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Arusha
National Park.
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The park has
three distinct zones: Ngurdoto Crater (often described as a mini Ngorongoro),
the Momella Lakes, a group of shallow alkaline lakes fed by underground streams,
and Mount Meru, one of the most rewarding mountains to climb in Africa Animals
here include buffalo, elephant, hippo, giraffe, zebra and a variety of antelope,
blue monkey and black and white colobus monkey, leopard and
hyena
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Ngorongoro
Crater
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From
the main entrance in the south, Ngorongoro Crater is reached en-route a steep
climb through mist and fog. On reaching the rim of the crater, the mist and fog
suddenly break and the Ngorongoro grass carpeted floor and bathed in sunshine
appears like a host heaven six hundred meters below the floor of the Ngorongoro
crater which is 265 square kilometers and 16 kilometers in radius is home to
nearly 25,000 large resident mammals. Visitor to Ngorongoro can enjoy
walking around the area. Long walking safaris and short likes are both
adventurous and rewarding. Within the Ngorongoro conservation area there are
“cultural bomas” where tourists can learn more about the customs and traditions
of the famous Maasai, a pastoral tribe that was allowed to head their cattle
within the protected area. Ngorongoro can be accessed by Air and road there are
lodges situated on the rim to the crater and tented camps nearby also available
are campsites at designated areas around the rim and guest houses at Karatu
township near the gate.
ABOUT NGORONGORO CONSERVATION
AREA.
The
Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a huge area containing active volcanoes,
mountains, archeological sites, rolling plains, forests, lakes, and dunes and of
course, Ngorongoro Crater and Olduvai Gorge. The views at the rim of Ngorongoro
Crater are sensational. On the crater floor, grassland blends into swamps,
lakes, rivers, woodland and mountains - all a heaven for wildlife, including the
densest predator population in Africa. The crater is home to up to 25,000 large
mammals, mainly grazers - gazelle, buffalo, eland, hartebeest and warthog. You
will not find giraffe, as there is not much to eat at tree level, or tope,
because the competition with wildebeest is not too fierce, nor will you find
impala. The crater elephants are strangely, mainly bulls. There are a small
number of black rhinos here too. The bird life is largely seasonal and is also
affected by the ratio of soda to fresh water in Lake Magadi on the crater
floor.
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Serengeti
National Park.
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The
Serengeti National Park, covering 14763 square kilometers is one of the world’s
largest wildlife sanctuaries. One of the most breathtaking events in the animal
kingdom; the migration of thousands of Wildebeest takes place here every year.
The Serengeti, 320 kilometers from Arusha was gazette in 1951. It was accepted
by the World heritage Convention as a World heritage and biosphere reserve in
1981. The park's name, Serengeti means endless plains and derived from the
Maasai word Siringet. The Maasai are a pastoral tribe living in the
area. The parks terrain varies from vast treeless central Serengeti plains
and Savannah type stretches doffed with acacia trees, magnificent rock out crops
called Kopjes, riverine bush, thick shrubs to streams, rivers, small swamps and
lakes. These features give the park a fascinating variety of scenarios. The
park contains an estimated 3 million large animals, most of which take part in a
seasonal migration that is one of nature’s wonders. The annual migration
involves more than 1.5 million wildebeest as well as hundreds of thousands of
zebra and gazelle in search of greener pastures and water. Serengeti national
park has about 35 species of plain animals from, a hare to the elephant and a
wonderful selection of bird life. Survey estimates indicate an animal’s
population of about 4 million including over 300 lions, 1.6 million
wildebeest.
500,000 zebras and over 400 bird species. Accessibility
and visitor facilities Visitors can drive or fly to the nearby Seronera
airstrip. There are sever lodges tented camps and a variety of campsites the
best time to visit is all year round
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Lake
Manyara National Park.
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Hemingway describes Lake Manyara National Park's magnificent hunting
country in "The Green Hills of Africa". Mahogany, sausage tree and croton are
alive with blue monkeys and velvets. Elephants feed off fallen fruit while
bushbuck, waterbuck, baboons, aardvark, civet, the shy pangolin and leopard as
well as the black rhino; all make their home in the forest.
Manyara
is sanctuary to elusive buffalo and hippo, giraffe, impala, zebra and the famous
residents - tree-climbing lions. Lake
Manyara itself is a magnet for bird life and a kaleidoscope of different species
can be found around its shores, including huge flocks of flamingoes. The park is
ideal for a day trip. A four-wheel drive is recommended during the rains. The
dry season is from June to September and January to February.
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Kilimanjaro
National Park.
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The climax of this adventurous journey will, for a change, not be ''Out of
Africa'' but ''On Top of Africa''. We offer you not only a two day safari to the
eighth wonder of the world Ngorongoro Crater, but also a trip up to the world's
most famous mountain Mount Kilimanjaro. This fascinating mountain makes you believe that you are facing the highest
mountain in the world, as it rises, lonely and majestic, from a high plateau of
1600, metres and yet this long extinguished volcano reaches an altitude of
''only'' 5895 metres. Any person determined to climb this mountain, 300 kilometres south of the
equator, is apt to be laughed at by family friends. Yet, during the high season
more that 50 climbers daily set out for this most wonderful hiking trip. The
different zones of vegetation are most impressive. You start at an altitude of
1700m and pass through a tropical rain forest (no unwanted encounters with wild
animals to be feared). At 3000m you cross a highland marsh with its fantastic
flora. Lobelia can be seen and giant groundswells, which are believed to be
hundreds of years old. Above 4000 metres you pass a high alpine desert. At the peak, the successful
climber is rewarded by the sight of the most marvelous ice formations,
unforgettable for the rest of his life. Well-kept paths (no mountain climbing),
experienced local guides, porters who carry all your luggage, a well -balanced
diet, mountain huts at 2700 and 3700 metres combined with a good physical
fitness, help you to tackle this five day hike without problems. Obviously,
there is no way in Europe to test your body's reaction to the thin air at
altitude over 4,500m. Adequate behaviors during the ascent, however, helps to
increase the chance of successfully reaching the peak.
Real
Wild Explores have taken several groups to Mount Kilimanjaro during the
past few years. Their experience shows that age does not play an important role
for successfully reaching the top. Some 20 years - olds face greater problems
than 70 year - olds. What matter is your attitude towards the whole undertaking
and, of course, your physical fitness. You will hear more about it if you phone or fax us for more information.
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Tarangire
National Park.
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Tarangire National Park, situated only 120km, from
Arusha and South East of Lake Manyara National Park is famous for its dense
wildlife population which is most spectacular between June and December. During
this time of the year thousands of animals migrate from dry Maasai steppe to
Tarangire River looking for water. Tarangire National Park, situated only 120km, from
Arusha and South East of Lake Manyara National Park is famous for its dense
wildlife population that is most spectacular between June and December.
During this time of the year thousands of animals
migrate from dry Maasai steppe to Tarangire River looking for water.
Among other species to be seen at Tarangire are rhino,
buffalo, elephant, lion, warthog, eland, the fringe eared Oryx, lesser and
greater kudu, gerenuk and large numbers of impala. The National Park is also
famous for tree climbing pythons and abundant bird life.
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