Bateleur Safaris & Tours

ITINERARY Day 1: Drive to Kilimanjaro National Park Machame Gate, Hike to Machame Camp Day 2: Hike Machame Camp to Shira Camp Day 3: Hike Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp Day 4: Hike Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp Day 5: Hike Barafu Camp to Summit, down to Mweka Camp Day 6: Hike Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, drive to Moshi/Arusha Route description: For those who wish to climb Kilimanjaro, the Machame route is the best choice because of its acclimatization profile. The Machame route exposes the climber to higher Heights quicker (day three) which kick-start the body's adaptation to altitude. However, this route requires that a person be in good shape to be able to tackle the challenging Height gains and losses. The 6 day Machame route requires 19-24 hours of demanding walking, at extremely high Height, with only 4-6 hours of sleep. FULL ITINERARY: Arrival Day Pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to Arusha/Moshi town for your overnight.

Day 1: Transfer to Ruaha National Park and sunset game drive Meet a guide and the safari jeep at Iringa and then depart to Ruaha National Park with lunch upon arrival. This will be followed by checking into your rooms then a late afternoon game drive along the Great Ruaha River. You will view the sunset activities of a variety of animal species such as Elephants, Giraffes, Gazelles, Kudus, Impalas also Birds and take in the scenery until 6:30pm before driving back for dinner and your overnight stay in the Government Bandas. Day 2: Full day safari in Ruaha National Park The day will begin with an early morning game drive, starting at sunrise and going through to breakfast. After breakfast there will be a drive through various habitats with various animals, birds and more stunning scenery of the Mwagusi Sand River as well as the Mdonya River. Stop for some lunch in the bush followed by further game viewing until sunset. Enjoy your dinner and overnight stay in the Government B

Suggested itinerary - Ruaha National Park Day 1: Arrive in Iringa Arrive around 8:30 at Iringa airport, pick-up for breakfast at the Hotel then town tours to the Gangilonga Rock “Hehe word for the talking stone” to enjoy a view of Iringa town and nearby streets and map location of the city centre which will be followed by a tour to the Rock paintings in Igeleke hills for an orientation on the GPS’s, African technology with Hehe believes by the time till nowadays to 1.30 for lunch at the restaurant. Afterwards, a short drives to Isimila Stone Age Site and Earth pillars where you will hear the origin of Homo erectus between 300,000 and 400,000 years ago B.C then drive back for dinner and overnight stay in the hotel. Day 2: Day trip to Ruaha National Park Pick up from the hotel at 6.00 with packed breakfast and then departure for Ruaha National Park for one day safari, your activities will basically concentrate along the great Ruaha River, Mwagusi Sand River and Mdonya river w

DAY 1: TOUR TO ISIMILA STONE AGE SITE &EARTH PILLARS – CHIEF MKWAWA MEMORIAL MUSEUM KALENGA Today you are going to wake up early for breakfast at your Lodge and then take a short drive to Isimila Stone Age site and Earth pillars. Here you will discover the uses of stone tools from around 400,000 years ago. You will see different excavations and research from different Universities all over the world. A short walk around the Gorge and pillars, formed as a result of water and wind erosion. You will get a great view of birds and animal tracking along the way for about 2 hours then you will head to Kalenga Museum where you will learn the ORIGIN and relationships between the Hehe people and other foreigners since 1980’s, not only from the past also today and future as we refer to CHIEF MKWAWA that will be followed by a short drive to Iringa Town for lunch at the restaurant, After a little nap our team will lead you to the Gangilonga rock for sunset Enjoy your dinner and overn

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Perched at cool 1600m on a cliff overlooking the valley of little Ruaha River Iringa was initially built up by Germans at a turn of the turn of the country as bastion against the local Hehe people. Now it’s a district capital, an important agricultural centre and the getaway for visiting Ruaha National park. The accommodation in the park varies from budget to luxury camps and lodges but we also provide tents for camping adventures. Here you can see the park through a custom, open roof, 4WD land cruiser. Plus take a walking safari along the great Ruaha River or hike to the famous Kimilamatonge hill for 3-4 hours. Day 1: Arrive in Iringa Arrive around 8:30 at Iringa airport, pick-up for breakfast at the Hotel then town tours to the Gangilonga Rock “Hehe word for the talking stone” to enjoy a view of Iringa town and nearby streets and map location of the city centre which will be followed by a tour to the Rock paintings in Igeleke hills for an orientation on the GPS’s, Afri

The monitor lizards are large lizard in the genus Varanus Monitor lizards come from many different corners of the planet, and as a result reside in many different types of habitats. The average lifespan of most monitor lizard species varies from 8 to 30 years The adult length of extant species ranges from 20 centimeters (7.9 inches) in some species, to over 3 meters (10 feet) in the case of the Komodo dragon  the largest living lizard on the planet. Most species have an elongated head and neck, a relatively heavy body, a long tail, and well-developed legs. Their tongues are long, forked, and snakelike. Although normally solitary, groups as large as 25 individual monitor lizards are common in ecosystems that have limited water resources. Most monitor species are terrestrial, but arboreal and semiaquatic monitors are also know Monitor lizards have sharp and sensitive eyesight. They can see objects from far away and use this advantage to identify pray

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Mkwavinyika Munyigumba Mwamuyinga  (known as Mkwawa) was born in Luhota  in Iringa in the south of modern-day Tanzania, and was the son of Chief Munyigumba, who died in 1879. He was the leader of the Hehe people in Germany East Africa(now mostly the mainland part of Tanzania) w ho opposed the German colonization. The name “Mkwawa” is derived from Mukwava, itself a shortened form of Mukwavinyika, meaning “conqueror of many lands“. Mkwawa was the chief of the Uhehe who won fame by defeating Germans at Lugalo on August 17th 1891 and maintaining the resistance for seven years. August 17th 1891 marks the first defeat of the German colonial troops or ‘Schutztruppe’ in Africa, at Africans’ hands. The devotion of the Hehe people to their King was unconditional to the point that when the German governor offered 5,000 rupees for his capture in 1898, no Hehe accepted it! After the Germans had managed to colonize the coastal area of Tanganyika (modern-day Tanzania), they started to move

At around 50,000 sq km, Selous is Africans largest game reserve, a wilderness area bigger than Denmark or Switzerland. The reserve covers more than 5% of Tanzania’s total land area, Boats trip and longer down the spectacular Rufiji River offers you a chance to see hippos, birdlife and crocodile up close. DAY 1: DAR ES SALAAM TO SELOUS GAME RESERVE Departure from Dar es Salaam to Selous Game Reserve, which takes approximately 4-5 hours’ drive. Short game drive in the late afternoon until sunset, followed by dinner and overnight stay in a campsite 10km from the reserve. DAY 2: GAME DRIVE IN THE SELOUS GAME RESERVE & BOAT SAFARI ON THE RUFIJI RIVER Morning game drive, followed by lunch and relaxation. Late afternoon boat safari on the Rufiji River. The birdlife in this region is spectacular from both the safari car and the boat—African skimmers, Goliath herons and saddle-billed storks can often be spotted. Dinner and overnight stay at the camp. DAY 3: GAME DRI

The impala is one of the most common and most graceful of all Africa’s antelopes. A slender, agile creature, it can clear formidable obstacles and run at speeds faster than 60km/h. They are fleet runners who can leap up to 10m in length and 3m in height. They use their tremendous speed and agility to avoid predation, and seemingly for pure enjoyment. Males are known as rams, while females are referred to as ewes and have no horns. Male impalas have Lyre-shaped and ringed horns, up to 75cm long. The male’s horns can take many years to reach full length, which is why young animals are unlikely to establish a dominant position and breeding territory. Male impalas produce a scent from a gland on their foreheads to advertise their status to rivals. When he loses his rank, a male produces less scent. Males will fight for status and territory throughout the mating season, using their antlers as weapons. Most young impala are born around mid-day as this is the safest time to give birth sin

5 REASONS TO VISIT RUAHA 1. It’s Tanzania’s biggest safari park At 20 226km2, Ruaha is about the size of Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the Masai Mara and Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park combined. That’s a staggering amount of unspoilt wilderness waiting to be explored. 2. Uncrowded, and off the beaten track This unexplored wilderness is visited by only a handful of intrepid travellers each year. This means that any visitor here will pretty much feel as though they have the place all to themselves. 3. Diverse ecosystem The park’s lifeblood is the Great Ruaha River which crosses the park, passing through diverse landscapes ranging from rolling hills to groves of bulbous baobabs, and in the southeastern regions, through rugged gorges and open plains. This varied landscape is a result of the park being the transitional point between two vegetation zones: the Zambezian (characterised by miombo vegetation) and Sudanian (characterised

Day 1: Arrival on the island Meet and greet at Seaport or Zanzibar International Airport and get transferred to Safari Lodge in Stone Town for 3 nights accommodation based on bed and breakfast. Day 2: Prison Island We wake up in the morning for breakfast and take a boat to prison island. Earning its name as a former prison for slaves and a quarantine station for Zanzibar and the mainland, nowadays the island gives you the chance to escape for some peace and quiet. The island lies just off the Old Stone Town, it is also a home to giant land tortoises that were imported from Seychelles in the late 19th century. Now it is more commonly known as a home of Zanzibar’s Giant Aldabran Tortoise colony, some of which are over a hundred years old! This endangered species came to Zanzibar as a gift from the government of the Seychelles. Once on the island, you have the opportunity to feed and pet the tortoises, if you have time you may also like to take a stroll through the forested int

We believe in value for money. Every guest would like to have the most reliable and comfortable vehicles on safari. In response to the clients’ needs, we have a very strict vehicle replacement policy that ensures a young fleet at all times. We have well-maintained motor vehicles, predominantly 4-wheel drives. This does away with the problem of sub-contracting vehicles and driver-guides, which may compromise the quality of services. Our safari vehicles are specifically converted for maximum space and comfort. All of them have POP roof and sliding windows to facilitate good viewing and convenient photography during game drives and sightseeing.

Travelling with a group has a number of advantages. First, everything is arranged in advance with no worries about planning things like accommodation, sightseeing and possibly where to eat or what to see. Secondly, you usually travel with like minded people with whom you may well continue a friendship long after the tour has ended. Thirdly, there is tour escort or guide who can help with any emergencies and be of general assistance.

iTINERARY: Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park In the morning at 0830hrs pick up from your hotel in Arusha and drive on tarmac road 120km to Tarangire National Park for game drives. Lunch picnic and there after lunch continue with afternoon game viewing in the park to look for Lion, Leopard, Elephant, buffalo, Python, Zebra, Oryx, Impala and more… Over 450 species of birds have been observed. Late in the afternoon the driver will take you for dinner and overnight at Lodge or campsite Meals: Lunch | Dinner Accommodation: Lodge or Budget Campsite Day 2: Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park Early morning game drives in Tarangire then back to your lodge or Camp at 0845hrs for breakfast. Then check out and drive 220 km to Manyara with your lunch box on the way. Evening game drives in the Manyara National Park. Dinner and overnight at Lodge or campsite Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner Accommodation: Lodge or Budget Campsite Day 3: Serengeti National Park After

RUAHA NATIONAL PARK, is the Home to the Greater Kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) which can not be found in any other national park.  Kudu Facts Kudu is a type of an antelope. There are two species of kudu: Lesser Kudu and Greater Kudu. Both of them live in areas characterized by dense bushes or in the forests. Kudu can be found in eastern and southern parts of the Africa. Although local people hunt them for their meat and horns (which are used as music instruments, containers for honey or as a symbol of the male potency), they are not listed as endangered species. Interesting Kudu Facts: Kudus usually reach 4 to 5 feet in height. Males are larger than females: they have 495 to 787 pounds, while females have 396 to 517 pounds. Kudu is easily recognized by its long, spiral horns. They can reach 72 inches in length, making 2 ½ twists. Both species of the kudu have white lateral stripes and spots on their body. They can be bluish gray, grayish brown or colored like rus

The Great Ruaha River in southern Tanzania is the lifeblood of Ruaha National Park, one of the last strongholds of major  elephant  and  lion  populations in Africa. Flowing through Ruaha National Park before emptying into the Rufiji River, the Great Ruaha and associated  river  systems also provide a massive economic service to the whole Tanzania.

IRINGA TOWN TOUR Igeleke Rock Art   A large prehistoric frieze, similar in style to the Kondoa rock paintings, located at a spectacular site on the edge of town just west of the Dodoma road. The ochre drawings depict human figures, an elephant, jumpin…   TOP CHOICE MUSEUM IN IRINGA   Iringa Boma This excellent EU-funded museum is a great new development, as is its small cafe and quality gift shop. Located between Uhuru Park and Neema, Boma is housed in a 1900 German colonial building. Artfully displayed objects   TOP CHOICE  ARTS CENTRE IN IRINGA   Neema Crafts   This acclaimed vocational training Centre for young deaf and disabled people sits just southeast of the Clock Tower roundabout. Operated by the Anglican church, it sells paper and cards made from elephant dung,    TOP CHOICE  CAFE IN IRINGA   Neema Crafts Centre Cafe   Located upstairs at Neema Crafts, this cafe is justifiably popular, with local coffees and teas, homemade cookies, excellent cinnamon buns, ca