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Locating and Approaching Wildlife: Our Guide Practices at Timon Safaris

1. Comprehensive Training:

  • Our guides undergo rigorous training to understand animal behaviour and habitats. This knowledge helps them anticipate where wildlife might be found based on time of day, weather, and season.

2. Use of Natural Signs:

  • Animals leave various signs of their presence, from footprints to droppings. Skilled guides can interpret these signs to track and locate wildlife, ensuring a rich viewing experience.

3. Limited Use of Communication Devices:

  • Our guides stay in touch using radio or other communication devices. If one direction spots a particularly elusive or exciting animal, it might share its location. However, this is done discreetly to avoid disturbing the animals and overcrowding the area.

4. Approach Slowly & Quietly:

  • Once an animal is spotted, our guides approach slowly, ensuring the engine noise doesn’t stress the animal. We always prioritize the well-being of the animals over getting a closer view.

5. Maintaining Safe Distances:

  • Respectful distances are kept to ensure animals don’t feel threatened. Our guides use their knowledge to determine safe spaces, considering the species and its current behaviour.

6. No Off-Road Driving:

  • To protect the delicate ecosystems, we avoid driving off designated tracks. This ensures we don’t damage plant life or disturb nesting sites.

7. Observing Behavior:

  • A significant part of approaching wildlife involves watching and interpreting an animal’s behaviour. If an animal shows signs of stress, like sudden movement or vocalizations, the guide will either retreat or maintain the current distance.

8. Silence is Golden:

  • Guests are advised to remain silent and avoid sudden movements when near wildlife. This helps not startling the animals and allows for a more natural observation.

9. Ethical Practices:

  • We never use baits, sound lures, or other means to attract wildlife. All encounters are natural and unforced.

10. Continuous Learning:

  • Animal behaviour and best practices for approaching wildlife evolve. Our guides participate in continuous learning programs to ensure they’re up-to-date with the latest research and ethical standards.

At Timon Safaris, we believe in offering authentic experiences that honour the natural behaviours of the wildlife we observe. Our guides are not just trained to locate and approach animals but also to instil a sense of respect and wonder in our guests, ensuring a memorable and ethical safari experience.

Mrimba Palm Hotel

Mrimba Palm Hotel boasts a beautiful setting, offering a refreshingly serene environment from the hustle and bustle of the busy Arusha City Center. Boasting a calming silence that offers total relaxation from the busy day after a long trip to Arusha or just a peaceful time to reflect on all the marvelous experiences of the day. Our restaurant encompasses a classic catchy decor, a masterclass display of beauty with pine roofing on the inside, and beautiful tabletops and chairs from the rare and affluent Mahogany hardwood. The Mrimba Palm Restaurant offers you an amazing experience during meals; dinner, lunch, snacking, and lunch with a wide range of drinks on order.

+255 683 085 572
P.O. Box 16949 | Arusha | Tanzania
info@timonsafaris.com

Planet Lodge Arusha

Featuring an outdoor pool and restaurant, Planet Lodge is located in Arusha. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi in public areas. The African-style chalets have a private bathroom, air conditioning, and mosquito net. Extras include a telephone, towels, and linen. The Planet Lodge restaurant serves international and local cuisine. The bar offers a selection of drinks. Guests can relax by the poolside and in the lush garden while enjoying Mount Meru’s views. The lodge is a 1-hour drive from the Arusha National Park and within 48 km from the Kilimanjaro Airport. Free private parking is available on-site.

+255 683 085 572
P.O. Box 16949 | Arusha | Tanzania
info@timonsafaris.com

Karama Lodge

With pool views, Karama Lodge is situated in Arusha and has a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk, a bar, a garden, and a year-round outdoor pool. Both WiFi and private parking are accessible at the lodge free of charge. There is a private bathroom with a shower in all units, along with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests at Karama Lodge can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Old German Boma is 5 km from the accommodation, while Njiro Complex is 6 km from the property. The lodge is a 1-hour drive from the Arusha National Park and within 48 km from the Kilimanjaro Airport. Free private parking is available on-site.

+255 683 085 572
P.O. Box 16949 | Arusha | Tanzania
info@timonsafaris.com

Gran Melia Arusha

Located in Arusha, 2.6 km from Old German Boma, Gran Melia Arusha provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool, and a fitness center. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can make use of a bar. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony, and a private bathroom with a shower. Every room is equipped with a coffee machine, while selected rooms have a kitchen with a fridge. All units in Gran Melia Arusha are equipped with bathrobes and an iPod docking station. A continental breakfast is available daily at the accommodation. Gran Melia Arusha offers 5-star accommodation with a sauna and terrace. Arusha Central Market is 3.1 km from the hotel, while the Uhuru monument is 3.1 km away.

+255 683 085 572
P.O. Box 16949 | Arusha | Tanzania
info@timonsafaris.com

Marera Valley Lodge

Marera Valley Lodge, located on the outskirts of Karatu town about midway between Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater, is close to the village of Rhotia. Convenient to the main road, this elegant lodge has stunning views over the valley to the hills beyond. We look forward to your visit when we can offer you true Tanzanian hospitality and a warm welcome. Our large main building has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating areas with views of the pool and the beautiful nearby hills. Enjoy a drink or an alfresco lunch on the spacious verandah overlooking the pool. Relax in the bar and lounge area with a cozy fire in the cooler months and take your meals in the large dining room. You’ll find the welcoming reception area and gift shop here as well. The Rosemary Spa is located in a quiet corner of the garden and offers massage and other treatments for your relaxation. The cottages are set in lush tropical gardens and a walking path circumnavigates the extensive organic vegetable garden.

+255 683 085 572
P.O. Box 16949 | Arusha | Tanzania
info@timonsafaris.com