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Dessert
Arid and almost no precipitation, with great thermal variations and sparse vegetation
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Dessert
Wondrous to Behold
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key facts
The African Savannah
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How wide do savannahs spread across Africa?
While savannas are located on six of the seven continents, the largest are found in equatorial Africa in countries like Kenya, Zimbabwe, Botswana, South Africa, and Namibia
While savannas are located on six of the seven continents, the largest are found in equatorial Africa in countries like Kenya, Zimbabwe, Botswana, South Africa, and Namibia
key facts
The African Savannah
What do savannahs look like?
Savannas look like rolling grasslands dotted with isolated shrubs, trees, and sporadic patches of forest.
Savannas look like rolling grasslands dotted with isolated shrubs, trees, and sporadic patches of forest.
Is there any vegetation in savannahs?
Due to this lack of precipitation, it is very difficult for large plants like trees to grow in savannas.
Due to this lack of precipitation, it is very difficult for large plants like trees to grow in savannas.
important information
White rhinoceros
The word “white” comes from a misinterpretation of the Dutch term wijde (wide), which refers to the shape of its mouth.
Pico Zapato
It is one of the strangest and most fascinating birds in the world, often described as a “prehistoric animal” or a “living dinosaur”
Coral
Some of the most prominent places to find them include the areas around Paje, Nungwi and Kendwa.
Dolphin
On the coast of Zanzibar, especially in areas like Kizimkazi, you can find dolphins and participate in excursions to see them in their natural habitat.
Giant Tortoise
Originally from the Aldabra Islands in Seychelles, they were introduced to Prison Island in the 19th century.
Colobs of Zanzibar
They are endemic to Zanzibar, black in color with a long, white tail. They can be seen in the Jozani Forest, which is their main habitat.
Crocodile
The crocodile lives in rivers and is a powerful predator, with an extremely strong and large jaw.
Hippo
The hippopotamus is a large semi-aquatic mammal, known for its aggressiveness and its life mostly in the water.
Chimpanzee
It is a highly intelligent, social primate with abilities that are very reminiscent of human behaviors
Gorilla
With less than 500 living specimens, it is the largest primate in the world, with a strong sense of family union
New
The nyu is a robust herbivore, with curved horns and known for its massive migration to the Serengeti and Maasai Mara
Antelope and Gaseles
This group of herbivores are fast, with great agility and elegant horns, adapted to various African habitats.
Leopard
The leopard is an agile and solitary feline, the fastest in the world and an expert in camouflage, so it is really difficult to see it on safari
Black Rhinoceros
They are endangered and less common, but can still be seen in areas such as the Ngorongoro Crater, where they are protected
African buffalo
The African buffalo is known for its unpredictable temperament and for being a large animal
African Elephant
The African elephant is the largest land animal, with large fan-shaped ears that help regulate its temperature
Lion
The king of the savannah par excellence, an animal of great majesty and strength
White rhinoceros
The word “white” comes from a misinterpretation of the Dutch term wijde (wide), which refers to the shape of its mouth.
Pico Zapato
It is one of the strangest and most fascinating birds in the world, often described as a “prehistoric animal” or a “living dinosaur”
Coral
Some of the most prominent places to find them include the areas around Paje, Nungwi and Kendwa.
Dolphin
On the coast of Zanzibar, especially in areas like Kizimkazi, you can find dolphins and participate in excursions to see them in their natural habitat.
Giant Tortoise
Originally from the Aldabra Islands in Seychelles, they were introduced to Prison Island in the 19th century.
Colobs of Zanzibar
They are endemic to Zanzibar, black in color with a long, white tail. They can be seen in the Jozani Forest, which is their main habitat.
Crocodile
The crocodile lives in rivers and is a powerful predator, with an extremely strong and large jaw.
Hippo
The hippopotamus is a large semi-aquatic mammal, known for its aggressiveness and its life mostly in the water.
Chimpanzee
It is a highly intelligent, social primate with abilities that are very reminiscent of human behaviors
Gorilla
With less than 500 living specimens, it is the largest primate in the world, with a strong sense of family union
New
The nyu is a robust herbivore, with curved horns and known for its massive migration to the Serengeti and Maasai Mara
Antelope and Gaseles
This group of herbivores are fast, with great agility and elegant horns, adapted to various African habitats.
Leopard
The leopard is an agile and solitary feline, the fastest in the world and an expert in camouflage, so it is really difficult to see it on safari
Black Rhinoceros
They are endangered and less common, but can still be seen in areas such as the Ngorongoro Crater, where they are protected
African buffalo
The African buffalo is known for its unpredictable temperament and for being a large animal
African Elephant
The African elephant is the largest land animal, with large fan-shaped ears that help regulate its temperature
Lion
The king of the savannah par excellence, an animal of great majesty and strength
White rhinoceros
The word “white” comes from a misinterpretation of the Dutch term wijde (wide), which refers to the shape of its mouth.
Pico Zapato
It is one of the strangest and most fascinating birds in the world, often described as a “prehistoric animal” or a “living dinosaur”
Coral
Some of the most prominent places to find them include the areas around Paje, Nungwi and Kendwa.
Dolphin
On the coast of Zanzibar, especially in areas like Kizimkazi, you can find dolphins and participate in excursions to see them in their natural habitat.
Giant Tortoise
Originally from the Aldabra Islands in Seychelles, they were introduced to Prison Island in the 19th century.
Colobs of Zanzibar
They are endemic to Zanzibar, black in color with a long, white tail. They can be seen in the Jozani Forest, which is their main habitat.
Crocodile
The crocodile lives in rivers and is a powerful predator, with an extremely strong and large jaw.
Hippo
The hippopotamus is a large semi-aquatic mammal, known for its aggressiveness and its life mostly in the water.
Chimpanzee
It is a highly intelligent, social primate with abilities that are very reminiscent of human behaviors
Gorilla
With less than 500 living specimens, it is the largest primate in the world, with a strong sense of family union
New
The nyu is a robust herbivore, with curved horns and known for its massive migration to the Serengeti and Maasai Mara
Antelope and Gaseles
This group of herbivores are fast, with great agility and elegant horns, adapted to various African habitats.
Leopard
The leopard is an agile and solitary feline, the fastest in the world and an expert in camouflage, so it is really difficult to see it on safari
Black Rhinoceros
They are endangered and less common, but can still be seen in areas such as the Ngorongoro Crater, where they are protected
African buffalo
The African buffalo is known for its unpredictable temperament and for being a large animal
African Elephant
The African elephant is the largest land animal, with large fan-shaped ears that help regulate its temperature
Lion
The king of the savannah par excellence, an animal of great majesty and strength
Palm trees
Tall and slender, with straight trunks and fan-shaped leaves, most coconut trees
Mopane Tree
Trees with butterfly-shaped leaves, common in drier areas and typical in the savannah
Shea Trees
Produce shea nuts, which are used to make shea butter
Baobab Tree
Also known as the “Tree of Life,” baobabs have thick trunks that store water and are one of the symbols of Africa
Acacia Tree
One of the most emblematic trees of the savannas, adapted to survive dry periods
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15% of our revenue goes to conservation institutions that are in charge of preserving the natural spaces and their flora and fauna
Last year we invested about EUR 300k in conservation institutions
Carbon offset
All our trips are quoted to be carbon offset with Carbon Tanzania. We become a carbon-neutral company
Positive impact on locals
We collaborate with local companies, offices, and people to maximize the beneficial local impact wherever our itineraries pass by
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Some of our trips include conservation talks to learn more about what's done locally
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