Tanzania National Parks

    When one thinks of Tanzania National parks, there are many things that crops into ones mind: Mt Kilimanjaro Africa's highest mountain, wildebeest migration through the Serengeti or pride of lions on the floor of Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire National park which has a high concentration of wildlife. Tanzania's Attractions speaks for itself, each park has its own unique attraction and experience that one needs not to miss. Traveling to a certain park depends on your interest and after a thorough research.

    Tanzania's Parks offers more than game drives to view the spectacular wildlife and the experience of a lifetime. Home to astonishing diversity and concentration of wildlife, from the stunning Serengeti and Mount Kilimanjaro to the hardly touched remote refuges of Katavi and Mahale, the national parks are the true essence of Africa, that one must not miss in the itinerary while having a safari

    You can leave your footprints in equatorial snow on Africa's Highest peak, from Vast, sun-drenched savannah, sail on the continent's deepest lake, marvel at the Great Rift Valley and immerse yourself in the exquisite, breath-taking flora and fauna. For bird watchers Tanzania is an Eden, home to most of sub-Saharan Africa's Myriad species of birds.

    A Tanzanian safari can be as luxurious or adventurous as you like, with a choice of accommodation from world-class lodges to simple Camp sites. You can experience sport fishing, chimpanzee trekking, bird watching, mountain climbing, boat ride, hot air ballooning, canoeing, game drives, walking safaris, bush picnics and Marine parks offering some of the best diving in the Indian ocean.

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Tanzania Parks

* Arusha National Park

* Gombe Stream National Park

* Katavi National Park

* Kitulo National Park

* Lake Manyara National Park

* Mount Kilimanjaro National Park

* Mkomazi National Park

* Mikumi National Park

* Mahale Mountains National Park

* Ruaha National Park

* Rubondo Island National Park

* Serengeti National Park

* Saadani National Park

* Tarangire National Park

* Udzungwa Mountains National Park

Meru National Park

     Meru national park also referred to as Complete Wilderness is located 350km from Nairobi, Covering an area of 870km². It was once the most famous park in Kenya, home to George Adamson and Elsa the lioness that made the award winning movie and novel “Born Free” which put Kenya on the international spot light, happened in this less visited wilderness called Kora national Park bordered by Meru national park. This is a captivating real life story to be read.

     A visit to Kora, Adamson’s base camp and Elsa’s grave would give you a realistic picture of how lions are unique with individual personalities and have a different side to them besides what we have known them as “stealth hunting machines” or “Ghost in the darkness”.

     The Complete wilderness is Famous for the Reticulated Giraffe, Gravy Zebra, Greater Kudu, Elephants, Lions and Rhino.

Meru National Park can be Accessed by Road and Air:-

* Road from Nairobi, via Nyeri-Nanyuki-Meru or via Embu all weather roads. Access into the park from Maua to Murera Gate (35 km) and 350 km from Nairobi.

* Air : Main airstrip at Kina, Mulika next to Meru Mulika Lodge and Elsa's Kopje airstrip

MAJOR ATTRACTIONS

• Former home of Joy and George Adamson and Elsa the lioness
• Adamson's falls
• Rivers and riverine habitats
• Tana river
• Views of Mt Kenya

Zanzibar Cultural Tour

   One of the world's most cosmopolitan destinations, Zanzibar, is a destination with a rich history of music, religious practice and culture that has evolved over the centuries to provide us, and the world, a unique and wide selection of musical and cultural diversity. Although recognized internationally as a land of romance, the archipelago is also a premier cultural safari destination in East Africa. For the enthusiast in history and Culture, Zanzibar is rich of historical Ruins to explore.

   Zanzibar has its own unique history and culture, this was influenced by traders and invaders over the centuries who passed through Zanzibar to other destinations or settled for sometime before departing to their destination such as the Portuguese and Omani Arabs. This fusion of different ethnic groups resulted in interesting cultural events, such as Sauti za Busara, Zanzibar International Film Festival and Mwaka Kogwa – the celebration of the Persian New Year. The Most famous event being the Zanzibar International Film Festival. Every July, this event showcases the best of the Swahili Coast arts scene, including Zanzibar's favorite music.
    Zanzibar has important architectural features, Some of the buildings look very ancient and still maintain the architecture. The narrow streets of the Old stone town, where history appears to stand still, is a spectacular sight to be. Visits to the Livingstone house, the old dispensary of Zanzibar, the Guliani Bridge and the House of Wonders, is a fascinating destination not to be missed.
    Zanzibar can be accessed through air and sea. Accommodation ranges from Budget to Luxury hotels and resorts. 

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Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Ngorongoro Conservation Area covers an 8292 square kilometers in the northern Tanzania. It is bordered on the west by Serengeti National Park and by the Rift Valley escarpment on the east. To the south lies the agricultural community of Karatu and to the north lies the rugged Ildonyo Oogol mountains.

The conservation area was established in 1959 as a multiple land use area, with wildlife co-existing with semi-nomadic Masai pastoralists. The Conservation Area has global importance for biodiversity conservation due to the presence of globally endangered species. Extensive archaeological research has also yielded a long sequence of evidence of human evolution and human-environment dynamics, including early hominid footprints dating back to 3.6 million years.

The Ngorongoro Crater, often referred to as the "Eighth Wonder", is one of Tanzania's key tourist attractions. Today, there are four main tourist lodges with several campsites on the crater rim. The Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest caldera is a breathtaking natural wonder and an absolute treasure to experience and explore.

The jewel in Ngorongoro's crown is a deep, volcanic crater, which formed when a giant volcano exploded and collapsed on itself some two to three million years ago giving a depth of 600m, and about 20km across, Making it the 6th largest Caldera in the world; it’s also the largest unflooded unbroken Caldera in the world. On the crater floor, grassland blends into swamps, lakes, rivers, woodland and mountains – all a haven for wildlife, including the greatest predator population in Africa. The descent into the crater is one of scenic beauty, as you make your way through lush forests, home to numerous elephants and buffalo.

Getting There
The area can be accessed from Arusha, which is 180km away and from Serengeti National Park 152km away.


Attractions Include;
* Animals; gazelles, buffalos, élan, cheetah, hartebeest, cheetah, lion, warthog, rhinos which are the last surviving in Tanzania. Rhinos inhabit the Lerai forest
* The Ngorongoro crater, Empakai and Olmoti Craters
* Ol Doinyo Lengai a mountain which is the only active volcanic mountain in Africa.
* The Ol Duvai Gorge that is host to the fossil remains of early man.
* Flamingoes and water birds inhabit Lake Magat, a soda lake. The crater floor is punctuated by swamps that provide solace to hippos, elephants along with smaller creatures such as frogs and snakes.
* The Masai community who inhabit the area. Their culture and lifestyle are a major tourist attraction. In all of Tanzania's national parks, this area is the only one that allows human habituation.
* Forest hiking, walking expeditions, game viewing, trekking mount Ol Doinyo or bird watching.

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