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Sundowner

Overview

One of the most beloved traditions on a Tanzanian safari is stopping to watch the sun set with a sundowner drink in hand. These relaxing sundowner sessions typically take place at the end of afternoon game drives in scenic spots throughout the national parks and reserves.

Guides will find a picturesque viewpoint like along a riverbank, on an isolated kopje or hill, or in a Acacia tree grove to set up camp chairs or blanket seating. As the sunset casts a golden glow over your wild surroundings, enjoy chef-prepared appetizers and a cocktail, glass of local beer or wine.

A finger-picking menu might include smoked salmon rolls, chicken satay sticks, samosas, roast beef canapes with Tanzanian chutneys and sauces for dipping. The small bites and cold drinks provide replenishment after a long dusty drive before continuing back to camp at dusk.

Offering time to relax and soak in the day’s sightings, sundowners encapsulate the romance and nostalgia of being on safari in Africa. The tradition allows you to connect with travel companions while toasting to the magical sunset occurring in pristine wilderness only found in places like Tanzania.

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