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Selous and Zanzibar in november

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May 18 2016
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Friday, November 13th Overnight at Slipway Hotel, Dar Es Salaam Perhaps even more than during our Ruaha trip in 2014, I wondered why Matoke Tours brought us to Slipway for just one night. The drive takes at least 45 minutes, but our driver had taken 2 hours just before… Could there really be no other alternatives without having to pay double? Moreover, the room itself left much to be desired: 1 bottle of water, 1 towel, a musty smell, barely hot water for showering, a noisy kind of air conditioning, a party in the courtyard, no food, and no drinks […]

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Ruaha, kingdom of the lions

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May 06 2016
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“They really seem to appear out of nowhere, these lion prides!” Our love for Ruaha began in 2011 when we visited the park for the first time. We spent 3 nights in Ruaha combined with a visit to the Selous Game Reserve, and we were already captivated by the park and the abundant wildlife in the area. This time, we decided to spend a full week in the park to spot as much wildlife and predators as possible! We chose to travel again at the end of the dry season, as most of the wildlife tends to concentrate around the […]

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Ruaha and Mdonya Old River Camp, Bushlife at its best!

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May 06 2016
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  **LOCATION:** Ruaha National Park, Tanzania **PERIOD:** November **TRAVEL AGENT:** Matoke Tours If you’re in search of an authentic bush experience, your quest ends here! One destination stands out: Mdonya Old River Camp! At Mdonya, your wildest expectations are not only met but exceeded; the seemingly impossible becomes a reality! After more than 10 safari trips in Africa and numerous stays in tented camps, lodges, and the like, our time at Mdonya was a true triumph! It was our second visit to Ruaha, one of Tanzania’s most remote wildlife reserves, and once again, it surpassed our expectations. Ruaha, as vast […]

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To see Wild dogs in Selous Game Reserve (Nyerere National Park)

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May 06 2016
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“It seemed too good to be true, but after a fifteen-minute drive, we came across a pack of 5 Wild Dogs, lying in the shade of some bushes. What a sighting! Location: Selous Game Reserve Accommodation: Rufiji River Camp – Foxes Safari Camp Travel Dates: November 1-2-3 & 4 Distance: 35 minutes flight from Dar Es Salaam Temperature: 26-30°C Report: After an hour’s flight from Ruaha, we landed safely on the banks of the Rufiji River in the Selous Game Reserve. The biggest difference between a Game Reserve and a National Park is that you are allowed to go ‘off-roading’ […]

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National Park Ruaha, trip report

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May 06 2016
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“During one of our nights, for instance, we were startled by a pride of lions roaring as they passed through our camp. An experience you won’t easily forget! Location: Ruaha National Park Accommodation: Ruaha River Lodge – Foxes Safari Camp Travel Dates: October 29-30-31 Distance: 2-hour flight from Dar-Es-Salaam Temperature: 42-48°C Report: After a one-and-a-half-hour flight on a bushplane from Dar-Es-Salaam, we landed at the gates of Ruaha National Park. It took another forty minutes before we arrived at Ruaha River Lodge. Thanks in part to the climate – extreme heat and drought (42-48°C) – that prevailed during our visit […]

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Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro in Tanzania

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May 05 2016
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“On the left side of the jeep, there was a lioness, and on the right side of the jeep, two unsuspecting wildebeests were walking.” Our journey took place in the month of May. The goal of this trip was to visit three parks in 9 days. The itinerary included Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro National Park. If you have more time, you can also consider adding Lake Manyara to your itinerary since it’s conveniently on the way. Day 1 AMSTERDAM – ARUSHA We departed from Amsterdam to Arusha, Tanzania, with KLM. We landed in Arusha in the […]

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Trip report Ndutu – Tanzania

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May 05 2016

“Our cheetahs moved at a serious pace and, a short hour later, they spotted a group of gazelles.” Tanzania Ndutu (Ngorongoro Conservation Area) Saturday Amsterdam – Arusha On Saturday, my father and I left from Amsterdam to Tanzania in East Africa. This was my eighth trip to this unique continent; for my father, it was his second. The first time, he accompanied me to South Africa, but this time we went to a boundless, unfenced area, namely, the region south of the Serengeti. We flew with KLM and stayed overnight upon arrival in Arusha at the Kibo Palace. Sunday Arusha […]

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