attack from Lebanon, the Israeli military said on Friday, the latest in a growing string of civilian casualties on both sides of Israel’s northern border as tit-for-tat strikes intensify with the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah .

The Israeli military said in a statement that the man had been carrying out “infrastructure work” when two anti-tank missiles were fired late Thursday into the area of Har Dov in northern Israel, a disputed sliver of land where Israel, Lebanon and Syria meet. Also known as the Shebaa Farms, the area is claimed by Lebanon but occupied by Israel, and has long been a crucible for violence.

Hezbollah, Iran’s most powerful regional proxy , described the overnight attack as an “ambush,” claiming that two vehicles had been destroyed in a combined missile, artillery and rocket assault on an Israeli military base in the area. The Israeli military statement did not say whether a base had been hit.

Kan, Israel’s public broadcaster, identified the man killed as Sharif Suwayed, 35, and said that his truck had been hit while he was working to improve defenses at a military base, modifications that were being carried out at night to protect against Hezbollah attacks. The Israeli military was investigating, the broadcaster reported.

Israeli forces responded by striking Hezbollah targets across southern Lebanon, among them a weapon storage facility and military compound, according to a military statement. Lebanese state media reported on Friday that multiple towns had been targeted by heavy Israeli bombardment, damaging dozens of houses. There were no immediate reports of casualties.

The fighting between Hezbollah and Israel, the heaviest between the sides in nearly two decades, has shown no sign of subsiding. Israeli strikes inside Lebanon have begun to creep deeper into the country’s interior, though the hostilities for now have been confined largely to areas along the Israeli-Lebanese border.

In Israel, 19 soldiers and civilians have been killed in the recent violence, which began after Hezbollah launched rockets into northern Israel in support of the deadly Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7.

More than 70 civilians have been killed in Lebanon, along with roughly 270 Hezbollah fighters, the group has said, a figure that exceeds its losses in the 2006 war with Israel .

Yoav Gallant, Israel’s defense minister, said this week that its strikes had eliminated half of Hezbollah’s commanders in southern Lebanon, although experts expressed skepticism about that claim . They also have cast doubt on whether targeted killings of commanders could achieve Israel’s goal of pushing Hezbollah farther from the border, reducing the threat of attacks and allowing the tens of thousands of Israeli civilians displaced by the fighting to return to their homes.

Patrick Kingsley contributed reporting from Jerusalem.

— Euan Ward Reporting from Beirut, Lebanon

A baby born in Gaza after her mother was killed in an Israeli strike dies less than a week later.

A baby who was delivered through an emergency cesarean section after her mother was killed in an Israeli strike died on Thursday, a relative said, less than a week after news of her birth brought a glimmer of hope to war-torn Gaza.

The baby, who was born prematurely after a strike in southern Gaza that also killed her father and sister, suffered respiratory problems, and doctors were unable to save her, said her uncle, Rami al-Sheikh.

“I buried her in her father’s grave,” he said in a phone interview on Friday.

The mother, Sabreen al-Sakani, was killed along with her husband, Shukri, and their 3-year-old daughter, Malak, when an Israeli strike hit their home in the city of Rafah shortly before midnight last Saturday. Rescue crews took the bodies to the Emirati Hospital in Rafah, where doctors performed a cesarean section on Ms. al-Sakani, who was 30 weeks pregnant.

The girls’ uncle said that Malak had wanted to name her little sister Rouh, the Arabic word for soul. The extended family decided instead to name her after her mother, Sabreen.

Sabreen weighed just three pounds at birth, said Dr. Mohammed Salama, head of the neonatal intensive care unit at Emirati Hospital. Her birth was captured on video by a journalist from the Reuters news agency, who filmed doctors providing artificial respiration to her after she emerged, pale and limp, from her mother.

Instead of a name, doctors initially wrote, “The baby of the martyr Sabreen al-Sakani” on a piece of tape across her chest.

“The baby was delivered into a tragic situation,” Dr. Salama told Reuters, adding, “Even if this baby survives, she was born an orphan.”

— Hiba Yazbek Reporting from Jerusalem

Drone attack kills 4 workers in an Iraqi gas field, but no one claims responsibility.

A drone attack on a large gas field in Iraq’s Kurdistan region killed four workers and plunged much of eastern Kurdistan into darkness because it relies on gas to fuel its electrical plants, according to a Kurdistan regional government spokesman.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack. While Iranian-backed armed groups have bases in the area, there are many competing interests in Kurdistan, leaving it unclear whether the attacks are part of the larger regional fight between Iran and Israel, which has intensified during the war in Gaza.

The Kurdistan region’s president, Nechirvan Barzani, condemned the attack and called on the government in Baghdad to investigate. “These attacks endanger the peace and stability of the country,” Mr. Barzani said, adding, “The representatives of the Iraqi federal government must do their duty to prevent these attacks and find the perpetrators from any side and punish them according to the law.”

Iraq’s joint command in Baghdad issued a statement calling the attack “sabotage,” confirming that a drone was used. The statement said Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al Sudani had ordered an investigation.

Friday’s drone attack was the second so far this year on the Khor Mor field in Sulaymaniyah Province. The last one, in January, did not inflict casualties.

“Four Yemeni workers have been killed, and the field has been severely damaged, which will cause electricity shortages,” said Peshawa Hawramani, a spokesman for the Kurdistan regional government.

Almost a million people in Sulaymaniyah Province were left without power, along with thousands more in adjacent provinces. It took about 24 hours to restore electricity after the last attack, but because the damage was greater this time, Kurdish authorities said it could take longer. While hospitals and security services have large generators, many ordinary residents have access only to limited power from shared generators.

Claims of responsibility were never made for previous attacks on the gas field, which is operated by Dana Gas, based in the United Arab Emirates, and a related company, Crescent Petroleum.

While the drone attack could stem from the regional conflict between Iran and Israel, there are other tensions in the region — between internal Iraqi factions and between Baghdad and Kurdistan. There has been a multiyear effort by the Iraqi federal government in Baghdad and the courts to reduce the Kurdistan region’s control over its natural resources.

At the same time, there is tension between Iran and Iraq over any efforts by Iraq to expand domestic gas production. Iran sells about $4 billion of gas to Iraq each year because Iraq does not have enough gas to fuel its electricity plants. Kurdistan and the Iraqi government had been discussing expansion of the Khor Mor field.

Kamil Kakol contributed reporting from Sulaymaniyah Province, Iraq .

— Alissa J. Rubin Reporting from Baghdad

Rabbis are arrested near the Gaza-Israel border at a rally to highlight starvation.

Police arrest group of rabbis and activists near gaza, the israeli police arrested rabbis and peace activists near the border with gaza..

[singing] You can arrest us, but we’re going to walk slowly, our way towards the crossing.

Seven rabbis and peace activists were arrested on Friday near the border with Gaza after they tried to take food supplies into the territory, according to two participants and the campaign group that organized the effort.

The detainees were among a group of roughly 30 rabbis and activists from Israel and the United States who were stopped by police officers as they tried to reach the Erez crossing, a major transit point between Israel and northern Gaza.

Organized by Rabbis for Ceasefire, a peace movement based in the United States, the effort was intended to build support for a truce and to highlight rising reports of starvation in Gaza . A global authority on food security, the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification initiative, has predicted an imminent famine in northern Gaza, the area of the territory closest to Erez.

The protest was timed to coincide with the week of Passover , a Jewish festival that celebrates the biblical story of the liberation of Jews from slavery in ancient Egypt.

“We were making the point that Jewish liberation is bound up with Palestinian liberation, that we want freedom for all,” said Toba Spitzer, a rabbi from Boston who attended the protest but was not arrested.

The group had tried to drive into Gaza with a pickup truck carrying half a ton of rice and flour but was stopped roughly a third of a mile from the border, Rabbi Spitzer said. The effort was largely symbolic and the organizers expected it to fail given the restrictions along the border; the supplies will now be donated to needy Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Rabbi Spitzer said.

The Israeli police did not respond to requests for comment.

The author Ayelet Waldman of Berkeley, Calif., was among those arrested, her husband, the author Michael Chabon, said on Instagram .

There are widespread food shortages in Gaza. Israeli restrictions on where convoys can enter the strip, Israeli bombardment and widespread damage to roads, the collapse of Gazan agriculture, and a breakdown in law and order have all made it harder to distribute aid safely.

Aid groups and United Nations officials have accused Israel of systematically limiting aid delivery. Israel denies the assertion, blaming the shortages on logistical failures by aid groups, and has recently increased the number of trucks entering the strip.

Israeli officials say that the Erez crossing, which was primarily used for pedestrian traffic before the war, is difficult to use for aid delivery because it lacks the right infrastructure and was also badly damaged during the Hamas-led raid on Israel in October.

A majority of Jewish Israelis oppose the delivery of more aid to Gaza, according to a poll conducted in February by the Israel Democracy Institute, a Jerusalem-based research group.

Israeli protesters regularly gather at another crossing point farther south, trying to block aid convoys entering Gaza .

— Patrick Kingsley and Rawan Sheikh Ahmad Reporting from Jerusalem and from Haifa, Israel

The U.S. Army has begun work on a floating pier to move aid from ships into Gaza, the Pentagon says.

Army engineers on Thursday began construction of a floating pier and causeway for humanitarian aid off the coast of Gaza, which, when completed, could help relief workers deliver as many as two million meals a day for the enclave’s residents, Defense Department officials said.

The construction on the “initial stages of the temporary pier and causeway at sea” means that the project’s timing is in line with what Pentagon officials had predicted, Maj. Gen. Patrick S. Ryder, the Defense Department’s press secretary, said. The construction is meant to allow humanitarian aid to bypass Israeli restrictions on land convoys into the besieged strip.

General Ryder said that defense officials expected the project, ordered up by President Biden early last month, to be completed early next month. The facility is meant to include an offshore platform to transfer aid from ships, and a floating pier to bring the aid to shore.

Aid organizations have welcomed the plan, which will be an addition to the airdrops of humanitarian supplies that the U.S. military has been conducting over Gaza. But aid workers say, and defense officials have acknowledged, that the maritime project is not an adequate substitute for land convoys. Such aid convoys fell sharply when the war began more than six months ago and have only partly recovered .

Some U.S. military officials have also privately expressed security concerns about the project, and General Ryder said that the military was looking into a mortar attack on Wednesday that caused minimal damage in the area where some pier work is supposed to be done. However, he said, U.S. forces had not started moving anything into the area at the time of the mortar attacks.

The floating pier is being built alongside an Army ship off the Gaza coast. Army ships are large, lumbering vessels, so they have armed escorts, particularly as they get within range of Gaza’s coast, defense officials have said.

The United Nations says famine is likely to set in within Gaza by the end of May.

Aid workers have described bottlenecks for aid at border crossings because of lengthy inspections of trucks, limited crossing hours and protests by Israelis, and they have highlighted the difficulty of distributing aid inside Gaza. Israeli officials have denied that they are hampering the flow of aid, saying the United Nations and aid groups are responsible for any backlogs.

Senior Biden administration and military officials detailed a complex plan in a Pentagon call with reporters on Thursday afternoon, explaining how the pier and causeway are being put together, and how it is supposed to work. Army engineers are constructing the facility aboard Navy ships in the eastern Mediterranean. One official said that the “at-sea assembly of key pieces” of the pier began on Thursday.

Biden officials are insistent that the Pentagon can carry out aid deliveries through the floating pier without putting American boots on the ground in Gaza. Officials described a complicated shuttle system, through which aid would be loaded onto Navy ships in Cyprus and transported to a causeway — a floating platform — at sea.

The Pentagon’s military acronym for the project is J-Lots, for Joint Logistics Over the Shore.

The causeway at sea is different from the floating pier where the aid will be offloaded into Gaza. An engineering unit with the Israeli military will anchor the floating pier to the Gaza shore, a senior military official told reporters in the Pentagon call.

Shuttle boats run by aid organizations, the United Nations or other countries are then expected to transport the aid to the floating pier, where it is to be loaded onto trucks driven by “a third party,” the official said. He declined to identify the third party.

The official said that Israel was dedicating a brigade to provide security for the American troops and aid workers working on the pier.

The operation is expected to bring in enough aid for around 90 trucks a day, a number that will increase to 150 trucks a day when the system reaches full operating capacity, the official said.

— Helene Cooper Reporting from Washington

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