ecology and sustainability '
who are we
The Aquila Expedizione Responsible Tour and Safaris (AQERTOS) is a non profit company with a corporate personality to operate responsible tour and safaris in all top destinations in Tanzania, mainland and island, including mountain trekking in respect to sector norms and standards of domestic and international policy and guides.
Travellers are well detailed on their important role to the host country or community they visit, in a manner that visitors have to exchange knowledge and perspectives by sharing ideas in social and economic including poverty, wealth and wonderful appreciation of Tanzanian beautiful natural enviroment and cultural heritage which belong to all people of the world. The whole team has great experience and great knowledge of local flora and fauna.
social responsability
Many of our group and tailored intineraries take people to the province, so tourist expenditure benefits broader geographic areas, rather than cities alone.
environmental responsibility
Please, be friendly with forest. Don't purchase hard wood furniture manufactured from illegally felled lumber or made from lumber of unknown origin. Hard wood deforestation has scarred vast tracts of Tanzania in recent decades and has caused social, economic and enviromental consequences for local populations and the accelleration of global warming.
Avoid plastic materials and keep your use of plastic bag and packaging to a minimum.
Tanzania does not have the facilities or the capacity to engage in mass recycling, so this means that plastic waste is usually buried. Plastic bag can take hundreds of years to break down. Considering shopping with a cotton carry bag, or re-use a plastic bag.
Do not buy sea shells, coral or animal parts (rinho and elephant tusks/or lion, leopard skin/claws) wich are likely to be obtained illegaly or wich are sold illegaly.
economical responsability
Whenever possible we shop in support community groups such as women's projects, disabled groups or similar. Ask your tour leader or local guide to tell you where these places can be found.
We organize and raise funds for financing projects that will improve enviroment in small artisan gold and diamond mining areas in Bumbiti Shinyanga to ensure self sufficiency and quality of life for individuals and communities of the region.

local guides

gay friendly

small group holidays

malaria risk

endemic diseases risk

medical insurance recommended

nature trail

UNESCO guided tour

passport required

visa required
The tourism impact unfortunately it's inevitable but there are operators that promote cultures and local traditions, which support the economy of and host communities that protect and enhance the environmental resources.
Vacanzefaidate.com selected this travel proposal among the thousands on the market, to offer you really the best.
In the section 'how we make the difference' you can learn more about this operator and its characteristics of responsibility. To better evaluate and choose with whom to travel and the right holiday for you and for the others.
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The travellers reviews
11956 visits, 2 reviews


Review by licia
what was the most memorable part of this holiday?
la parte del viaggio che ci ha colpito di più è stata la visita al cratere del ngorongoro
you feel that this holiday has brought benefits to the local population and / or has minimized the impact to the environment?
con la visita alle tribu hadzabe abbiamo contribuito in parte (visto che sono autonomi) a migliorare le loro condizioni di vita. in generale l'impato ambientale del viaggio è stato basso
What suggestions would you give to other travelers who want to book this holiday?
di godersi anche i momenti di libertà nel pomeriggio per conoscere gli abitanti dei vari villaggi adiacenti ai lodge dove si pernotta, è una popolazione molto socievole e curiosa di conoscere persone diverse da loro
What suggestions would you give to the organizers?
di specificare meglio nelle offerte le spese etra e quelle comprese nel costo del safari (es. mance autista, ecc)
which score would you give to this holiday?
meravigliosa, i parchi del nord tanzania vanno visti!!!!

Review by Massimo Morselli
what was the most memorable part of this holiday?
Certamente la visita a Olduvai, nel territorio che ha visto il ritrovamento dei resti dei nostri più antichi progenitori: le orme impresse nella lava dagli ominidi oltre 3 milioni di anni fa, identiche a quelle dell'homo sapiens dei nostri giorni(!), provocano in chi le osserva un effetto sconvolgente.
you feel that this holiday has brought benefits to the local population and / or has minimized the impact to the environment?
Sia l'operatore locale sia l'autista/guida con mezzo proprio (un Land Rover assai comodo con tetto apribile) erano nativi locali, e il complesso dei lodge ove abbiamo soggiornato disponeva di personale locale ben qualificato. L'impatto ambientale del turismo è significativamente ridotto grazie alle buone regole di utilizzazione dei mezzi e di comportamento di singoli e gruppi prescritte dalle autorità locali, e rigidamente osservate.
What suggestions would you give to other travelers who want to book this holiday?
Di mettersi in contatto tramite Fabrizio Mariani con l'operatore locale (nel nostro caso Burhan di Arusha) per concordare i dettagli del viaggio. In questo modo è possibile organizzare in anticipo ogni spostamento, e conoscere prima della partenza molti particolari utili alla buona riuscita del safari.
What suggestions would you give to the organizers?
Di continuare sulla strada intrapresa, che è vincente grazie alla competenza dei contatti locali offerti al turista, ed anche economicamente vantaggiosa per la snellezza delle procedure di informazione e prenotazione.
Nessuna agenzia turistica di stampo tradizionale ci avrebbe consentito di organizzare così compiutamente il tour nei pochi giorni di cui disponevamo prima della partenza.
which score would you give to this holiday?
Il massimo auspicabile per un simile viaggio: il massimo con lode!
what you will do
A beautiful SAFARI aboard our off-road where we visit the great parks of the North. An itinerary that includes a visit to Arusha National Park, located just 25 km from the city of Arusha. Despite her incredible beauty, the park is little visited and known. We also visit Tarangire National Park, which covers an area of 2600 square km between the Masai plains, where you can observe birds, elephants, zebras, cheetahs, lions and many baobabs. The descent of the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater is exciting and we will be able to spot many species of animals are concentrated around the large lake inside the crater.
The vast Serengeti National Park (14,763 sq km) is characterized by plains and golden sunsets. Lake Manyara with its alkaline lake, and many varieties of flora and fauna. Here the lions have a habit of climbing trees. Finally we reach Lake Manyara Lake Natron starting with a run of 6 hours along the Rift Valley.
detailed itinerary
DAY 1
Departure from Arusha at 09.00, 30 minutes drive to the Arusha National Park. Here you can attend a half-day safari on foot and a half-day safari in 4x4. You will be accompanied by an armed ranger for the walk, which will guide you through the woods to the waterfall and the point where it is possible to see the white and black Colobus monkeys. During the game drives in 4X4 you'll see the 7 Lakes Momella Ngurduto and the crater. At sunset, we return to the camp / lodge for dinner and overnight.
DAY 2
Leave the lodge / camp at 06:00, continuing for about 90 minutes to the Tarangire National Park. This park is often referred to as the "elephant house" and you will have opportunity to identify large groups of elephants in the Tarangire River. Other animals that you can see: leopards, lions, giraffes, pythons and even climbers.
DAY 3
After breakfast we depart for Ngorongoro via Karatu with packed lunch. Day dedicated to the discovery of the large crater. In the evening return to lodge / camp for overnight.
DAY 4
After breakfast we go for the most 'oldest and largest national park in Tanzania, the Serengeti. Packed lunch, dinner and overnight at Serengeti.
DAY 5
A full day in Serengeti National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage, until sunset. Addition to seeing lots of animals, you will be amazed by the beauty and boundless space that characterizes its plains. Dinner and overnight in the heart of the Serengeti.
DAY 6
After breakfast we continue to Lake Natron via fast Klens, with pic-nic lunch. Dinner and overnight.
DAY 7
Full day (optional) at Lake Natron, possibility of organizing a trek in the mountains or to reach the waterfalls.
DAY 8
After breakfast drive to Lake Manyara, rest and lunch. visit to the lake. Dinner and overnight at Manyara.
DAY 9
After breakfast game drive at Lake Manyara Park, then back to the field or at the Lodge for a hot lunch. Leaving for the night safari in the park and back. Dinner and overnight at Manyara.
DAY 10
After breakfast, we will reach Arusha, passing by the snake park, a packed lunch.
accommodations
During the safari you can choose from the following camps or lodge:
DAY 1
Ngurdoto Mountain Lodge
Serena Mountain Village
Kigongoni Lodge
Momella Wildlife Lodge
Colobus Camp
DAY 2
Tarangire Treetops
Tamarind Camp
Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Lake Manyara Hotel
Panorama Camp
DAY 3
Simba Camp
Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge
DAY 4
Serengeti Migration Camp
Serengeti Sopa Lodge
Serengeti Serena Lodge
Serenera Wildlife Lodge
Seronera Camp
DAY 5
Serengeti Migration Camp
Serengeti Serena Lodge
Serengeti Sopa Lodge
Seronera Wildlife Lodge
Seronera Camp
DAY 6
Kamak camp
DAY 7
Kamak camp
8 and 9
Panorama Camp
Fig camp
Manyara Wildlife Lodge
detailed prices
From 150-170 USD per day per person (depending on the number of people)
The price includes:
Tent, safari, entrance to parks, bottled water (1.5 liters per person per day).
If you prefer to sleep in the lodge the price varies depending on the structure chosen.
The majority of these vehicles are 4WD Toyota Land cruisers and Land rovers which have been specially modified to endure the rigors of unpaved roads, all the while ensuring ample leg room, easy wildlife viewing (large windows) and an all round comfortable experience. Each vehicle has either a pop-up or flip-flop roof top to ensure unimpeded game viewing; a cool box, a pair of binoculars (although we do recommend clients bring their own), as well as a set of referral books (mammals, birds, plants) which clients are welcome to use.
For added convenience and security whilst on safari, all of our vehicles are equipped with HF Radios. Most of the extended land rovers and land cruisers you will see around you on safari in Northern Tanzania. We are therefore proud to be the trend-setters that other tour operators have seen fit to try & emulate. We do have a handful of other vehicles we use specifically for the transportation for small & big groups to the border points, Mt. Kilimanjaro or Kilimanjaro International Airport.