Kiwawa Safari Tanzania

09/09/2022

Our hearts are filled with sorrow following the demise of the Late Queen Elizabeth II of The United Kingdom.
We mourn with The Royal Family and the People of The United Kingdom and 14 Commonwealth realms.

12/04/2022

10/04/2022

Tanzania: The Royal Tour, the latest in a series of global television events, hosted by Peter Greenberg with the President of Tanzania Samia Suluhu Hassan as his very special guide. An epic journey through this remarkable country through the eyes of its leader. Premiering on public television stations across the U.S. beginning April 18th. Check local listings. And also available on Amazon Prime and Apple TV+.

21/10/2021

The Serengeti ecosystem is a world-renowned natural landscape and listed UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Great Migration involving wildebeest, zebra, and Thomson’s gazelles that takes place here is the largest ungulate migration on earth. With resilient populations of predators and iconic wildlife such as elephants, giraffes, and rhinos, the Serengeti is a majestic natural landscape.

Serengeti National Park, becomes Africa's leading National Park for three times in a row 2019,2020 and 2021 Award winning National Park in Africa.

21/10/2021

📍🇹🇿 Serengeti National Park, becomes Africa's leading National Park for three times in a row 2019,2020 and 2021 Award winning National Park in Africa.

14/10/2021

Every 14 October is Nyerere Day in Tanzania, a day to honour the memory of the nation's first president and the number one leader in its independence movement. He also led in effecting the union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar into the single nation of Tanzania.

14/10/2021

Did you know?

Nyerere translated two plays by William Shakespeare, The Merchant of Venice and Julius Caesar, into Swahili.

22/09/2021

Did you know?
All five rhino species can grow to weigh over 1000kg, with the White rhino reaching a staggering 3500kg! This makes the White rhino the second largest mammal after the Elephant.

The Five species of rhino include: White rhino, Black rhino, Sumatran rhino, Greater one horned rhino (or Indian rhino) and Javan rhino

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20/09/2021

Did you know?
📍Arusha's clock tower is said to be the central point of East Africa, equidistant between Cairo and Cape Town? 😀

Historical Clock Tower Of📍 Arusha"

This landmark clock tower has an interesting background.

It is believed that the Arusha Clock Tower is located exactly between Cairo and Cape Town,
And is in considered the center point of the three countries of Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania.

At the bottom of the tower a plaque reads, ‘Presented by Christos Galanos Esquire to commemorate the glorious victory of the Allied Nations 1945’.

14/09/2021

About 42 athletes from various countries in the world are expected to take part in the World's Highest Obstacle Course Race at the summit of Africa's highest mountain- . This one of a kind race is to start on the 14th of September 2021.

14/07/2021

In July 1960, at the age of 26, Jane Goodall traveled from England to what is now Tanzania and ventured into the little-known world of wild chimpanzees.

Equipped with little more than a notebook, binoculars, and her fascination with wildlife, Jane Goodall braved a realm of unknowns to give the world a remarkable window into humankind’s closest living relatives. Through nearly 60 years of groundbreaking work, Dr. Jane Goodall has not only shown us the urgent need to protect chimpanzees from extinction; she has also redefined species conservation to include the needs of local people and the environment. Today she travels the world, speaking about the threats facing chimpanzees and environmental crises, urging each of us to take action on behalf of all living things and planet we share.

30/06/2021

♡Mount Kilimanjaro is a dormant volcano in Tanzania.

♡It has three volcanic cones: Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira.

♡It is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest single free-standing mountain in the world: 5,895 metres above sea level and about 4,900 metres above its plateau base. 

22/06/2021

2019/2020
Leading National Park

18/05/2021

Have you ever wondered! Ngorongoro Conservation Area Northern Tanzania. A home to the vast, volcanic Ngorongoro Crater and “big 5” game (elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino).
Huge herds of Wildebeests and zebras traverse its plains during their annual migration.
Livestock belonging to the semi-nomadic Maasai tribe graze alongside wild animals.
Hominin fossils found in the Olduvai Gorge date back millions of years. 

13/05/2021

Did you know! The Ostrich is the world's largest bird. Flightless but, the world's fastest running bird.

Masai Ostrich (Struthio camelus massaicus)
The Masai ostrich, also known as the East African ostrich is a red-necked subspecies variety of the common ostrich and is endemic to East Africa.
One of the largest birds in the world, second only to its sister subspecies Struthio camelus camelus.

The male has black plummage with some white feather in the wings and tail. It has a long bare neck and legs which are red.
The female is duller with brown/grey plummage.

10/05/2021

Have you ever wondered!
the difference between a leopard, cheetah and jaguar? Look at the spots! Leopards have rosette spots on the body and solid black spots on the legs, head and sides. There are also no black facial stripes, unlike cheetahs. Compared to jaguars, leopards do not have smaller spots inside the polygonal rosettes.

07/05/2021

Did you know? Elephants have the longest gestation period of all mammals!
African Elephant (Loxodonta africana)
Average Gestation Period is 645 to 660 Days, 18 to 22 months.

Elephants are at their most fertile between the ages of 25 and 45. Calves are born after a gestation period of up to nearly two years. The calves are cared for by their mother and other young females in the group, known as [email protected] for a tailor made Safari & programs

05/05/2021

CERCOPITHECUS AETHIOPS
The vervet monkey is a small, black-faced monkey, common in East Africa. There are several subspecies of vervet monkeys, but, generally, the body is a greenish-olive or silvery-gray. The face, ears, hands, feet, and the tip of the tail are black, but a conspicuous white band on the forehead blends in with the short whiskers. The males are slightly larger than the females and easily recognized by a turquoise-blue sc***um and red p***s. The vervet is classified as a medium- to a large-sized monkey. The tail is usually held up, with the tip curving downward, and the arms and legs are approximately equal lengths.
In East Africa, vervet monkeys can live in mountain areas up to about 4,000 meters (13,000 feet), but they do not inhabit rainforests or deserts. Their preferred habitat is acacia woodland along streams, rivers, and lakes.

04/05/2021

The Tanzanian cheetah, also commonly known as the East African cheetah, is a subspecies of cheetah native to East Africa. There are a total of five subspecies of cheetahs in the world, and of these, the Tanzanian Cheetah is the oldest and largest subspecies.
Tanzanian cheetah and it can be found in Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Somalia. However, the best places to see them are the Serengeti and the Maasai Mara, where the majority of the population lives.

03/05/2021

Ploceus spekei
Speke's weaver is a familiar East African songbird. The eyes are pale and the bill is on the large side for a weaver. Unlike many weavers, it has the same plumage all year. The adult male is yellow with black throat, face, and bill, and variable black mottling on the back. 

29/04/2021

Grown on Mt. Meru and Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania Peaberry coffee beans are a bright Arabica coffee with a medium body and delightful fruit-toned acidity. The best Tanzania coffees have a taste that is deep and rich, often revealing hints of black currant which soften to chocolate and then blend into the coffee's lingering, sweet finish.
Best Roast: Medium
A medium roast provides an aroma that is floral and complex, often exhibiting hints of pineapple, citrus, or coconut. The flavor is delicate, sometimes revealing winey notes and a velvety feeling on the palate.

29/04/2021

Did you know!
The Crater'sfloor is predominantly open grassland. It is home to a diverse array of animals including elephants, black rhinoceroses, leopards, buffalo, zebras, warthogs, gnu (wildebeests), Grant’s and Thomson’s gazelles, and the densest population of lions in the world.
Lake Magadi, a shallow soda lake ringed by extinct volcanoes, is renowned as a habitat for great flocks of pink flamingos.

Large numbers of tourists began visiting the crater in the 1930s, when a lodge was built on its rim.
Since the region’s incorporation into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in 1959, additional lodges have been built.
The Crater is included within a UNESCO World Heritage site designated in 1979.

27/04/2021

Tarangire offers an unparalleled game viewing, and during the dry season elephants abound. Families of the pachyderms play around the ancient trunks of baobab trees and strip acacia bark from the thorn trees for their afternoon meal. Breathtaking views of the Maasai Steppe and the mountains in the south make a stopover at Tarangire a memorable experience.
Herds of up to 300 elephants scratch the dry river bed for underground streams, while migratory wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, impala, gazelle, hartebeest and eland crowd the shrinking lagoons. It’s the greatest concentration of wildlife outside the Serengeti ecosystem - a smorgasbord for predators – and the one place in Tanzania where dry-country antelope such as the stately fringe-eared oryx and peculiar long-necked gerenuk are regularly observed.
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26/04/2021

The Chemka Hot Springs,
About 40 kilometers away from Moshi, in the peaceful village called Chemka. Lies underground springs with warm water. The water forms a clear and clean pond which is ideal for swimming. The pond is very deep, in some places up to 10 meters, but the water is so clear that you can see the bottom well all the time. The pond is situated under lush trees. On the shore you can camp, enjoy your snacks and let yourself dry after swimming.contact: [email protected] www.kiwawasafari.com

23/04/2021

Camping Safari offers a spectacular scenic and wildlife journey through the Northern Safari Circuit in one of East Africa's top safari destinations!

explore the diverse Tarangire National Park, home to one of Tanzania's largest elephant populations and considered one of the most beautiful game reserves in Tanzania. 

Then drive into the highlands of the Great Rift Valley admiring breath taking views over the Masai Plains and Lake Manyara en route to the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, hosting Africa's Big Five and an abundance of other wildlife.

Contact: [email protected] for a tailor made safari

22/04/2021

Travelers to Tanzania usually base in Arusha or Moshi in between hiking trips and safaris.
While recovering from multi-day tours and hiking trips one of the best things to do is a day-trip to the Chemka Hot Springs, also known as the Kikuletwa Hot Springs.
Just 1.5 hours from Arusha and nearby Moshi Town, this is one of the hidden gems of Tanzania that you need to visit. The water is crystal clear in this jungle oasis where you can relax all day and even enjoy rope swings, tire tubing, and some high jumps out of the trees.

19/04/2021

Ngorongoro Crater View Point

Discover the iconic Ngorongoro Crater

The Ngorongoro Crater in Northern Tanzania, once a gigantic volcano, is the largest intact caldera in the world. Some maintain that before it erupted, it would have been higher than Mt Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa.
Today, long since having collapsed and eroded, it is an extensive highland area with the famous 600 m deep Ngorongoro Crater as its focal point. Nearly three million years old, the ancient caldera shelters one of the most beautiful wildlife havens on earth.

17/04/2021

The African Baobab is a key stone tree species of African sub-Saharan regions. Known as the “tree of life” it holds a special status and role in the traditions and livelihoods of communities across Africa. Adansonia digitata is the most common species of African Baobab and is found in 31 African countries. They are recognizable by their distinctive swollen stems. 

Two things really make the Baobab stand out. Their amazing size and age.

Some Baobab trees grow so large that they become national landmarks:

15/04/2021

Lake Manyara National Park well known for the tree climbing lions, the soda ash lake that attracts thousands and pink flamingos, one of Tanzania’s biggest elephant population and breathtaking scenery!
There are a number of fascinating tourist attractions that can be explored within Lake Manyara National Park. Located in the northern part of Tanzania, this National Park is 126 kilometers west of Arusha Town.
Among the lions living in Lake Manyara is a healthy population of the unique tree climbing lions whose unique tree climbing character can only be found in just two populations across the world the other being in Ishasha Area in Queen Elizabeth National Park – Uganda. A very large number of tourists and photographers visit the park to see these exceptional animals.

13/04/2021

Materuni Waterfalls

This very impressive Waterfall is one of the tallest in the area, spewing crystal clear glacier water 70m into its basin. The beautiful path leading to Materuni Waterfall is located 2500m above sea level

It traverses thru valleys and hills covered by tropical rainforest, past coffee, banana and avocado “shambas”, the Kiswahili word for farms. On a clear day great views of Kibo and Moshi town can be seen. The hike to the base of the Waterfall can be demanding and hiking boots are recommended. As this trip is so close to Moshi town it is ideal for those people with limited time but who would still like to see some of the nature and beauty that this region of Tanzania has to offer.
Materuni is one of the few villages of wonder in Northern Tanzania sitting at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. The village is blessed with full of all the beauty worth much visiting for holiday, week-end outing or vacation. While in the village, scenic view of Moshi Town and Mount Kilimanjaro is astonishing. This green village with fresh air from green vegetations welcomes visitors to explore the beauty of the land and cultural heritage of the Chagga people.
A cultural experience such as banana beer brewed or coffee roasted the traditional way can be added to your hike.

11/04/2021

11/04/2021

Serengeti National Park is a World Heritage Site teeming with wildlife: over 2 million ungulates, 4000 lions, 1000 leopard, 550 cheetahs and some 500 bird species inhabit an area close to 15,000 square kilometers in size. Join us on a safari and explore the endless Serengeti plains dotted with trees and kopjes from which majestic lions control their kingdom; gaze upon the Great Migration in awe or find an elusive leopard in a riverine forest. Or perhaps see everything from a bird’s-eye view and soar over the plains at sunrise during a hot air balloon safari.

10/04/2021

Big 5 sighting experience

10/04/2021

Africa's leading National Park & best of the best National Park by traveler choice.
into the weekend

08/04/2021

Chemka Hot Springs
This beautiful mineral spring originates from Kilimanjaro ground waters

The Chemka Hot Springs are about 40 kilometers away from Moshi, in the homonymous village called Chemka.

They are underground springs with warm water. The water forms a clear and clean pond which is ideal for swimming.

The pond is very deep, in some places up to 10 meters, but the water is so clear that you can see the bottom well all the time.
The pond is situated under lush trees. On the shore you can camp, enjoy your snacks and let yourself dry after swimming.

06/04/2021

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06/04/2021

Pre Safari Tour Highlights

03/04/2021

Beach excursions after safari

02/04/2021

Camping Safaris Experience

Located in the Great Rift Valley and is central to many beautiful national parks.

Enjoy the lush green gardens where privacy and tranquility are paramount. Be blown away by the spectacular views and see if you can spot flamingos in Lake Manyara. Cool off in the swimming pool after an exciting safari. Have a barbecue and enjoy your beer, wine or other refreshing drink in the lounge area, while the sun goes down. And finally, end your day delightfully under the sparkling stars with the warmth of the campfire.