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Dans le nord de la Tanzanie, où vous embarquerez pour votre safari avec Timon Safaris, plusieurs langues sont parlées, mais il y a deux langues principales que vous rencontrerez probablement le plus souvent :

1. Le swahili (kiswahili) :

  • Présentation Générale : Le swahili est la langue nationale de la Tanzanie et est largement parlée dans tout le pays. Il est également utilisé comme lingua franca dans de nombreuses régions d’Afrique de l’Est. Pendant votre safari, la plupart du personnel local, des guides et des membres de la communauté parleront le swahili.
  • Phrases courantes :

Jambo ! – Bonjour !

Asante – Merci.

Karibu – Bienvenue.

Ndiyo – Oui.

Hapana – Non.

Tafadhali – S’il vous plaît.

Pole pole – Lentement (souvent utilisé pour naviguer sur des terrains accidentés).

  • Remarque : de nombreux Tanzaniens apprécient que les visiteurs essaient d’utiliser quelques phrases de base en swahili. C’est un geste de respect et cela peut permettre de briser la glace.

2. Français :

  • Présentation Générale : L’anglais est la langue officielle de l’administration et de l’enseignement supérieur en Tanzanie. Il est également couramment utilisé dans le secteur du tourisme, de sorte que la plupart des employés des lodges et des camps, ainsi que vos guides de safari, parleront couramment ou couramment l’anglais.
  • Remarque : si l’anglais est largement parlé dans le secteur du tourisme, sa maîtrise peut varier d’une personne à l’autre, en particulier dans les régions rurales ou isolées.

Outre le swahili et l’anglais, la Tanzanie compte plus de 120 groupes ethniques, chacun ayant sa propre langue ou son propre dialecte. Dans le nord de la Tanzanie, vous rencontrerez peut-être des communautés telles que les Maasai, les Hadzabe et les Datoga, qui possèdent chacune une langue et des traditions uniques. Cependant, pour la plupart des interactions liées au safari, le swahili et l’anglais seront les langues prédominantes que vous rencontrerez.

Nous vous recommandons d’apprendre quelques phrases en swahili avant votre voyage ; cela peut améliorer votre expérience et vous aider à établir des relations avec les habitants que vous rencontrerez.

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