LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL
PARK
Lake Manyara National Park nesting under the wall of the
Great Rift Valley is like a perfectly cut gemstone. It contains
a variety of habitats and diverse animals and birds. It covers
an area of 319sq Km, altitude 945 meters. Lake Manyara has 5 distinct
zones.
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Ground water forest with towering
mahogany and fig tree |
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Extensive marshland reeds |
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Plains of Savannah grassland |
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Outback scattered with acacia trees |
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Scrub-land on the face of the rift wall |
NGORONGORO CRATER
The largest intact crater in the world and second largest
extinct volcano in the World has a spectacular concentration of
wildlife. The crater rim is wooded with mountain forest vegetation.
Its oval in shape and 20Km in diameter, 100sq miles in area, 2000
feet deep and 2286metres above sea level.
SERENGETI NATIONAL
PARK
One of the most unique wilderness areas of the world, fantastic
in its natural beauty and unequalled in its scientific value.
It occupies 14763sq Km. This Park is one of the most popular wildlife
sanctuaries in the world. One of the most remarkable scenes in
this wildlife sanctuary is the migration of wildebeest, zebras,
giraffe, gazelle, buffalo and other plain animals. As the herds
move to new grazing grounds they are followed by predators such
as lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, jackals and hunting dogs
waiting for weak prey, while vultures soar overhead waiting for
their share of the kill.
ARUSHA NATIONAL
PARK
This park is remarkable for its range of habitats – miniature
volcanic craters, highland rainforest, acacia, woodland and a
string of crater lakes (The Momella lakes). In addition, on clear
day there are spectacular views of both Mount Kilimanjaro and
Mount Meru. Arusha National Park offers many beautiful panoramic
views. An opportunity to visit this park is not to be missed.
TARANGIRE NATIONAL
PARK
This park is scattered with Baobab trees alternating with open
acacia woodland, open bush, plains woodland, open bush, plains,
swamps and rivers along which stands palm trees. Big game and
birds abound. Among the wildlife that can be seen are lions, elephants,
zebras, oryx and many more. The bird-life is also extremely rich
and varied.
MOUNT KILIMANJARO
This is the highest Mountain in Africa is just three degrees below
the equator and its two peaks, the KIBO (5,893) and MAWENZI (5,149)
are permanently snow-capped. Ascent and Descent takes five days
and can be climbed by any normal, fit person with the assistance
of experienced mountain guides porters. Kilimanjaro can be climbed
at any time of the year except during the long rains April and
May.
OLDUVAI GORGE
Within Ngorongoro conservation area is the Olduvai Gorge, 180
Km from Arusha. The remains of Homo Habilis or "Handy Man"
regarded as mankind’s first step on the ladder of Human evolution.
Guides operate lecture tours of the sites.
MIKUMI
Located north of the Selous Reserve, some 300kms from Dar es Salaam.It
covers’ an area of 3,230sqKms. Among the species that can be seen
here are baboons, Buffaloes, colobus monkeys, hunting dogs, elands,
elephants, giraffes, hartebeests, hippos, lions, impalas, sable,
antelopes amongst other species.
SELOUS
The Selous game Reserve is the largest in Africa.It is a vast
wilderness, untamed by Man. has a large population of the Elephants.
Walking Safaris accompanied by an armed ranger can be organized
together with game drivers and boat trips.
