The Serengeti - What makes it unique?

Known all over the globe for its abundance of wildlife and high biodiversity, the Serengeti boasts a vast ecosystem spread over 1.5 million hectares of savannah, grassland plains, riverine forest, and woodlands. The word Serengeti is an approximation of the word Siringet, used by the Masai meaning “the place where the land runs forever”, and the sheer size of the Serengeti makes it a unique and important ecosystem in both Tanzania and Africa at large.

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The Attraction of Africa

Brian Jackman has the amazing ability to capture what is so appealing about Africa and why it touches the soul. This timeless piece of writing is a great reminder of the overarching reason we love this continent so much. You may be unable to visit Africa right now, but we thought you might feel a connection through his reflections. Stay safe and happy reading.

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Sababu Safaris joins the Transformational Travel Council

More than ever Sababu Safaris believes in the power of travel and the good it brings into this unpredictable world. We are proud to be a part of the Transformational Travel Council and to share the same mission and values: we believe that when travel is done the right way and “acted upon with intention, it positively impacts not only the traveler but the communities, cultures, and environments that they interact with...and by doing so makes the world a better place".

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What to Pack for Your Safari and Why You Should Pack With a Purpose

Preparing for your African safari can be an adventure of its own. Along with knowing where to visit and your accommodation settings, it helps to know what to pack. If you’ve never been on safari before. Not to worry, as we’ve put together this general rundown of what you should definitely include in your travel bags when visiting Africa and what it means to pack for a purpose.

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Denise Brown
What To Do In Arusha Before and After Your Safari In Tanzania

The vibrant town of Arusha is more than just a gateway to Tanzania’s ‘Northern Circuit’. It actually has a lot to offer for travelers who are willing to spare the time. Many international travelers often opt to stay in Arusha just long enough to overcome the initial jetlag before heading to the likes of the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire or Lake Manyara. But for those who choose to linger a little longer before or after their safaris, Arusha does offer a surprising number of things to do.

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Why Tanzania is the Perfect Honeymoon Destination

Whatever you’re looking for in a honeymoon destination, Tanzania provides. With dozens of amazing national parks, dazzling beaches, luxurious accommodations and the most accommodating and friendly people in the world – you couldn’t ask for a more perfect place to celebrate the beginning of a new life with your spouse.

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It's not always all about the Big Five

The first thing that usually comes to mind when thinking of an African safari are the Big Five. And while it is exciting to go look for those specific species (elephant, rhino, leopard, lion and buffalo), it is not always all about them. When you pay close attention to your surroundings and open your eyes to some of the smaller creatures, you might be surprised what they have to offer to their ecosystem. We are highlighting some of the most fascinating, smaller species found on safari.

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What We Can Learn From the Hadzabe

The Hadzabe are an indigenous tribe that lives around Lake Eyasi in Tanzania. They are one of the last remaining hunter-gatherers in the world, and only about a thousand of them remain today. In the Lake Eyasi area in Tanzania, about 300-400 tribe members still live a true nomadic lifestyle. They speak Hadzane, a unique click language that also includes popping sounds and is almost impossible for Westerners to imitate.

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Why a Safari in Tanzania is not a Budget Holiday

Tanzania is an ultimate adventure destination for many travelers across the globe. What sets some travelers back is the price. Yes, Tanzania safaris are generally pricey compared to other holiday destinations. The question is, why? To give you a clearer understanding on why Tanzania safari holidays aren’t cheap, here’s a quick rundown.

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Transformational Travel - Social Impacts Of Journeys Abroad

In order for any program to be successful, you never arrive in a community with any ideas, instead you sit with the local people. You don't work from offices, you meet at the cafe or a pub. You have zero infrastructure. Instead you become friends, and you find out what the person you want to help wants to do. You don't come in as a hero, you come in as a sidekick.

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