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Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park is undoubtedly the best-known wildlife sanctuary in the world, unequalled for its natural beauty and scientific value, it has the greatest concentration of plains game in Africa. It is home to the greatest wildlife spectacle on earth - the great migration of wildebeest and zebra. The resident population of lion, cheetah, elephant, giraffe, and birds is also impressive. The vast plains of the Serengeti comprise 1.5 million ha of savannah. The annual migration to permanent water holes of vast herds of herbivores followed by their predators, is one of the most impressive natural events in the world. The biological diversity of the park is very high with at least four globally threatened or endangered animal species: black rhinoceros, elephant, wild dog, and cheetah.

Lake Manyara National Park

Located on the way to Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti, Lake Manyara National Park is worth a stop in its own right. Its ground water forests, bush plains, baobab strewn cliffs, and algae-streaked hot springs offer incredible ecological variety in a small area, rich in wildlife and incredible numbers of birds. Lake Manyara National Park is known for the flamingos that inhabit the lake. During the wet season they inhabit the edges of the lake in flocks of thousands but they are not so present during the dry season. Lake Manyara’s famous tree-climbing lions are another reason to pay a visit to this park. The alkaline soda of Lake Manyara is home to an incredible array of bird life that thrives on its brackish waters

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park is the sixth largest national park in Tanzania, it is located in Manyara Region. Located just a few hours’ drive from the town of Arusha, Tarangire is a popular stop for people travelling through the northern safari circuit on their way to Ngorongoro and the Serengeti. The park extends into two game controlled areas and the wildlife is allowed to move freely throughout. The park is named after the Tarangire River, the only source of water for the wildlife in the region during the dry season. The park is famous for its high density of elephants and baobab trees. Visitors to the park in the June to November dry season can expect to see large herds of thousands of zebra, wildebeest and Cape buffalo. he park is home to very diverse vegetation, unlike any others in the northern safari destination.

Selous Game Reserve

Selous Game Reserve is Africa's largest game reserve and one of favorite game viewing areas in Africa. Covering 50,000 square kilometers, is amongst the largest protected areas in Africa and is relatively undisturbed by human impact. The park has a variety of vegetation zones, ranging from dense thickets to open wooded grasslands. The Selous is a superb safari destination for both family safaris and African honeymoons, the entire better for the ease of getting there and the lack of crowds. The park has the widest diversity of safari activities in the country, offering the boating safaris as well as standard game drives, walking safaris and legendary fly camping trips. The property harbours one of the most significant concentrations of elephant, black rhinoceros, cheetah, giraffe, hippopotamus and crocodile, amongst many other species. The reserve also has a high variety of habitats including Miombo woodlands, open grasslands, riverine forests and swamps.

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Ngorongoro Conservation Area is in northern Tanzania. It’s home to the vast, volcanic Ngorongoro Crater and “Big 5” game (elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino). The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Forming a spectacular bowl of about 265 square kilometres, with sides up to 600 metres deep; it is home to approximately 30,000 animals at any one time. The Crater rim is over 2,200 metres high and experiences its own climate. From this high vantage point it is possible to make out the tiny shapes of animals making their way around the crater floor far below. Swathes of cloud hang around the rocky rim most days of the year and it’s one of the few places in Tanzania where it can get chilly at night. The jewel in Ngorongoro's crown is a deep, volcanic crater, the largest un flooded and unbroken caldera in the world. About 20kms across, 600 meters deep and 300 sq kms in area, the Ngorongoro Crater is a breathtaking natural wonder.

Mount Kilimanjaro

Rising to a height of 5,892 meters (19,331 feet) above sea level, Kilimanjaro is the highest snow peaked mountain in Africa. It has three volcanic cones, "Kibo", "Mawenzi", and "Shira", is a dormant volcano in Tanzania. Above the gently rolling hills and plateau of northern Tanzania rises the snowy peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro, its slopes and glaciers shimmering above the rising clouds. Kilimanjaro is located near the town of Moshi and is a protected area, carefully regulated for climbers to enjoy without leaving a trace of their presence. The mountain’s ecosystems are as strikingly beautiful as they are varied and diverse. Kilimanjaro, by any name, is a metaphor for the compelling beauty of East Africa. When you see it, you understand why. Not only is this the highest peak on the African continent; it is also the tallest free-standing mountain in the world, rising in breathtaking isolation from the surrounding coastal scrubland – elevation around 900 metres.

09 Days Classic Tanzania Expeditions Safari

09 Days Classic Tanzania Expeditions Safari Day 01: ARRIVAL IN ARUSHAPicked up from Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel.Dinner and overnight at Mount Meru Hotel (Half Board) Day 02: ARUSHA / TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARKAfter breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park. This park covering approximately 2600 square kilometers is

7 Days Magical Tanzania Safari

7 Days Magical Tanzania Safari Day 1 ARUSHA / TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK Pick up from your hotel in Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park.The park consists of natural vegetation mainly of Acacia woodland and giant African Baobab trees, with huge swamp areas in the south. Both the river and

5 Days Wildlife Safari

5 Days Wildlife Safari Day 1 ARUSHA / LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARKDepart Arusha this morning to Lake Manyara. Lake Manyara National Park offers breathtaking views and a large variety of habitats. Acacia woodlands, water forests, baobab strewn cliffs, algae-streaked hot springs, swamps and the lake itself. And thanks to this

4 Days Serengeti in Style Safari

4 Days Serengeti in Style Safari Day 1 – ARUSHA / SERENGETI NATIONAL PARKThis morning, you will be picked up from your hotel in Arusha and drive to Serengeti National Park with picnic lunch. The 240 Km drive will be covered in about 5hrs. The Serengeti, means endless plains in

4 Days Magnificent Safari

4 Days Magnificent Tanzania Safari Day 1: ARUSHA / TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK Pick up from your hotel in Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park.The park consists of natural vegetation mainly of Acacia woodland and giant African Baobab trees, with huge swamp areas in the south. Both the river and

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