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Safari desde Arusha: rutas, viajes y planificación

Las cebras se agrupan en un campo al atardecer, creando una escena impactante durante un safari en Arusha.

Planifica un safari desde Arusha eligiendo ruta, días disponibles y noches de alojamiento. Esta guía compara opciones del circuito norte y los detalles de llegada que confirmar antes de reservar.

¿Buscas el área protegida cerca de la ciudad? Lee la guía del Parque Nacional de Arusha. Para un viaje más amplio, empieza por nuestra visión general de safaris en Tanzania.

Antes de llegar, lee nuestra guía de seguridad en Arusha para consejos locales prácticos.

Desde Arusha puedes organizar rutas al Serengeti, cráter del Ngorongoro y Parque Nacional de Tarangire, o una ascensión independiente al Kilimanjaro. Los traslados tienen duraciones distintas; el Serengeti suele formar parte de varios días.

Un safari desde Arusha puede empezar por carretera o con un vuelo a una pista de safari. Compara el primer día: un traslado de llegada no equivale a un día completo observando fauna.

Confirma recogida, hora de llegada y primera noche. Llegar al aeropuerto y disponer de un día entero de safari pueden dar lugar a rutas muy distintas.

Planifica tu salida de safari desde Arusha

Arusha es base del circuito norte, con rutas al Serengeti, Ngorongoro, lago Manyara y Tarangire. Los parques están separados: compara carretera y vuelos al decidir el tiempo en cada parada.

Confirma si llegas al aeropuerto de Arusha o al Aeropuerto Internacional del Kilimanjaro. Facilita número de vuelo, hora y hotel antes de acordar la recogida.

Elige alojamiento según llegada y recogida. Confirma si el safari empieza en el hotel, aeropuerto u otro punto. Compara la primera noche antes de decidir la hora de salida.

Elegir paradas para un safari desde Arusha

Elige parques según el tiempo disponible tras salir de Arusha. Una excursión necesita ida, actividades y regreso; varios días permiten destinos más lejanos y noches en ruta.

Parque Nacional de Arusha

El Parque Nacional de Arusha permite un día de parque independiente cerca de la ciudad. Tiene bosques y lagos, con caminatas guiadas y piragüismo bajo organización previa. Revisa recogida, reservas y regreso antes de añadirlo.

Parque Nacional de Tarangire

Para el Parque Nacional de Tarangire, compara el traslado con las horas dentro del parque. Confirma si vuelves a Arusha o continúas al siguiente alojamiento.

Usa la guía del parque para fauna y temporadas. El plan debe indicar puerta, tiempo de safari y continuación del viaje.

Parque Nacional del Lago Manyara

El Parque Nacional del Lago Manyara puede formar parte de una ruta norteña. Compara volver el mismo día con continuar hacia Karatu o Ngorongoro.

Pregunta cuánto tiempo queda en el parque tras los traslados. Revisa dónde dormirás, no solo una estimación breve del trayecto.

Cráter del Ngorongoro

Una ruta al cráter del Ngorongoro necesita un plan claro de traslado y descenso. Compara alojarte en Karatu o cerca del cráter con regresar a Arusha.

Confirma qué día visitas el cráter y cuál es principalmente de traslado. El alojamiento influye en el tiempo disponible a la mañana siguiente.

Parque Nacional del Serengeti

El Parque Nacional del Serengeti exige un viaje más largo desde Arusha. Compara carretera con vuelo y traslado desde la pista, incluyendo llegada y salida.

Elige zona y campamento antes del transporte. Un vuelo necesita pista correcta y franquicia de equipaje; la carretera requiere tiempo suficiente para la ruta real.

Elige cómo salir desde Arusha

Hay desde excursiones de un día hasta circuitos norteños de varios días. Compara primero salida, duración y noches, y después una modalidad privada o compartida adecuada al grupo.

Si tienes un día libre, usa la comparación de excursiones desde Arusha, centrada en salidas con regreso ese día.

Excursiones de un día desde Arusha

Para un día libre, compara las excursiones desde Arusha. Revisa recogida, carretera y regreso antes de ajustarlas a un vuelo.

Una excursión y una salida de varios días resuelven necesidades diferentes. Compara tus horas disponibles, no el número de destinos citados.

Itinerarios de varios días (2-7+ días)

Para varios días, cuenta las noches disponibles después de llegar. Incluye el traslado final además del tiempo en parques.

Compara el orden de Tarangire, Manyara, Ngorongoro y Serengeti con las noches propuestas. Confirma si vuelves a Arusha o terminas en otro lugar.

Safari con autoconducción vs. Safari guiado

Confirma si comparas un viaje con conductor-guía o uno conduciendo por tu cuenta. Alquiler, guía, acceso y asistencia son conceptos distintos.

En un viaje guiado, pregunta quién te recibe, dónde recoge el vehículo al grupo y cómo se organiza el traslado del aeropuerto. No supongas que alquilar un vehículo incluye esto.

Safaris para familias

Para familias, comenta edades, duración de traslados y habitaciones antes de elegir ruta. Revisa edades mínimas de cada actividad y deja descansos entre viajes largos.

Opciones de safari de lujo vs. económicas

Compara categorías de alojamiento después de acordar ruta y fechas iguales. Un precio menor puede usar otras ubicaciones o incluir menos traslados y actividades.

Revisa alojamientos y habitaciones concretos. Una categoría no demuestra que se incluyan vuelos, actividades privadas o todas las comidas.

Las rutas siguientes son ejemplos de planificación, no paquetes fijos de Kilidove. Confirma programa diario, transportes y disponibilidad antes de reservar.

Safari de 3 días: Arusha → Tarangire → Ngorongoro

Este ejemplo sale de Arusha a Tarangire el día 1, con noche antes de continuar hacia Ngorongoro. Confirma alojamiento y secuencia real en la propuesta.

Incluye visita al cráter el día 2 y vuelta a Arusha el día 3. Revisa entrada, descenso y traslados antes de tratarlo como itinerario reservado.

Safari de 5 días: Arusha → Serengueti → Ngorongoro

Este ejemplo viaja de Arusha hacia el Serengeti el día 1 y deja dos días allí antes de Ngorongoro. Compara carretera o vuelo con la ubicación real del campamento.

Continúa a Ngorongoro el día 4 y vuelve a Arusha el día 5. La propuesta final debe especificar traslados, noches y horas para actividades.

Para más opciones, compara nuestros paquetes de safari en Tanzania. Usa esta guía para salida y logística, y el itinerario elegido para ruta y servicios completos.

Compara presupuestos de salida desde Arusha

Compara propuestas con la misma recogida, ruta, grupo y noches. Un precio diario no muestra traslados aeroportuarios, vuelos o actividades opcionales.

Rangos diarios orientativos

  • Económico: $150–$250 por persona y día.
  • Gama media: $250–$500 por persona y día.
  • Lujo: $600–$1.500 o más por persona y día.

Estos rangos no especifican fechas, grupo ni inclusiones. Solicita una propuesta detallada para tu ruta real.

Qué se Incluye Normalmente

Para un safari de varios días, comprueba si el presupuesto escrito cubre lo siguiente. Excursiones y otras modalidades pueden tener inclusiones diferentes:

  • Tasas de entrada a los parques (para parques nacionales y áreas de conservación)
  • Un guía y conductor profesional
  • Alojamiento (lodges, campamentos u hoteles)
  • Comidas (normalmente desayuno, almuerzo y cena)
  • Vehículo 4×4 para safari con techo elevable para excelentes vistas

Prepara tu recogida de safari en Arusha

Prepara el viaje según recogida y transporte del primer día. Confirma alojamiento, equipaje y conexiones antes de salir.

  1. Mejor Época para Visitar

El mes debe encajar con parques y actividades. Empieza por nuestra guía de temporadas de Tanzania y comprueba accesos y traslados de tus fechas.

Para migración, acuerda la zona del Serengeti antes de fijar la ruta. Campamento y transporte deben encajar con las fechas.

  1. ¿Qué Empacar?

Confirma los límites de equipaje antes de preparar las bolsas, especialmente con vuelos de safari. Mantén estos elementos accesibles durante traslados:

  • Ropa ligera de colores neutros
  • Zapatos cómodos
  • Protector solar y gafas de sol
  • Un sombrero o pañuelo
  • Una cámara
  • Prismáticos
  • Una chaqueta ligera
  • Una batería externa
  • Medicamentos personales y artículos de aseo

Detalles de salida

Termina la preparación personal antes de la recogida. Comunica equipaje, dieta y ayuda necesaria. Confirma hotel y datos de contacto.

¿Dónde alojarse en Arusha antes o después de tu safari?

Arusha es un lugar popular para comenzar o terminar tu aventura de safari, y encontrar el lugar adecuado para alojarse puede hacer que tu viaje sea aún mejor.

Alojamientos Económicos

Si viajas con un presupuesto limitado, encontrarás opciones asequibles como casas de huéspedes u hoteles económicos en el corazón de Arusha.

Mencionaré algunos a considerar:

  • Arusha Backpackers Hotel – Una opción económica que ofrece habitaciones limpias y un ambiente relajado, ideal para mochileros y viajeros solitarios.
  • Outpost Lodge – Un lugar cómodo con tarifas asequibles, que cuenta con amplias habitaciones y un jardín, perfecto para quienes buscan un lugar tranquilo antes de su safari.

Lodges y Hoteles de Gama Media

Los lodges y hoteles de gama media en Arusha ofrecen una excelente relación calidad-precio para algo un poco más cómodo.

Estos son algunos lugares populares:

  • Kibo Palace Hotel – Un hotel elegante con una mezcla de lujo y confort, que ofrece excelentes comodidades como piscina y restaurante.
  • The African Tulip – Un acogedor hotel boutique con habitaciones confortables, ubicado en una zona tranquila cerca del centro de la ciudad. Es ideal para quienes desean una estancia relajante.

Lodges y Resorts de Lujo

Si buscas una experiencia de lujo, Arusha cuenta con impresionantes lodges y resorts donde podrás relajarte con estilo.

Deberías considerar estas opciones:

  • Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge está en la zona del Ngorongoro, no en Arusha. Considéralo para una noche cerca del cráter, no como hotel urbano.
  • Mount Meru Hotel – Un hotel de primera categoría con hermosas vistas del Monte Meru, que ofrece amplias habitaciones, un excelente restaurante y una relajante piscina.
  • Arusha Coffee Lodge – Un lodge de lujo construido en una plantación de café, que ofrece un entorno tranquilo y único con servicios e instalaciones de primera categoría.

Arusha no es solo un punto de partida para safaris; hay mucho que hacer en la propia ciudad. Si tienes tiempo libre, echa un vistazo a las Cosas que hacer en Arusha para conocer atracciones locales, experiencias culturales y mucho más.

¿Por qué reservar con un operador turístico local en Arusha?

Pide por escrito recogida en Arusha, primera noche y destino final. Revisa ruta y servicios antes de elegir.

Para una ruta norteña corta con estancia en Arusha, consulta nuestro safari Tanzania de 4 días.

Comunica a Kilidove Tours alojamiento en Arusha, fechas y parques deseados. Solicita una propuesta de safari desde Arusha para que el equipo explique rutas y traslados.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es el mejor mes para ir de safari en Arusha?

Elige mes según parques y actividades y confirma después horarios, campamentos y transporte. No hay un mes que sirva para todas las rutas.

¿Se puede hacer un safari en un día desde Arusha?

Sí. El Parque Nacional de Arusha es una opción de un día. Compara las excursiones y confirma regreso antes de encajarlo con un vuelo.

¿Es accesible el Serengueti desde Arusha?

Sí. Compara carretera con vuelo a la pista del campamento. Incluye traslados, equipaje y horas disponibles al llegar y salir.

¿Qué animales puedo ver cerca de Arusha?

La fauna depende del parque. La sección de fauna del Parque Nacional de Arusha trata esa área. Tarangire, Ngorongoro y Serengeti tienen hábitats diferentes y sus propios tiempos de viaje.

Sobre el Autor
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George Joseph

Escritor experto y escalador especializado en el Kilimanjaro y safaris en Tanzania. Como director ejecutivo de Kilidove Tours, combino experiencia de aventura de primera mano con un profundo conocimiento para crear contenido inspirador sobre trekking de montaña y exploración de vida salvaje en Tanzania.

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A life-time experience We were on a family trip to Tansania and through a recommendation for a Safari operator we got in contact with Kilidove. And what can I say: Right from the moment Sam, our guide for the first week, picked us up at Kilimanjaro Airport, we were complety immersed. And yes, we were tourists, but never really feeled like, but more as guests, with Sam beeing the perfect host - a true lover of the animals and nature, an excellent driver and very attentive and open to share his experiences.
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Incredible people! Trip of a lifetime! Kilidove is incredible!! We did the 6 day machame route on Kilimanjaro followed by a 4 day safari followed by 4 days in Zanzibar. The accommodations were amazing, the people were even better and we are both vegan and gluten free and they were able to accommodate (even on the mountain while camping). I cannot say enough good things about this company!! For the trek up Kili our chief guide was Colman and he was so kind, funny, and caring. Because of him we both had a successful and pleasurable experience summiting. He is an excellent guide! For our safari we had Jackson and we saw the big 5 plus every other animal you could think of. He was an excellent safari guide. We had one small hiccup on the trip in Zanzibar with a city tour that got cut a bit short. Notified the company and they were extremely apologetic, comped our dinner for the next 3 nights (which was completely unnecessary but much appreciated) and given a new tour guide for the next day. The trip then ran flawlessly. They most definitely made it right! They are amazing. I recommend kilidove to anyone and everyone for all your Africa adventures!!
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Best safari tour ever! We booked our honey moon with Kilidove and it was the best experience ever!We were super lucky to get Bony as our guide and he couldn’t have been better!!The overall experience was great, they care about sustainability and our guide was super respectful to wilde life!! 10/10 experience.Everything was well organized (transport, hotels, foods, itinerary) we didn’t have to worry about anything… only enjoying!
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Perfect job, and very trustful company to climb Kilimanjaro in a 6 people group Activity: climbing Kilimanjaro.We climbed Kilimanjaro in 7 days by the Machame road.Group of 6 people, with 3 guides 1 chef, 1 waiter and 18 porters (3/pax), which is the norm. Everything went well and we succeeded in our quest to the summit. The guides and all the Tanzanian people with us have been amazing, helpful, and nice ... Considering the lack of comfort and the difficulty of the ascension, we consider that they did a perfect job with the cooperation and the advice. Asante for everything you made for us, to make the dream coming true!!
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Mr. Bonny at Kilidove is Amazing! We had Mr. Bonny from Kilidove pick us up from our Arusha hotel and serve as a private guide for 3 nights in the Seregenti, and our return trip back to Arusha. Mr. Bonny was an incredible guide! He was so knowledgable about all the animals and everything we saw on our safari. It was clear how much he loved the animals and at home he was in the Serengeti, having grown up right outside the park. He was able to spot animals so far in the distance, and find the elusive leopard in the tree that no one else could find. Mr. Bonny was engaging, kind and an absolute pleasure to spend time with. It truly was sad to say goodbye to him. I have to also note that Mr. Bonny was a very safe driver. When driving to/from Arusha, we were stunned by the number of safari vehicles speeding by us on the unsafe and rocky dirt roads. Driving in Tanzania is not for the faint of heart, as we witnessed a few accidents, including some cows being hit by a public bus. We were so grateful to him and would highly recommend!
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Best safari experience! We spent our honeymoon in Tanzania for a 9 day safari trip in Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro national parks and it probably was the most incredible experience we had so far. The booking process was really comfortable and easy, Lisa answered all of our questions quickly and made the safari fit to all our wishes (not leaving the set budget out of mind).We especially want to thank our guide, Sam, for the amazing trip that was mostly his merit. He went above and beyond to ensure we got the most out of our trip. He had a profunde knowledge of all the locations and the wildlife and knew where the best spots for watching wildlife were. No wishes remained unfulfilled. Besides that, Sam was incredibly nice and a great (and hilarious) company during the long car rides. Everybody getting to do a safari trip with him can call themselves lucky!Thank you so much to the whole team, asante sana!
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Superb in every way. Highly recommended and without hesitation! Choose Kilidove for the experience of a lifetime! We contacted Kilidove after an online search to find a company that could plan a month-long itinerary including Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania ending in Zanzibar to celebrate my 60th birthday. We received back a professionally presented proposal which we were delighted to find was a privately guided tour. Our only essential requirement was to see the mountain gorillas in Rwanda, but the proposal was comprehensive and varied including safaris as well as cultural experiences. We had to book our own international flights, apply for necessary visas and get certain vaccinations ourselves, but everything else was taken care of without a single hiccup. We stayed in a variety of accommodations from 5-star hotels and lodges to tented camps and they all enhanced our adventure in different ways. The main guides and drivers, Duncan, George and Boni were all professional, dedicated and enthusiastic. Our stand out experiences were obviously meeting the gorillas high up in the mountain in Rwanda, seeing the elusive leopard up a tree in Kenya, spending 90 minutes alone with a lion family complete with four cubs by a water hole in the Serengeti and two hours hunting with the Hadzabe tribe in Tanzania. There were many more, the cheetahs close up in the Maasai Mara and the hot air balloon ride, the many different bird species including huge flocks of flamingos and pelicans, the Karen Blixen Museum in Nairobi, the Genocide Memorial in Kigali, the cycling tour of Mto Wa Mbu, I could write a book! It was a very active holiday so it was nice to just chill out in Zanzibar for five days at the end. Everything was organised by the incredible Lisa Adams who was there to help with any questions via WhatsApp or email throughout the planning process and after we had arrived in East Africa. We were told there are 300+ safari companies in Arusha where she is based and for sure, without hesitation, we would highly recommend Kilidove to anyone. They were superb in every way. As well as that I have now clocked up my 87th country worldwide and my 13th African country. Thank you Kilidove for everything!
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A memorable outstanding safari to Kenya and Tanzania , Hakuna Matata We just came back from a wonderful , well planned and organized safari to Kenya and Tanzania for 12 days and with an additional 5 days in Zanzibar from October 6th to October 23rd 2023. We really want to thank Lisa Adams who helped us plan and coordinate this memorable, private safari and leisure time in these countries. We had marvelous, respectful , reliable and so knowledgeable guides and drivers. First, Kelvin Vinkar from Dove Africa, the sister company in Kenya, was on time at the airport and despite the fact that we missed our connection with Qatar airlines, everything turned out quite well with the airlines personnel and we were on time for our schedule to go to our first park Amboseli and to Kibo safari lodge for two nignts. Perfect, we had game drives on both days that were unbelievable with the Kilimandjaro that was so clear. We were able to see so many species of animals such as girafes, elephants, zebras, Thomson's gazelles ,antilopes, impalas, waterbucks, cheetahs and lions with all their beauty and living environment. The Kibo lodge was very comfortable with beautiful views of the Kilimanjaro. We continued our itinary to lake Nakuru, 9 hours of driving and stopping at the incredible Great Rift valley. We were so happy to visit the park as we saw 2 rhinoceros, mother and baby , we were at our 4 th big 5 already . We were a bit late to arrive at the Ziwa Bush Lodge that seemed to be very nice, so quiet and peaceful, the staff accomodated us so nicely for one night, The next morning we left for the Maassai Mara reserve and Olengoti eco lodge at Narok at the Talek river . What a reception on arrival we got by all the staff, an incredible 2 days , having breakfast and dinner with the hippopotams and crocrodiles and beautiful and memorable game drive to the awesome Maassai Mara reserve , The plains are so beautiful and the animals are incredible. We were able to visit a Maassai village near the camp, memorable time with these beautiful people and children. We learned so much of their culture and habits. Kelvin with his calm and patience drove us safely for 5 hours through massai mara reserve to the border of Tanzania. We didn't have trouble to pass the border and customs and Bonnie , Boniphace Sospiter our incredible guide for Tanzania was already waiting for us for the take over. We were heading to the Serengeti park north side to Gnu migration camp. We were the only visitors , what a service we had . With a little of rain but a real blessing as David said. Marvelous meals and attention from the staff, We already start with a game drive that was so wonderful in Serengeti parks with all the beautiful Gnus and Zebras and the next morning a leopard our 5th big five that was missing so far, Bonnie was so knowledgeable, sensitive , very helpful and very accomodating to all our needs and ensure we see animals in all their behaviors of calm or hunting. He ensure in every camp that we always had our lunch to all game drives on long days. We loved so much all the Mawe lodges that we visit along our itinary in Serengeti and Norongoro crater, Karatu and Tarangire national parks. All the teams and personel of the Mawe lodges are so welcoming, so nice and so handsome . We loved everyone we met. Bonnie drove us to the airport after 7 days of intense safari games but so memorable in the savanah . We flew for internal flight to Zanzibar with flight link and other driver Luqman was waiting for us, and drove us to Tembo hotel, in Stonetown, so beautiful and confortable on the beach with a wonderful view of the port. The next morning we were able to have a visit of stone town that was very interesting to learn the history and culture, the big market. We could visit the Freddy Mercury museum. After we left for Pongwe beach hotel for 4 days that concluded in peace and rest at the marvelous beach and resort with excellent cuisine. We will always remember this wonderful trip of East Africa and Zanzibar and we are so happy to have chosen Kilidove safari and tours for planning the trip as everything went so well , so safely and so well organized and the choices of the lodge or camp were so confortable and we ate everywhere so well with an outstanding service with amazing staff. Thank you to every one we met in this incredible journey and you will always remain in our hearts. Hakuna Matata. Louise and Serge from Montréal, Québec, Canada.
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"Bucket List Brilliance" We 6 Seasoned Safari Enthusiasts were blown away by The Serengeti Experience. The best decision was adopting Kilidove Tours to hang it all together. Lisa, your Admin. Management was perfect. (even to the extent of organizing a Birthday Party Cake in the Bush). Then there was our Driver/Guide and Friend Bonny, You are simply "The Best".Asante-sana. Derek Fay (Cape Town).
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5 Stars isn't high enough for Kilidove Tours My husband and I have recently returned from a 15-day private adventure designed and carried out by Kilidove Tours and Safaris. From start to finish this trip was planned and executed flawlessly thanks to the amazing team at Kilidove. On a scale from one to ten, they deserve a fifteen! I could write pages about our experience, but I will try to hit the highlights. From the first contact a year before our trip, Lisa Adams (Kilidove’s operations manager) responded to every question in a series of emails ranging from possible itineraries to vehicle maintenance. The result was the perfect trip that addressed every wish and concern on our list- safari start day in case of travel delays, safari locations, cultural experiences, snorkeling, and a beach retreat. Our safari guide mentioned several times how impressed he was with our personalized itinerary.Eleven months passed between the date we booked our trip and our departure for Tanzania. During that time whenever a question came up, I would send an email off to Kilidove and Lisa would respond immediately. We received guidance on packing lists, luggage limits, visa requirements, and availability of health services. All this information allowed us to be well prepared for our Tanzanian adventure.Once in Tanzania, each person we encountered did everything they could to make us feel at home and worked tirelessly to ensure we had the best experience possible. All the accommodations were clean and comfortable ranging from the Mawe tent lodges to the Zanzibar beach resort. Meals were tailored to an American/European pallet and the greatest care was taken to provide safe water and food in order to prevent any illness. Our drivers and safari guide were the most amazing people. The range of skills they possessed took us by surprise. They are professional drivers, multi-linguists, cultural ambassadors, and wildlife experts. Each one asked us what our wishes and desires were for our trip and work tirelessly to make sure we didn’t leave Tanzania disappointed. Above all they were warm and friendly people with whom we shared many laughs and special experiences. We are forever grateful to Johnson our Arusha guide, Luqman our Zanzibar guide, Habib our Stone Town guide and most importantly Samson our safari guide who showed us more of Tanzania then we could ever have imagined. Thank you all for your hospitality and kindness.Finally, I want to thank Lisa and everyone on the Kilidove team that made our dream vacation a reality. I know during our fifteen-day adventure she kept tabs on us, either through direct contact with me or one of our guides. She was always one step ahead of us making sure that transitions from one part of the trip to the next ran smoothly. I hope that I can return to Tanzania one day and I look forward to that time when we can work together once again.