“Eternal, enchanting, stunning, endless...” These are some of the superlatives used to describe the natural beauty of Tanzania. The largest of the East African countries, Tanzania is considered one of Africa’s showpieces of stability, displaying a unique climate of peace and tranquillity. Over the past few years, we are witnessing a growing interest by incentive organisers in Tanzania, as a destination. This is probably a direct result of the increased awareness and concern over nature conservation in the world. Often rated as one of the most enchanting wildlife destinations in Africa, Tanzania comes easily on to the finger tips of the buyers of tour programmes focused on nature observation and recreation. The game parks are pure and the people are friendly. Tanzania is undoubtedly the ultimate incentive destination of the future for rendezvous with nature. Tanzania also boasts of some of the finest beaches on its 850 - kilometre coastline, and around the beautiful Islands of Zanzibar and Mafia.
The setting of the product is excellent, right from the breathtaking game sanctuaries to the idyllic Islands on the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. This natural endowment is perfected by the rich cultural heritage of over 120 tribes of Bantu, Bushmen, Nilotic and Cushitic origins, and visitors from far continents of Asia and Europe, each with their own distinct customs. The accommodation facilities, most of which built to blend into the scenic natural landscapes especially in the game reserves, are modern and adequate, with some lodges and resorts accommodating up to 150 persons.
Leopard Tours is one of the only companies in Tanzania equipped to handle incentive business. It has a fully-fledged Incentive Department, with an established capacity to cater for hundreds of guests in a wave. This includes a wide range of motor vehicles with comprehensive backup facilities, well-trained and experienced personnel, and an elaborate communication network, including powerful radio call sets. We are very particular in our choice of equipment for group and incentive tours. Apart from safari minibuses, we have introduced a larger version of Landrovers and Landcruisers both offering 6 window seats in the passenger cabin, with an extra window seat in front beside the driver-guide for the tour leader. These vehicles are longer and more spacious, with panoramic sliding windows and a roof hatch - excellent facilities for group sigh seeing and game viewing. Being a 4-wheel-drive, the vehicle is an all-weather, and will do the entire itinerary including Ngorongoro Crater tour without change of vehicles.
Typical incentive groups’ itineraries include a safari tour in the game parks, with probably a few days on the coast, or the “Spice Islands” of Zanzibar. On to this, a few pleasant surprises are sprinkled here and there like bush breakfasts, tribal dances, pool side parties, theme evenings, and barbecues on the beach or in the bush, to make the product exciting and memorable. Leopard Tours’ Incentive Department can take care of all the special details required for a successful trip including arrangements for distribution of logo branded items to ensure the company’s identity is prominent throughout the safari. We can also arrange guest lecturers for your group as well as a broad range of audio-visual equipment to facilitate meetings and presentations.
INCENTIVES OPTIONS
Bush Breakfast - after an early morning game drive.
Bush Lunch / Barbecue - in the national park or game reserve, under a shade.
Tribal and Traditional Dancing - to grace cocktails, and entertain diners.
African Night / Buffet - night of African dresses like Khangas and Kanzus, local speciality menus accompanied by colourful shows of traditional dancing around a crackling log fire.
Coastal / Swahili Buffets - menus with freshly caught seafood from the Indian Ocean or Swahili spicing and inland tribal cuisine.
Local Village Visits - visits to native communities and lectures on the local tribes. Nightlife Entertainment - Complement your evening with music by local bands and discotheques. Hot Air Balloon Safaris - Departing early morning in the Serengeti followed by the bush champagne breakfast upon landing - a thrilling experience over the Serengeti wildlife. Total capacity is 28 passengers, carried in two hot air balloons of 12 and 16 persons each.
Bird or Nature Walk - Accompanied by Maasai warriors and local guides, you can walk through the acacia woodland in the Ngorongoro Highlands or the Great Rift Valley. With their sharp eyes, the warriors notice every movement and your guides will point out the interesting landscape and many special birds that live in this semi-arid area.