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LAKE MANYARA
NATIONAL PARK
Lake Manyara National Park nesting under the wall of the
Great Rift Valley is like a perfectly cut gemstone. It
contains a variety of habitats and diverse animals and
birds. It covers an area of 319sq Km, altitude 945 meters.
Lake Manyara has 5 distinct zones.
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Ground water forest with
towering mahogany and fig tree |
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Extensive marshland reeds |
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Plains of Savannah grassland |
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Outback scattered with acacia trees |
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Scrub-land on the face of the rift wall |
NGORONGORO
CRATER
The largest intact crater in the world and second largest
extinct volcano in the World has a spectacular concentration
of wildlife. The crater rim is wooded with mountain forest
vegetation. Its oval in shape and 20Km in diameter, 100sq
miles in area, 2000 feet deep and 2286metres above sea
level.
SERENGETI
NATIONAL PARK
One of the most unique wilderness areas of the world,
fantastic in its natural beauty and unequalled in its
scientific value. It occupies 14763sq Km. This Park is
one of the most popular wildlife sanctuaries in the world.
One of the most remarkable scenes in this wildlife sanctuary
is the migration of wildebeest, zebras, giraffe, gazelle,
buffalo and other plain animals. As the herds move to
new grazing grounds they are followed by predators such
as lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, jackals and hunting
dogs waiting for weak prey, while vultures soar overhead
waiting for their share of the kill.
ARUSHA
NATIONAL PARK
This park is remarkable for its range of habitats – miniature
volcanic craters, highland rainforest, acacia, woodland
and a string of crater lakes (The Momella lakes). In addition,
on clear day there are spectacular views of both Mount
Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru. Arusha National Park offers
many beautiful panoramic views. An opportunity to visit
this park is not to be missed.
TARANGIRE
NATIONAL PARK
This park is scattered with Baobab trees alternating with
open acacia woodland, open bush, plains woodland, open
bush, plains, swamps and rivers along which stands palm
trees. Big game and birds abound. Among the wildlife that
can be seen are lions, elephants, zebras, oryx and many
more. The bird-life is also extremely rich and varied.
MOUNT
KILIMANJARO
This is the highest Mountain in Africa is just three degrees
below the equator and its two peaks, the KIBO (5,893)
and MAWENZI (5,149) are permanently snow-capped. Ascent
and Descent takes five days and can be climbed by any
normal, fit person with the assistance of experienced
mountain guides porters. Kilimanjaro can be climbed at
any time of the year except during the long rains April
and May.
OLDUVAI
GORGE
Within Ngorongoro conservation area is the Olduvai Gorge,
180 Km from Arusha. The remains of Homo Habilis or "Handy
Man" regarded as mankind’s first step on the ladder
of Human evolution. Guides operate lecture tours of the
sites.
MIKUMI
Located north of the Selous Reserve, some 300kms from
Dar es Salaam.It covers’ an area of 3,230sqKms. Among
the species that can be seen here are baboons, Buffaloes,
colobus monkeys, hunting dogs, elands, elephants, giraffes,
hartebeests, hippos, lions, impalas, sable, antelopes
amongst other species.
SELOUS
The Selous game Reserve is the largest in Africa.It is
a vast wilderness, untamed by Man. has a large population
of the Elephants. Walking Safaris accompanied by an armed
ranger can be organized together with game drivers and
boat trips.
Kenya
Game Parks
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