December 22, 2015 – Dana Safaris

Best Luxury Hotels Tanzania

Best Touristic Hotels and Lodges in Tanzania

Arusha Coffee Lodge This lodge comprises of 30 Plantation Houses – inclusive of 12 Plantation Suites – that radiate out into the evergreen coffee fields. Arusha Coffee Lodge has been designed around the original landowner’s home that dates back to the early 1900’s. Lying on the gentling rolling foothills that cascade down from the ever-present Mount Meru is the bustling and vibrant town of Arusha. The homely feel of the Lodge is by no means accidental as the origins of the homestead continue to emit glimpses of times-gone-by. The friendly and personable staff help create an ambiance that continues to draw appreciation from all those who visit and stay. Within the main Plantation House reside an ‘a la carte’ restaurant, … Learn More

Big Five of Africa

In Africa, the big five wildlife animals are the African lion, African elephant, Cape buffalo, African leopard, and Black rhinoceros. The term “Big Five” was coined by big-game hunters and refers to the five most difficult animals in Africa to hunt on foot. The members of the Big Five were chosen for the difficulty in hunting them and the degree of danger involved, rather than their size. They are among the most dangerous. Countries where all the members of the big five can be found include Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. African Bush elephant (Loxodonta africana) African elephants are of the genus Loxodonta (from the Greek words loxo (oblique sided) and donta (tooth). The genus consists of … Learn More

Nairobi Day Tours and Excursions

The Giraffe Centre African Fund for Endangered Wildlife Kenya limited (AFEW (K) LTD) also known as the Giraffe Centre was founded in 1979 by the late Jock Leslie- Melvile, a Kenyan citizen of British descent and his wife the late Betty Leslie Melvile an American citizen. Jock’s extra ordinary vision of creating an educational institution in conjunction with rescuing the endangered Rothschild giraffes resulted in the present day Giraffe Centre that has become a World famous Nature Education Centre. Guests can visit the centre, interact and feed the giraffes daily between 0900 and 1700Hrs. The endangered Rothschild giraffe breeding programme started with the inception of the Giraffe Centre back then in 1979. The giraffes breed naturally in an approximate 120 … Learn More