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There are four subspecies of chimpanzees in Africa, all threatened by loss of their tropical forest habitats. One sub-species is found in western Tanzania on the banks of the stunningly beautiful Lake Tanganyika. Tanzania is claimed as the most biologically diverse area in Africa, with 27 primate species, one-third of which are to be found nowhere else in our natural world.

The most vulnerable primate is the tree-dwelling auburn Kipunji with shaggy sideburns like spaniel’s ears, an entirely new genus first discovered on Mount Rungwe in 2003. The Zanzibar Red Colobus, red-backed with a bizarre white topknot, is also extremely vulnerable and found in Jozani Forest. Other Colobus, black with white capes, or black and white with red wigs, are more widely spread. Olive baboons with dog faces and raised tails are commonly seen on wildlife vacations in Africa and round-eyed nocturnal bush babies and vervet monkeys often visit camps.



The most popular primate safaris in Tanzania with AfricanMecca are in Gombe and Mahale, sites of intensive studies of chimpanzees, mankind’s closest living genetic kin with 95-98% of DNA in common. However, the differences between ape and man are vast, as if the same DNA bricks were used to build very different structures, like comparing a brick wall to a palace.

Dame Jane Goodall studied one group of over 60 chimpanzees, the Kasakela community, which you may see on a chimpanzee safari to Gombe Stream National Park, where she has set up a research center. She watched over their development for half a century, discovering that they used tools, ate meat, communicated in complicated hoots and had an interactive social hierarchy.

With strict rules to protect the over 100 resident chimps, which are vulnerable to human infections, visitors over 15 years of age on trekking tour in Gombe may observe community interactions for up to an hour a day. Mahale Mountains National Park is larger, tougher primate wilderness for a Tanzania chimp safari. It shelters more than 800 chimpanzees and many other primates.



Only one group, are habituated to humans while the rest are wildly skittish. First contact, after negotiating steep mountainous trails to find them, is usually announced by a chorus of blood-curdling hoots from the tree canopy, before you come upon a social group of several dozens, playing, nursing their babies and grooming each other in a clearing where you can watch them from a distance of no less than 10 meters.

Chimpanzees have also been reintroduced on Rubondo Island in Lake Victoria, northern Tanzania, but are quite elusive. AfricanMecca organizes extraordinary safaris to view the chimpanzees. These can be deluxe or luxurious and combine as you wish with idyllic beach and mountain locations to give you the best of all possible East African holiday experiences.



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WILDLIFE SAFARIS IN TANZANIA
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WILDLIFE SAFARIS IN TANZANIA

What do you want from your dream safari in Tanzania? Beautiful scenery? Fantastic wildlife? The ultimate freedom of returning to primeval forests, soaring mountains, timeless lakes, endless plains?

CUSTOM & PRIVATE SAFARIS
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CUSTOM & PRIVATE SAFARIS

The best way to ensure a discerning safari in Tanzania is to engage AfricanMecca in organizing a customized tour, tailor-made with an option of a private guide and exclusive transport just for you.

HONEYMOON SAFARIS IN TANZANIA
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AfricanMecca has the bespoke expertise and experience in hand-picking small, romantic accommodations in pristine safari destinations that results in superlative dream honeymoon safaris of Tanzania.

FAMILY SAFARIS IN TANZANIA
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A family safari binds you together in shared gratitude and wonder. Parents and grandparents sharing a Tanzanian wildlife and cultural safari with their generational children is an enriching experience.

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LUXURY SAFARIS IN TANZANIA

The supreme safari luxuries of Tanzanian wilderness experiences are never to be forgotten self-indulgence on a spectacular scale. Each rustically boutique camp offers something differently richer.

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An AfricanMecca photography safari in Tanzania puts you in the care of a hand-picked photographic instructor so that you will learn how to get the very best out of your camera during your game drives.

CULTURAL SAFARIS IN TANZANIA
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CULTURAL SAFARIS IN TANZANIA

We believe the cultural diversity of Tanzania is one of its greatest strengths. By meeting and understanding people whose views and values are very different from your own, you acquire new insights.

CHIMPANZEE SAFARIS IN TANZANIA
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CHIMPANZEE SAFARIS IN TANZANIA

The most popular primate safaris in Tanzania with AfricanMecca are in Gombe and Mahale, sites of intensive studies of chimpanzees, mankind’s closest living genetic kin with 95-98% of DNA in common.

WALKING SAFARIS IN TANZANIA
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Walking safaris in Tanzania embraces you with the landscape and the wildlife, disturbing it as little as possible, and becoming just another animal, alert and aware of every nuance of wilderness.

BIRDING SAFARIS IN TANZANIA
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BIRDING SAFARIS IN TANZANIA

Tanzania is one of the best bird watching destinations in Africa, with over 900 resident species and 200 migrants present. Birding is best in the rains for migrants and residents in breeding plumage.

HORSEBACK SAFARIS IN TANZANIA
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HORSEBACK SAFARIS IN TANZANIA

Horse riding safaris in Tanzania are conducted in private wildernesses, yet it is a distinct way to immerse yourself with the pristine landscape, diverse wildlife, fauna, and the indigenous people.

BALLOON SAFARI IN TANZANIA
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BALLOON SAFARI IN TANZANIA

A balloon safari in Tanzania is a fantastic once in a lifetime experience, particularly suitable for a bird's eye-view game viewing experience on your wildlife tour in Serengeti and Tarangire.

WEDDING SAFARIS IN TANZANIA
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WEDDING SAFARIS IN TANZANIA

The awesome beauty of Tanzania offers many venues for a dream wedding. Have your bridal vows in the bush with nature's bounty all around. Confess with AfricanMecca Safaris to make every dream come true.

TANZANIA BUSH & BEACH SAFARIS
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TANZANIA BUSH & BEACH SAFARIS

Tanzania is a spectacularly salient country with varied landscapes and ecological diversity of flora and fauna, from avian, terrestrial to marine, coupled with castaway experiences on soothing turquoise shores.

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SAFARI PRICES FOR TANZANIA
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SAFARI PRICES FOR TANZANIA

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AFRICA TRIP IDEAS FOR TANZANIA
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AFRICA TRIP IDEAS FOR TANZANIA

Review experiences available in Tanzania from photo wildlife safari, chimpanzee tour, bush walk, family to honeymoon beach vacation, snorkeling, diving etc.

PARKS & RESERVES IN TANZANIA
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PARKS & RESERVES IN TANZANIA

Review information on wildlife parks and reserves in Tanzania i.e. Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Ruaha, Manyara, Selous, Katavi Gombe, Mahale and more.

ACCOMMODATIONS IN TANZANIA
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ACCOMMODATIONS IN TANZANIA

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BEST TIME TO VISIT TANZANIA
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Review details on the best time to go to Tanzania to visit its various wildlife outback, lakes, rivers, beaches, islands, mountains, forests and other wildernesses.

BEACHES & ISLANDS OF TANZANIA
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BEACHES & ISLANDS OF TANZANIA

Review Tanzania's unspoiled white, sandy coastal beaches and idyllic islands backed by tropical forests that are lapped by the azure waters of the Indian Ocean.

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TANZANIA COUNTRY PROFILE

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CITY DAY TOURS FOR TANZANIA
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CITY DAY TOURS FOR TANZANIA

Review city tour recommendations on full or half day options in Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Zanzibar. Experiences can be customized around your vacation travels.

AFRICAN SAFARI PRICES
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AFRICAN SAFARI PRICES

Check out safari prices and itineraries for parks and reserves in other African countries e.g. Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Botswana, South Africa, Zambia etc. Namibia, Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe are available on request.

AFRICANMECCA REVIEWS

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  • AfricanMecca's professionalism and care understands that what distinguishes Africa is its authenticity, the land, people and wildlife who do not share our world of fashion and fanfare that distinguish so many travel companies today.
    Cyril Christo & Marie Wilkinson, Conservation Photographers, Authors & Wildlife Documentary Producers - USA
  • Jambo Raza, We all had a fantastic time on our Tanzania safari. Accommodations were excellent and we loved our guide - Rodgers. We will definitely recommend this safari to others. Thanks for all your help making the arrangements.
    Dr Thomas Davis, Methodist Hospital, Minnesota, United States
  • AfricanMecca Safaris created a remarkable honeymoon tailored to our interests and desires. The quality of service and delivery of experience was unsurpassed. I highly recommend AfricanMecca Safaris to honeymooners, families, or any traveler.
    Noorin & Jason Nelson - Maryland, United States
  • Thanks again to you for arranging a wonderful trip for us. Everything was great from the fantastic wildlife, the scenery, the people, the accommodations and the food. The safari was everything we had hoped for.
    Liz and Gunnar Kristiansen - Ontario, Canada
  • I booked my safari holiday through AfricanMecca. They were the most helpful company I have ever dealt with and I work within the travel industry. I had the most amazing time. The holiday went as clockwork with no hitches anywhere.
    Shelley Roberts - Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
  • We have returned from our African adventure and would like to thank you very much for your part in making this such a wonderful experience. We were lucky enough to time the Great Migration from the Serengeti, which was amazing.
    Denise Paterson - Belmont, Australia
  • We had an absolutely amazing trip in Arusha, Serengeti and Gombe - everything went smooth as silk. Thank you so much Raza for making this trip, the trip of a lifetime. We had an absolutely brilliant time.
    Tiffany Heitz & Lesley Smith - California, United States

EAST AFRICA SAFARI BOOKING & TOUR HOLIDAY IDEA TANZANIA

When visiting Tanzania, we recommend combining your safari to Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire and Lake Manyara. You can also day trek or climb the highest mountain in Africa - Kilimanjaro.

You may optionally extend out to Southern or Western parks like Nyerere (Selous), Ruaha, Katavi or Mahale - Gombe ending with a beach vacation and Swahili cultural tour in the exotic spice island of Zanzibar, Pemba, Mafia or Fanjove.

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