Simba Tours
Travel Stories & Tips
20 years of Tanzania knowledge — straight from our guides.
Walking safari Tanzania — experiencing Africa on foot
A game drive is great, but a walking safari is unforgettable. Jonas explains what to expect, which parks are best, and why it forever changes your view of safari.
15 April 2026
Read →
Spotting the Big Five in Tanzania — the honest guide
Lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo. Jonas shares 20 years of field experience: where to spot each animal best, at what time of day — and why the Big Five are actually more than a checklist.
10 March 2026
Read →
Spotting cheetah in Tanzania — the complete guide
A cheetah chasing a wildebeest calf across the Serengeti plains — the most breathtaking three seconds in nature. Jonas explains how, when and where you have the best chance.
28 March 2026
Read →
Photographing Tanzania — Jonas' complete guide to unforgettable safari photos
After 20 years of game drives Jonas knows exactly what produces the best photos. The light, the patience and knowing when to put the camera down.
20 April 2026
Read →
What to expect on a Tanzania safari — the honest guide
No glossy brochures — Collin tells you what a day on safari really looks like. From 5:30 wake-up to the evening stars. What you see, what you don't, and how to prepare.
6 May 2026
Read →
Camping in the Serengeti — the honest guide to tents and stars
Waking up to the sounds of the Serengeti around you. It's possible — but you need to know what you're choosing. Jonas compares public campsites, special campsites and tented camps.
14 February 2026
Read →
Sunrise in the Serengeti — why you need to be up early
At 5:55 Jonas wakes up. Not from an alarm — but because he knows what's coming. The golden quarter hour between 6:15 and 6:30 is the most beautiful moment of the day.
24 January 2026
Read →
Night safari Tanzania — the world most tourists never see
As soon as it gets dark, the lions start hunting. The aardvark emerges from its burrow. The serval creeps through the grass. Collin explains what happens after the day safari ends.
13 December 2025
Read →New articles straight to your inbox
No spam — just real travel inspiration from our team in Tanzania.