Siafu Tanzania Safaris

Siafu Tanzania Safaris We are a Tanzanian travel company with the office in Arusha, Tanzania. We offer safaris, mountain trekking, cultural tours and beach holidays.

We speak English, Swahili, Danish, Estonian and Russian. Siafu Tanzania Safaris is a tour company offering safaris and beach holidays in Tanzania and Kenya, Cultural tours and Mountain trekking. Our tours vary from budget camping to luxury lodging, as well as tailor-made private safaris catering for families and large groups. About us:
Emmanuel is a logistics professional and Safari guide. He has been involved in the tourism industry in East Africa for more than 18 years. During this time he facilitated numerous safaris and Kilimanjaro climbs. His experience and education adds value to your trip and provides for a safe and educational journey. Ene is Marketing Manager, she travelled the country extensively herself, being impressed by the large number of wildlife in the north and remoteness and wild nature of the south. Ene has been in the tourism industry since 2012 and joined the team in 2014. She speaks Danish, Estonian, Russian and English as well. https://www.safaribookings.com/reviews/p2474

Your trip with Siafu Tanzania Safaris will be one full of adventure and one of the most memorable experiences of your lifetime.

17/08/2026

Serengeti National Park

16/08/2026

Today in the Serengeti – lunch time 🐆

11/08/2026

Cheetahs are common in the Serengeti’s open grasslands. They hunt with short, fast sprints, mainly catching gazelles and small antelopes. Female cheetahs raise their cubs alone, and the cubs stay with their mother for about 18 months.

06/08/2026

🦒 If you only have a few days to experience a safari, this itinerary is the perfect way to discover Tanzania's breathtaking landscapes and incredible wildlife.

3-DAY TANZANIA SAFARI

Day 1 – Tarangire National Park
In the morning, you will depart from Arusha or Arusha Airport and drive to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive. Tarangire is famous for its diverse landscapes, magnificent ancient baobab trees, and the Tarangire River, which attracts a remarkable variety of wildlife throughout the year.
During your safari, you may encounter elephants, zebras, lions, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, various species of antelope, and an abundance of colourful birds. You will enjoy a picnic lunch in the heart of the park before continuing your game drive. In the late afternoon, you will head to Siafu Serenity Lodge, where you will enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2 – Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, you will drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into one of the world's largest intact volcanic calderas. The breathtaking view from the crater rim stretches more than 600 metres down to the crater floor, which spans nearly 20 kilometres in diameter. Often described as one of Africa's greatest natural wonders, the crater is home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife. You may also spot flamingos along the shores of the crater lake. You will spend the day exploring this unique ecosystem, enjoying a picnic lunch by the lake before continuing your game drive. In the afternoon, you will ascend from the crater and return to Mto wa Mbu for another overnight stay at Siafu Serenity Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 – Mto wa Mbu Village & Maasai Cultural Experience
After breakfast, you will discover everyday life in the vibrant village of Mto wa Mbu. During your visit, you will explore a local home, a banana plantation, and rice fields, while learning about local traditions. You will also have the opportunity to taste traditional banana beer, watch local artisans at work, and visit a local school. After lunch, you will continue to a Maasai village, where you will be welcomed with a traditional dance. Here, you will learn about the Maasai people's unique culture, customs, and traditional way of life. Following your visit, you will be transferred to Arusha Airport.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

💰 PRICE
USD 630 per person – based on 6 participants
USD 690 per person – based on 4 participants
USD 895 per person – based on 2 participants

✔️ Price Includes
✔️Accommodation during the safari
✔️All meals as specified in the itinerary (excluding alcoholic beverages)
✔️Bottled drinking water during the safari
✔️All transfers
Transportation in a dedicated safari vehicle
✔️All national park entrance fees
✔️Services of a professional English-speaking driver/guide

✘ Price Does Not Include
International or domestic flights
✘ Tanzanian visa
✘ Tips for the guide and lodge staff

www.siafutanzaniasafaris.com
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🌍 Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime? ✈️🦁 Book your flights and join us for an unforgettable safari in Tanzan...
01/08/2026

🌍 Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime? ✈️
🦁 Book your flights and join us for an unforgettable safari in Tanzania! 🇹🇿
Experience 7 incredible days exploring some of Africa's most spectacular wildlife destinations:
🐘 Tarangire National Park – famous for its giant elephant herds and majestic baobab trees.
🦁 Serengeti National Park – endless plains, breathtaking landscapes, and incredible wildlife.
🦏 Ngorongoro Crater – one of the world's best safari destinations and home to an extraordinary concentration of animals.
🌿 Visit Mto Wa Mbu Village and experience the fascinating culture of the Maasai people.

Day 1 – KILIMANJARO AIRPORT – ARUSHA
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Meet your guide and transfer to Arusha.
🏨 Overnight at Green Mountain Hotel.
https://greenmountainhotel.co.tz/

Day 2 – ARUSHA
After breakfast, enjoy a free day to explore Arusha. Visit the Maasai Market, the local fruit market, the Tanzanite Museum, or the Cultural Heritage Centre.
🏨 Overnight at Green Mountain Hotel (B)

Day 3 – TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, depart for a full-day safari in Tarangire National Park.
Known for its ancient baobab trees and large elephant populations, Tarangire is also home to lions, leopards, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, numerous antelope species, and hundreds of colorful bird species.
🍴 Picnic lunch inside the park.
🏨 Dinner and overnight at Siafu Serenity Lodge (B, L, D)
https://siafucampsandlodges.com/

Day 4 – SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Travel to the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Enjoy spectacular scenery with endless savannahs, acacia trees, and incredible wildlife. The Serengeti is home to more than one million wildebeest, over 200,000 zebras, and hundreds of thousands of Thomson's gazelles, especially during the Great Migration.
🍴 Picnic lunch followed by an afternoon game drive.
🏨 Dinner and overnight at Pori Pori Tented Camp (B, L, D)
https://poriporilodgescamps.com/

Day 5 – SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Start your day with an unforgettable sunrise game drive, when wildlife is most active. Return to camp for breakfast before enjoying another full day of safari in the Serengeti.
🏨 Dinner and overnight at Pori Pori Tented Camp (B, L, D)

Day 6 – Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the world's largest intact volcanic caldera. The 600-meter-deep crater is one of Africa's finest wildlife viewing areas, offering excellent opportunities to spot elephants, lions, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, and even the rare black rhino.
🍴 Picnic lunch by the crater lake.
In the afternoon, continue to Mto Wa Mbu.
🏨 Dinner and overnight at Siafu Serenity Lodge (B, L, D)
https://siafucampsandlodges.com/

Day 7 – MTO WA MBU VILLAGE & MAASAI BOMA
Discover authentic Tanzanian village life in Mto Wa Mbu. Visit a traditional home, banana plantations, rice fields, local artisans, and learn how traditional banana beer is made. An optional visit to a local school is also possible. After lunch, visit a Maasai village where you'll be welcomed with traditional songs and dances before learning about their unique culture, customs, and way of life. Afternoon transfer to Arusha or Airport. (B, L)

PRICE:
👥 6 travelers: USD1,675 (€1,450) per person
👥 4 travelers: USD1,730 (€1,495) per person
👥 2 travelers: USD1,850 (€1,595) per person

Price includes
✔ Airport transfers
✔ 2 nights' accommodation with breakfast in Arusha
✔ Accommodation throughout the safari
✔ Full-board meals during the safari (excluding alcoholic beverages)
✔ Bottled drinking water during the safari
✔ Private safari vehicle and all transfers
✔ National park entrance fees
✔ Professional English-speaking safari guide
✔ All excursions mentioned in the itinerary

Price does NOT include
✘ International flights
✘ Tanzania visa
✘ Travel insurance
✘ Tips for the guide and lodge staff
✘ Personal expenses

✈️ All you need to do is book your flights to Kilimanjaro – we'll take care of the rest!

📩 Contact us today for more information and reserve your place on safari!
[email protected]

30/07/2026

✅ Each zebra's stripe pattern is unique, like fingerprints in humans, no two zebras have exactly the same stripe pattern.
✅ They communicate with sounds and ear movements — True. Zebras use barks, snorts, whinnies, facial expressions, and ear positions to communicate.
✅ Zebras sleep standing up — They often doze while standing, but they usually lie down shortly for deeper sleep.
✅ They often travel with wildebeests in the Serengeti. The two species complement each other: zebras have excellent eyesight, while wildebeests have a keen sense of smell, helping both detect danger.
✅ Foals learn their mother's stripe pattern soon after birth. Mothers often keep other zebras away briefly after giving birth so the foal can memorize her unique stripes, scent, and voice.
✅ The stripes make it harder for horseflies and other biting flies to land, scientists are still studying all the functions of the stripes.
✅ Zebras can run up to about 65 km/h, which helps them escape predators.

What to Pack for a Safari ❓Packing for a safari is all about comfort and practicality. You'll spend most of your time in...
29/07/2026

What to Pack for a Safari ❓
Packing for a safari is all about comfort and practicality. You'll spend most of your time in a safari vehicle, but early mornings and evenings can be cool, and dusty conditions are common. Choosing the right clothing and gear will help you stay comfortable throughout your adventure.
👕 Clothing
Lightweight, breathable clothing
T-shirts and loose-fitting tops
Lightweight long trousers (for protection from the sun and insects)
A long-sleeved shirt for evenings
A fleece or lightweight jacket (especially for cooler areas such as the Ngorongoro Crater)
Comfortable closed-toe walking shoes or sturdy sandals
Swimwear (if your accommodation has a swimming pool or you're combining your safari with a beach holiday in Zanzibar)
Recommended Colors
Choose neutral, natural shades such as:
Beige
Khaki
Olive green
Brown
Avoid bright colors, as they can attract insects and are less suitable for wildlife viewing.
☀️ Sun Protection
Wide-brimmed hat or baseball cap
Sunglasses
High-SPF sunscreen
Lip balm with SPF
Reusable water bottle
🦁 Safari Essentials
Binoculars (highly recommended)
Camera or smartphone with a good camera
Extra memory card
Power bank or spare batteries
Dust-proof bag or protective case for your camera and electronics
🩺 Health & Hygiene
Personal medications
Small first-aid kit
Insect repellent
Hand sanitizer
Wet wipes
Adhesive bandages
Medication for stomach upsets and pain relief (just in case)
📄 Documents & Money
Passport (valid for at least six months after your arrival)
Travel insurance
Printed and digital copies of your travel documents
Some cash (US dollars are widely accepted for tips and small purchases)
Credit or debit card
❌ What Not to Pack
Too many clothes – Most safari lodges offer a laundry service.
Expensive jewelry or valuables – It's best to leave them at home.
Large hard-shell suitcases – Soft-sided duffel bags are much easier to transport, especially on safari vehicles and domestic bush flights where luggage space is limited.

❓Are the Maasai villages you visit only for tourists?The answer is: Yes and No - a little bit of both. The Maasai way o...
27/07/2026

❓Are the Maasai villages you visit only for tourists?
The answer is: Yes and No - a little bit of both.

The Maasai way of life revolves around cattle herding. Cattle symbolize wealth, social status, and well-being.
Their traditional clothing is the bright red or red-checkered shúkà. Red is considered an essential part of Maasai identity, although they also often wear blue, purple, or green checkered fabrics.
A traditional Maasai village, known as a boma, consists of a circular enclosure made from acacia branches, with cattle kept in the center overnight. The houses are built by the women using a mixture of cow dung, mud, and wooden branches.
One of the most famous Maasai traditions is the adumu, or jumping dance. The men jump as high as possible while keeping their bodies straight, competing to demonstrate their strength and agility.
This dance is not performed only for tourists—it plays an important role in community celebrations and ceremonies.
Visitors have the opportunity to learn about the Maasai way of life, visit a traditional home, and watch the jumping dance.
It's also worth remembering that today many of these visits provide an important source of income for the community. Visitors pay an entrance fee, which goes directly to support the village.
❓Are tourist villages just a staged performance?
This is a question many travelers ask. The answer is: a little bit of both.
During your visit, you may see dances or presentations organized especially for guests. At the same time, these are usually real villages where people genuinely live their everyday lives.
❗In reality, most Maasai bomas are not open to tourists and cannot be visited. Families live their daily lives there, and outsiders are not expected to enter.
❗Tourists usually visit only those villages that have chosen to work with safari operators and welcome visitors.
❓Why can't we visit a completely authentic Maasai boma?
🤔Think about it—how many of us would be happy to open our own homes to groups of tourists? 🙃

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