TANZANIA The National Parks and reserves of northern Tanzania need little introduction to wildlife enthusiasts.

The vast Serengeti National Park, is arguably the finest reserve on the continent, home to millions of plains animals and a profusion of predators. The Ngorongoro Crater is the largest intact volcanic caldera in the world, whilst Tarangire National Park is well known for it’s dense elephant population and magnificent baobab trees. Add to this, Mount Meru, Africa’s fifth highest mountain, at 4566 m, which dominates the horizon when visiting the bustling town of Arusha, the gateway to the reserves of northern Tanzania.

Africa's spectacular Rift Valley, with the wide open plains of East Africa stretched before us.  Then there are lakes winged pink with the presence of hundreds of flamingoes.

Tanzania has Mt Kilimanjaro - Africa’s highest mountain.

MIGRATION The biggest annual event in Tanzania is the migration, where huge herds of wildebeest head from Tanzania’s Serengeti National park into Kenya’s Masai Mara in search of greener pastures.

Leaving Tanzania in late July/August each year, more than 2 million of these animals migrate across the Mara River accompanied by zebras, antelopes, gazelles and lions. In October/November the animals return to the short grass plains.

TANZANIA
Climate - Warm temperatures all year round. There are two rainy seasons -
           the long rains in April - May and the short rains in October - November
Language - English and Swahili are widely spoken.
Currency - Tanzanian Shillings = 100 cents
Visa - Australian passport holders require a Visa, obtainable in Australia
            prior to departure.
Local Time - GMT plus three hours.
Departure Tax - US$20 per person, in cash.