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Arusha National Park

White snow — Sat, 18 Jun 2016 13:57:11 +0000

This small but spectacular national park is located very close to Moshi and Arusha regions, and features some of Tanzania ‘s most varied and beautiful scenarios. Highlights include Mt. Meru, Ngurdoto crater and the Momela lakes. See Mountain Trekking for information about trekking on Mt. Meru.

The park ranges in altitude from 1500 m to 4566 m (the summit of Mt. Meru), resulting in several different vegetation zones from open grasslands to high altitude forests.

Wildlife highlights include 400 species of resident and migratory birds, including huge flocks of large and lesser flamingos in the alkaline waters of the awesome Momela lakes.

Resident mammals include Hyena, Buffalo, Klipspringer, Gerenuk, Black and white Colobus and Blue Monkeys. Varieties of tropical Snakes, Chameleons, Alligators, Tortoise and Turtles display at close range at the Reptile and snake farm.

Walking safaris are available but should be accompanied by an armed ranger. The park is most ideal for a day’s trip from Moshi / Arusha

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Mount Meru

White snow — Sat, 18 Jun 2016 08:57:00 +0000

Meru is a great preparation hike for climbing Kilimanjaro, or a spectacular trek for those not compelled to do Kilimanjaro. You will hike past wildlife, the landscape is spectacular, and sunrise on the summit has Kilimanjaro as the backdrop.

While typically done in only 4 days, it is not an easy peak to summit. To reach the top, there is some scrambling on rocks in the dark and at high altitude. You should be prepared for at least 10 hours of hiking on summit day. For an easier hike, you can climb just to Rhino Point for sunrise, and then descend.

Mt. Meru is in Arusha National Park. The park requires all groups to be accompanied by a park ranger. This ranger is employed directly by the national park. He will carry a rifle, which is available to scare away any advancing animals such as elephant or cape buffalo. You will also have your own guide, who is managing the crew and watching out for your safety.

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Mount Kilimanjaro

White snow — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 13:23:15 +0000

Mount Kilimanjaro is the tallest mountain in Africa and one of the highest free-standing mountains in the world. Thissnow-capped mountain is one of the most perfectly formed and certainly the most spectacular. Its fame has spread far and wide while it attracts mountain climbers and nature lovers alike with its magnetism. Kilimanjaro National Park covers the area above 2700m on the mountain and is located a mere 3 degrees (approximately 340km) south of the equator. Its vegetation varies from montane rain forest, to heath and moorland to highland/alpine desert presenting a symphony of awesome landscapes and scenery.

Climbing to Uhuru peak, the highest point, is a non-technical hike which can be done by any average adventurer. There are different routes used starting with the most popular Marangu route, to the most scenic and equally popular Machame route, to the less touristed Shira and Rongai routes. For the physically fit persons looking for a Challenging climb, the steep and fast Umbwe route makes a perfect option. They could also attempt our special combination of Africa’s 2 highest peaks. Climbing both peaks provides a fascinating variety of scenery, vegetation and culture not to mention the challenging rigors of such a trek.

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Serengeti National Park

White snow — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 12:32:38 +0000

The Serengeti National Park is arguably the best known wildlife sanctuary in the world. ‘Serengeti’ means ‘endless plains’ in the masai language, and within its boundaries are more than tree million large mammals. About 35 species of plains animals can be seen here including the so called ‘big five’ elephant, rhino, lion (some 1,500 of them), leopard and buffalo.

In May or early June, huge herds of wildebeest, gazelle and zebra begin their spectacular migration.

In their wake follow the predators, lion, cheetah and wild dog with vultures circling overhead. Other common species found here include hippo, giraffe, eland, impala and other antelope types, baboons, monkeys, and a profusion of over 500 species of birds.

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Ngorongoro Crater

White snow — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 10:50:19 +0000

The Ngorongoro Crater, at 2,286m above the sea level is the largest unbroken caldera in the world. Surrounded by very steep walls rising 610 metres from the crater floor, this natural amphitheatre covers an area of about 260 sq km tha’s 100 sq miles and is home to up to 30000 animals, almost half of them Zebra and wildebeest.

There are also gazelle, buffalo, eland, hartebeest and wart hog. Such vast numbers attract predators a plenty, mainly lion and hyena but also cheetah and leopard. More than 100 species of birds not found in the Serengeti have been spotted here. Countless flamingos form a pink blanket over the soda lakes.

The Crater has been declared a World Heritage Site. The Ngorongoro Crater lies within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, which covers more than 8,000 sq km. It is bounded by lake Eyasi in the southwest and the Gol Mountains in the north. Roughly in the centre is the Olbalal Swamp and the arid Olduvai Gorge.

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Lake Manyara National Park

White snow — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 08:29:12 +0000

Two famous spectacles in lake Manyara National Park are the tree climbing lions, which spend most of the day spread out along the branches of Acacia trees six to seven meters above the ground, and tree climbing pythons.

Nestling at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment the park is noted for its incredible beauty. As visitors enter the gate they pass into the lush forest, home to troops of baboons and blue monkeys.

Further along the forest opens up into woodlands, grasslands, swamps and beyond, the soda lake itself, covering 390 sq km and sanctuary to over 400 species of bird including flamingo, pelican, storks, sacred ibis, cormorants and Egyptian geese. The park is particularly noted for its huge herds of buffalo and elephant. Also giraffe, impala, hippo and a great variety of smaller animals.