Tanzania Adventure Safari: Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Manyara

Tarangire The Paradise of Elephants

Tarangire extends to you a very cordial welcome. We are thrilled to have you here and we appreciate for trusting us. Whether you are visiting here for a day trip or having an overnight, Tarangire has something for everyone.

The park is impressively splendid for its famous concentration of wild animals especially elephants and it is also one of the finest birding destinations in East Africa.

The name of the park originates from the Tarangire River which crosses the park and covers an area of 2850 km 2.

Attractions:

The Park has remarkable attractions with large groups of Elephants, the spectacular natural beauty of the savanna landscape, and magnificent majestic Baobabs. Over 550 different bird species have been recorded in the park, of which several are threatened or endemic.

Getting there:

The Park can be accessed by road or air

Road: The park is 121km through a tarmac road from Arusha city.

Air: The park can be reached by flight from Kilimanjaro International Airport which is 46km from Arusha. Charted flights are also available from Arusha to Kuro Airstrip located inside the park

Climate:

Tarangire has a bimodal rainfall with short rains starting from November to December, long rains from March to May, and the dry season from June to October and January to February.

The park is located at an altitude between 900m and 1250 meters with annual average rainfall ranging from 650 to 700mm.

Activities:

Tarangire National Park has different activities that can be done once you have arrived at the Park. These activities include Day Game drive, Night Game Drive, Walking Safari, Filming and Photographing, Bush-meal, Hot air balloon safari, Birdwatching, and Picnicking.

Welcome to the Ngorongoro Crater

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA) is a well-established wildlife management entity under the Tanzanian government, dedicated to managing the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (also known as NCA) and conserving its stately-natural splendor while striving to make it the world’s top tourism destination – Your best option for a future holiday is the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Ngorongoro Conservation Area is in northern Tanzania. It’s home to the vast, volcanic Ngorongoro Crater and the “big 5” game (elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino).

Activities:

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a vast and untouched protected area teeming with the densest wildlife populations on earth, breathtaking landscapes, mountains, the world’s largest unbroken caldera, the history of human evolution, and so much more. One has to visit to see and believe it.

There is an abundance of activities related to natural and cultural attractions, ancient sites, mountains, culture and arts, festivals, and events one can get to experience while visiting the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Top Activities Include:

Ngorongoro Crater, Olduvai Gorge, Empakai Crater, Nasera Rock, Olduvai Gorge Museum, Endoro Waterfalls, Olkarien Gorge, Olmoti Crater, Laetoli Footprints, Shifting Sands, Lolmalasin Mountains, Gol Mountains and Sale Plains, Ndutu Plains.

Lake Manyara National Park

A Home of Tree-Climbing Lions

The lush green vegetation consisting of tall trees of the ground water forest, the tree climbing lions, the soda lake inhabited with thousands of pink-hued flamingos, large water birds, and the troops of baboons and blue monkeys and the rift valley escarpment make your safari to this area unforgettable.

The park derives its name from a plant called Euphorbia tirucalli, known as Emanyara in Maasai language and covers an area of 648.7 km2.

Park Attractions:

The Park has remarkable attractions most notably the tree climbing lions, Marang’ forest, hot spring, ground water forest, diversity of bird species, and the rift valley. Plan your trip by visiting Lake Manyara National Park where you will get an exceptional experience that quenches your travel thirst.

Getting there:

The Park can be accessed by road or air

Road. The park is 115 km from Arusha City to the main gate via Makuyuni-Ngorongoro road.

Air. Can be accessed through scheduled flights to Manyara Airstrips.

Climate:

The Park experiences a bi-modal rainfall season with short rains starting from November to December and long rains from February to May and the dry season is from late June to October.

It is located at an altitude between 850 and 2000 meters with annual average rainfall ranging from 650 to 760mm.

Activities:

Lake Manyara National Park offers a range of exciting activities including day game drives, walking safaris, night game drive, canoeing, canopy tour, bird watching, and hot bush meals that gives someone a reason to smile!