Tanzania's Natural Endowment as Wildlife Safari Destination

Wild animals roam in vast areas as God intended, the sixth day of creation. These areas, national parks and game reserves and has a high reputation for uncrowded and unspoiled. A great collection of game sanctuaries in the north, near the border with Kenya, Northern District. This is the most popular and accessible wildlife safari route in Tanzania. I can positively say that this is one of the best game viewing areas around the world.

Game land, impressively diverse cluster of ecosystems and habitats is a dazzling experience for many visitors. In Northern Serengeti sprocket and Ngorongoro, very dear in the hearts of nature lovers. But no less sparkling and indeed to supplement the other two members of the circuit: Arusha, Tarangire and Lake Manyara. Wildlife, wildlife abundance and diversity where it is difficult to imagine.

Stack on the highly regarded "big five": elephant, buffalo, rhino, leopard and lion. And then the wild array of plain animals, wildebeest, zebra, eland, hartebeest, oryx, reedbuck, giraffe, Thompson gazelle and many more of the same genre. But do not forget, merciless predators: cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena and vultures. Northern circuit is a paradise for ornithologists, and more than 500 species of birds is the record. Safari, you will be shocking and fascinating dance of life and death on a daily combination of these animals play a witness.

The starting point for northern safaris is usually Arusha town. City sits near the base of Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro is the most powerful, highest mountain in Africa at sight. From Arusha, the nearest protected area to see wildlife in Arusha National Park, just 32 km away. This 137 square mile area of ??the park, you will see baboon, Colobus monkeys, and recruit, duikers, elephant, Buffalo, giraffe, hippo, leopard, hyena, zebra and a wide antelope. There were more than 400 species of birds, including Eurasian migrants, who visit between October and April. One of the unique attractions of the park and walking safaris allow you to get your car in the natural foot. Because of its proximity to Arusha, the park is very popular day trips.

Wildlife land, Arusha National Park is the habitat, including meadows, mountain forests, heath and mountain desert and soda and freshwater lakes with a rich tapestry treasure. Three spectacular features stand out: Momela Lakes, Mount Meru, and Ngurdoto crater. Mount Meru stands 4.575 m, and is the fourth highest mountain in Africa. However, overshadowed by nearby Kilimanjaro, which rises above the more than 1300 m. It is regrettable that the snobbish instinct of many climbers makes them overlook Mt Meru. Mount can be reduced from three to four days accommodation in alpine huts.

Unlike national parks, colorful Maasai people, their livestock and wildlife conservation area together. Ngorongoro Crater is the largest caldera in the world that has its walls intact. Crater floor is 600 m drop and cover area 260 sq. km 19 km in diameter. This is a great natural amphitheater is a stunning attraction in its own right and is one of the world's natural wonders. Crater supports a year-round population of wildlife diversity. You do not have any problems spotting lion, elephant, Rhino, Buffalo and many species are plain-wildebeest, zebra, reedbuck, Thompson gazelle and many more. Crater floor is dotted with watering holes and covers nearly 30,000 wild animals. Ngorongoro is a four hour drive from Arusha or one hour by air. And both of Lake Manyara or Tarangire you will be on the road for two hours.

Lake Manyara National Park is spread between a rock Great Rift Valley and Lake Manyara, shallow soda lake. The park covers 330 sq km, of which 70% are covered lake. Varied ecosystem consists of ground water along the shore of Lake Forest, acacia forests and open meadows and supports wildlife treasures, including the Big Five lion, elephant, leopard, rhino and buffalo. Other animals to be seen in the park Baboona, impala, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, ostrich and hippos.

Lake Manyara is famous for the elusive tree climbing lions, which can sometimes be seen along branches of acacia trees. Also ornithologists' paradise and host more than 400 species of birds. Water birds hovering around the lake, pelicans, spoonbills, Egyptian geese and hammerkops,,. In addition, migratory flamingoes arrive hundreds of thousands will create a spectacular sight, a soda lake. Lake Manyara arrive after two hours drive from Arusha or flying only half an hour.

Tarangire National Park is one and a half hours drive from Arusha, this is a very popular day trips. Tarangire is a giant baobab trees in the park, rolling, savannah and acacia parkland. He is famous for its dense wildlife population, which is the most magnificent dry season from June to September. It is during this period that thousands of animals-wildebeest, zebra, eland, hartebeest, Waterbuck, giraffe, impala, gerenuk, Buffalo and Oryx to move from the dry Maasai steppe search Tarangire river. Predators-lion, leopard and other savanna-like to be closely monitored to order. If you are lucky, you'll notice a strange tree climbing python, kudu and roan antelope, a rare experience in the northern safari circuit. Birds are also abundant here, and there were more than 550 species.