Lyimo Expeditions

The closest national park to Arusha town – northern Tanzania’s safari capital – Arusha National Park is a multi-faceted jewel, often overlooked by safarigoers, despite offering the opportunity to explore a beguiling diversity of habitats within a few hours. The entrance gate leads into shadowy montane forest inhabited by inquisitive blue monkeys and colourful turacos […]

Bagamoyo played various historical roles in Tanzania. Apart from being a slave and ivory port, it was also a German headquarter in 1891. Explorers such as Burton, Speke, Grant, Livingston and Stanley all passed in this town. The name Bagamoyo comes from Swahili words “bwaga moyo” (throw down your heart), a despair expressed by people […]

Mafia Island lies off Rufiji River delta about 120 Kilometers south of Dar Es Salaam. It is 160 Kilometers south of Zanzibar and the same distance east of the Selous. It is reached in 45 minutes from Dar Es Salaam, one hour from Selous and Zanzibar, by light aircraft. The island was an important trading […]

Dar-es-Salaam is the largest city in Tanzania with population of over 4,500,000 people. It is the National economic center and former capital of Tanzania, before moving its official Government to Dodoma. Dar es Salaam (Heaven of Peace) which is located on a harbor on the Indian Ocean is the main Sea port for Tanzania, handling […]

Luxury Camping Safaris mixes the best of the African bush with an exclusive and luxurious atmosphere. Tented camps are stationary and set up before your arrival, with a group of cooks, tent staff, waiters, drivers, and your guide, all there to make sure you experience the best in service, food, and high-end accommodation. Tents are […]

Luxury hotels and lodges in the major towns of Tanzania and National Parks have all the basic amenities including, neat large self contained quiet rooms, satellite television, swimming pools, bars and restaurants offering local and western style dishes, Internet café, shopping centers, conference centers. Some of these have golf and tennis courts, horse rides, Garden […]

 Mount Oldoinyo Lengai Mountain Lenkai (normally known as “Ol’doinyo Lengai”) rises about 2,100 meters above the East African Rift Valley floor to a height approximately 2,880 m. The name Ol’doinyo Lenkai which means “Mountain of God” originates from the Maa language (the Maasai’s language) from Ngorongoro area. The Maasai people conduct rituals to God “Enkai” or “Engai” […]

Trekking Mount Meru in Tanzania Located to the East of Arusha town, about 20 kilometers drive from Arusha; Mount Meru is the second-highest mountain in Tanzania. The mountain stands at an altitude of 4566 meters above sea level inside the dense forested Arusha National Park also known as Little Serengeti due to its similarity. Meru […]

Day 1:  Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport After greeting been transferred to in a designated lodge/ hotel in Arusha City (less than one hour drive) and spend a night. Arusha city is situated on the southern slopes of Mt. Meru at 4566 m altitude and is the principle center of tourism in the northern circuit: Serengeti, […]

The Newely view over the Selous Game Reserved from a hot air balloon started from February 2007 is like no other and the sense of freedom as you float across the African plain has to be experienced to be believed. The Serengeti Balloon sweeping plains of the Serengeti project nature in its wildest, most exotic […]