In many conservation and hospitality industries located in the bush, like Mwiba, you work for a couple of months without stopping and then you get a couple of weeks off. There are ups and downs. The up is that you get several big chunks of time off every year to see family and friends. However, you always seem to leave Tanzania, because why would you stay here on your time off? The problem is that you never see the country you are living in. When many people think of Tanzania they think of the Serengeti and Zanzibar…for good reason, as they are both incredible places BUT there are so many places in this country that are remarkable, and to get to them all takes time. SO here is my Tanzania Dream Trip.
Let’s take a month to see it all, starting in the West and moving in a circle back to the Northeast:
Where: Moyowosi Game Reserve: The Swamps. A Completely different ecosystem to the Eastern part of the country and my husband will be happy because he can go Tiger Fishing. I also have always wanted to see a Shoe Bill and Situtunga.
Days: 4
Accommodation: Malagarasi (Legendary Adventures)
Where: Mahale National Park: Chimps Please! A beautiful park in the Southwest of the country- I have seen incredible pics and videos and heard some awesome stories (from friends who lived there and friends who have visited…a definite must).
Days: 5
Accommodation: Kungwe Beach Lodge
Where: Selous Game Reserve: The biggest game reserve in Africa and it is at my doorstep. Very excited because we could see lots of wild dogs (my favorite animal of all time!).
Days: 3
Accommodation: Selous Safari Camp (Selous Safari Company)
Off to the coast!
Where: Kilwa! And the Rufiji river- supposedly some of the most beautiful beaches, close to where the river enters the ocean! Bringing a tent and sleeping bag, as there is not a lodge that I know of and it would be cool to camp on the beach, completely isolated.
Days: 2
Accommodation: Tent and sleeping bag
Where: Mnemba Island: Catch up on my tan that is sadly fading, even though I live in Africa. Get my diving certificate?? Chill out on a dow and possibly some deep sea fishing.
Days: 3
Accommodation: Mnemba Island Lodge (& Beyond)
Where: Natron: beautiful area in the North. I really want to see a gerenuk and go back to Lake Natron, with lots of flamingos and natural hot springs at the base of Gelai Mtn. The last night, I want to camp in a gorge called Sanjan, where animals’ calls echo off the gorge walls and lovebirds nest in the crevices.
Days: 5
Accommodation: Tandala Camp (Legendary Adventures)
Merugoi (Legendary Adventures)
Where: Singita Grumeti: The crème de la crème of African luxury. Catch up with amazing friends, who work in an amazing place, go on a horse safari, eat unbelievable food and feel like an African Princess.
Days: 6
Accommodation: Sabora Tented Camp (Singita)
Faru Faru Lodge (Singita)
Back Home
Where: MWIBA! Private conservation concession south of Serengeti national park. Amazing wildlife, exclusivity and many inimitable activities!
Days: 90
Accommodation: Home (Legendary Adventures)
Now, I need reservations and about 5 charter flights! Who’s coming with me?
