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About
Why Tanzania
Why Takims Holidays
Vehicles and Guides
Sustainability
Travel Insurance
Safaris
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Northern Circuit
Southern Circuit
Western Circuit
Balloon Safaris
Active Excursions
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Safari Accommodation
Beach
Zanzibar
Mafia
Pemba
Pangani
Dar es Salaam
Bagamoyo
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World Travel and Tourism Council Safe Travels Certification
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World Travel and Tourism Council Safe Travels Certification
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We are excited to share our new certification and standard operating procedures for health, hygiene and safety for our customers and our employees.

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Three Animals that have Mastered the Art of Social Distancing
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Three Animals that have Mastered the Art of Social Distancing
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We have plenty to learn from nature. Social distancing and self isolation are the name. Find out which animals are the most skilled at this game.

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Tanzania Unforgettable: A letter from our family to yours.
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Tanzania Unforgettable: A letter from our family to yours.
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The challenges during the current global crisis are unprecedented and we would like to let you know that we are thinking of you during these difficult times. We would like to share a lovely video from the Tanzania Tourist Board.

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Six Reasons to Visit the Selous Game Reserve
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Six Reasons to Visit the Selous Game Reserve
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Enjoy an adventurous luxury safari in the Selous Game Reserve with a variety of activities to choose from for both adults and children. Located in a remote region of Southern Tanzania, this safari reserve offers a truly wild and remote experience away from the crowds.

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3 New Luxury Secrets in Tanzania
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3 New Luxury Secrets in Tanzania
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We are proud to introduce three brand new luxury hotel options on the Tanzanian safari circuit. These options have been vetted by our team to ensure our guests can expect high quality service and a memorable safari experience.

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HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL: TAKIMS HOLIDAYS SELECTED AS FIELD GLOBAL PARTNER
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HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL: TAKIMS HOLIDAYS SELECTED AS FIELD GLOBAL PARTNER
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Takims Holidays recently had the opportunity to host a team of students from Harvard Business School in Dar es Salaam for one week as part of a required first-year course at Harvard Business School called the FIELD Global Immersion.

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Tanzania Bans Single-Use Plastic Bags
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In an effort to prioritize the preservation of our environment,  the Tanzanian government has taken an important measure to ban single-use plastic bags effective from 01 June 2019. 

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Conservation Partnership with the Frankfurt Zoological Society
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Conservation Partnership with the Frankfurt Zoological Society
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Poaching remains a major challenge in Tanzania, which is why we have partnered with the Frankfurt Zoological Society on a special anti-poaching initiative called the Serengeti De-Snaring Program.

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Why Do Hippos Yawn?
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Why Do Hippos Yawn?
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Have you ever wondered why hippos yawn? Legend has it that thousands of years ago Hippos were land dwelling animals but the hot African sun meant they were subject to sunburn on their delicate pink ears. So they called a meeting with God…

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The Little Five of the Animal Kingdom
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The Little Five of the Animal Kingdom
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Tanzania is famed for its large numbers of the famous Big Five (Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo).  Many of us are unaware that Tanzania is also known for the Small Five or the Little Five. Tanzania provides some great opportunities to spot these species while on safari, especially with the eagle eyes of an excellent guide. 

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New Balloon Safari Takes off in Ruaha National Park
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New Balloon Safari Takes off in Ruaha National Park
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We are delighted to inform you that from 15th June 2018, balloon safaris will be operational in the Ruaha National Park for the first time ever.  Read further to find out what you can expect from a balloon safari in Tanzania.

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Siringit Serengeti - Introducing a Luxury New Camp
Siringit Serengeti - Introducing a Luxury New Camp

We are excited to introduce to you a brand new luxury tented camp in the heart of the Serengeti National Park.  Siringit Serengeti Camp, which opened in August 2017 is the latest addition to the central Serengeti area which is known for its magnificent year-round wildlife viewing.

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Empakaai Crater
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Empakaai Crater
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Tucked away in an Eastern pocket of the Ngorongoro highlands, far from the crowds and the gaze of tourists, there exists a magical attraction, untouched by humans, and seldom visited.  This is our journey to the Empakaai Crater.

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Tanzania's First Treetop Walkway
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Tanzania's First Treetop Walkway
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Visit Tanzania's newly opened first and only Treetop Walkway, located in Lake Manyara National Park. The walkway is an excellent way for visitors to experience this groundwater forest ecosystem from a unique birds-eye view.

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Lake Manyara gets an Additional Attraction
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Lake Manyara gets an Additional Attraction
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Lake Manyara National Park is often visited for just half a day, and famed for tree-climbing lions. Yet we often forget the great array of mammals and birdlife that co-exist in this spectacular eco-system.

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Exploring the shrinking glaciers of Mount Kilimanjaro
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Exploring the shrinking glaciers of Mount Kilimanjaro
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Reaching 5,895 meters, Mount Kilimanjaro boasts a snow-capped peak that rises dramatically above the northeastern Tanzanian skyline. The mountain attracts more than 25,000 hopeful trekkers a year, partly because it has a summit that almost anyone can conquer.

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Fanjove Private Island - Newly Discovered
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Fanjove Private Island - Newly Discovered
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Fanjove Private Island. Stay at Fanjove Private Island, a retreat on the Swahili Coast of the Indian Ocean in Tanzania just south of Zanzibar.

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