OUR REGION---

www.tanzaniaparks.com-------www.serengeti.org------www.ngorongoro-crater-africa.org---------Tourist Board

Tanzania Forest Conservation ----Wildlife Conservation Society----Natural Resource Forum ----African Wildlife Foundation

Mount Meru - at 15,000 feet is Africa's fourth highest mountain with extremely diverse habitats from grassland through montane forest to heath and alpine desert as well as both soda and fresh water lakes. Forest animals can be observed from the well placed hides and over 400 species of birds are recorded.

The Rift Valley - is reached by descending from Monduli, a mountain sacred to the Maasai people. At the lowest part is Lake Natron where the lesser flamingo breed. Set against the Rift wall is Oldonyo Lengai, the only active volcano in East Africa. In this dramatic setting we camp beside a cool stream emerging from the escarpment. In the cool of the morning we explore the lake shore and in then walk up the river gorge to reach a lush, cool waterfall.

Serengeti - affords the spectacle of over a million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebra and their predators moving over the plains in lines stretching to the horizon. We set out to explore this great reserve.

Ngorongoro Crater - in the highlands to the south of Serengeti varies in altitude from 5,600 feet to nearly 12,000 feet and contains contrasting habitats. The forest on the volcanic mountains feeds fresh water to swamps in the crater which support thousands of herbivores the year round.

Lake Manyara - is a shallow soda lake set against the Rift wall. Lush groundwater forest fed by springs in the escarpment support permanent populations of elephant , buffaloes and other large mammals. Pelicans and ibis breed in great colonies in the forest.

Tarangire River - to the south of Lake Manyara, during the dry season, provides retreat for the greatest variety of wildlife in East Africa. The valley affords long views over savannah interspersed with acacia and baobab trees.

Zanzibar - is a name sure to conjure images in the travellers mind. Zanzibar has been populated by Persians, Hindus, Jews, Phoenicians and Assyrians as well as Arabs and Africans. The ancient Stone Town offers a facinating glimse of the history of these diverse cultures and of trade around the Indian Ocean. Miles of white sand beaches and coral reefs offer good diving. Working dhows sail the coast.

Pemba Island - is to the north and is quite different geologically as it is surrounded by a continental shelf only metres away from the beach. Offering great SCUBA diving on the drop offs.

Mafia Island - to the south is the smallest of the three islands and is home to the largest marine park in Tanzania. Snorkeling here is worldclass, with amazing iradescent colours.

OUR REGION---
www.tanzaniaparks.com-------www.serengeti.org------www.ngorongoro-crater-africa.org---------Tourist Board
Tanzania Forest Conservation ----Wildlife Conservation Society----Natural Resource Forum ----African Wildlife Foundation
	Mount Meru - at 15,000 feet is Africa's fourth highest mountain with extremely diverse habitats from grassland through montane forest to heath and alpine desert as well as both soda and fresh water lakes. Forest animals can be observed from the well placed hides and over 400 species of birds are recorded.
	The Rift Valley - is reached by descending from Monduli, a mountain sacred to the Maasai people. At the lowest part is Lake Natron where the lesser flamingo breed. Set against the Rift wall is Oldonyo Lengai, the only active volcano in East Africa. In this dramatic setting we camp beside a cool stream emerging from the escarpment. In the cool of the morning we explore the lake shore and in then walk up the river gorge to reach a lush, cool waterfall.
	Serengeti - affords the spectacle of over a million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebra and their predators moving over the plains in lines stretching to the horizon. We set out to explore this great reserve.
	Ngorongoro Crater - in the highlands to the south of Serengeti varies in altitude from 5,600 feet to nearly 12,000 feet and contains contrasting habitats. The forest on the volcanic mountains feeds fresh water to swamps in the crater which support thousands of herbivores the year round.
	Lake Manyara - is a shallow soda lake set against the Rift wall. Lush groundwater forest fed by springs in the escarpment support permanent populations of elephant , buffaloes and other large mammals. Pelicans and ibis breed in great colonies in the forest.
	Tarangire River - to the south of Lake Manyara, during the dry season, provides retreat for the greatest variety of wildlife in East Africa. The valley affords long views over savannah interspersed with acacia and baobab trees.
	Zanzibar - is a name sure to conjure images in the travellers mind. Zanzibar has been populated by Persians, Hindus, Jews, Phoenicians and Assyrians as well as Arabs and Africans. The ancient Stone Town offers a facinating glimse of the history of these diverse cultures and of trade around the Indian Ocean. Miles of white sand beaches and coral reefs offer good diving. Working dhows sail the coast. Pemba Island - is to the north and is quite different geologically as it is surrounded by a continental shelf only metres away from the beach. Offering great SCUBA diving on the drop offs. Mafia Island - to the south is the smallest of the three islands and is home to the largest marine park in Tanzania. Snorkeling here is worldclass, with amazing iradescent colours.