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Top Activities to Do in Tanzania in 2025 : Are you planning to visit Tanzania in 2025 and not sure of what to do? Are you eager to explore the hidden treasures of Tanzania’s rich landscape. Booking a Tanzania safaris with Focus East Africa Tours answers all your dreams. Tanzania contains some 20 percent of the species of Africa’s large mammals’ population, found across its reserves, conservation areas, marine parks, and national parks, spread over an area of more than 42,000 square …

What to do in Gombe Stream National Park besides Chimpanzee Tracking? Chimpanzee Tracking is the main and popular safari activity offered to every tourist while on a Tanzania safari in Gombe Stream National Park. This exciting and adventurous activity, where visitors move on foot in lowland areas of the park in search of the habituated chimpanzee family and once found spend one hour with them in their natural environment.  The park is a home to one habituated chimpanzee community hosting …

Where to go for a Chimpanzee Trekking safaris in Rwanda?  Are you thinking about going to Rwanda to go chimpanzee trekking and want to know where chimpanzee trekking is done from? In this article, we will guide you to the right destinations where you can embark on this thrilling activity in Rwanda. Nyungwe Forest National Park is the only park in Rwanda where you can trek with habituated chimpanzees, and it is home to approximately 500 resident chimpanzees.  The park …

Boat cruise at Kazinga Channel : Kazinga channel is located in Queen Elizabeth National Park and it offers an intimate exploration of rich wildlife and scenic beauty. Guests can observe hippos, crocodiles, elephants and diverse of birds Kazinga Channel boat cruise gives insights into the ecosystem and community life. This experience highlights the natural splendour and cultural heritage of the region, making it a must activity to while on your Uganda wildlife tour. Kazinga channel boat cruise takes 2 hours, and …

Chimpanzee tracking in Uganda : chimpanzee trekking is one of the best activities that is done by many tourists who come to Uganda it involves tracking  through the forest in search  of the chimpanzees that keep on moving from one tree to another and this tracking activity in Uganda mainly takes place in kibale national park , queen Elizabeth national park in kyambura gorge, Semliki wildlife reserve and kalinzu forest found in Bushenyi , and they are over 5000 chimpanzees found …

How to get Lake Manyara National Park : Lake Manyara National Park, located at the base of the great rift valley escarpment in Tanzania, is an ecological wonder. It is often overshadowed by the more renowned parks in the northern circuit, yet it offers a vibrant, first-time safari experience. The park is approximately 130 km from Arusha, a major city and gateway to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit. This stunning park was established in 1960, was designated to protect the diverse ecosystems …

d it done in different sectors like Ruhijah, Rushaga, Buhoma and  Nkuringo where different families are spotted during the Uganda gorilla trekking the first gorilla trekking was limited to 1 hour with a maximum of six people per family and it is believed that the Mubare gorilla group  was habituated first and it is believed that there are over 500 mountain gorillas Gorilla trekking sectors Ruhijah gorilla trekking sector It is located in the eastern part of the Bwindi Forest …

Best time to go for a Uganda safaris : Uganda experiences two weather seasons- the rainy season and the dry seasons. During the rainy season, which usually falls between March tome and October to November, the country gets heavy downpours and short rains. This is not the best time for a safari trip in Uganda as many tourists avoiding due to poor road conditions, muddy trails and slippery paths. On the other hand, the dry season is a peak travel time …

Weather and Climate of Kidepo Valley National Park : Kidepo Valley National Park is among Africa’s true wilderness Park with so many virtually pure and untouched attractions. It is situated in the extreme North Eastern Uganda bordering Kenya and South Sudan. The Park is surrounded by Karamojong people; a tribe that still holds a sound rich cultural values and paying a visit to this place will leave a memory that you will live to remember. This isolated and remote national park …

Where can I find Giraffes in East Africa? Giraffes are some of the famous wildlife you will see on your safari in East Africa any time of the year you choose to visit. The giraffes are spread almost in all national parks and game reserves in the region. The giraffes found in East Africa have distinctive coat pattern featuring large, dark brown spots or patches on a cream or white background. The coat coloration can vary from light tan to …

Frequently asked questions about Tanzania Tours : Tanzania is one of the popular east African safari destinations that attracts over 10,000 tourists each day visiting the country, to experience the country’s nature and wild plus beautiful culture. And because many people want to visit this country, many have questions about this country and what it entails to visit the country. So here in below we are answering some of those questions to help you as you plan your 2025 safari …