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Earlier this month, Okota Waste Management’s first highway pickup session got underway along one of Tanzania’s most famous safari corridors: the vital transit arteries leading out of Arusha towards Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, and beyond. If you have ever been on a safari in Tanzania, chances are […]

Before the wildebeest, before the lions, before anything with a nervous system decided this particular stretch of East Africa was worth inhabiting, wind was already here. Wind made this world its home long ago by shaping the land, carrying moisture off oceans and pushing seed, spore and ash across distances nothing with legs could cover. […]

Olkeri Camp’s all-new Baobab Sleepout Experience. The searing heat of the afternoon dissolves into a soft, tickling breeze, and the bush transitions into its ancient nocturnal melodies. It is at this exact twilight threshold that your journey into the extraordinary begins. Away from the warm canvas comfort of Olkeri Camp, a new signature adventure awaits, […]

A stay at Koroi Forest Camp. Arusha National Park is not dramatic in the way people expect the wilderness to be. It does not erupt outward in endless horizons, nor does it rely on a theatrical scale or thunderous spectacle to announce its presence. Instead, it draws you inward with a slow, magnetic pull, guiding […]

The haunting sounds and secret lives of the Colobus Monkey. Long before you see a colobus monkey, you usually hear one. It begins as a low, resonant call rolling through the forest canopy, somewhere between a cough, a roar, and the creaking groan of old timber under strain. In the stillness of dawn, particularly in […]

Why your safari should continue after dark. When most people envision a Tanzanian safari, their mind immediately floods with images of plains, forests, or acacia woodlands bathed in the sun’s glowing rays or the iconic silhouette of an acacia tree against a purple dawn. Daytime game drives are, without a doubt, a spectacular rite of […]

How to capture the perfect safari photo. There is an undeniable magnetism to the safari experience, the raw unpredictability, the sudden quickening of the pulse, and the tingling sensation that you are standing on the precipice of a once-in-a-lifetime scene. But translating that visceral magic into a compelling photograph is an art form that requires […]

When you see a hyena, your first thought might be “dog”. This immediate thought is thanks to its sloping back, powerful jaws, and loud, raucous calls. But appearances can be deceiving. Hyenas are neither dogs nor true cats, they belong to their own unique family, the Hyaenidae, and are more closely related to mongooses, civets, […]

Few birds suffer from a public relations problem quite like vultures. Cast as ominous silhouettes circling overhead, they are often misunderstood as symbols of death. Yet on safari in Tanzania, where life and death unfold across the plains, vultures reveal their true role as indispensable custodians of the wild. Far from being harbingers of doom, […]

A WALK IN LIVING LIGHT    Step out from the dim, moss-scented shade of Koroi’s mid-altitude forest and the day opens like a pair of wings. Where sunlight pierces the canopy, the air itself stirs, sudden flickers of colour rising from the path. Here, in the montane forests of Arusha National Park, butterflies seem almost […]

  When it comes to eating plants, not all animals are created equal. Plants may look nutritious, but most of their nutrients are locked away in cellulose, a tough, fibrous carbohydrate that forms plant cell walls. Animals cannot digest cellulose on their own and rely on a team of microscopic bacteria in their digestive systems […]

CLIMBING MT MERU    Follow the trail from base to peak through shifting landscapes, changing air, and rare wildlife. An immersive, day-by-day narrative of the Meru experience – with reflections on altitude, terrain, and spirit. Mount Meru is climbed almost exclusively via the Momella Route, the only official trail to the summit. This is because […]

HOW KOROI’S WILDERNESS INSPIRED THE BRUSH OF SARAH MARKES   When the Koroi Forest Camp was still a dream taking shape among the trees of Arusha National Park, artist Sarah Markes walked through its beginnings with a sketchbook in hand and wonder in her eyes. “It’s such a unique and important ecosystem,” she recalls, “with […]

THE HIDDEN CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN TREES   Spend a little time in the forest and you’ll quickly discover that it is far from silent. The rustling leaves, the rhythmic chorus of birds and insects, and the occasional bushbuck or monkey alarm call, are all audible to the human ear. Yet beneath the soil, where our ears […]

THE SECRET KINSHIP OF HYRAX AND ELEPHANT   It often comes as a surprise to people that the humble hyrax, a creature no bigger than a rabbit, with twitchy whiskers and a habit of sunbathing on rocks, is bound by deep evolutionary history to the elephant. Yes, the elephant. One is small enough to curl […]

WHY DECEMBER IS THE BEST TIME FOR A GREEN SEASON SAFARI December in northern Tanzania is when the landscape puts on its richest clothes. The Green Season arrives and, almost overnight, the southern Serengeti, Randilen Wildlife Management Area and Tarangire National Park swell with life. Rain softens the soil, grass shoots up, and flowers and […]

IN DEFENCE OF BATS: MISUNDERSTOOD MAMMALS It isn’t really fair to blame bats for zoonosis. Doing so would be like blaming gorillas for malaria, or cows for measles. In reality, most of the diseases that have jumped from bats to humans have actually passed through another host along the way. Yet bats often get the […]

THE MIRACLE OF SPIDER WEBS Spider webs are a common sight across East Africa, serving as a reminder of the importance of spiders in our natural landscape. They are a fascinating example of adaptation and survival, offering insights into spiders’ ecological roles and their remarkable engineering skills. The Diversity of Spider Silk Before exploring the […]

HANDS THAT SHAPE OUR CAMPS In Tanzania, traditional craftsmanship is more than heritage. It’s livelihood, knowledge, resilience, and pride. For us, supporting local artisans isn’t simply a design choice. It’s about enabling tangible social empowerment in the regions we work. By sourcing all possible materials locally, we choose to invest directly in Tanzanian makers, many […]

MEET THE DUNG BEETLE Spotting a dung beetle in action can be unexpectedly thrilling. Often glimpsed during a game drive, it starts with a flicker of movement near the ground. A tiny, determined insect rolling a perfectly round ball of dung through the grass like a miniature machine on a mission. It’s a small moment, […]

ENTARA SAFARI SCHOOL In 2026, Entara is offering a unique opportunity to enjoy a deep and meaningful safari experience for the curious. Based on the knowledge we have accumulated through years of guide training, we are offering a chance to reconnect with the magic of the Serengeti and deepen your understanding of the region, as […]

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF WATER The strangled call of a neighbours cockerel rouses Kachiki at the break of dawn. She strikes a match to the kerosene lantern beside her sleeping mat, wraps a woven blanket over her shoulders to ward off the morning chill, and steps cautiously out of her mud house. The darkness still lingers, […]

You Asked the Question: Hippo Skin By: Ethan Kinsey I remember watching a hippo basking on a riverbank one afternoon, its massive body glistening under the relentless African sun. The midday heat was almost unbearable, even in the shade, the air felt thick and heavy. Nearby, a group of elephants coated themselves in a layer […]

Discover Tanzania’s Swahili Coast: vibrant culture, unique wildlife, historic ruins, and hidden gems beyond Zanzibar’s shores.

Discover Tanzania’s Swahili Coast: vibrant culture, unique wildlife, historic ruins, and hidden gems beyond Zanzibar’s shores.

Discover Tanzania’s Swahili Coast: vibrant culture, unique wildlife, historic ruins, and hidden gems beyond Zanzibar’s shores.

Unveiling the mystery of giraffe communication, this blog explores their elusive sounds, from night-time hums to low-frequency calls, revealing the secret language of these silent giants.

Explore how birds and mammals get their vibrant colours through pigments, carotenoids, and structural features in our latest blog!

Olmara camp offers prime lion-viewing in Serengeti. Three prides roam nearby, each with its own dynamics. Recent changes include a new litter in the Semetu pride and potential separation in the Olmara Marsh pride. Despite declining lion populations, Olmara remains a sanctuary for these majestic creatures.

Olmara camp offers prime lion-viewing in Serengeti. Three prides roam nearby, each with its own dynamics. Recent changes include a new litter in the Semetu pride and potential separation in the Olmara Marsh pride. Despite declining lion populations, Olmara remains a sanctuary for these majestic creatures.

Explore how birds and mammals get their vibrant colours through pigments, carotenoids, and structural features in our latest blog!

Olmara camp offers prime lion-viewing in Serengeti. Three prides roam nearby, each with its own dynamics. Recent changes include a new litter in the Semetu pride and potential separation in the Olmara Marsh pride. Despite declining lion populations, Olmara remains a sanctuary for these majestic creatures.

From a childhood encounter with an angry elephant to becoming a seasoned safari guide, Said Kotoku’s journey is as wild as the Tanzanian bush. Learn about his passion for the wilderness, his unique insights into guest experiences, and why he believes a fly camping adventure is a life-changing experience.

From a childhood encounter with an angry elephant to becoming a seasoned safari guide, Said Kotoku’s journey is as wild as the Tanzanian bush. Learn about his passion for the wilderness, his unique insights into guest experiences, and why he believes a fly camping adventure is a life-changing experience.

Harvester Termites are remarkable architects, fungus farmers & guardians of Africa’s soil health. Read the full blog to delve into the remarkable world of the Harvester Termite!

Entara Guides set themselves apart through their unique blend of local expertise, a deep understanding of the environment beyond textbooks, and a commitment to responsible tourism. Read about our unique guide training.

The African Baobab tree (Adansonia digitata) is one of Africa’s most iconic and recognisable trees. Read all about it in our blog.

There really isn’t anything more thrilling than spending the night out in the open around a campfire in a simple fly tent and falling asleep under an infinite ceiling of stars while listening to the sounds of the bush at night. This is Fly Camping – the ultimate immersive safari experience.

There really isn’t anything more thrilling than spending the night out in the open around a campfire in a simple fly tent and falling asleep under an infinite ceiling of stars while listening to the sounds of the bush at night. This is Fly Camping – the ultimate immersive safari experience.

Set the Stage for Romance with a Safari Honeymoon Adventure! Escape to the heart of the savannah, where every moment is filled with awe-inspiring encounters and untamed beauty

Embark on a journey through this pristine wilderness sanctuary, where vibrant plumage and melodious calls paint a vivid tapestry of biodiversity.

We provide Safaris with a purpose: to conserve the places in which we work, to empower the people around us, and to protect precious wildlife.

The mighty Mara River is the most treacherous obstacle for migrating mammal herds of the Serengeti; and Esirai, our mobile migration camp, provides a front-row seat for this spectacle of nature.

We provide Safaris with a purpose: to conserve the places in which we work, to empower the people around us, and to protect precious wildlife.

Venturing into the plains of the Serengeti gives adventurers a front-row seat to witness the wild world of the captivating cheetah.

This year, Entara has welcomed adventurers from all over the world and they all leave thankful to the people of northern Tanzania and our exceptional staff. Read the reviews.

Taking the Entara Cultural Safari option provides a privileged insight into how the Hadza, Datoga, and Maasai people continue living and adapting to a fast-changing world while following age-old practices in their wilderness home.

Many small and less noticeable species play a critical role in shaping the physical environment and creating habitats essential for other species’ survival. We call these species environmental architects.

The Green Season comes in December to the southern Serengeti, Randilen Wildlife Management Area, and Tarangire National Park, attracting lots of wildlife.

Eco-conscious travel, also known as sustainable or responsible travel, is all about minimising the negative impact of tourism on the environment and local communities.

Olkeri Camp is strategically located deep in Randilen on the border of the National Park. Here we offer opportunities for walking safaris, night drives, bush dinners and organic cultural visits led by the Maasai people employed in the camp.

The mass herds of Elephants in Tarangire are a fascinating species that play a critical part in the ecosystem. Hagai Zvulun gives us fascinating insights into these giants of the wild.

The Serengeti is home to abundant wildlife, including one of the most iconic predators – the Lion (Panthera leo). Extensive research on Serengeti Lions has yielded rich insights into their behaviour and ecology.

Safaris are synonymous with a parade of large game and ferocious predators on land and on the wing but wildlife can be palm-sized – and just as fascinating.

The Afrisos mentorship programme, which saw Entara host two young mentees for 60 days in the wild, has left them reeling from their life-changing experience.

The Great Migration takes many months as millions of animals trundle from the south to the north, culminating in the crossing of the treacherous Mara River.

Entara is privileged to have hosted celebrated Israeli wildlife photographer Dori Caspi at Esirai’s Camp green season location.

A Family-friendly Safari in Tanzania A Holiday to Change Children’s Lives Image Credit: James Nasary A family safari holiday will immerse your children into the African wilderness where their storybook favourites will come to life. It is an experience that will fill them with wonder, enrich their lives and nurture a connection with nature forever. […]

 The Rut – Serengeti’s Season of Courtship Dry Season Drama The rutting season is an exciting time of year. During the Rut, the male wildebeest compete for the attention of females. The Wildebeest Rut, from May to July during the dry season, is characterised by dramatic displays of aggression, posturing, and vocalisation – all of […]

 Understanding the Great Migration David Attenborough wrote, “The Serengeti is a living, breathing masterpiece – a symphony of life that fills us with wonder and awe.” Nothing represents this more than the annual Great Migration of hundreds of thousands of animals across the vast plains to the Mara River and their return. A World of […]

Entara is privileged to have hosted celebrated Israeli wildlife photographer Dori Caspi at Esirai’s Camp green season location, from where he captured the season’s abundance in the Southern Serengeti.

Couple celebrate their anniversary on an Entara safari in Tanzania and find themselves on a wilderness and wildlife journey of discovery.

Couple celebrate their anniversary on an Entara safari in Tanzania and find themselves on a wilderness and wildlife journey of discovery.

Couple celebrate their anniversary on an Entara safari in Tanzania and find themselves on a wilderness and wildlife journey of discovery.

Couple celebrate their anniversary on an Entara safari in Tanzania and find themselves on a wilderness and wildlife journey of discovery.

Couple celebrate their anniversary on an Entara safari in Tanzania and find themselves on a wilderness and wildlife journey of discovery.

Couple celebrate their anniversary on an Entara safari in Tanzania and find themselves on a wilderness and wildlife journey of discovery.

WALKING IN OLKERI It’s mid-July and not a drop of rain has fallen in the ecosystem for at least two months. The cold misty mornings and hints of drizzles in June are a story of the past. Grasses have long dried and sent what nutrients they had left into their roots and baobabs have long […]

THE SOUNDS OF THE AFRICAN NIGHT “As darkness prevails, every sound, magnified by our instinctual distrust of the night, hints at predators concealed in shadow.” A choir of bird calls signals the setting sun a family of helmeted guineafowl noisily rattles, a Diederik cuckoo adds its shrill whistle, doves coo monotonically from the surrounding tree […]

THE EYE COLOUR IN CATS Did you know that the eye colours of wild cats are more varied than most other wild animals in the Animal Kingdom? We are accustomed to seeing different eye colours in people and pets, but wild animals usually have only one eye colour typical of their species. Felines are an […]

SERENGETI SAFARI 101 – WHAT TO PACK? Packing for Safari in Tanzania can be intimidating, especially if you have not experienced a trip to the bush before. Therefore, we have created a list to prepare you for your adventure ahead. How much should I pack? We have to be able to carry everything in our […]

ALL ABOUT RÜPPELL AND THE VULTURE NAMED AFTER HIM Wilhelm Peter Eduard Simon Rüppell was a 19th century German explorer, collector and zoologist. As the first naturalist to traverse Ethiopia, and with at least 13 species of mammals, birds and reptiles named after him, he is one of the most commemorated people in his field. As […]

NO FRILLS ON FOOT ADVENTURE WITH ETHAN KINSEY “[We] are interested in something that is a lot less comfortable, and involves a lot more hiking and camping…” was all I needed to put this itinerary together. Every guide I know of a certain personality and calibre will agree that being on foot is the ultimate […]

MELANISM, ALBINISM AND WHAT LIES IN BETWEEN Have you ever seen an entirely black or white animal? Typically, they animals are more colourful, so what you saw was actually a genetic oddity.   Albinism results in whitish fur or feathers, sometimes with a pink undertone. The gene responsible for albinism is recessive, so it manifests only […]

THE MYTHS SURROUNDING THE ELEPHANT TRUNK The elephant’s trunk is really a fascinating piece of anatomy. Just like your nose, it is used to smell and breathe, but ultimately it has evolved into an organ that can be manipulated so that it can push down trees, pick fruit off the ground and also suck up […]

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF WATER The strangled call of a neighbours cockerel rouses Kachiki at the break of dawn. She strikes a match to the kerosene lantern beside her sleeping mat, wraps a woven blanket over her shoulders to ward off the morning chill, and steps cautiously out of her mud house. The darkness still lingers, […]