Tourism in Tanzania 🇹🇿

Dear Guides! AS A TOUR GUIDE, It’s very important that you learn how to engage with your Guests! Everyone has something unique to offer. Find out what makes people who they are. Hear their story. Ask questions. Dig deep and connect. Build on common ground. At its most basic level, any relationship is built on some kind of common ground. When you meet someone, try to find something that connects you to similar backgrounds, values experiences. When you detect a pattern, a "Yeah, me too!" moment, connection is instantaneous. Smile. "Smile and the whole world smiles with you." Sure, it's a cliche, but for good reason. A smile generates enthusiasm and interest; it communicates friendliness and goodwill; it shows you to be accessible and approachable. Smile when you speak to someone, as you walk into a room, and when you pick up the phone. Remember names. Notice how people introduce themselves and let that be your guide in addressing them. Remembering a person...

Did you know that male elephants, known as bulls, have quite an impressive "tool" for finding love? It's called a trunk, and it's not just for sniffing flowers! 17 - When a male elephant is in the mood for some sweet lovin', he shows off his charm by flaunting his herculean size and magnificent tusks. Talk about impressing the ladies with style! - But it's the female elephants, aptly called cows, who have the final say in the matter. They are highly selective, looking for a mate who can provide protection and, of course, some serious daddy skills. Sorry, not every tusk will do! - Now, here's where it gets interesting and, let's admit it, a little comical too. The courtship ritual of elephants includes a dance that seems like a combination of a flamenco and a funky chicken routine. Who knew elephants had such mad dancing Skills! - Once the mating ritual is complete (and if everything goes as planned), the baby-making magic happens! But hold your hor...

WILDLIFE TERMINOLOGIES. Environment. The terms which describes all external conditions such as soil, water ,water and organisms surrounding a living thing. Ecology. The study of living things in relation to each other, and their relationship to the non-living environment. Conservation . The wise of use of the earth’s natural resources that ensure their continuing availability for generations to come. Adaptation. The ability of nature to improve the survival rate of animals or plants 🌱 in a particular habitat. Habitat The immediate surroundings of a plant 🌱 or animal 🦓 🦒 that has everything necessary to life in a particular area. Species. Relates to a group of plants 🌱 or animals 🦒 with common characteristics. Shrub. A woody plants 🌱 smaller than tree 🌲 which has more than one stem rising from the ground. Parasitism. One partner benefit(parasite) and the other partner is harmed by the association (host). Commensalism A relationship between two organisms existing in the...

THE DOs AND DONT’s DURING A GAME DRIVE . Ensure you get guests interests - [ ] Avoid over speeding to enable you and your guests to be able on the look out for the animals. - [ ] Encourage your guests to equally participate and on the look out for the animals - [ ] Whenever you see animals and guests want to see them, stop and explain briefly about what you see - [ ] Try to be scientific as possible, update yourself on the books you have . Remember you may have scientists and other learned people in the same vehicle and people who may know more about animals than you. - [ ] Explain other things of interest in your area, birds 🦢 , landmarks - [ ] Avoid off-road drive as much as possible - [ ] Do not dominate the talking - [ ] Avoid just pointing out at something you do not explain, for instance trees. Some trees are very useful locally; othes have medicinal properties while others are extremely poisonous, explain these whenever you pass eg Teminalia spinosa -A favorite staple fo...

 GAME DRIVE ETIQUETTE! 🙌 •When viewing game, switch off the engine.  •Do not hurry or rush guests; allow questions, translations and quite where appropriate. •Warn guests about standing and making unnecessary noise. •Position your guests in the best view points for photographs  •Always remain at a safe and and comfortable distance from animals as your guests may feel uncomfortable being so close to an animal.  •Focus on your guests interests. •Do not overload guests with information. Stagger your information and keep it interesting and varied. •Provide books for references and identification. eg birds, trees, invertebrate, reptile and mammal books. •Share your binoculars with guests who do not have their own pair. •Plan your drive in advance to optimise guests experience. •Utilise low range when driving off road. Warn your guests of branches and thorns, particularly at night. Drive with your guest’s priority in your mind.  •Turn your radio off when you stop for...

 AS A TOUR GUIDE, It’s very important that you learn how to engage with your Guests!   Everyone has something unique to offer. Find out what makes people who they are. Hear their story. Ask questions. Dig deep and connect. Build on common ground. At its most basic level, any relationship is built on some kind of common ground. When you meet someone, try to find something that connects you to similar backgrounds, values experiences. When you detect a pattern, a "Yeah, me too!" moment, connection is instantaneous. Smile. "Smile and the whole world smiles with you." Sure, it's a cliche, but for good reason. A smile generates enthusiasm and interest; it communicates friendliness and goodwill; it shows you to be accessible and approachable. Smile when you speak to someone, as you walk into a room, and when you pick up the phone. Remember names. Notice how people introduce themselves and let that be your guide in addressing them. Remembering a person's name is imp...