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Arusha Attractions

Africa Experience, 7 days, Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara

This eight-day adventure takes in some Tanzanian classic 'must-sees' such as Serengeti and the stunning Ngorongoro crater. From Arusha, the first stop is scenically-diverse Tarangire. The Tarangire River attracts all sorts of animals and birdlife to this pa...

This eight-day adventure takes in some Tanzanian classic 'must-sees' such as Serengeti and the stunning Ngorongoro crater. From Arusha, the first stop is scenically-diverse Tarangire. The Tarangire River attracts all sorts of animals and birdlife to this park, from elephant to lion, buffalo to cheetah and many more.

There is plenty for the wildlife-lover, true, but after Tarangire, guests will take a trip to Largest National park call serengeti National park, We continue on to Serengeti, whose famous 'endless plains' are home to many species, who you will get to know through the expert knowledge of our driver-guides. An enriching experience, indeed. Next is Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the unique circular crater, whose rim is 7,500 feet above sea level: home to lion, jackal, hyena, hippo, rhino,buffalo - and many more.

We finish our tour with a visit to Lake Manyara in the Great Rift Valley. With large populations of flamingos and pelicans, this is a haven for ornithologists. A local village tour is another enriching highlight here.

Highlights :
• Tarangire's diverse geological landscapes, plentiful birds and wildlife.


• The Serengeti, perhaps the world's most celebrated national park with an incomparable range of predators and their intended prey: see leopard and cheetah, antelope and zebra.

• Ngorongoro's crater, a collapsed volcano some 12 miles across, with its incredible year-round display of wildlife. A truly awesome setting which plays host to lion and elephant, rhino, buffalo, hippo as well as many other species and endless birdlife.

• Lake Manyara, a birdwatcher's paradise, but also home to lions, jackal and hyena. Tree-climbing lions and a village tour.

 

Mount Kilimanjaro

World famous Mount Kilimanjaro - the highest mountain in Africa, they are dormant volcanos, when people first discover it that no one believes that the mount with ice fields on top would exit near the equator b...

World famous Mount Kilimanjaro - the highest mountain in Africa, they are dormant volcanos, when people first discover it that no one believes that the mount with ice fields on top would exit near the equator but turns out it does exist which is amazing. The mountain has been the subject of many scientific studies because of its shrinking glaciers and disappearing ice fields.

Every year thousands of mountain hiking lover, mountain runner comes here to challenge the No. 1 mountain in Africa.

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Africa Safari Experience

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Arusha National Park.

Arusha National Park covers Mount Meru, a prominent volcano with an elevation of 4566 m, in the Arusha Region of north eastern Tanzania. The park is small but varied with spectacular landscapes in three distinct areas. In the west, the Meru Crater funnels the Jekukumia River; the peak of Mount Me...

Arusha National Park covers Mount Meru, a prominent volcano with an elevation of 4566 m, in the Arusha Region of north eastern Tanzania. The park is small but varied with spectacular landscapes in three distinct areas. In the west, the Meru Crater funnels the Jekukumia River; the peak of Mount Meru lies on its rim. Ngurdoto Crater in the south-east is grassland. The shallow alkaline Momella Lakes in the north-east have varying algal colours and are known for their wading birds.

Mount Meru is the second highest peak in Tanzania after Mount Kilimanjaro, which is just 60 km away and forms a backdrop to views from the park to the east. Arusha National Park lies on a 300-kilometre axis of Africa's most famous national parks, running from Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater in the west to Kilimanjaro National Park in the east.

The park is just a few kilometres north east of Arusha, though the main gate is 25 km east of the city. It is also 58 km from Moshi and 35 km from Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA)

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Ngorongoro Crater

                                      Standing Proudly in Ngorongoro Conservation area of Tanzania is the Ngorongoro crater. This highly visited African attraction is the World’s largest inact...

                                      Standing Proudly in Ngorongoro Conservation area of Tanzania is the Ngorongoro crater. This highly visited African attraction is the World’s largest inactive unbroken and unfilled volcanic caldera. Approximately 40000 people live in the conservation area, they share the land with an incredible amount of wildlife. The Ngorongoro crater was formed when a Large Volcano erupted and collapsed on itself, this explosion created a caldera approximately two and a half million years ago.

When it was a volcano its thought to have been a similar size to Mount Kilimanjaro, one of worlds highest mountains. Estimates of the volcano’s original height vary between 4500 to 5800 metres. The crater itself is about 610 metres deep and 260 kilometers square.

The Ngorongoro conservation area is one of the most important prehistoric sites in the World. The Fossils discovered there are said to be the earliest known evidence of the human species.

About 450,000 tourists visit Ngorongoro every year, accounting for 60 per cent of the average 770,000 tourists visiting Tanzania per annum. Famous visitors include former US President Bill Clinton, the Queen of Denmark Magrethe II, former American Human Right Activist the Rev Jesse Jackson, Hollywood film star Chris Tucker, John Wayne, Prince William, and the entire delegation attending the 2008 Leon Sullivan Summit which took place in Arusha. Some scenes from the Oscar winning Out of Africa and John Wayne's Hatari were filmed in Ngorongoro.                                   

Top Arusha Tours

$600 Per Day

Miggle with The Elephant Herds Tour

If the idea of a roving herd of nearly 100 elephants appeals to you, then Amboseli national park in southern Kenya is the game park for you. The photo-ready peak of Mount Kilimanjaro, just across the border in Tanzania, looms over this small and manageable Rift valley park, where the roads are reasonable and the herbivore viewing is dramatic.

In addition to the impressive – and highly visible – packs of elephants, Cape buffalo, hippos, and giraffes can also be seen in abundance, although the big cats are less common.

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If the idea of a roving herd of nearly 100 elephants appeals to you, then Amboseli national park in southern Kenya is the game park for you. The photo-ready peak of Mount Kilimanjaro, just across the border in Tanzania, looms over this small and manageable Rift valley park, where the roads are reasonable and the herbivore viewing is dramatic.

In addition to the impressive – and highly visible – packs of elephants, Cape buffalo, hippos, and giraffes can also be seen in abundance, although the big cats are less common.

This three-day package includes van transport from Nairobi (it's about a four-hour drive each way), and full-board accommodation in a nice tented camp with a pool, just outside the Kimana Gate, where many animals congregate during the dry season.

 

Location
Arusha
Amboseli
Kilimanjaro
Kenya
Tanzania
Duration
3 to 5 days
$950 Per Day

Tanzania Mountaineering and Trekking Tours

Mountaineering is sport, hobby or profession of walking, hiking, backpacking and climbing mountains.

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Mountaineering is sport, hobby or profession of walking, hiking, backpacking and climbing mountains.


In Tanzania we are proud of possession many mountains. These mountains vary in height, location, climate etc. Kilimanjaro which is the highest mountain in Africa have attracted many climbers from around the globe. Mount Meru (4566m.) and Ol Donyo Lengai (active volcano) are also popular. Other mountains in Tanzania are Mt. Hanang (3417m.), Longido (2629m.), Usambara Mountains, Mt. Lemagrut, Mt. Lolmalasin, Mt Oldean, Uluguru Mountains, etc.


Would be climbers need to be equipped with trekking gears when attempting the climb. Every mountain is unique from each other, and this makes it important to be well informed before deciding which one to climb. In Tanzania, most climbers opt for Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru. Meru is Africa’s fifth highest peak with fabulous views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and the Momela Lakes from the summit. The challenging ascent to the crater of Ol Donyo Lengai passes through some fantastic scenery with panoramic views of the Rift Valley. The trek to the top of Lengai is very steep and a true challenge which is attempted only by hikers with good level of fitness.


Tanzania - Mountaineering / Trekking
• Kilamanjaro
• Mount Meru
• Oldonyo Lengai
• Lemagrut
• Usambara
• Uluguru

 

Location
Arusha
Mbweni
Kilimanjaro
Tanzania
Duration
3 to 5 days
$500 Per Day

Private Home Stay Safaris

Kenya, Uganda & Tanzania


(Home stay Accommodation is an option for guests and students on study abroad programs to rent a room from a local family in the country they visit. The idea is to help them learn about the local culture, lifestyle and even pick up a word or two of the local language during the stay.)


Home Stay Accommodation & Experience in Kenya

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Kenya, Uganda & Tanzania


(Home stay Accommodation is an option for guests and students on study abroad programs to rent a room from a local family in the country they visit. The idea is to help them learn about the local culture, lifestyle and even pick up a word or two of the local language during the stay.)


Home Stay Accommodation & Experience in Kenya


Home stay hosts provide accommodation facilities, hospitality, and personal service during the guests stay. There are also private homes stays built to offer exclusivity to give freedom and comfort to the visiting families. Homestay Safaris with us provide an added value for guests coming to East Africa to study, volunteer or for cultural reasons.
By staying with hosts they experienced places they visited extensively, and get a deeper insight from participation in the daily lives of local people. Urban Homestays are Run by Individuals and Families who own Modern Suburban Homes.


A number of Individuals and families who modern homes in the suburbs of major towns and cities like Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru and Kisumu often open them for homestays. Tours operators, such as African Spice Safaris work in partnership with these homes and book guests in these homes.
We takes upon the responsibility of ensuring that our guests receive warm hospitality and personal service throughout their stay in the homestays and at an affordable rate.


Home Stay Cross Cultural Exchange
Students on Cross Cultural Exchange program, usually stay in individual home stays in villages where they immerse themselves in the daily life and ritual of their host community and work with locals on projects chosen by community leaders.


The students eat local foods, sleep in a local rural homestead, herd cattle, use oxen plough, ride bicycles, and attend market days and other village chores. Some teach in rural schools where there is acute shortage of teachers; others build community centers for recreation or business.
While doing all these they find time to visit wildlife sanctuaries, National Reserve and National Park of East Africa.

Home Stay Safari Activities Include:
* Golfing Tours
* Horse Riding
* Bush Walks
* Birding Excursions
* Safari Game Drives
* Cultural Tours & Visits
* Day Trips or Excursions
 

Location
Arusha
Maasai Mara
Makerere
Kenya
Tanzania
Uganda
Duration
5 to 7 days
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