Formerly a Game Reserve since 1951, Mkomazi was upgraded into a ‘National Park’ status in 2008. It is located 6km from Same town, covering an area of 3,245square km. The name ‘Mkomazi’is a combination of two words from the Pare ethnic language; “Mko and Mazi”. “Mko” means a traditional tiny wooden spoon used by the Pare people…
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Gombe, designated as a game reserve in 1943, was upgraded into a national park status in 1968. The park is located 16 km north of Kigoma town on the shores of Lake Tanganyika in western Tanzania. It covers an area of 56 square kilometers and is a fragile habitat for chimpanzee. Gombe gained its popularity…
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Affordable Lodge and Camping Tours in Mikumi National Park, Southern Tanzania. Mikumi National Park is lying just to the North of the famous Selous Game Reserve. Gazetted in 1964 covering an area of 1070 km2, it was later extended in 1975 to cover the current area of 3,230 km2. The park is the fifth largest…
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Located slightly off the main safari route, Tarangire National Park is a lovely, quiet park in Northern Tanzania. It is most famous for its elephant migration, birding and authentic safari atmosphere. The majority of travellers to the region either miss out Tarangire altogether or venture into the park for a matter of hours – leaving…
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It is a popular destination for day trip visitors who are about to embark from the town of Arusha on longer northern circuit safaris. The small national park includes the slopes, summit, and ash cone of Mt. Meru, the Momela Lakes, Ngurdoto Crater, and the lush highland forests that blanket its lower slopes. Game viewing…
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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…
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Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife Safaris with budget lodge and camping safaris 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 the area and the floor lies over 700M below it’s rim from which there are breathtaking views. Its enclosed area…
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Serengeti National Park Wildlife Safaris and Game Viewing Tours 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…
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