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Ngorongoro National Park Accommodation/ Lodges/ Tented Camps and Public Campsites:
There are a variety of accommodation facilities in Ngorongoro National Park varying from the luxury eco-lodges to basic campsites.-
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Ngorongoro conservation area otherwise called Ngorongoro National Park has an impressive animal sighting. The crater is home to 25000 to 30000 big mammals including rare black rhinos, the beautiful scenery, phenomenal photography opportunities and local communities. Cultural visits organized through cultural tourism programs at Karatu, Mto wa Mbu and Engaruka. Other attractions in the vicinity include archeological site of Olduvai and Laetoli, Lakes Natron and Magandi and their flamingos, Lakes Eyasi, Ndutu and Maseki, Empakai crater, the active volcano of Oldonyo le Ngai, Gol Mountains, The Highlands Ngorongoro, Laetoli, Shifting sands, Olkarian gorge, Nagera Rock . To the North is Lake Natron, Egasero Gorge and the nearby Ngurman escarpment. Lake Natron is a Ramsar site, the breeding ground of lesser flamingos. The lake contains trona, called Sodium bicarbonate (Na3Co3) or washing powder a chemical essential for glass and detergent manufacturing. The lake’s pinkish, reddish coloration (see photo) is attributed to availability of cyanobacteria and other bacteria organism that photosynthesis just like plants. Give Ngorongoro Crater a day, Lake Natron a day or two, Oldonyo Le Ngai 2 days. The local cultures of Masai, Hadzabe, Iraqw and Barbaig tribesmen is a major draw to Ngorongoro.
Ngorongoro National Park Attractions-A summary
Attractions in Ngorongoro National Park / conservation area comprise of the location or destination Ngorongoro itself, what visitors see, the attractions or objects of tourist gaze within or without the park, what visitors do, cultural, recreational and leisure activities and events on offer, the rich culture of the local people and the visitor experience at various points of contact with the locals and other visitors.
Ngorongoro National Park Attractions
Lake Magai
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Ngorongoro crater itself ranks number one among the top 10 attractions in Ngorongoro National Park/ conservation area which are:
Ngorongoro CraterNgorongoro has an impressive animal sighting. The crater is home to 25000 to 30000 big mammals including rare black rhinos, the beautiful scenery, phenomenal photography opportunities and local communities. Cultural visits organized through cultural tourism programs at Karatu. Other attractions include archeological site of Olduvai, Lake Natron and her flamingos, Empakai crater, the active volcano of Oldonyo le Ngai. Lake Natron is a Ramsar site, the breeding ground of lesser flamingos. The lake contains trona, called Sodium bicarbonate (Na3Co3) or washing powder a chemical essential for glass and detergent manufacturing. The lake’s pinkish, reddish coloration (see photo) is attributed to availability of cyanobacteria and other bacteria organism that photosynthesis just like plants. Give Ngorongoro Crater a day, Lake Natron a day or two, Oldonyo Le Ngai 2 days
Wildebeest migration Beyong the rolling hills to the west of Ngorongoro lies the Salei plains. A good proportion of Serengeti Mara Migration passes here between December and April. The wildebeest migration spectacle is the never ending milling of over 2.5 million wild animals composed of a about 1.7 million wildebeests, and 800,000 common gazelles and zebras with predators-lions, hyenas, leopards, jackals etc following closely. In this picture add thousands of vultures providing air cover the to migrating animals, the goggling human traffic; the hazardous crossing of crocodile invested Mara and Grumeti rivers and behold your magical wonder of nature.
Visitor Activities /What to do in Ngorongoro?Ngorongoro National Park activities, what visitors do in Ngorongoro, during the day (diurnal) or at night (nocturnal) are what attracts them to Ngorongoro conservation area. These includes Game drives, balloon safaris, nature walks, night game drives, cultural tours, mice, sundowners, hiking, trekking, mountaineering/ mountain climbing, birdwalking, wining and dining, picnics, bush breakfasts and meals, etc
Physical Features
Rivers-Mara River,
Mountains/ elevations in the Highlands Ngorongoro/ Crater Highlands
Mt Oldeani (3216M)
Mt Loolmalassin (3648M)
Mt. Noomurata (2781)
Oldoinyo Waas (2637)
Crates in the Crater Highlands
Empakai Crater
Olmoti Crater
Lakes
Lake Magadi
Lake Empakai
Lake Eyasi
Lake Ndutu
Lake Masek
Olduvai Gorge
The Ndutu area Located to the south Serengeti /Ngorongoro is best explored in combination of Olduvai gorge. Ndutu highlights include archeological site of Olduvai, the Oldeani gorge, the shifting sands, the Olbalbal depression, Mt Makarot, the Selai Plains.
The Oldeani gorgeOldeani Gorge is world famous breeding ground of Ruppel’s griffon (griffin) vulture. In the cliffs are Lamagyyer vultures, Nyanza swallow, klipspringers too. Oldeani is the best place to see authentic Masai morans
Mt Makarot
Archeological sites
Olduvai/ Oldupai
Laetoli
Engaruka ruins
Mammals
Profusion Of Birdlife
The unique culture the local people -Masai, Iraqw, Barbaig, Hadzabe.
Predators in actio
Activities in Ngorongoro National Park and Conservation Area
The most popular, among the top 20 activities in Ngorongoro National Park include the following:-
Game drives. Game drives are best undertaken in the morning and evening. However you can go opt for a full day game drive with picnic lunches
Mountaineering/ Mount climbing is a major activity available to visitors. The Ngorongoro landscape is dominated by twin peaks of Mt Kilimanjaro and Mt. Meru
Hiking and trekking opportunities are available in the eastern escarpments of Riftvalley popularly known as the Ngorongoro Highlands or the crater highlands. Popular hikes include visits Empakai, Olmoti craters.
2 days tour to Lake Natron
Nature walks. Nature walks are conducted by local guides from your lodges
Bird walks/ warching
Sundowners/ sunset watch meals and drinks – romantic samptous meals served with sparkling drinks in the most scenic locations as the sun sinks in the horizon is an experience never to be missed. Most of the facilities do offer these on request
Picnics
Night game drives
Bush breakfasts/ dinners
Camping – camping is available in the public and special campsites. Unlike public campsites, there is nothing special in Special campsites. Special campsites are do it yourself and lack amenities like toilets, showers, kitchens
Swimming most of the lodges have fitness centers that feature swimming pools
Mice- Meetings, Incentives, Conferences facilities are available in the lodges
Cultural tours – cultural tourism programs are organized from Mto wa Mbu, Karatu, Lake Eyasi and Engasero. These helpd visitors to understand better and interact with the local communities – Massai, Iraqw, Barbaig and Hadzabe
Wildebeest migration
Campfires are meeting or gatherings open to all guests. At the campfire ground is a big fire to keep the guests warm as they dance, tell stories and jokes, drink and exchange contact. Yes most of the campfires feature campfire bar where guests can order drinks. It is a lovely experience never to be missed
Health and spa in massage parlours
Wining and dining with numerous avenues and opportunities to sample local cuiseine
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The Richness Of Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park is a lovely scenic gem, a lush green paradise enjoying spectacular settings against the a back-drop of 600 m high rift-valley escarpments. Lake Manyara national park is famous for its tree climbing lions, profusion of birdlife with 390 speicies recorded, 670 species of flowering plants and ferns recorded some of which have evolved into a beautiful stands of ever green ground water forests, the largest troop of baboons anywhere in the world, hot water springs, large herds of elephants. The wildebeest migration spectacle comprising of over 1.7m gnus, 200,000 zebras and gazelles pass through the park in May. The park too has 180 species of butterflies.
Lake Manyara National Park Location, Area, Climate
Location
Lake Manyara national park is located in Northern Tanzania, 126 Km from Arusha, about 180 km from Kilimanjaro Airport.
Area
Lake Manyara National Park occupies and area of 325Km².
History
Lake Manyara National Park is park of Lake Manyara Biosphere set up by UNESCO in 1981. It was established as a game reserve in 1957 and elevated to national park in 1960
Climate
Lake Manyara National Park experiences a modified tropical climate with two rainy seasons. Long rains between March and May; Short rains in November and December. April is the wettest month. June and July are the coldest and driest months with average temperatures of 25°C. January and February are the warmest months with temperatures averaging 30°C.
Lake Manyara National Park Attractions-A Summary
In summary attractions in Lake Manyara comprise of what visitors see (That is attractions or items of eye appeal), what visitors do (activities they undertake at the destination), the destination itself, annual events like the migration and the cultural tourism programs and encounters with the local people at the destination, . Below is a summary list of attractions:-
The location or destination Lake Manyara itself
What visitors see, attractions or objects of tourist gaze within and without the park like
Physical features-mountains/ hills, rivers, valleys, beautiful scenery, forests, lakes,
Wildlife-plants, animals, birds, insects
What visitors do / Activities they undretake like day/ night game drives, sight seeing. kayaking, sundowners, massage, hiking, cultural tours, bird watching/ bird walks, camping
The rich culture of the local people, the Maasai, the Iraqw, the Barabaig and the visitor experience at various points of contact with the locals and other visitors.
Events / festivals, natural phenomenon like the wildebeest migration
Cultural tourism programs of Karatu and Mto Wa Mbu towhships
Lake Manyara National Park Attractions And Activities
In summary tourist attractions in Lake Manyara National Park comprise of what people see, objects that attract the eyesight and what visitors do, activities at the destination
Lake Manyara National Park Attractions
Tree climbing lions and Wildebeest Migration ranks among the top 10 attractions in Lake Manyara National Park which are:
Tree Climbing Lions
Found in lake Manyara National Park are the tree climbing lions. Tree climbing lions are also to be found in Ngorongoro, Tarangire and Serengeti Parks. In Uganda, will find them in Isasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National park. They climb up the trees to avoid the often painful bite of the tsetse flies.
Wildebeest migration
The wildebeest migration spectacle is the never ending milling of over 2.5 million wild animals composed of a about 1.7 million wildebeests, and 800,000 common gazelles and zebras with predators-lions, hyenas, leopards, jackals in tow passes through Lake Manyara in May on its way to southern Ngorongoro and Serengeti. In this picture add thousands of vultures providing air cover the to migrating animals, the goggling human traffic; the hazardous crossing of crocodile invested Mara and Grumeti rivers and behold your magical wonder of nature.
Visitor Activities /What to do in Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park activities, what to do in Lake Manyara, during the day (diurnal) or at night (nocturnal) are what attracts visitors to Lake Manyara. These includes Game drives, nature walks, night game drives, cultural tours, mice, sundowners, wining and dining, picnics, bush breakfasts and meals, etc
Physical Features
Lake Manyara
Njoro Hotsprings
RiftValley
Rivers
Underground water evergreen forest
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro has an impressive animal sighting. The crater is home to 25000 to 30000 big mammals including rare black rhinos, the beautiful scenery, phenomenal photography opportunities and local communities. Cultural visits organized through cultural tourism programs at Karatu. Other attractions include archeological site of
Wildlife
Lake Manyara National Park is part of Lake Manyara UNESCO Biosphere Reserve established in 1981. Lake Manyara national park is famous for its tree climbing lions, profusion of birdlife with 390 speicies recorded, 670 species of flowering plants and ferns recorded some of which have evolved into a beautiful stands of ever green ground water forests, the largest troop of baboons anywhere in the world, hot water springs, large herds of elephants. The wildebeest migration spectacle comprising of over 1.7m gnus, 200,000 zebras and gazelles pass through the park in May. The park too has 180 species of butterflies.
Mammals
Lake Manyara National Park has an overwhelming presence of mammals in terms of species and numbers. Besides the tree climbing lions other big mammals in the park include buffaloes, zebra, giraffe, impala, waterbucks, klipspringer ( on the cliffs), leopards, warthogs, mongoose.
Profusion Of Birdlife
Over 390 species of birds have been recorded in Lake Manyara National Park is a perfect bird watcher’s paradise. The star of this afivauna are the large flocks of pink feathered flamingos on the lake shores. The availability of geothermal heated hot-springs makes it possible for the green algae, spiralina (food of flamingos) to thrive. Other wanders (water birds) to be found on the lake shores are pelicans, storks, jacanas, egrets, plovers, ducks and geese. Elephants and other mammals do visit the forest too.
Cultural Tourism Programs
A another attraction in Lake Manyara is the Mto wa Mbu, a multi-ethnic with lively colourful markets and thriving cultural tourism programmes. The central market is quite impressive with all the local produce including the Masai beads and shukas. The cultural tourism programe includes visits to shambas (Farms). This visits the local farms where you will witness and even participate in making of banana beer (mbege). Other excursions from Mto wa Mbu includes hikes to Lake Miwaleni, Balaa Hill or Njoro hotsprings. Canoeing is also available on the west side of the lake when the water is high.
Open Air Market
If you happen to be around on 22 of any month, visit the mnada, the animal auction market which attracts buyers from all over the country.
What to do in Lake Manyara National Park?
Lake Manyara National Park activities, what to do in Lake Manyara National Park, during the day (diurnal) or at night (nocturnal) are what attracts them to Lake Manyara.
Lake Manyara National Park Activities
The most popular, top 10 activities in Lake Manyara National Park Are:-
Game drives. Game drives are best undertaken in the morning and evening. However you can go opt for a full day game drive with picnic lunches
Excursions to the hotsprings and lake shores
Nature walks. Nature walks are conducted by local guides from your lodges
Bird walks/ warching
Sundowners/ sunset watch meals and drinks – romantic samptous meals served with sparkling drinks in the most scenic locations as the sun sinks in the horizon is an experience never to be missed. Most of the facilities do offer these on request
Picnics
Night game drives
Kayaking / Canoeing
Bush breakfasts/ dinners
Camping – camping is available in the public and special campsites. Unlike public campsites, there is nothing special in Special campsites. Special campsites are do it yourself and lack amenities like toilets, showers, kitchens
Swimming most of the lodges have fitness centers that feature swimming pools
Mice- Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibition facilities are available in the lodges
Cultural tourism programs to Mto wa Mbu and Karatu
Wildebeest migration
Campfires are meeting or gatherings open to all guests. At the campfire ground is a big fire to keep the guests warm as they dance, tell stories and jokes, drink and exchange contact. Yes most of the campfires feature campfire bar where guests can order drinks. It is a lovely experience never to be missed
Health and spa in massage parlours
Wining and dining with numerous avenues and opportunities to sample local cuisine
Wildebeest Migration
Every year, in the months of July August and September, over 1.7 million wildebeests accompanied by about 800,000 gazelles and Zebras migrate from Serengeti into Maasai (Masai) Mara and back. The river crossings are particularly dangerous as large crocodile lie in wait of unsuspecting animals, killing and maiming thousands of them. Besides predation, migrating herds have to contend with flooded rivers and disease outbreaks. The wildebeest mate in Maasai Mara and Calve in Serengeti.
The annual wildebeest migration is not about wildebeests migrating per se but rather its influence on the movement patterns of the other animals including human beings. Picture a never ending milling of over 2.5 million wild animals composed of a about 1.7 million wildebeests, and 800,000 common gazelles and zebras with predators-lions, hyenas, leopards, jackals etc following closely. In this picture add thousands of vultures providing air cover the to migrating animals, the goggling human traffic; the hazardous crossing of crocodile invested Mara and Grumeti rivers and behold your magical wonder of nature.
Where are the Wildebeest? Maasai (Masai) Mara or Serengeti? The Migration Cycle:-
The migration follows a clockwise direction dictated by the rain patterns in the Mara/Serengeti ecosystem. The Migration has been going on for as long as our ancestors can remember and where it started is debatable. The best times to view migration in Serengeti is December to Jul. While in Maasai Mara, the best time is August to November. Between December and March, the herds congregate in Eastern Serengeti Plains where carving takes place. Births accounts for over half a million calves annually. April and May still in Serengeti the calves matures and gets ready for migration. June is the month of crossing Grumeti River along the Northern Corridor towards Maasai Mara. In July/August, the herds cross the Mara River into Maasai (Masai) Mara, where mating takes place. By November the succulent grass in Mara is finished and the migrating herds heads for Serengeti where curving will take place and the entire cycle starts all over again.
Lake Manyara National Park Getting There
Lake Manyara is accessible to visitors from all over the world. One can drive or fly to Lake Manyara from Kilimanjaro, Arusha or Dodoma.
Maasai.The Maasai way of life is compatible with wildlife
conservation. Most of the conservation areas in Kenya are
located in Maasai Reserves. A visit to Amboseli is not complete without
visiting the
Maasai
homesteads.
Area: 392 Km²Established: Amboseli National Park was gazetted in 1974
but in 2005 the park management reverted to Okejiando County
council, thus the name changed to once more to Amboseli National Reserve.
It had been a reserve since 1948. It is the best place to photograph
the majestic Mt. Kilimanjaro (5985M). The reserve 11pt”
is famous for its big game and its great scenic beauty – the
landscape is dominated by MT Kilimanjaro.
Amboseli attracts visitors from all over the world. Amboseli National park
can be accessed by road or air. Though a majority of the visitors are
in organized groups, private individuals can visit the park without any
fear. International visitors mostly arrive at either Nairobi, Mombasa or
Kilimanjaro Airports where they are picked by tour operator or private
cars and driven to the park.It is possible to hire private cars from Nairobi, Mombasa or Kilimanjaro airports and drive into the park. To visit the park you need a car. The road distance from Nairobi varies.
Driving from Nairobi: Nairobi to Namanga
(240 km tarmac) on the Nairobi – Namanga Road, via Meshanani
Gate (75km). Nairobito Emali (228 km tarmac) on the
Nairobi – Mombasa Road, via Remito Gate (64 km)
You ask me the most interesting thing to do in Rwanda. My answer is a simple interacting with Rwandese, dancing their dances, eating their food, listening to their stories, helping in their farms. They are the most humble, happy, welcoming and loving people in the whole world. I won’t tell you Rwanda has the most beautiful ladies in the planet. You will see it for yourself. Rwandese is are full of laughter and fun. Get talking with Rwandese and you find you have forgotten your troubles. You just want to stay with them. That said I am wondering why you cant take a guide to keep you company and show you around.
Everything in Rwanda is interesting. The country is beautifully crafted, hills upon green hills cover the whole county. It’s soo beautiful. It’s the God’s bedroom. Rwandese believe that God spends the day roaming the world but retires to sleep in Rwanda. Driving is a real challenge as roads are series of sharp almost circular beds. Whether you book our car or go with someone else I would love to hear your opinion on Rwanda.
Kigali (voted the cleanest green city in the world) an interesting artistic modern city alone has lots of hidden gems to keep you busy. Lots of specialty restaurants featuring international and local cuisine, colourful markets cultural centres, curio shops. Top in the list of places to visit in Kigali is the Genocide Memorial of Gisozi where you learn the history of Rwanda from pre colonial to present day with emphasis on the making genocide. For more history in founding of the modern Rwanda visit the Richard Khadt’s Museum and the recently opened Presidential Palace. Even more interesting is the Muslim quarter of Nyamirambo.
Gorilla Trekking is the undisputed number one attraction in Rwanda. Personally I put Nyungwe Forest as the number one in uniqueness. Here is the source of the River Nile and an encounter with our closest relatives – the chimpanzees. On the way to Nyungwe visit the King’s palace in Nyanza (Huye) and the Museum of Butare. Butare too hosts the National University, a beautiful cathedral and a botanical garden. Here too you find an important handcraft factory.
Another not to miss in Rwanda are the lakeside resorts of Kibuye and Rubavu (Gisenyi) with boat rides and visits to the islands.
There are lots of amazing things to see and do in Rwanda. You cannot exhaust them within your 8 days. Volcanoes Park alone offers lots of hiking opportunities. Besides gorilla Trekking you can hike the Volcanoes of Bisoke, Karisimbi or visits the red colobus monkeys. In the vicinity are lakes Burela and Ruhondo with unique cultural tourism program.
I hope my explanation will help you to make decisions of what to do.
Located in Tanzania’s northern tourism circuit, lake Manyara is a lovely scenic gem, a lush green paradise enjoying spectacular settings against the a back-drop of 600 m high rift-valley escarpments. Though receiving less than 800ml of rainfall much of the park is covered by the ever green ground water forest. The ground water forest resembles a rain forest with tall large trees, lianas, struggling fig trees and canopy. The ground ever green forest is home to a variety of wildlife. Primates thriving in the forest include the blue monkeys, baboons and vervet monkey. Forest birds like the silvery-cheecked horn-bills abound. Also found here are the guinea fowls.
Lake Manyara is also a perfect bird watcher’s paradise with 400 species of birds recorded. The star of this afivauna are the large flocks of pink feathered flamingos on the lake shores. The availability of geothermal heated hot-springs makes it possible for the green algae, spiralina (food of flamingos) to thrive. Other wanders (water birds) to be found on the lake shores are pelicans, storks, jacanas, egrets, plovers, ducks and geese. Elephants and other mammals do visit the forest too.
Found in lake Manyara are the tree climbing lions. Tree climbing lions are also to be found in Ngorongoro, Tarangire and Serengeti Parks. In Uganda, will find them in Isasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National park. They climb up the trees to avoid the often painful bite of the tsetse flies.
Other big mammals in the park include buffaloes, zebra, giraffe, impala, waterbucks, klipspringer ( on the cliffs), leopards, warthogs, mongoose.
Another attraction in Lake Manyara is the Mto wa Mbu, a multi-ethnic with lively colourful markets and thriving cultural tourism programmes. The central market is quite impressive with all the local produce including the Masai beads and shukas. The cultural tourism programe includes visits to shambas (Farms). This visits the local farms where you will witness and even participate in making of banana beer (mbege). Other excursions from Mto wa Mbu includes hikes to Lake Miwaleni, Balaa Hill or Njoro hotsprings. Canoeing is also available on the west side of the lake when the water is high.
If you happen to be around on 22 of any month, visit the mnada, the animal auction market which attracts buyers from all over the country.
Activities in Lake Manyara National Park
Besides bird watching and game drives one can enjoy canoeing, mountain biking, micro lifting, night game drives, bush dinners, forest walks, birding. Outside the park one can enjoy the local cultural tourism programs.
Getting To Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara is approximately 120 Km from Arusha. Give it a 2 hours drive. The park is best visited from June to September. A 4×4 car is recommended.
Accommodation in Lake Manyara
Most of accommodation facilities are outside the park within Mto wa Mbu and the surrounding area. Inside the park accommodation is limited to campsites.
Lodge and Luxury Accommodation
High class accommodation is available at the following lodges and tented camps. Expect to pay about USD 210 per person per night on full board.
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