What to do and see in Tanzania, Tanzania: The Best Archaeology Tours

January 24, 2022 Harland Bartelt

Coordinates: 6°18′25″S 34°51′14″E / 6.307°S 34.854°E / -6.307; 34.854
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1. 1-Day Isimila Stone Age Site

Wild Gaze Safaris
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In the late 1950s, amid a dramatic landscape of eroded sandstone pillars, archaeologists unearthed one of the most significant Stone Age finds ever identified. Tools found at the site – hammerstones, axeheads, flints and scrapers – are estimated to be between 60,000 and 100,000 years old. There’s a museum with small, well-captioned displays highlighting some of the discoveries. Isimila is signposted off the Mbeya road to the left, about 21km southwest of Iringa.

Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water, Private transportation, Parking Fees

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Reviewed By apriltX7006NC

What a fabulous trip! I booked this safari for my birthday at the suggestion of a friend and was well-rewarded for my decision to go with Wild Gaze. Ernest Lugala knows his stuff. He was courteous and professional and took care of the smallest details. We had to delay the start of the trip by two days, but he was able to rearrange the schedule and rebook our accomodations so that I still got to do everything on the original itinerary. Then I decided to add a hot-air balloon ride over the Serengeti, and he negotiated a discount for me. He even arranged to have a birthday celebration for me with a delicious dinner and cake in the bush. It was the most memorable birthday of my life. I would have no hesitation booking another safari with him when the time comes.

2. 5 Days Budget Camping Safari To See Great Migration

Serval Cat Tours and Safaris Ltd
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Tanzania is the best African safari country, as rated by travelers who have experienced wildlife safari tours in Tanzania. This 5 day Tanzania safari is a travel package designed to visit the national parks of Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. In this wildlife safari tour, travelers will see all big 5 Africa and experience wildebeest migration. Safari lodges, luxury tented camps, and budget camping safari options are available.

Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, 4x4 land cruiser top up roof, Park fees, Professional driver/guide/safari cook.

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Reviewed By Matthew M

I would recommend to anyone!! Very great trip !! Enjoyed !! Saw a MALE LION ABOUT THREE FEET AWAY!! INCREDIBLE

3. Comb;(Rongai 7 days + 3 Days safari)

Kili Land Adventures
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In the flawless national parks of Tanzania, Mother Nature is at her most crude and amazing. Magnificent lions, panthers, cheetahs and elephants meander nimbly along old fields, while red-shrouded Masai warriors watch out for their groups and the hover of life unfurls in an interminable movement.

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, 3 night of accommodation (before and after safari)3 Meals per day, Mattress, table, Chair, PillowPrivate safari guide

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Reviewed By christophk907

After friends had told us about their Kili trek we got hooked on the idea of our own trip to Tanzania to climb that famous mountain. The guide of the trek we had been told about also had taken the bold step to create his own company - Kili Land Adventures. So we decided to seize the opportunity and contacted Kili Land Adventures about our tour. Their planning efforts started immediately and we were presented with a tour plan (Lemosho route) that we felt was very sensible and tailored to our abilities. A packing list was provided and many more details via email. The trip itself was very much at stake during the Covid-19 times, but in the end we could travel to Tanzania using Qatar Airways. Our hike onto Mount Kili was an unforgettable experience. Our crew of guides, porters and one cook were the kindest and most supportive people imaginable. They cared for us very, very well; they judged our progress on the mountain and proposed favorable modifications to the tour plan to optimize our use of time and to ensure good progress on our way to the summit. In the end we had some "difficulties" only on the summit day (which was to be expected), but all the other days went very smoothly thanks to the crew's diligent planning of our acclimatization. And finally, we made it to the summit, all four of us, just as planned! It was difficult (I won't lie about that!), but in the end we felt safe and confident, throughout the summit day. The guides were very generous in answering all of our (many!) questions and patiently waited for us to take hundreds of photos. I have the highest respect for the people of our crew, be it the guides or the porters, these guys are some of the toughest persons on this planet. Let me add that after our Kili trip we also went on to some days of safari (Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti). Our safari driver-guide was suggested and hired for us also by Kili Land Adventures (although the guide does not work directly for them). This guide was extremely motivated, kind, and knowledgable, and therefore the whole safari was absolutely on par with our unforgettable Kili trip. So if you consider traveling to Tanzania, do yourself a favor and contact Kili Land Adventures to work out a plan for you. You will be a happy customer ...

4. Stone Town City Tour

Tembo House Hotel, Shangani St, Zanzibar 0004, Tanzania Serenity Experience
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No visit of Stone Town is complete without doing a guided city tour. The beautiful UNESCO world heritage city is home of many magnificent buildings and other sights, which reflect a period of over 1000 years of colonisation. Elements of Arab, Indian, African and European create a unique and fascinating townscape, which is still intact today. Our multilingual and experienced guides will show you the most prominent sights of Stone Town and some hidden treasures, while giving you detailed information to the history of these fascinating places. ​

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Reviewed By Coachcassfit

I absolutely love the Serenity Experience team! Their level of care, detail, charisma and creativity is unmatched in Zanizbar. I’ve used them for previous group trips and I will continue to use them again because of the top notch service and care they provide. Major shoutout to the owner Captain T who not only gives us what we expected but goes above our expectations! My group of 18 had such an amazing time. I highly recommend this company. I’m Attaching pics so you can see some of the awesome experiences they provided for me and my group!! Thank you so much!

5. Bagamoyo Historical Tour - Everyday

Dove Adventure Tanzania
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Bagamoyo is a magical town fringed with amazing beaches, Mangrove forest, unforgettable historical memories as well as various traditional lifestyle, located just 65kms north of Dar es Salaam on the coast opposite Zanzibar, it was the formal capital of the German East Africa. It derived the name from the word Bwagamoyo means “here I throw down my heart” reflecting the desperation and despair of the “broken heart” captives whose voyage into the unknown world began here. The town was the most important trading center pot of the east central coast of Africa, in the late 19th century its history was influenced by Indian and Arab traders, the German colonial government and by Christian missionaries. The visit will include; First German East Africa State House in East Africa, Old Fort, Kaole Ruins, Catholic Museum, Crocodile Farm, Old Port in East Africa, the First Cross erected by the Missionary on the coast of East Africa, Dr. Livingstone’s Church, the fish market, etc.

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Reviewed By kiugpviuz

To anyone, especially coming from Europe or US, Africa can be quite overwhelming. There you’ll need not only a guide and advisor, you’ll need a friend. There are many tour operators one can choose, but if you need someone you can trust, Shaban and Lewa are the guys who will go the extra mile. There are no words, that can describe how serous, flexible and reliable the guys from Dove Adventure were and what a good value for money their services are. One can see, that the commercialized western capitalistic society have not yet corrupted their souls. Smiles and friendly faces were accompanied by the famous “Hakuna Matata” as the answer to any request. I would highly recommend to anyone visiting this interesting place to use the Dove Adventure services for whatever they have in mind.

6. StoneTown Tours

Forodhani, Zanzibar, Tanzania Ibrahim juma said
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The traveler will meet a guide on time , we provide the professional skilled guide who will take care to all needs of tour and we are kind and well understandble to any exuse .

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7. 4 Days Join Group tour Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater

Arusha, Arusha, Arusha Region Meru Slopes Tours & Safaris
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This safari takes you to Tarangire National park for a whole day, almost 2 days in the Serengeti and 1 whole day crater tour in Ngorongoro. The safari takes you around the best places in Tanzania, visiting places. The Ngorongoro Crater which is known also as the Garden of Eden, Serengeti National Park. You will have an evening game drive in central Serengeti where you will be able to see the sunset, and after you will have dinner and overnight in Seronera campsite inside Serengeti Major attraction in Serengeti are endless plain and great Serengeti wildebeest migration which involve 1.5 herbivores and followers, predators use to move from one area to another almost all parts of Serengeti because of drought. Standing proudly in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area of Tanzania is the Ngorongoro Crater. Sunrise and Sunset inside Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater.

Inclusions: 4 nights accommodation, Airport/Departure Tax, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Professional guide, Unlimited mineral water during the entire safari, AMREF Flying doctors emergence rescue, Free WIFI inside safari jeep during entire safari, -free airport transfer , Visit Maasai village

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Reviewed By wisdomn641456

I just returned from a 5 day safari with Meru Slope Tours traveling to Tarangire, Serengeti, and the Ngorogoro crater. What an experience! Communication was excellent, always responded quickly to any questions that I had, and a staff member was waiting on my at the airport. Service was excellent and really exceeded my expectations. My guide, Ashley, could not have been better! His experience and knowledge allowed me to see and witness things that most may not ever get to see. I witnessed drivers from other companies cut others off and get too close to the animals, making them uncomfortable. Fortunately my guide, nor any of the other Meru slope tours drivers, ever tried to get too close or cut anyone off. Serengeti was by far my favorite! But the other places were awesome as well! I did not want to leave! But I hope to return someday soon and will definitely use Meru slope Tours again!

8. Kikuletwa Hot Spring Day Tour

Rupia Adventure
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Kikuletwa Hot Springs also known as Rundugai hot water springs or Chemka hot springs are an unexpected paradise hidden in the desert scrub outside the town of Boma Situated about 71 km from Arusha They are an extraordinary phenomenon, rushing up from underground in the middle of parched and dusty landscape. In fact, the water is not hot rather it is a pleasant temperature! This is a good place to visit for a picnic and a swim too. And the views of Kilimanjaro on a clear day are also fabulous. Unfortunately, the water is full of fluoride which means the local people can’t use it for drinking. The crystal-clear, turquoise waters surrounded by palm trees and winding roots offer a picturesque spot for a relaxing afternoon swim. The spring is actually rather big and over 6 meters deep in some places although you can see the bottom through the crystal clear waters no matter where you are. You can have as much fun or relaxation as your heart desires and your mind and body needs

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Reviewed By irenetG2733OK

Before safari we did trek for 4 days with our guide Maziku the young hero, Maziku from Rupia was young man but very professional and educated he know well the mountain and many specias of birds and plants, his English was slow but well understandable, the route was bit steap and summit day was bit challenge, we started midnight and reach on the top early morning around 6am, the peak was good no cloud on our day we viewed well Arusha town from the top, we thanks Rupia Adventure for this amazing trip and Maziku with his team

9. Full Day Olduvai & The Enigmatic Shifting Sand Tour

Arusha, Tanzania SED Adventures Tours & Safaris - Day Tours
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Cradle of Mankind" Olduvai Gorge is uncertainly the most important paleoanthropological site on the planet.

Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Professional, English speaking Driver/guide

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Reviewed By James S

I visited Tarangire and Ngorongoro with SED and would highly recommend it. SED staff was professional, always on time / early, and very knowledgeable and friendly. They accommodated our plans when we wanted to change. Great price.

10. Stone Town and Prison Island from Zanzibar

Bookings Central
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A great combination of the two activities that formed a unique full Stone Town’s History and Nature tours

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, National Park fees, Bottled water, Professional art historian guide

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Reviewed By leonardopS8263TS

Happy to say me and my girlfriend had an amazing, safe lunch in this mesmerizing oasis. Fully sanitized and clean the staff was incredibly friendly and the food was just incredible. Try the Rock Special! A must !

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