TANZANIA NATIONAL PARKS (Northern Circuit)
A Wealth of natural attractions abounds in Tanzania. The contrasting landscapes and wide variety of animals and birds make Tanzania the ultimate destination in Africa for the safari enthusiast. It is a land of astonishing beauty, a land of primordial cultural and natural heritage, with the Serengeti plains and the Ngorongoro Crater known to sustain the greatest concentration of wildlife in the word. This indeed is Africa at its best

SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
The Serengeti National Park is arguably the best – known wildlife sanctuary in the world. It covers 14,673 km.
“Serengeti” means endless plain in the Maasai language and within its boundaries are more than three million large mammals from over 35 species and over 300 species of birds. The foremost spectacular feature and event in the park is the wildebeest great migration to the North between May and June. During this period, over 2 million wildebeest and zebra gather and begin their 80 km long trek to the north in search of greened pastures. The weak ones unable to keep up end up victims of predators which follow the exodus.

SERONERA VALLEY
Is an important zone of the Serengeti National Park, with an excellent network of Game track, camping and lodge facilities, It is possible to see many of the Serengeti resident wildlife. The exclusive Leopard is very common here. There is a variety of scenery which includes the plains, lakes hills and the rock outcrops called kopjes. The main game drive areas in the Serengeti are the Seronera Valley.

NDUTU PLAIN
Ndutu area is located directly in the path of the Wildebeests Immigration. From January to April every year, the Southeastern Plains of the Serengeti Ecosystem and the open woodlands around Lake Ndutu and Lagaja Plateau become the center of activity of the migratory animals which can be seen in the thousands. From December when the long rain start to May; Eastern Serengeti and Ndutu plains provide the best opportunities for game viewing as hundreds of thousands of the migratory animals are concentrated in this part attracted by the short palatable grass.

 NGORONGORO CRATER
Many travelers have described the Ngorongoro Crater as the eighth wonder of the world. The crater located about 190 km from Arusha, 60 km from Lake Manyara and 145 km from Seronera in the Serengeti, is extinct volcanic calderas that offer excellent game viewing opportunities, with spectacular views from the crater rim. The plentiful wildlife found here includes lions, rhino, wildebeest, gazelles, zebra, hippo, flamingoes and other water birds. “There is nothing with which to compare .It is one of wonders of the world…”

LAKE EYASI (Salty Water)
This area is called Mang’ola Chini and Endamaghang. It is a Hadzabe territory, the smallest tribe in Tanzania, called Bush men resides.
Hadzabe by nature are Nomads, Hunters, and Honey collectors and retains their skills of collecting wild food and wild fruits as their daily meals. Their present number is about 1200 people.
A trip can be arranged to Lake Eyasi Based camping in a 2 day 1 nights or 2 nights 3 days from Arusha or as an extension to your Wilderness Safaris Trip.

LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
Further along, the forest opens up into woodlands, grasslands, swamps and beyond, the soda lake itself, covering 390 sq km and a bird sanctuary of over 350 species including flamingo, pelican, storks, sacred ibis cormorants and Egyptian geese. The park is also noted for its numerous animals like Buffalo, elephant, giraffe, impala, hippo and a great variety of smaller animals.
The most famous spectacle in the lake Manyara National Park is the tree climbing lion. They spend most of the day spread out on the branches of Acacia trees six to seven meters above the ground.
The park is noted for its incredible beauty. As visitors enter the park, they pass into the lush forest, which is home to troops of baboons and blue monkeys.

TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
Situated only 120 km from Arusha and lying South East of Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park famous for its dense wildlife, 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 for water. Covering 2,600 sq km, Tarangire is famous for its large herds of elephants and buffalo. Other popular species seen here are lion, Leopard, giraffe, impala, wildebeest, zebra and gazelle. It is also the only known game sanctuary in Tanzania containing fringe-eared Oryx.

ARUSHA NATIONAL PARK
Just 32 kms away from the town of Arusha is the Arusha National Park, which was described by Sir Julian Huxley as “a game amongst parks”. The Park consists of three spectacular features, the Momella Lakes, Meru Crater and the Ngurdoto Crater.
On clear days, magnificent views of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru can be seen from almost anywhere from the park. The wildlife is varied. The vegetation ranges from forest to swamp. The park is famous for its 400 species of bird life, both migrant and resident, and the black and white Colobus Monkey. Other animals frequently seen in the park are baboons, elephants, giraffes, buffalos, hippos, leopards, hyenas and a wide range of antelope species and because of its close proximity to Arusha, it is an ideal place for a day excursion. 

MKOMAZI NATIONAL PARK
The Reserve is south of Mt Kilimanjaro only 125km from Moshi.  Is about four miles from Same Township, It takes approximately 15 minutes by car to reach the Main entrance.  The reserve is about 3000 squares Km and borders the Kenya Tsavo National Park.  Mkomazi is of great biological significance, representing species and ecosystems not commonly found in other Tanzania National Parks.
Mkomazi is a frontier in a third sense, as well: It is only now becoming known as a rewarding tourist destination.  It is suitable for touring by four – wheel drive vehicle, and is a camper’s delight.  Although there are plenty of large animals to be seen, but the very great potential for tourist lies in bird watching and the Great Butterfly Migration to the North Shengena Forest from Usambara Mountain Forest. The event takes place between December/February every year. During this period, over 8 million butterflies begin their annual exodus flying over the Mkomazi as a breeding ground. According to the 1999 Royal Geographical Society (RGS) Publication, Mkomazi is believed that, the reserve is home to upward of 90,000 Species of arthropods (insects, spiders etc).  Biologists estimate that there are well over 7300 species of Butterflies.  The Tanzania Department of Wildlife has recorded in Mkomazi some of the highest measures of biodiversity ever recorded on Earth.  Single Tree have been found to shelter over 70,000 wadudu (arthropods), and an average of 1600 wadudu inhabit one square meter of Mkomazi scrub, more than 400 species of birds have been recorded, and the list of flora grow and grow.

BIG FIVE and ‘’LITTLE FIVE’’
Did you know? In addition to the ‘Big Five’ (elephants, Lions, Leopards, Buffaloes, and rhinos), in Mkomazi there’s also the ‘Little Five’ (elephant shrews, ant lions, leopard tortoises, buffalo weavers and rhino beetles).
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