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Arusha National Park The closest national park to Arusha town. Formerly known as Ngurdoto Crater National Park, was established in 1960. In 1967 the name changed to Arusha National Park. The Park and Arusha town derive their names from Wa-Arusha people who traditionally lived in this area. 40 minutes drive from Arusha town.The Park covers an area of 542 sq km (205.96 sq miles). The lakes, forest and Ngurdoto Crater can all be visited in the course of a half-day outing at the beginning or end of an extended northen safari. To do Game drive, Canoeing, walking safaris, Mt Meru climg ( Good acclimatization for Kilimanjaro), numerous view points and some picnic sites |
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Manyara National Park Lake Manyara National park being in the northern circuit of Tanzania is about (126 km/80 miles) west of Arusha town. Manyara comes from the Maasai word "Emanyarara" which is a plant used for making "fancies" around their kralls. The Park contains a large variety of habitats such as the rift valley wall, the groundwater forest and acacia woodlands the canopy of these types of vegetation's contains shrubs and grasses which form a good habitat for baboons, monkeys elephants, hornbills, guinea fowls etc. To do Game drive, canoeing when the water levels is sufficiently high. Cultural tours, mountain bikes tours, abseiling and forest walks on the escarpment outsied the park. |
Serengeti National Park (1951)
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Serengeti National Park Tanzania's oldest and most popular national park, also a World Heritage site and recently proclaimed a World Wide Wonder, the Serengeti is famed for its annual Migration, when some six million hooves pound the open plains, as more than 200,000 zebras and 300,000 Thomson's gazelle join the wildebeet's trek for fresh grazing. location To do |
Kilimanjaro National Park (1975)
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Kilimanjaro National Park Kilimanjaro National Park attained its status in 1973. Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa, at 5,895 metres MASL (19,336). The park located in Northern Tanzania, near the town of Moshi. 128 km (80 miles) from Arusha. About an hour's drive from Kilimanjaro airport. What to do Six usual trekking routes to the summit and other more-demanding mountaineering routes. Day or overnight hikes on the shira plateua. Nature trails on the lower reaches. Visit the beautiful chala crater lake on the mountain's southeastern slopes. |
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Tarangire National Park Was established in 1970. The park is situated in Northern Tanzania, 118 km (75 miles) southwest of Arusha. It's name comes from the Tarangire river that flows through the center of the park from south to north west and empties its waters into lake Burungi. Common mammals and birds to be seen in Tarangire.
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Mikumi National Park The park is in Morogoro region. It is the nearest park to the commercial city of Tanzania, Dar es salaam about 283 km (175 miles). Mikumi is the fouth largest park in Tanzania. Major Attractions The park is rich in wildlife. The Mkata river plains are the feeding ground of large herds of buffaloes, warthogs, zebras, impalas, lions, wildebeests and elephants which can been easily throughout the year.The park also harbors different species of birds, over 400 species of birds have been recorded. Also reptiles including crocodiles, lizards and snakes are residents in the park. To do |
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Ruaha National Park This is the second largest park in Tanzania. The game viewing starts the moments the plane touches down. It was established in 1964. The park derives it's name from the grat Ruaha River which flows through the rift valley, eastern part of the park. The word Ruaha comes from the Itehe Language "Luvuha" which means GREAT. Major Attractions To do |
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Gombe National Park It is the smallest National Park in the country, 16 Km (10 miles) north of Kigoma. The park was established in 1968. It consists of narrow mountain strips of country stretching for some 16 Km along the eastern show of lake Tanganyika. Major Attractions It is one of the few parts of Africa which harbor the most rare species of animals chimpanzee, apart from mahale mountain. Chimpanzees are very intelligent animals and very interesting to observe when in their natural habitats engaged in different activities. Other mammals to be seen in the park are baboons, monkeys, bushbuck, buualoes, leopards etc. Another interesting feature is the kokombe riverine waterfall which is near the chimpanzee research station. To do Chimpanzee trekking; hiking, swamming/snorkelling; visit the site of Henry Stanley's famous " Dr Livingstone I presume" at Ujiji near Kigoma, and watch the renowned dhow builders at work. |
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Katavi National Park
Major Attractions Major features of attraction include lake Katavi with short grass flood plains in the North. Lake Chada in the south east (some 64 Km which is rich in bird life and it's one of the areas with high population of crocodiles). Animals found in this park include elephants, zebras, buffaloes, hippos, sable & roan antelopes, eland, leopard, lions etc. To do Walking, driving and camping safaris. Near Lake Katavi, visit the tamarind tree inhabited by the spirit of the legendary hunter katabi (for whom the park is named) - offerings are still left here by locals seeking the spirit's blessing. |
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Rubondo National Park The park was established in 1977 with an area of 258 sq miles (93 sq miles) and surrounded by a number of islets which are part of the park. The park is located northwest Tanzania, 150 km (95 miles) west of Mwanza town. It has several vegetation types ranging from Savannah to Open woodlands, dense forest and papyrus swamps. Major Attractions The major attractions in the park is the presence of many Sitatungas.This species of animal is indigenous on the Island. Some animal species found in the park include hippos, crocodiles, bushducks, giraffes and elephants. This park has also different species of reptiles and birds are everywhere. To do Walking safaris, boat excursions, sport fishing, chimpanzee treks, plans for canoe trips. |
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Mahale National Park This park is situated 150 Km south of Kigoma town. The park was established in 198. From Kigoma visitors may catch a ship which takes close to 6 hrs the quickest way to reach mahale is by air. Mahle has two seasons; Dry season and wet season the dry season begins at the end of May and continues through October to January then March to May. Major Attractions There are over 370 bird species recorded Different species of animals can be seen in the park, these include greater and lesser kudu, roan and sable antelopes, elephants & buffaloes. The grat ruaha river offer the major attractions especially during the dry season. During the dry season, the river attracts great number of animals like giraffes, elands, warthogs. In the plains, plain dweller animals & birds can be seen. Ruaha river also harbor unbelievable high number of hippos and crocodiles. To do Chimp tracking (allow two days); hiking; camping safaris; snorkelling; fish for your dinner. |
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Udzungwa National Park The park was established in 1992. It covers an area of 1,990 sq km (770 sq miles) and bordered by the great Ruaha river to the north and the Mikumi - Ifakaa road to the east. Major Attractions Udzungwa Mountains National Park harbors different species of plants. Some of the plant species in the park are not yet identified as these plants species are found nowhere in the world. Some of the animals found in the park include leopard, eland buffaloes, elephants, baboons, monkeys and different species of birds (including modularizes Sanje a new endemic frandcolin discovered in 1979). To do From a two-hour hike to the waterfall to camping safaris. Combine with nearby Mikumi or en route to Ruaha. |
