Nyerere National Park

Nyerere National Park

The Land of the Mighty Rufiji

Nyerere National Park

This is Africa’s Largest National Park! The Park with a staggering size of 30,893km2/11,927mi² host one of the world’s largest concentration of wildlife. The collection of wildlife both in diversity and abundance is just remarkable! Visitors to this vast sanctuary will be able to see the astounding volume of wildlife both rare and common species.

The park hosts the famous ‘’Big Five’’ and some rare species of antelopes like Roan Antelope, Brindled Gnu, Lichtenstein hartebeest, roan, and sable antelopes, Kudu, etc.!

Info About Nyerere National Park

  • Area: 30,893 km² /11,927mi²
  • Established: 2019
  • Location: Morogoro Region, Tanzania
  • Distance & Drive Time: Dar es salaam to Nyerere National Park is about 250km/155mi via Kibiti

Climate

The Park experiences a bimodal rainfall season and the short rains fall in November and December and are followed by a partial drying out in January and February. Thereafter, the long rains follow ending in early May. It is located at an altitude between 100 and 400 meters.

Getting there

The Park can be accessed by road or air

Air: There are regular flights from Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro, and Arusha to a number of small airstrips in the Park.

Park Attractions

Nyerere National Park has numerous attractions that visitors to the place can enjoy. Some of the best attractions in the Park include the ability to see the big Five, Large concentrations of elephants, and Hippos. The Rufiji River is full of abundant wildlife, the Largest population of African wild dogs to mention but a few. The Park is also endowed with beautiful and scenic landscapes that add to the beauty of this majestic place.

The Rufiji River, Myriad oxbows, delta, and Lakes

The Rufiji is East Africa’s largest river. It flows through the northern part of the Park, and this river which is slow-moving and wide, has created a number of oxbow lakes in its northern flood plains, and they create a beautiful landscape of plains and woodlands interspersed with expanses of water.  

The might Rufiji with its renowned population of hippos and crocodiles flows to the Indian ocean. The river has been designated as a photographic zone and is popular for tourists.

Large Populations of African Wild dogs

African Hunting Dogs are thriving, unlike most of those elsewhere on the continent. In fact, the park has the last true stronghold for African hunting dogs in Africa. While this species is highly endangered and seen in few areas, Nyerere gives visitors a chance to see them.

Highest Concentration of Hippos and Crocodile

Rufiji River in Nyerere National Park is home t plenty of hippos and Nile crocodiles.

Diverse birdlife

In Nyerere National Park, bird life is diverse and abundant. More than 440 species of birds have been recorded! These species are found in sandbanks, oxbow lakes and channels are home to these species. The rare species of peel’s fishing owls and white-backed heron live in the wooded section of the riverbank.

Continent Largest Population of Elephants

The largest concentration of elephants on the continent has been known for taking home in this park. 

Rare Species of Antelopes

Apart from being very famous for elephants, rhinos, and hippopotamus, Nyerere has also a vast range of game including brindled gnu, Nyasaland gnu, sable antelope, eland, greater kudu, waterbuck, hartebeest, zebras, giraffe, reedbuck, warthog, spotted hyena, lion, leopard, hunting dog, in addition to the largest populations of buffalo in Africa.

Activities

Nyerere National Park has some activities that give visitors opportunities to enjoy its beauty. The Park will give opportunities to do walking safaris, Game Viewing by vehicles as well as Unforgettable boat trips along the mighty Rufiji.

Boating

Watching wildlife from the water is a beautiful and different way of game viewing. Crocodiles and hippos abound and elephants, waterbuck, and buffalo spend a lot of time near the water, but a mass of other game including birds will be seen.

Game Drives

Game driving along the numerous small tracks is a popular way of enjoying the wildlife.

Walking safaris and fly camping

Guided walking safaris with overnight stays in lightweight fly camps are popular.

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Mikumi National Park

Mikumi National Park

Wildlife at a Glance

Welcome to Mikumi National Park

As accessible as it is, Mikumi is the most appealing Park for a safari. This Park will give you a true taste of an African safari while preserving your precious time.

The Park has a variety of wildlife that can be easily seen. Its closeness to Dar makes it an ideal place for weekend visitors who don’t have to spend a long time on an extended safari itinerary.

The park derives its name from a palm tree called Borassus palm which once grew there and covers an area of 3,230km2

Info About Mikumi National Park

  • Area: 3,230 km² (1,250 sq. Mi)
  • Established: 1964              
  • Location: Morogoro Region, Tanzania
  • Distance & Drive time: 283km/175mi from Dar es salaam and 118km/73mi from Morogoro town

Climate

The Park experiences a bi-modal rainfall season with short rains starting from October to early November and long rains from March to May and the dry season is from late June to September.

Getting there

The Park can be accessed by road or air

Air. Scheduled flights from all the main centers in Tanzania but often routing via Dar-es-salaam.

Park attractions

The Park harbors fascinating attractions most notably the Hippo pools that provide close access to the mud-loving beasts and bird watching. Zebra, wildebeest, impala, and buffalo are found on the grassy plains.

Wildlife

The park has many wildlife-like buffalos, Lions, Zebra, Giraffes, and Elephants. Giraffes are often seen browsing leaves from the isolated acacia trees that fringe the Mkata River. Also, the greater Kudu and sable antelope can be found in the miombo woodland-covered foothills of the mountain that rise from the Park boundaries.

Birds

The Mkata plain is a great place for birding. Mikumi boasts a respectful 400 species of birds with the most common ones being the black-bellied bustards, guinea fowls, marabou storks, bateleur eagles, ox peckers, colorful lilac-breasted rollers, and yellow-throated long claw.

Activities

  • Game Drive
  • Night Game drive
  • Bird watching
  • Walking safari
  • Filming and Photographing

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Ruaha National Park

Ruaha National Park

Explore the Wondering Nature

Ruaha National Park

It is the second-largest National Park, covering an area of 20,226 sq. km/12,567 sq. mi located in south-central Tanzania.

During the dry season, when game viewing is at its best, animals are drawn to the Great Ruaha River and other water sources.

The name Ruaha was derived from the hehe word called ”Luhava” meaning the great river.

Info About Ruaha National Park

  • Size: 20,226 sq.km/ 12,567 sq. mi    
  • Established: 1964
  • Distance & Travel Time:  From Iringa town, it is 108km/67mi to the main gate (Y-junction), 625km/338mi from Dar es Salaam and 480km/298mi from Mbeya City.

Climate

Ruaha National Park enjoys only one rainy season, usually from the end of November to May with annual average rainfall ranging from 500 to 800mm. The park is located at an altitude between 750 and 1868 meters.

Getting there

The park is accessible by road and air.

Road. From Iringa town it is 108km to the main gate (Y-junction), 625Km from Dar es Salaam and 480Km from Mbeya City.

Air. Daily flights from Dar es Salaam and Arusha are the easiest way to Ruaha. Airstrips are located at Msembe and Jongomero. Coastal Aviation, Auric Air, and Safari Link all have scheduled flights to Ruaha.

Park Attractions

Not only does Ruaha enjoy abundant wildlife, but the magnificent and constantly changing landscapes add a magical touch to the whole experience. Baobabs dot the rocky hillsides, the cool green shade along the River, and the open grassy plains, all make a wonderful and exciting trip.

Wild Animals

This is the place where you can see both Lesser and Greater Kudu because it is the southernmost limit for Lesser Kudu in the African continent.

It is also possible to see, Sable and Roan antelope, Lichtenstein’s Hartebeest, Topi, and both Southern and Bohor reedbuck, and it is the southernmost limit of Grants Gazelle.

In addition to this, Ruaha boasts a healthy population of Wild Dogs, Leopard, Lions, Cheetah, Buffalo, and elephants, not to mention all the other species, of which there are plenty.

Birds

With 574 species recorded in Ruaha, it is difficult to visit this beautiful Park and not be impressed by the number and variety of birds you see.

Baobab ”Upside down tree”

The park is known for having baobab trees scattered all over the park. During the dry season, the baobab trees shed leaves, leaving only bare branches that resemble roots. Therefore, people nicknamed it a “roots up tree”.

The Great Ruaha River

”The life of Ruaha” and one of the main attractions for many tourists.

Activities

Various activities are available in the park, such as day and night game drive, walking safari, cultural tourism, bird watching, star gazing, and balloon safari.

Walking Safari

This activity takes you closer to nature as it provides a chance of tracking animals by their footprints, stop to admire birdlife in the trees, and watch smaller creatures and their behaviors.

Night game drive

A night drive gives you the opportunity to see Ruaha like never before with a chance of seeing nocturnal wildlife and predators when they are more active

Filming and Photographing

The Park makes it the best place for professional filming and photographing

Balloon safari

Experience hot air balloon safaris and enjoy spectacular aerial game viewing and remarkable landscapes

Cultural and Historical sites

The Mkwawa Museum, Isimila Stone age site and natural pillar, Mapenza grave, Nyanywa, Ganga la Mafunyo, and Idinda rock painting will add unforgettable story tales on your visit.

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Kitulo National Park

Kitulo National Park

The Gods’ Garden

Kitulo National Park

The history of the park goes back to 1870, when Fredrick Elton, an Explorer visited the area. In the 1960s a large area was taken by United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization for Wheat and Sheep Schemes. Since neither wheat nor sheep thrived in the area, in 1972 the area was turned into a dairy farm, which remains active to date.

As a result of concerns from conservation bodies and various stakeholders, part of the farm, Livingstone, and Nhumbe Forest Reserves were declared as Kitulo National Park on the 16th of September 2005.

Info About Kitulo National Park

  • Area: 412.9 sq. km/159.4 sq. mi
  • Established: 2005
  • Located: Njombe Region, Tanzania
  • Distance & Drive time:  From Mbeya city-Isyonje- Kitulo is 70 km/43mi: Mbeya city-Chimala-Kitulo is 103km/64mi: Njombe town-Ikonda-makete-Kitulo 165km/102mi

Climate                                 

The climate is influenced by altitude, Lake Nyasa, and is largely temperate. The maximum daily temperature varies from 14.5°c to 18°c and the minimum ambient temperature ranges from 7°c to 8°c between December and April and can go as low as 0.5˚c from June to August, during this period frost occurs. The average annual rainfall is 1600mm ranging from 1500 – 1700mm. The rain season begins from October to May.

How to get there

The park can be accessed from Mbeya town, which is about 110km/68mi away via Chimala road and 70km/43mi via Isyonje road. It is about 90km/55mi from Songwe Airport. The park can only be reached by road.

 By Air: Through Songwe Airport; 90km/55mi via Isyonje and 125km/77mi via Chimala small town to Kitulo.

Songwe airport is an airport in the southern highlands region of Tanzania serving the city of Mbeya and the nearby regions. It is able to accommodate commercial jet traffic.

Park Attractions inside the Park

These are places of interest inside the park, where you can visit, typically for their inherent or exhibited natural or cultural value, historical significance, natural or built beauty, offering leisure, adventure, and amusement.

The Park has vast expanses of rolling upland grassland, rounded hills stretching away to the horizon, waterfalls, rivers, and a crater lakes.

Kitulo Plateau

The plateau is characterized by three main vegetation types:

  • Well-drained grassland on volcanic soils with species like Aster transgenesis, Kniphofia Grantii, and others.
  • Seasonally or permanently in updated bogs with species such as Lobelia and Gladiolus.
  • Rocky ridges and associated talus slopes on soil derived from metamorphic rocks with species like Moraea Callista and Romulea companuloides.

Flowers

The park is one of the great flower gardens in the world with over 40 species of ground orchids alone. Flowers come out in their thousands making unparalleled carpets of color, especially from late November to April.

Mount Livingstone Forest

Some of the tree species in the forest are Hagenia abyssinica, Ocotea usambarensis, Juniperus procera, and Khaya anthoceca. The forest is also characterized by mountain Bamboo, (Sinarundinaria Alpina). Kitulo is rich in flora species with 350 species of high plants recorded, including 45 species of terrestrial Orchids, of which 31 species are endemic to Tanzania, 16 are endemic to Kitulo and Poroto Mountain sand at least 3 species are endemic to Kitulo national park. Two species are only known to be in Kitulo and adjoining forests. The abundance of plants in the wet season has been described as the greatest flora marvel of the World.

Birds

Kitulo National Park is an important bird area (IBA) with wintering site for various bird species from South Africa and Europe. Some species from North Africa, Abdim’s stock in particular use Kitulo as a wintering area. The plateau is also home to breeding colonies of Blue swallow and Denham’s bustard. Other endemic bird species include Lesser kestrel, Pallid Harrier, Cisticola njombe, Kipengere Seedeater, and Uhehe fiscal. A number of waterbirds can be found at Dhambwe Crater Lake. These are Yellow-billed duck, White-faced whistling ducks, Common teal, Open-billed stocks, and Red-knobbed coot.

Nhumbe Valley

This is often referred to as the jewel of the Park, where small streams emerge from the grassy hillsides sometimes cascading down into little waterfalls, thus forming the head waterfall for Nhumbe river, one of the main tributaries of the Great Ruaha River. The gap in the valley is occupied by Juniper forest, one of the most extensive in East Africa. The tower to 50 m high and is indeed the tallest juniper in the world.

Nhumbe Waterfall

Its height is approximately 100 meters. The waterfall is 20 km from Mwakipembo main gate and takes one hour to walk down the waterfall and up to the picnic site. You can cool your body there and take brilliant photos.

Mwakipembo Waterfall

It is located along the road to Nhumbe valley 4 km from mwakipembo main gate, its height is 8 meters. The area is characterized by orchid flowers, everlasting flowers, Erica plants, and Clematopsis uhehensis.

Accommodation

The Park provides a variety of accommodations that are found inside and outside the park. Beautiful public and special camping grounds are available inside the park.

Mwakipembo Public Campsite

Mwakipembo Public Campsite with a campfire, flush toilet, shower, and camping ground. Booking is not required.

Maua Special Campsite

Maua Special campsite is in its natural environment reserved to maintain exclusivity for users. Prior booking is required.

Accommodation Outside the Park

Good guests and Lodges at Matamba small town (Zebra guest house, God’s Garden Hotel, Eden Motel, Mama Izengo guest, Mtanganyika, and Rena Blumen Lodge) provide good accommodation to visitors. However, three Star Hotels are found in nearby Mbeya City.

Activities

The park is endowed with various tourism activities that visitors can do during their visit. The activities include; Hiking, Nature Walking Safaris (Short Walking Safaris (SWS)), Long Walking Safaris (LWS), Picnicking, Bird Viewing, Camping, Filming, and Cycling (MB). 

Take one of the many walking trails that we have customized so that you can explore our park and nature along Nhumbe forest with good habitat for over 50-meter trees, black and white colobus monkeys, and waterfalls. On mount Livingstone ranges and grassland plain there are very interesting trails for flowers, hikers, and forest lovers.

  • Nhumbe walking trail (1 – 3hrs)
  • Matamba ridge (4 – 10hrs walk)
  • Kipunji hiking trail takes (8 -12hrs)
  • Kilasi hiking trail takes (3 – 6hrs)
  • A bamboo hiking trail takes (3 – 6hrs)
  • Ikubo hiking trail takes (3 – 6hrs)

Also, there is a Trail from Ipelele to Matema Beach- Lake Nyasa that takes you a couple of days.

Game viewing

Explore game drive along Matamba ridge, montane grassland, bamboo forest, and Mt. Livingstone trees, waterfalls, and around the natural flower garden. Four-wheel (4X4) drive vehicles are recommended.

Nhumbe trail (Short walking safari)

The safari starts from Nhumbe picnic site, then descends to the waterfall base through very steep built steps, and ascends back to the picnic site, taking two hours (2hrs) walking.

Matamba Ridge (Long walking safari)

The safari starts from mwakipembo campsite, then hikes to matamba ridge and descends to mlivili cave, it takes six hours (6hrs) walking. Walking to matamba ridge route gives a nice scenery vision of grassland plains and horizons.

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Katavi National Park

Katavi National Park

Discover the Untouched Wildness

Katavi National Park

Katavi National Park is found in the western part of Tanzania, it was formerly a game reserve; the park was established in 1974. It was originally 1,823km2 in 1997 it was extended to 4,471km2.

The park is located 40km south of Mpanda town, being Tanzania’s third-largest national park, after Ruaha and Serengeti.

Info About Katavi National Park

  • Area: 4,471km2
  • Established: 1974
  • Distance Travel Time: From either Dar es Salaam via Mbeya (1513Km), Dar es Salaam via Tabora (1392km), Arusha via Tabora (1015.7km) or Mwanza via Tabora – Inyonga (741 km).

Climate

Park’s climate is classified as tropical. The average temperature is 24.6 °C. In a year, the average rainfall is 1139 mm. Precipitation is the lowest in June, with an average of 0 mm. Precipitation is the lowest in June, with an average of 0 mm. With an average of 231 mm, the most precipitation falls in December. At an average temperature of 26.2 °C, October is the hottest month of the year. July has the lowest average temperature of the year. It is 22.7 °C.

Activities

The park is endowed with various tourism activities that visitors can do during their visit. The activities include; Nature Walking Safaris (Short Walking Safaris), Long Walking Safaris) Filming, Camping, Birding, Night Game Drive, Hiking, and Game Viewing.

Long walking safari (Chorangwa Hiking Trail)

Long walking safari (Chorangwa Hiking Trail) It takes more than five hours walking, more than 10kms long.

Short walking safari (Sitalike Walking Trail)

Short walking safari (Sitalike Walking Trail) that ranges from 1-9kms Long, takes more than three hours.

Birding

Katavi offers an outstanding diversity of birdlife, it has more than 450 species of birds, ranging from turkey-sized group hornbills to the tiny sunbirds.

Hiking

Walking through trails to a waterfall It is being practiced in Katavi National Park, 17 Kms walking Trails to an elevated point where it will be easy to view Waterfalls including Chorangwa, Lukima, and Ndido waterfalls within the parks.

Night Game Drive

Night game drives the activity conducted during the night, using open vehicles and special spotlights to observe nocturnal or active animals during the night’ and their behavior. It gives an opportunity to see the range of animals which are generally unseen during the day.

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Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

Home to the world's last remaining large mammal migration

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park is Africa’s most famous park due to the largest concentration of game on the continent and the migration of millions of wildebeest. Maasai people called this park ‘Siringet‘, meaning endless plains. The Serengeti speaks for itself and with a good reason not only the migration of over 1 million wildebeest through its plains and woodlands but also unique landscapes and other spectacular wildlife.

The Serengeti is home to the world’s largest populations of Wildebeest, Zebra, Cape Eland, Lion, Cheetah, Hyena, and Gazelles. The scenic beauty of the sky with cool nights and warm days makes your visit to this remaining home for the great migration of large mammals incredible!

Info About Serengeti National Park

  • Area: 14,763 km² /5,700 sq. Mi
  • Established: 1951
  • Location: Mara Region, Tanzania
  • Distance & Drive Time: Arusha to Central Serengeti 6-7 hours 350km/217mi

Climate

The climate of the Serengeti National Park is subtropical, with a rain season from November to April and a dry season from May to October.

Getting there

The park can be accessed by road and air.

Road. Accessed from all towns and cities to the present entry or exit points/gates namely Naabi Hill, Seronera, Ndutu, Kusini, Kirawira, Handajega, Ikoma, Tabora ‘B’, Lamai, Lobo, Ndabaka, Machochwe and Kleins.

Air. There are all-weather airstrips in the center of the park (Seronera), in the South (Kusini), in the East (Lobo), in the West (Kirawira), and in the North (Kogatende & Lamai). There are scheduled and private charters from Arusha, Mwanza, Kilimanjaro, Musoma, Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar.

Attractions

Serengeti National Park, is a world-renown, World Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site that has many more attractions than any other national park in Africa. The Great Migration, The Big Five, Unique Bird Collections, Endangered Species, Highest concentration of Carnivores and Herbivores, and Scenic and Spectacular Landscapes are some of the attractions one will encounter!

The Great Migration

The great wildebeest migration of over a 1.3million is accompanied by large numbers of zebra, and smaller numbers of Grant’s & Thomson’s gazelle, eland and impala with an annual pattern-seeking fresh grazing and water. Having a chance of encountering these phenomena gives you a lifetime experience with nature.

Highest Concentration of Carnivores

Serengeti has the highest concentration of carnivores, especially all the big African cats such as Lions, Leopards, Cheetah and Spotted Hyena! Seeing these powerful predators hunting and sometimes fighting for the territory all make your day!

Largest Concentration of Herbivores

Serengeti has more than 28 species of herbivores including buffalos, wildebeest, zebras, elands, hippos and waterbucks. During game viewing spotting herbivores coloring the endless plains while feeding gives you a thrilling experience!

Endangered Species

Serengeti is one of the last remaining sanctuaries for critically endangered Black rhino (Diceros bicornis michaeli) as well as an endangered African hunting dog!

Diverse Birdlife

With more than 530 species recorded quarter being those migrating from other parts of the world, the park forms an ecological important bird area and an ideal place for bird lovers! Some of the species commonly seen are European and Abdim’s storks, Eurasian Roller, Barn Swallows, Fish & Martial Eagles etc.

Cultural & Historical Sites

Serengeti is home to many cultures from the famous tribes of Maasai, Sukuma, Kurya, and Ikoma. Indigenous Maasai and Ikoma use to live in parts of the park before they were resettled outside the park. The present signs which are still visible at famous Maasai Rock Painting, Gong rock, and Ikoma ruins mark a special combination of game viewing and human history.

Scenic and Spectacular Landscapes

The vast scenic and unspoiled landscapes among others made this area recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Its vast plains, rolling hills, and the island of Kopjes increases the beauty of the park

Plants and Insects

The park is rich in plant life as well as insects. During the rainy seasons the park bust in wildflowers and beautiful butterflies providing an exceptional experience for botanists and entomologists

Activities

  • Game Viewing by Vehicles
  • Hot Air Balloon Safari
  • Professional Filming &Photographing.
  • Walking Safaris

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Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

The Paradise of Elephants

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park is known for its majestic Baobab trees. These can grow to an enormous size and have a unique shape.

The park is impressively splendid for its famous concentration of wild animals especially the elephants You can see herds of up to 300 elephants around the Tarangire River, and it is also one of the finest birding destinations in East Africa.

The name of the park originates from the Tarangire River which crosses the park and covers an area of 2850 km 2.

Info About Tarangire National Park

  • Area: 2,850 km2 /1,100 sq. Mi
  • Established: 1960
  • Distance: 106km/65mi from Arusha
  • Location: Arusha, Tanzania

Climate

Tarangire has a bimodal rainfall with short rains starting from November to December, long rains from March to May, and a dry season from June to October and January to February.

The park is located at an altitude between 900m and 1250meters with annual average rainfall ranging from 650 to 700mm.

Getting there

The Park can be accessed by road or air

Attractions

The Park has remarkable attractions with large groups of Elephants, the spectacular natural beauty of the savanna landscape, and magnificent majestic Baobabs. Over 550 different bird species have been recorded in the park, of which several are threatened or endemic.

Wildlife

Tarangire is noted as a safari destination for its large concentration of wildlife population. Animals like elephants, eland, giraffes, lions, buffalo, cheetah, leopards, and zebra are easily spotted when you are in a four-wheel drive.

Birds

Enjoy spotting a large batch of colorful and exclusive bird species. Over 500 different species are housed in swamps that are spread all over Tarangire. This makes an area an amazing destination for bird lovers. One wouldn’t miss seeing breeding species of birds found in Tarangire more than anywhere else on the planet.

Baobab Trees

They can live up to 300 years and can grow trunks reaching more than 100feet in circumference. They have spent quite some time on the planet and seen a lot of history. So, if only they could talk, they would surely be interesting storytellers!

Tarangire River

The Tarangire River is the only source of water for thousands of animals in the dry season thus offering a fantastic game driving experience.

Termite Mounds

The mounds built of mud from underground and held together by termite saliva are always seen and they provide observation points for animals. It’s also home to dwarf mangooses when abandoned

Activities

Tarangire National Park has different activities that can be done once you have arrived at the Park. These activities include Day Game drive, Night Game Drive, Walking Safari, Filming and Photographing, Bush-meal, Hot air balloon safari, and Birdwatching.

Walking Safari

This gives you a more learning experience about animals within the bushland and a better way of spotting animals within the bushland and a better way of spotting animals at a close range. It is mostly done in the morning and evening and brings about a different scope and sense of adventure. It also conveys a different dimension to the whole safari experience

Night game drives

Going with a blanket and sitting in an open vehicle under an African sky with the pretty stars is a moment to remember. The bush is completely a different world at night.

Balloon safari

Balloon air flight in Tarangire will give you a different experience. Gliding across the Tarangire river on your tour as the sunrise stains the plains pink, the golden grassland dotted with giant baobab trees, the silver ribbons of the rivers and animals congregate in their hundreds in the early morning; all these make you be part of the natural world.

Bird watching

Tarangire is a great bird-watching site with more than 500 species recorded. Bird lovers should keep an eye open for flocks of dazzlingly colorful yellow–collared lovebirds and the somewhat drabber Rufous-tailed weaver and Ashy starling

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Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is the leader of Tanzania’s travel industry, it’s situated in northern piece of Tanzania; lying south-east of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and north of Lake Manyara National Park. Its size is 8,300 sq km. Ngorongoro Conservation Area is viewed as a characteristic miracle of the world “the eighth Wonder of the World” and is a fine mix of scenes, individuals and wildlife. It is one of Africa’s principle archeological destinations and has been pronounced a World Heritage Site. The Crater has accomplished world fame, drawing in a consistently expanding number of guests every year. You are probably not going to escape different vehicles here, yet you are guaranteed incredible wildlife seeing in a truly marvelous condition.

There is no place else in Africa very like Ngorongoro! The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s biggest unblemished volcanic caldera. Framing a fantastic bowl of around 265 square kilometers, with sides up to 600 meters down; it is home to roughly 30,000 animals at any one time. The Crater edge is more than 2,200 meters high and encounters its very own atmosphere. From this high vantage direct it is conceivable toward make out the little states of animals advancing around the crater floor far beneath. Swathes of cloud stay nearby the rough edge most days of the year and it’s one of only a handful couple of spots in Tanzania where it can get nippy during the evening. The crater floor comprises of various different natural surroundings that incorporate field, marshes, timberlands and Lake Makat (Maasai for ‘salt’) – a focal soft drink lake filled by the Munge River. All these different situations pull in wildlife to drink, flounder, brush, stow away or climb. In spite of the fact that animals are allowed to move all through this contained condition, the rich volcanic soil, lavish backwoods and spring source lakes on the crater floor (joined with fairly soak crater sides) will in general slope both nibblers and predators to stay consistently.

Info About Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Getting There

By Road

Ngorongoro Crater is approximately 185 km from Arusha by road. The trip usually takes four hours.

By Air

Daily flights from Arusha to Lake Manyara Airstrip are offered. From there, it’s about one-and-a-half hours to the Ngorongoro Crater.

Best Time to visit Ngorongoro Crater

The Ngorongoro Crater can be visited at any time of the year. However, if you want to have an exceptional game-viewing experience, it is best to visit during the dry season, which runs from June to October. During this time, you can enjoy clear skies, which provide excellent visibility of the wildlife and other big game.

Why should I visit Ngorongoro Crater?

  • It is the world’s largest caldera that houses the BIG FIVE and other wildlife.
  • Ngorongoro Crater Safari is among the best Safari destinations in the African continent that hosts the annual Migration.
  • Dubbed as Garden of Eden, Ngorongoro Crater showcases stunning landscapes with 25,000 animals, including ungulates and other large 

Masai Tribe

While on your safari, it is possible to visit the Maasai tribe, which is allowed to let their livestock graze in the area. If you are interested in learning more about the lifestyle and rituals of this fascinating tribe, we highly recommend booking a Maasai Tour.

Information and Facts

Ngorongoro Crater is an area of exceptional natural beauty that is highly recommended to be visited by individuals seeking to explore the incredible wildlife of Africa. The region is home to the highest concentration of wildlife on the continent, including lions, elephants, zebras, black rhinos, and a plethora of other species. The panoramic views from the crater rim over the crater floor are truly awe-inspiring and offer visitors a unique perspective on the natural world. It is, therefore, not surprising that Ngorongoro Crater is considered one of Africa’s Seven Natural Wonders and a popular destination for tourists seeking to experience the unparalleled beauty of the African continent.

Most common animals

  • Rhinos
  • Hippos
  • Lions
  • Grant Gazelles
  • Thomson Gazelles
  • Zebras
  • Wildebeests
  • Warthogs
  • Highland Antelopes
  • Elephants
  • Jackals
  • Ostriches

Facts about Ngorongoro

  • Ngorongoro crater floor, with its unique habitat and wildlife
  • Ngorongoro Highlands
  • Olmoti Crater and Empakaai Crater
  • Tropical rainforest
  • Olduvai George, the earliest place of human existence on earth
  • Museum Laetoli Footprint has the oldest known footprints of early humans

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Mkomazi National Park

Mkomazi National Park

Home to the rare species

Mkomazi National Park

The Park finds itself in a beautiful setting with both the Pare and Usambara mountains towering above its boundaries. Depending on the weather, Mount Kilimanjaro can also be seen from the park. To the south, the pare and Usambara mountains form a dramatic backdrop and to the north, Kenya’s vast Tsavo National Park shares a border with Mkomazi, making common ground for migratory herds of elephants, oryx, and zebra during the wet season. Together with Tsavo, it forms one of the largest and most important protected ecosystems on earth.

Mkomazi derives its name from the Pare-ethnic language; “Mko and Mazi”. “Mko” means a traditional tiny wooden spoon used by the Pare people for eating and “Mazi” means water. This implies that the water in the Park is hardly enough to fill up the wooden spoon. It covers an area of 3,245sq km/1,240mi²

Info About Mkomazi National Park

  • Area: 3,234 km² /1,240mi²
  • Established: 2006
  • Distance & Drive time: 120km/74mi from Moshi. 
  • Location: Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania 

Climate

The climate in Mkomazi is usually dry and warm to hot. The warmest months are October to April and the coldest months are May to September. It also experiences two wet seasons, the long rains which are from March to May and short rains are from November to December. Mean annual rainfall ranges from 570 mm in the lowlands to 1,910 mm in the highlands.

Getting there

The Park can be accessed by road and by air.

Park Attractions

The most common animals in Mkomazi. 

  • Giraffe
  • oryx
  •  gerenuk,
  •  hartebeest
  •  lesser kudu
  • eland
  • impala
  • grants gazelle
  • elephants
  • buffalo
  • lions
  • leopards
  • cheetah

Black Rhinos

Black Rhinos spend their days and nights grazing and only sleep during the hottest parts of the day. When they aren’t eating, they like a cooling mud soak.

Ride into Mkomazi to come and see these majestic and powerful creatures that conquered the world.

Wild dogs

These long-legged canines can only be seen in abundance when you visit Mkomazi. Their four toes per foot unlike other dogs make them unique. They live in packs therefore they are social animals and communicate by touch, actions, and vocalizations.

Unique Vegetation

Mkomazi marks the southern tip of the Sahel zone which resembles that of a dry desert-like landscape. Due to the climate, the vegetation consists of Acacia Commiphora woodlands, and towards the western mountains the vegetation changes to a dry land forest

Bird species

A healthy population of 450 species is also found in the park and several species can be seen during a game drive. The most commonly seen species include go-away birds, ostriches, long-crested eagles, and bustards. Doves, hornbills, weavers, and guinea-fowl are all present in large numbers as well as such shrinking species as the martial eagle and violet wood-hoopoe.

Activities

There are several tourist activities inside and outside the Park

Day Game Drive

This is the main tourism activity in the park where visitors visit different areas of attraction inside the Park using vehicles during the day.

Walking Safaris

In Mkomazi visitors have an opportunity to walk around the Park with an armed trained Park Ranger. Can do a short walk around Dindira or a Long walk starting from the Zange area (Park’s Headquarters) to the Babus area

Bird Watching

The park has more than 450 bird species, including the migrant ones, birds of prey, and water birds, hence making this the best area for bird lover visitors to enjoy this activity within the Park.

Filming

Mkomazi National Park has a good scenery full of nature’s beauty, and other attractions found in abundance, this makes it an ideal area for filming.

Nature Walk

A nature walk can be done in Nilo and Amani Nature Reserves near Muheza town. Walking and Hiking in Chome Nature Forest Reserve in Same.

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Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

A Home of Tree Climbing Lions

Lake Manyara National Park

The lush green vegetation consists of tall trees of the ground water forest, the tree-climbing lions, the soda lake inhabited by thousands of pink-hued flamingos, large water birds, and the troops of baboons and blue monkeys, and the rift valley escarpment make your safari to this area unforgettable.

The park derives its name from a plant called Euphorbia tirucalli, known as Emanyara in the Maasai language, and covers an area of 648.7 km2.

Info About Lake Manyara National Park

  • Area: 325 km² /125 sq. Mi of which 200 km² /77 sq. Mi is Lake.
  • Established: 1960
  • Location: Manyara & Arusha Regions, Tanzania
  • Distance & Drive time: 126 kilometers from Arusha City

Climate

The Park experiences a bi-modal rainfall season with short rains starting from November to December and long rains from February to May and the dry season is from late June to October.

It is located at an altitude between 850 and 2000 meters with annual average rainfall ranging from 650 to 760m

Getting there

The Park can be accessed by road or air

Best Time to Visit.

The best time to see large animals in Lake Manyara is during the dry season, from July to October. If you are a bird lover you can better visit the park from November till June. During this season you can spot thousands of flamingos as well as pelicans, African Fish Eagle, hornbill, Hamerkop, Black heron, little bee-eater, and much more.

Park Attractions

The Park has remarkable attractions most notably the tree-climbing lions, Marang’ forest, hot spring, ground water forest, diversity of bird species, and the rift valley. Plan your trip by visiting Lake Manyara National Park where you will get an exceptional experience that quenches your travel thirst.

Most Wild Animals

Elephant, buffalo, hippo, lion, leopard, occasional cheetah, and giraffe. Lions here have opted to rest up during the heat of midday in trees, giving Manyara lions somehow different behavior.

Birds

The park offers a high diversity of bird species over 390 birds species both migrants and residents including 50 birds of prey, raucous forest hornbills, pink-hued flamingos, and flotillas of pelicans.

Hot springs

Its water is heated by volcanic activity to a temperature of 76.5 0C. The water is important to source of food for lesser flamingos and the mineral content of the water is associated with curative values.

Ground Water forest

These dense evergreen harbors resident bushbucks, primates, and a multitude of bird species.

The varied habitats

The varied diversity of habitats including the rift valley escarpment, open grassland, woodland and the lake makes the area an ideal place to visit.

Marang’ Forest

It lies above the escarpment and harbors elephants, buffaloes, duikers, baboons, blue monkeys, leopards and many forest dwellings bird’s species.

Activities

  • Game Drive
  • Night Game drive
  • Walking safari
  • Canoeing
  • Bird Watching
  • Canopy Tree Walk
  • Filming and Photographing

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