Month: March 2024

How To Book Tanzania Safari, How do I go about booking a safari? Many travelers would ask themselves if they have never traveled to Africa. There is no fixed formula for booking a safari in Tanzania but here is a guideline for booking a safari with Kiwoito Africa Safaris. Our policy is to simplify Tanzania safari planning and booking.  Steps of how to book a safari in Tanzania Step 01 – Know What you want to do in Tanzania It is good to first come up with what you and your travel partners wish to do in Tanzania. Just as you might have seen on our website Tanzania has a lot to offer. It is important to discuss beforehand what you wish to do. A wildlife safari only, A safari combined with Mountain climbing, just hiking, beach extension, or cultural encounters? Such questions should be answered within your mind before sending your inquiry because that makes it even easier to come up with a once for all program. Step 2 – How much does a safari cost? Safaris vary in price and it is good to ask yourself first what you wish to spend on safari. What determines the price of a safari is a question many do not have an answer to. Well; how many persons are traveling with you is one attribute. How many adults, how many children, the ages of the children, and how do you wish to share the rooms? Stay in Single rooms the higher the cost, but if you share double/twin rooms or triple rooms then the lower the cost of a safari. The biggest attribute to the cost of safari is however the category of accommodation. Do you want to stay in a budget, or Mid–range, Luxury or High-End lodges and tented camps?

Tanzania Food and cuisines have been influenced not only by its neighboring countries, but also by Indian cuisine, and Tanzania shares numerous dishes with its neighbor Kenya, both in name and taste which you must look forward to on your Tanzania Safari Tours. What do Tanzanians eat in Breakfast? Sometimes you taste sweet or savoury in your Tanzanian Breakfast. Most of all you will be served with a plate of eggs and crepes which are accompanied by several different fruits and freshly squeezed juice as well as tea and coffee. What Do Tanzanians Eat In Lunch Or Dinner? Among numerous Tanzania Food dishes that are at the heart of Tanzania, we have selected some 14 popular dishes that are served in Lunch or Dinner or any full meal in Tanzania. Ugali The staple food of Tanzania is Ugali and it is a Tanzania Traditional Food, which you simply cannot miss. Ugali is made from white maize flour and water which is stirred together until it reaches a stiff consistency. It is served as a side for everything: beans, greens, meat or vegetable stews, and pretty much everything that has a sauce. Pilau Another Tanzanian traditional food is Pilau which is, popular across the globe and the process of preparing it is similar to making paella or risotto. You must try it with fried chicken sometime in Tanzania. Chapatti With its origins in India Chapatti has been adapted by Tanzania by modifying the Tanzania Food Recipes a bit. Tanzanian chapatti is thicker and more filling compared to Indian Chapattis. These are another important staple food in Tanzania. Chipsi Mayai In simple terms, Chipsi Mayai is a French fries omelet. The dish is made by pouring eggs on top of fried potatoes for creating a binding and after cooking is served with

THE LITTLE 5 ANIMALS The Little Five of Tanzania The Little Five of the Animal Kingdom in Africa Tanzania is famed for its large numbers of the famous Big Five (Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo). Many of us are unaware that Tanzania is also known for the Small Five or the Little Five. These are wonderful little creatures whose names correspond to the big five, yet are much smaller. Tanzania provides some great opportunities to spot these species while on safari, especially with the eagle eyes of an excellent guide. ELEPHANT SHREW (MACROSCELIDIDAE) Elephant shrews, or sengis, are the smallest insect-eating mammal. Their name, "elephant shrew," is a nod to their long nose, which has a vague likeness to an elephant's trunk. Exclusively found on the African continent, elephant shrews are known for their timidity and quickness. They can be between four and twelve inches long (not counting their tail), with the heaviest close to 1.5 lbs. They're also sometimes known as "jumping shrews" because of their ability to jump as high as three feet. With a diet of termites, ants, worms, and spiders, elephant shrews are endangered due to their vanishing habitat. The grey-faced shrew is only found in two forests in Tanzania. LEOPARD TORTOISE (STIGMOCHELYS PARDALIS) Leopard tortoises are the largest among the Little Five. Their carapace's golden and black pattern is leopard-like, hence their name. The best place for a leopard tortoise sighting is in the grasslands in eastern Africa, from Sudan south to South Africa. They grow between 16 to 28 inches and weigh around 40 to 120 pounds. Leopard tortoises feed on mushrooms, plant sap, and fruits and generally live from 80 to 100 years. RHINO BEETLE (DYNASTINAE) Rhino Beetles are the largest species of beetles on the planet. Once you see the horn on

Historical background of the Chagga Chaga people The Chagga (Wachagga, in Swahili) are a Bantu ethnic group from the Kilimanjaro Region of Tanzania. They are the third-largest ethnic group in Tanzania. They historically lived in sovereign Chagga states on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro in both the Kilimanjaro Region and the eastern Arusha Region. Being one of the most influential and economically successful people in Tanzania, their relative economic wealth comes from the favorable fertile soil of Mount Kilimanjaro, industrious work ethic used in trading, and successful agricultural methods, which include historic extensive irrigation systems, terracing, and continuous organic fertilization methods practiced for thousands of years from the time of the Bantu expansion, in their sovereign Chagga states. The location of Kilimanjaro means that, long before it was significant as a trading hub because of its location, the mountain served as an interim provisioning point in the commercial inland network. The residents of the mountain sold goods with caravans and traders from nearby settlements. It was easily accessible from the Swahili ports of Malindi, Takaungu, Mombasa, Wanga, Tanga, and Tangata as well as from Pangani in the south. Since they would cross Kilimanjaro on their way to conduct business in Pangani, the Kamba, Galla, and Nyamwezi are also familiar with the area. Chief Kivoi, a well-known Kamba trader, has personally climbed Kilimanjaro before organizing and leading his enormous caravans of up to 200 Kamba. Etymology The term "Dschagga" appears to have been first used to refer to a location rather than a group of people. Johannes Rebmann refers to "the inhabitants of the Dschagga" while describing the Taita and Kamba peoples on his first trip to the mountain. It appears that "Dschagga" was the general name given to the entire mountainous region by distant residents who had cause to describe

 Tribes in Tanzania Tanzania is known for its rich cultural diversity, with more than 100 distinct ethnic groups and tribes. The majority of Tanzania’s tribes come from Bantu origin, which represents about 95% of the country’s population. The rest of the tribes comprise Nilotic speakers and indigenous hunter and gatherer descendants. A small percentage of Tanzanians are from Arabic and Indian descent, mostly in the coastal regions, Dar Es Salaam and Zanzibar. historical overview The history of tribes in Tanzania can be traced back to the Khoisan-speaking hunter-gatherers, presumed to be the earliest inhabitants of Tanzania. Over centuries, waves of diverse tribes migrated into the region, mostly Bantu-speaking people from West and Central Africa. They introduced ironworking and new agricultural skills, significantly influencing the landscape of tribal ethnicity in Tanzanian society. Popular Tribes in Tanzania In Tanzania, there are still tribes living traditionally, mostly in the villages. In urban areas (but also some other places), many tribes are mixed and people live a more modern lifestyle. They still identify as being part of their tribe, but live in normal houses, in areas mixed with other tribes and religions. The major tribes in Tanzania include: The Sukuma The Sukuma are the largest ethnic group in Tanzania, residing in the northwestern regions of the country, primarily within the administrative districts of Mwanza and Shinyanga. Some Sukuma also live in Tabora, Dodoma, and Singida provinces. Together with the Chagga, they are the strongest and most influential tribes in business and politics, together with Indian and Arab minorities. While there is limited historical documentation available about the Sukuma, it is believed that their ancestors originated from the Bantu-speaking populations in West Africa. Their migration to their current location in Tanzania occurred over centuries. Historically agriculturalists, the Sukuma primarily grow crops and engage in small-scale