Tanzania
- Size – 945,203 km2 - 364,020 square miles
- Population – 43 million Density 46.3/km2 - 119.9/sq mi
- Capital – Dodoma
- Climate – Temperate, tropical on the coast
- Language – Swahili, English
- Best time to visit – December to March – end June to October
Northern Circuit
Lake Manyara National Park
Nestling at the base of the Great Rift Valley, the park is renowned for the tree-climbing lions and the huge herds of elephant and buffalo, also hippos, monkeys and profusion of birds, over 400 species.
Ngorongoro Crater and Conservation Area
It’s called the eighth wonder of the world. It’s the largest caldera in the world ( 260 sq km – 100 sq miles) around 25 000 animals live in the crater throughout the year. Archeological site and museum.
Serengeti National Park
Almost 1,5 million wildebeest along with thousands of zebra and gazelle undertake the annual migration searching for new pastures in the Serengeti ecosystem.December to May in the south, June to October in the north and the western corridor. Serengeti comes from the Maasai “ siringet” meaning “ endless plain”.
Tarangire National Park
During the dry season, the Tarangire river attracts high concentration of animals- elephant, wildebeest, buffalo, oryx, followed by predators. Spectacular acacia forest and huge baobab trees.
Mount Kilimanjaro
19,340 ft. - 5,895m The roof of Africa, There are several ways to reach the top: Marangu the most popular, Machame, Rongai, Lemosho, Umbwe.
Selous Game reserve
The largest African Reserve – Ideal for boat safaris, walking safaris with a ranger and game viewing in open 4 wheel drive.
Ruaha National Park
West of Selous, in the centre of the country, Ruaha is the second largest park. Huge concentration of animals on the banks of the Great Ruaha River, herds of elephants, prides of lions, Great Kudus, hippos and crocodiles on sandbanks.
Katavi National Park
Located along the rift escarpment in western Tanzania, it offers incredible scenery and is the heart of one of the biggest and richest wildlife areas in Tanzania
Mahale Forest & Gombe Stream
Located on the shore of Lake Tanganyika, the main interest is Chimpanzee tracking in the forest.
