SERENGETI
NATIONAL PARK: Serengeti, the largest national park in
Tanzania, covers 14,763 sq. KM at an altitude of 1,737 m. It is
true to it’s Maasai name, Siringet, meaning endless plains.
Home to countless numbers of a wide variety of animals and birds,
you will encounter lions, cheetah, perhaps even leopards. Feast
your eyes on herds of wildebeest, zebra, a variety of gazelles,
impala and other species of antelope. Buffalos, hippos, elephants
and giraffe are among the other well-represented species. In addition,
numerous smaller mammals and birds abound. The famed migration of
wildebeest and zebra, with as many as 1.5 million individuals on
the move can be seen between November and June.
NGORONGORO CRATER: Deemed the eighth
wonder of the world, the Ngorongoro Crater is the largest unbroken
volcano caldera in the world. It is about 68 Sq.KM in area and the
floor lies over 700M below it’s rim from which there are breathtaking
views. Its enclosed area affords the visitor guaranteed delight
at the concentration of game to be seen, including the endangered
black rhino. Its soda lake hosts a large flock of lesser flamingoes-
a sight to behold!
LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK: Although
small in size, it boasts a good concentration of animals and birds,
suited to the park’s several ecosystems. You may even get
a glimpse of a tree-climbing lion! As many as 350 species of birds
are known to frequent the park.
TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK: At 2,600 sq km, this park
is known for its beautiful landscapes, giant size herds of elephants
and majestic baobab trees in addition to its many species of birds.
  
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