Arusha, Tanzania: The Safari of A Lifetime

Tanzania is a land of nature, culture, and hospitality. The city of Arusha is the heart of Tanzania where you can experience all of those in one place. Arusha is a gateway to world-famous national parks of the country which inspired Lion King and is located in an ideal location for a trip to climb the Mount Kilimanjaro. Its strategic location makes Arusha the starting point of tourists and travelers like me who seek to discover what Tanzania offers. Being home to the infamous Serengeti National Park and many other natural wonders, Tanzania is a perfect place for those who want to have the safari of their lifetime. However, with numerous tour organisations and hundreds of tour packages, it is difficult for travelers to find the right tour operator and the program that will provide them with the personalised and structured but flexible tour experience they are looking for. Whether you are travelling on a budget or want to have a luxurious safari adventure, it is important to find an operator who has plenty of experience and a wide network to provide you what you exactly look for and inform and advise you from the beginning to the end. Nobody would want the safari adventure of their dream to turn into a disappointment or even a nightmare. As someone who dreamed of it for years, I was quite stressed that the experience might not meet my expectations at the end of the day. Fortunately, I was lucky enough to meet Martha, my host and the tour organiser who took care of everything for me. Kilitanzania Pride Tours is a local tour agency based in Arusha and run by the young family of Martha and Daniel. What makes them different is they do not make you choose from a list of standard tour packages but they arrange one that fits your expectations and budget. They even welcome you in their house as a guest and ensure that the trip is going as it is planned. Thanks to them I have had the safari of my dreams without any hassle. I rode through the vast plains of Serengeti watching wildlife, spent nights in a tent in the middle of wilderness, ate freshly-cooked local meals, witnessed the family gathering of an elephant family in Tarangire and watched sunrise in the Ngorongoro crater together with zebras, flamingos, and elephants. My adventure did not end with the safari though. I also had the chance to spend some time with Martha as a guest in her house located in a small village of Arusha called Shangarai. During my stay, I learned more about Tanzanian culture and language from Martha and had the opportunity to experience the daily life of locals myself. As my stay in Arusha comes to an end, all I can say is if you are looking for a unique cultural experience crowned with an amazing safari adventure, go find Martha in Arusha. She will make sure that you had a wonderful safari adventure tailored to your budget and priorities!