"6 Day Safari in 4 Tanzania Game Parks" Tanzania by VA_Dave

Tanzania Travel Guide: 3,109 reviews and 6,639 photos

Giraffe jam at Lake Manyara Park - Tanzania

We did not have any reservations when we arrived in Tanzania. We were there during an off season called the "short rains" (but no rain this year), so it was easy to book on the spot. After interviewing several guides in Arusha, we selected Sunny Safaris (www.sunnysafaris.com) for a 6 day lodge safari because of their great prices and great guide (Balthazar). The two of us had our own vehicle (a pop top Land Cruiser) and the lodges we stayed had only a handful of guests. In 6 days we saw the Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Norongoro, and Tarangeri parks. Each was more wonderful than the other! Our guide seemed to have eyes in the back of his head and he could find game when none of the other guides could. Before the safari we climbed Kilimanjaro and afterward we went diving in Zanzibar.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Wonderful people, beautiful scenery, and fantastic wildlife
Cons:Poverty and very aggressive street hustlers
In a nutshell:Trip of a lifetime

Last visit to Tanzania: Nov 2003
Intro Updated Jun 17, 2004
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Comments (6)

Homanded Jun 16, 2007 at 5:37 AM Report Abuse

Great pictures! We are wanting to head to Tanzania this year. Thanks for the tips.
Geisha_Girl Aug 22, 2005 at 1:10 PM Report Abuse

Hey Dave, you should pick up the Sept. Nat'l Geographic. Dedicated entirely to Africa! Interesting thing is there is no cover photo. They couldn't find one single image that could describe the complexity of that continent. Everyone should read this issue!
Sharon Jun 16, 2005 at 2:38 AM Report Abuse

Only a few but Amazing photos... !!
ludogatto Apr 20, 2005 at 2:04 PM Report Abuse

I know that is life...the killing of a baby zebra for the life of little lions....u had a grat chance to see the real life...I saw in South Afcica LIcaoni catch in the savana......great pics
Waxbag Oct 21, 2004 at 6:02 AM Report Abuse

That zebra kill must have been awesome. You were very lucky, I have never seen a kill only the result of one.
XenoHumph Jun 17, 2004 at 9:49 AM Report Abuse

2 excellent tips! great pict of the lion.