This trip combines unique cultural interaction with local tribes and other Tanzanians, with the ultimate wildlife safari experience. Offering a balanced blend of activities, locations, and accommodations, and capitalizing on a long-standing relationship with our student overseas study program partner Dorobo Safaris, we have created a not-to-be-missed adventure.
We will have guided nature walks and hikes with local Maasai guides. Animal enthusiasts will be thrilled by world-class wildlife viewing. Culture lovers will be enriched by connecting with local Tanzanians. We will travel with expert safari guides in rugged Land Cruisers over a variety of terrain, including a fair share of adventurous off-roading.
Our accommodations put you in the heart of the wilderness for four nights in rustic Doboro tent camps, two nights at a Serengeti tented camp, and six nights in comfortable lodges. Alumni, parents, and friends, we hope you will join us for this once in a lifetime experience - there’s something for everyone!
The ‘Dry season’ starts around June and extends beyond August when we will be in Tanzania. As the grasses and earth turns to the shades of brown the Great Migration moves north into the central Serengeti. As water becomes more scarce, densities of animals congregate around permanent water allowing for the best wildlife show on the planet.
Learning from Maasai Community
Dorobo’s relationships with the Maasai go back a long way. We work with various Maasai villages east of Tarangire, and East & South of the Ngorongoro highlands. These long term relationships have lead to long term agreements where both the Maasai and our guests can benefit from the tourism.
Time with the Hadzabe Community
Get lost in a cultural immersion with one of the last hunter-gatherer communities in the world. The Yaeda Valley is home to the Hadzabe and our visit with this community is a very special experience. We will focus on learning from and about the Hadza through natural history walks, visits to their camps, and spending time hearing about their lives.
ITINERARY
Arriving to Tanzania
Participants select and book their own flights arriving at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) by August 10, 2026. Please plan to arrive no later than 9 p.m. local time. Airport transfer to our lodging for the night will be provided.
Dinner for Early Arrivals | Evening Snack for Late Arrivals
Plan your flight for an arrival to Kilimanjaro airport. On arrival you will be privately transferred to your lodge where you will be staying for the next 2 nights.
Overnight Kahawa House
Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Wake up at your own pace – chance to get over the long flight – leisurely breakfast and then an option for a guided but informal walk through the neighboring rural/urban community of Olasiti which is also where Dorobo Safaris is based. We will depart about 10 AM.
Return for lunch at the Kahawa House. For the afternoon, an option to relax or take a coffee tour at the neighboring Burka Coffee Estate from 2 to 4 p.m. At 5 p.m., walk/ride to the Dorobo premises – overview and question and answer session with Ken Clifton and the Dorobo team. Return to the Kahawa House for dinner.
We will make our way from Arusha to the Manyara Ecosystem, a private preserve. We will stay in a private Dorobo Mobile Camp about 2 hours from Arusha. Enjoy a game drive into camp where lunch will be served.
Meet your Maasai local hosts during your time there. Some of you can go for a walk in the area and others can choose to go for wildlife drives in the safari car. Your time here is very flexible and you can plan each day with the guides. Two full days for Manyara activities. Night drives are a fun activity you all can enjoy one of the nights.
Two Nights at Dorobo Mobile Camp in the Manyara area.
Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Travel the short distance to Tarangire National Park arriving at the Tarangire Safari Lodge for a late lunch. Afternoon wildlife viewing.
Full day for wildlife viewing excursions in Tarangire and for enjoying the views.
Drive through the Great Rift Valley to the Yaeda Valley home to the Hadzabe hunter- gatherer community.
One full day dedicated to Hadza activities. We can split into groups that would like to walk further and others that can use the vehicle to get around to the settlements and other activity sites.
Two Nights Dorobo Mobile Camp in the Yaeda Valley.
Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Drive to the town of Karatu, located just outside the Ngorongoro Crater, arriving mid-afternoon to the lodge for some down time to relax. Shopping at a local market is also a possibility for this afternoon.
Early start to our day! We’ll head straight to the Ngorongoro Crater and spend the full day exploring, stopping mid-day for a picnic lunch.
One Night at Ngorongoro Lions Paw Camp
Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
We will make our way into the Central Serengeti, enjoying a stop at Oldupai Gorge along the way. We’ll also enjoy a picnic lunch and great wildlife viewing as we travel to our tented camp lodge in the Central Serengeti.
Full days dedicated to wildlife viewing in the Seronera area of the Serengeti.
Catch the scheduled flight from the Seronera Airstrip departing at 11:05am and arriving in Arusha at 12:10pm. We will have our last hosted meal of lunch together at the Kahawa House. Day rooms will be available to relax and repack.
There will be a chance for some shopping before heading to the airport for your international flights. Typically flights onward to Europe and the US depart in the evening. For an additional charge, participants may stay an extra night at the Kahawa House for departures on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
Participants on the Post-Extension to Zanzibar will transfer mid-day and fly onward.
No overnight accommodations provided
Meals
Price includes all meals from your arrival for dinner/late night snack on August 10th through lunch departure on August 22nd. Daily snacks will be provided as well. Soft drinks and alcohol are provided on the four days in Dorobo Moblie Camps. At lodges and other tented-camps all drinks are paid for individually.
$2,000 per person. Refundable until August 10, 2025. Non-Refundable after August 10, 2025.
Deposit Due Date: November 10, 2025 or earlier if capacity is reached.
Total Cost
Double Occupancy
$8,995 per person ($2,000 deposit plus final payment of $6,995). Balance Payment is due February 10, 2026.
Single Occupancy
$9,995 per person ($2,000 deposit plus final payment of $7,995). Balance Payment is due February 10, 2026.
+ Meals are all included. Drinks are included in Dorobo Mobile Camps, but are not included in other lodges and tented-camps.
+ Suggested Gratuity: $250 per person on-site.
+ International Airfare is not included.
+ Domestic flight from the Serengeti to Arusha is included.
+ Travel Insurance - We strongly recommend travel insurance for all Lewis & Clark trips.
Academic Leader
Ken Clifton, Biologist & Faculty Emeritus
Dr. Ken Clifton taught biology at Lewis & Clark for more than twenty years. He is a seasoned veteran of L&C study abroad programs and has led six semester-long programs to East Africa. Ken is an intrepid world traveler who has lived and studied outside the US for extended periods of time. As a post-doctoral researcher, he and his wife, Lisa, maintained a tent camp in Kenya’s Maasai Mara for several years, an experience that forged an enduring love of the landscapes, animals, and people of the region. Ken’s favorite place to be is outdoors. He is an accomplished birder, with nearly 1700 species on his life list, and also enjoys nature photography and fishing.
Ken’s expertise lies at the interface between animal behavior and ecology. He is particularly interested in how food availability and predation pressure shape the evolution of social behaviors. In addition to his years of studying East African habitats, Ken has spent many thousands of hours underwater and explored many of the planet’s coral reefs. Perhaps around the campfire he will regale us with tales of how he became unexpectedly famous for discovering the sex lives of seaweeds! Ken retired in May, 2023. Ken led our Tanzania trips in 2019, 2023 & 2025, Antarctica in 2022, the Arctic in 2024, and will lead a group to Madagscar in October 2025.
Lewis & Clark’s Partner Dorobo Safaris
Lewis & Clark has been working with Dorobo Safaris for over 25 years providing semester long experiences for our students. Dorobo specializes in offering an authentic and immersive experience, forging connections between visitors and the local communities deeply rooted in the land. Their goal is to establish enduring partnerships built on fairness and transparency, enabling genuine and uncontrived interactions. Through this approach, they have cultivated a unique blend of traditional wisdom and scientific understanding, enriching our knowledge of wildlife, nature, and the environment. Committed to socially responsible travel, Dorobo minimizes its footprint in the areas where our mobile camps are established.
Need more information? Please do not hesitate to contact Andrew McPheeters at mcpheete@lclark.edu, or call (503) 841-7657.
INFORMATION AND RESOURCES
All visitors must have a visa to enter Tanzania or Kenya. There are several ways one can go about this:
On arrival
Visas can be obtained easily at the border or the airport on arrival. One must have cash for this; $100 if you are an American Citizen, $50 if you are from another country.
E-Visa Online
Tanzania has launched an E-Visa system that one can purchase their visa online prior to arrival. https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa
There are different Visas available depending on the country you are from.
ForAmericannationals, the Tanzania eVisa is a multiple-entry eVisa. It allows US travelers to enter Tanzania and Zanzibar on more than one occasion within its period of validity. Each visit can last for a maximum of 90 days within a 180-day period.
ForUnited Kingdomnationalapplicants it is a single-entry visa that allows stays of up to 30 consecutive days.
Get someone to take your picture following the guidelines on this website: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/photos.html. Its not a bad idea to print this photo to take along.
Make sure also take a digital copy saved as a jpeg, not jpg. The latter does not work on the visa application website. (The file must be less than 300 kb).
The passport bio page is the page in your passport with all the data. You need to scan it (or photograph it) and resize it so that it is a jpeg file that is 300kb or less.
Have a copy of you ticket and return flight, make sure the size of the file is less than 1mb.
This website will show you what to expect in the visa application. https://visacent.com/guide/tanzania-visaapplication-form
Go the website: https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa and follow the instructions. Apply for the Visa required as per your country.
Travel plans = TZ mainland; port type = airports
Unemployed if retired
You are applying for an ‘Ordinary’ passport (unless not)
Dates of Safari
Port of entry and departure
Local Host = Company / Organization - Dorobo Tours & Safaris (T) Ltd
Full Name: Bavon Mlorere
Mobile Number: +255744366335
Email: dorobo@dorobo.co.tz
Relationship: safari tour operator
Physical Address: Arusha,TZ
Accommodation: Dorobo Mobile Camp or one of places you are staying
Physical Address: Plot 253, Olasiti, Arusha, TZ
Uploading documents: If you can not see your documents when you try to upload them, it may be that they have been saved in a different format.
7. Visa approvals have been turned around very quickly. Sometimes in a couple of days.
8. Visa can be paid for by credit card. If you card is being declined its usually due to:
Banks often flag this site, so try call the number on your card to check the bank isn’t blocking the transaction.
Card must have a 3D security feature
The system is too busy, so try again after some time
Adapted from Dr. Cindy Johnson travel information, 2023.
We recommend that you visit with a physician who is knowledgeable about travel. General practice doctors often do not have travel expertise and may prescribe incorrect medications. (This has happened to previous participants.) We also recommend that you do this soon particularly if you need the hepatitis series (see below).
Before you visit with a physician, check the CDC website to determine what immunizations you need/want. (https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list) This site provides information on risk, side effects, etc. You need to determine your comfort with risk and which immunizations you want to get. Additionally, your insurance may or may not cover some immunizations / prescriptions. For example, because we will be out in the bush many physicians will recommend rabies. Read about this on the CDC site to determine if you want this or not. (We have been operating safaris over 40 years and have never had issues with exposure to rabbies)
There are 2 medications we suggest:
Malaria prophylactic. Read about these before you get a prescription from a physician. Malerone is commonly used, but talk to your doctor and read about it online. Larium often causes significant side effects. Doxycycline can cause increased sun sensitivity / rashes and is generally not the first option. Which medication will also depend on any other medications you may be taking.
Antibiotic. Some travelers may get traveler’s sickness. Generally it is best to let your body flush out the bacteria that have created havoc in your gut. But if it takes too long, you may want to take antibiotic to clear your intestinal flora. Ask your doctor.
Anti-diarrhea medication. You may ask your doctor for an anti-diarrhea medication. The prescribed forms are faster and more complete than over the counter drugs (e.g. Imodium). Generally, Imodium (or similar drug) will be adequate. Hopefully you won’t need either.
The following are immunizations to consider. (We are not physicians, but folks often ask what we do personally. We do all of these.)
Hepatitis A and B. Shots are administered at 1, 2 and 6-month intervals
Diptheria-Tetanus. Booster within the last 10 years.
Be sure to get and bring your yellow immunization card or a list of immunizations with you to TZ. (A yellow immunization card is simply a record of what immunizations you have had.) Ask your doctor.
Tanzania Health
Bring enough of your regular medications to last the entire trip. Bring paper copies of your prescriptions. Know what the medical and trade name is for your prescriptions.
If you wear glasses, bring an extra pair and be sure to have a record of your glass prescription.
Adapted from Dr. Cindy Johnson travel information, 2023.
Your trip fees include emergency evacuation insurance. This emergency evacuation will get you from the site of the problem to the nearest hospital with the kind of services you require. Most likely this would be Arusha, Dar es Salaam or possibly Nairobi. (http://arushamedivac.org/) Once at the hospital your health insurance will need to cover you. Please check with your health insurance carrier to determine what kind of international coverage you have. Make sure you understand international procedure and how to access your insurance internationally. (Generally, you will be asked to pay up front and get reimbursed but find out from your carrier.)
Daypack
A small backpack to serve as your flight carry-on bag and to use for daily activities of hiking, sight-seeing, etc. Small packs work fine; it doesn’t need to be big or fancy. For our day hikes you will need to carry a 1-liter water bottle, binocs, sunscreen and whatever other items you like to have on a hike. If you have an internal flight you should include the following in your carry-on daypack:
1. Passport, visa application materials, government identification (driver’s license), insurance information, credit cards, etc.
2. Paper copy of your airline e ticket.
3. Paper copy of covid vaccination / boosters. TZ no longer requires this as a QR code, but good idea to bring proof of vaccination on paper and on your phone.
4. Pen for completing forms upon arrival in Tanzania.
5. Book (paper or e-reader), ipod / tablet, cards, journal, sound cancelling headphones are nice for long flights.
6. Camera / binoculars. Because of the potential for loss or theft, pack these items and any other valuable in your carry-on.
7. 2 Xeroxed copies of your passport and an extra passport photo. Keep a copy of your passport someplace other than where you carry the real thing.
8. Medications, paper copies of all prescriptions.
9. Covid mask.
10. Passport carrier or small pouch/purse. A classic purse is useless on safari. Put your money and passport in passport pouch that can be worn. This is especially helpful in airports.
11. Extra set of clothes and basic toiletries. Useful if your luggage is lost or late – which has happened. Nice to have toothbrush, hairbrush, etc. for freshening up during long flights.
Duffel / Suitcase:
A small, wheeled duffel bag or a small, wheeled suitcase works best. Pack Light!! You will carry your own gear. Most people over pack; you simply won’t need a lot of gear. You will carry your daily gear in your small backpack. During safari you will not have access to your duffel/suitcase during the day as it will be packed in the safari rigs.
Your gear (duffle and backpack) should not weigh more than 35 lbs!!! Though we can bring more back on the international flights, the internal Tanzania flight has a weight limit of 35 lbs. (The Delta limit is 50 lbs.) Do not worry if you are slightly over.
At check-in, be certain to check your baggage through to your stop in Tanzania. Make sure all pieces of your luggage (duffle and backpack) are tagged with identification tags.
Clothes / Toiletries
Clothing should be comfortable. Bring clothes for the trip that you are prepared to wash by hand, (no washing machines in the bush!) and avoid things that are light colored and show the dirt. Neutral colors are best. Evenings in the lodges you may wish to have nicer apparel though this is not necessary. Though, Tanzanians, particularly women, do not wear shorts or ‘skimpy’ clothing, it is accepted for tourists in most areas. Dress modestly and with respect to the local culture.
Biting Flies
We could encounter tsetse flies which are annoying, but very unlikely to infect you with sleeping sickness. We have had no cases of this in 40 years of operations. Their presence will depend on weather, location, speed of travel, etc. Dark black and blue attract tsetse flies. (Tsetse flies are limited in distribution and it is easy to layer a lighter shirt to deter tsetse flies.) Pyrethrum / deet have limited effectiveness for tsetse flies.
Temperatures
The daytime temps will mostly be in the 80’s (or possibly low 90’s) and dry (low humidity). The mornings and evenings will be cool dropping down into the 60’s or cooler (50’s) at Ngorongoro Crater.
Expect warmer and more humid conditions on the coast and in Zanzibar. Statistically rain is less likely (dry season), but it certainly can happen.
Items to Pack
Warm sweateror fleece. places like Ngorongoro Crater will be cold (~45-50o F at night), but you can layer with other items so no need to bring heavy jackets. Moreover, we will be staying at a cozy lodge with fireplace!)
Light weightrain jacketto go over sweater, for wind and rain. (Rain pants are unnecessary.)
3-4 pairs of shorts.
2-3 lightweightlong pants(not jeans). Consider the zip off variety of lightweight pants. Alternatively, a lightweight jogging pant that can be worn over shorts and shed as temperatures rise will work well.
1-2long-sleeved shirts for warmth and sun / insect protection.
SeveralT-shirts/ shirts. Quick-drying clothing is best. Whatever you bring, be prepared to sacrifice it to the dust and dirt of Tanzania!
Comfortableshoes.Be prepared to get your shoes wet and dirty. Choose from the options below (you do not need them all). We suggest comfortable hiking shoes, tennis shoes are fine but be aware of thorns and spines. Teva-like sandals that you can hike in and get wet. (Sandals that firmly attach to your feet and are good for walking.)
Lightweight hikingbootsor trail running shoes.
Undergarments, socks, sleeping apparel, etc.
Hatfor sun.
Bandana or microfiber towel for wiping hands, dusting cameras and other things.
Bathing suitif you are staying at a place with a pool!
Toilet articles toothpaste, shampoo etc. Don’t forget Band-Aids for miscellaneous scrapes. Be sure to wrap shampoo and similar items separately in Ziplocs. (Leaked shampoo is a mess, we know this from experience!)
Other Gear
Headlamp / Flashlight (a must if camping). You should also have spare batteries and a spare bulb (if you have an older headlamp). Small LED headlamps are best.
Insect repellent. Small container - probably won’t be used but one never knows. Malaria is more prevalent along the coast, but possible in all the places we visit. As noted above insect repellent has limited effectiveness with tsetse flies, bring natural based.
Sunscreen.Bring plenty of sunscreen with a 25 or higher rating.
Sunglasses.
Leisure reading material. Bring a book or better yet an electronic reader (kindle, etc.) The latter is easy to charge, use and is small. You will have surprisingly little time to read on this safari.
Camera.Your camera / phone will take lots of abuse due to dust. A small camera brush to clean your camera/ phone is very helpful. Be sure to bring extra batteries and memory cards for your camera; it is virtually impossible to purchase specialized batteries in the bush.
Binocularsare essential. Recommended power: 7 x 35, or 8 x40. It is worth borrowing a good pair of binocs if you don’t have a pair. Inexpensive binocs can be frustrating. If you are borrowing binoculars from a friend, make sure they work!
A1-liter plain water bottle. Skip the fancy ones with straws, etc; they are harder to fill and clean.
Wet wipes. Small package is handy to remove dust or sweat while traveling. (A bandana will also serve this purpose.)
As with any travel experience stomach problems may crop up. Hopefully you will not have problems, but it is a good idea to bring Imodium. You may talk with your family physician regarding an antibiotic to control / shorten bouts of bacterial diarrhea. (See recommendations on general health page.) Bring a cold or allergy medication, laxative and / or anti-itch medication as well if you tend to suffer from these ailments. Motion sickness medication is recommended if you are inclined to suffer motion sickness. Roads will be rough and twisting. A first-aid kit will be always with us.
13.Medical prescriptions.In addition to the medication be sure to bring copies (paper and phone) of the prescription. Don’t forget malarial and antibiotic medication.
15.Eyewear.In addition to the glasses you normally wear, bring an extra pair of glasses and the prescription. If you wear contacts bring multiple spare pairs, even if they are supposed to last forever. In TZ you may go through them more quickly due to the dust and dirt. Taking contacts out when camping can be challenging (bring your glasses too.
17. Pelican case if you have an expensive camera. The dust, bumps can be hard on gear.
18.Journal, pens.(A small notebook for recording species or other information is handy
Adapted from Dr. Cindy Johnson travel information, 2023.
Safari food is good, plentiful and fresh. The food at the lodges will be a familiar international cuisine and healthy. We cater our own food for the Dorobo Mobile Camp and do remarkable things with meals. There is always lots of fresh veggies, fruit, snacks and amazing meals. Vegetarian options are always available. Trust us; you will not lose weight on this trip.
If you have special dietary needs it is important for you to fill in this through the link for your personal information.
Drinking water is carried along for the entire trip that is filtered (LifeSaver) from the Dorobo safaris headquarters and is very safe. You will be able to purchase bottled water at the lodges for drinking and brushing teeth. There is no need to bring water filters.
In Dorobo mobile camps, juice mixes, beer and wine are supplied and are complementary.
In lodges you may need to purchase your own beverages, unless otherwise indicated (some places offer a range of complimentary beverages as part of the full package rate)
Simple is best. There is no need to buy lots of new gear for this trip. I recommend borrowing or finding used. There is no need to buy special ‘safari clothing’ just for this trip. (You know what I mean… khaki vests, white linen shirts that look great but are useless in the bush.) Neutral colors are best, but don’t fret if you have some bright colors.
Find a box or space that you can begin to assemble stuff you are bringing to Tanzania a few weeks in advance. Add a few items each day. For example, today dig out the binoculars and add them to the pile. Tomorrow add the rain jacket, next day headlamp / flashlight and batteries. Maybe the next day you can download articles for reading. Etc. This takes the stress off the last-minute packing rush. A day or two before departure you check it off the list and put it into your duffel / suitcase.
Pack your big bag with smaller bags. Use zip locks or nylon bags. Pack underwear / socks in one, shirts or dirty clothes in another, etc. It helps to organize duffel bags! Remember to pack light!
Leave valuables at home. Avoid wearing / bringing flashy and/or expensive jewelry, clothing, etc. It only flaunts your privilege.
Towels. You do not need to bring towels. Bath towels, but not washcloths, are provided in lodge and bush camps. Bring a small washcloth if you prefer. Consider a small microfiber camping towel.
Bandanas are great for wiping dirty hands, dusty camera or cuts or scrapes. Get a small pack of wet wipes for cuts or scrapes and save the rest for a handy reusable bandana! A small bottle of hand sanitizer is handy for outhouses while traveling.
During the day you can carry in your daypack, a water bottle, sunscreen, bandana, small wet wipes, a few Band-Aids, sunglasses, toilet paper, hat, guide books, journal, camera, binocs, rain coat and /or lightweight jacket for warmth. Maybe a little TZ cash and copy passport (Valuables can be packed in suitcase.)
Showers in camps will be nothing more than canvas stall with bag of solar heated water overhead.
(There will be lessons! ☺ ) Bring a small waterproof bag (zip lock) for the essentials (shampoo, etc.).
Toilets run the gamut from porcelain stools to ‘high drops’ (big hole with cement cover) to a bush, depending on your safari.
Money Exchange
Tanzania requires foreign exchange to be changed with licensed dealers for visitors. You can exchange money at most tourist hotels, but licensed Bureau de Change or banks have the best exchange rates. It is not necessary to declare foreign currency when entering the country.
Credit Cards
Tanzania is primarily a cash economy, though credit cards are increasing in use, particularly in tourist areas. You should bring your credit cards but know they won’t work everywhere. Credit cards require electricity / internet which is unreliable in Tanzania. So even though it may be
possible to pay with a credit card, often the system is down; cash rarely fails.
Cash
Please note that your cash should be newer than 2008 (preferably even newer) as they will not exchange older bills. You will get a better exchange rate for larger denominations ($50 or $100 bills). You will need a small
amount ($50-100) for beverages.
We recommend that you bring a minimum of ~$400 U.S depending on the length of your safari.
How much total money to bring along is a frequently asked question. Except for a few meals and beverages, the cost of this trip is all-inclusive. You may want additional money for souvenirs, laundry (when available) or other misc. items. If you like to shop bring extra, although larger shops have card services.
ATM’s
Machines are widespread in cities. You will usually start and end in one of these places. ATMs allows you to access money if you find something you wish to purchase, so you don’t have to carry as much cash. Sometimes it is difficult to find an ATM machine that works.
Bank Travel Alert
If you are bringing a credit and/or debit card, be sure to alert your bank / credit company that you will be traveling. They will want to know the dates of travel and location. (Be sure to include connecting airports when you indicate Tanzania as the primary destination.) If you don’t do this the credit company may think charges in this faraway place are fraudulent and shut down your card rendering it useless for the trip. If you don’t normally use an ATM card, try it out at home first.
Adapted from Dr. Cindy Johnson travel information, 2023.
Tanzania uses a230V/50Hzelectrical system, which means you’ll need a voltage converter if you’re bringing any electrical items from countries that use a different voltage.
In terms of plug types, Tanzania generally uses theType D and Type Gplugs, also known as the British plugs, which have three rectangular prongs. With that said, many lodges and your safari car have international converters in build for various plug types.
When it comes to charging your electronic devices during your safari or at a lodge, it’s good to know that all of our safari vehicles come with basic charging facilities thatinclude international plug options. However, these facilities run off the car batteries, so it’s best to charge your devices while you’re driving. You may also be able to plug in smaller items at camp, but this is usually for a limited time. Let us know if you have anylarge devicesthat need charging to make sure we can accommodate this.
All lodges and tented camps in Tanzania have charging facilities for guests to use in either the rooms or main areas, it’s important to note that some of these may be limited to generator times, solar capacity etc.
Disconnect
We believe that our safaris are all about disconnecting from the outside world and forming deep connections to the people, wildlife, and landscapes of Tanzania. This means embracing the natural surroundings and fully immersing yourself in the experience without the distractions of the digital world. We encourage you to take this opportunity to switch off and embrace the true beauty of Tanzania’s wilderness. However we understand that one needs to connect with family and business sometimes.
Dorobo Mobile Camp
As part of our commitment to providing an immersive wilderness experience, we do not offer WiFi in our mobile camps as they are often located in remote areas. However, in some areas where there is a strong cellular data connection, we can set up WiFi upon request. If you really need to connect, let us know.
Lodges and Tented Camps
Some of the lodges and tented camps we work with do offer WiFi in their main areas, pool areas, or rooms. You can refer to the information provided in your itinerary to learn about the facilities offered at each location.
Cannabis / marijuana in any form is illegal in Tanzania. Police checkpoints are very common. Though they rarely hassle tourists it does happen. Leave illegal drugs in the US.
Single-use plastic bags are banned in Tanzania except for ziplock bags. All other bags could be confiscated at the airport.
We would like to inform you that in Tanzania, homosexuality is unfortunately still considered illegal. Although we have never encountered any issues with this, we want to make sure you are aware of the laws in place. Our staff and camps are all understanding and welcoming to everyone regardless of their sexual orientation. However, we advise you to be cautious and avoid any public displays of affection or behavior that may go against these laws. Such displays could potentially result in arrest and imprisonment, and we want to ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable stay in Tanzania. Please let us know if you have any concerns or questions regarding this matter.
It is illegal to take horns, seashells, feathers, rocks and other products out of Tanzania.
Photography of military installations is forbidden. Individuals have been detained and/or had their cameras confiscated for taking pictures of hospitals, schools, bridges, industrial sites, and airports.
Make sure your prescription medication is not considered an illegal narcotic in Tanzania. If you are going abroad with a preexisting medical condition, you should carry a letter from your doctor describing your condition and medications, including the generic names of prescribed drugs. Any medications carried overseas should be in their original containers and clearly labeled. Check with the foreign country’s embassy to make sure your medications are not considered illegal narcotics.
