Thursday, January 22, 2009

Open camping safari

We've just opened a new camping safari starting on February 27. The trip is five days and visits the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara. The price is USD 1000 - 1150/person depending on group size. Email info@dumaexplorer.com for more details. 

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Mafia Island

Duma owners Stacy Readal and Hezron Mbise are on a familiarization trip on Mafia Island. Look for a new page on Mafia after they return from their trip next week. They are staying at Pole Pole during their visit but will visit several other hotels on the island. Activities in Mafia include swimming with the whale sharks, diving, mangrove walks, tours of ruins and sand bank visits.

Monday, January 12, 2009

Recent testimonial - Kilimanjaro

Everything was great - amazing experience. Every person on the crew was kind and caring and they became our friends. We felt like we had the best crew on the entire mountain! Wonderful time - thanks.

Friday, January 09, 2009

New restaurant in Arusha

The Bay Leaf has just opened in Arusha. This new restaurant offers guests fine dining and a great wine menu in the center of Arusha. It is easy to visit The Bay Leaf for lunch or dinner for guests staying on the east side of town. The Bay Leaf will open several rooms and suites for overnight guests sometime in the next couple of months. 

Tuesday, January 06, 2009

Recent testimonial - Isack Msuya

Taken from a December evaluation: 'Our guide, Isack, was incredible. He answered every question we could think of and more. His experience as a safari guide and a committed naturalist was very apparent. It seemed that this was not just a job for him - it was his passion. We were so impressed with his knowledge and command of English, his respect for the parks and animals, his apparent driving and guiding skills, and his terrific attitude - we really had fun with him. We felt so lucky to have him, and we would recommend him for any type of guest on a Duma trip. Isack is truly an ambassador for Tanzania's tourism industry.'