This is considered to be a suitable time for climbing. However, people still climb the mountain during lower season (rain season) from March to May.

Arusha National Park, with an area of about 137 sq. km is located only 45 kilometers from Arusha town. It has a wide range of habitats, from alkaline crater lakes and swamps to montane forests, alpine desert and the summit of Mt Meru, (the fourth highest mountain in Africa).

Mammals include buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, hippopotamuses, zebras, leopards, waterbucks, hyenas, duikers, baboon monkeys and almost 400species of birds.

It is most famous for the beautiful black and white colobus monkeys which swing from branch in the tall rainforest trees, and the shy duikers. The park is ideal for a day game drive or pleasant few hours walk. However, those who plan to climb Mount Meru must consider three full days.

Lake Manyara National Park lies in a shallow depression at the base of the eastern branch of the Rift Valley, backed by the red and brown cliffs of the escarpment to the west. This park is dominated by the Lake and the beautiful cool lush of the mature groundwater forest. Primates including baboons, blue and vervet monkeys are among the most dominant mammalian species in the park. Other animal species found here are elephants, buffaloes, impalas, wildebeests, hippos, giraffes and zebras.

Also lions can be seen, sometimes stretching in the branches of the Acacias, a habit commonly seen in Manyara because most of the trees are located near the game drive roads comparable to other National parks.

Serengeti National park is undoubtedly the best- known wildlife sanctuary in the world, unequalled for its natural beauty and scientific value. Within its boundaries are more than 3 million large mammals living in total freedom on the “endless” plains (as Serengeti means in Maasai language) dotted with rock outcrops, patches of Acacia bush forest and seasonal small rivers.

About 35 species of plains animals can be observed here including the “big five” elephant, rhino, lion (more than 2000 of them), leopard and buffalo and huge herds of wildebeest, gazelle and zebra which in late May or early June, depending on the weather, being their spectacular migration from the central Serengeti plains to the permanent water sources in the west and north of the park. Lines and columns of wildebeest up to 40 kms long have been observed.

The main attraction of the Serengeti is the annual wildebeest migration. During the wet season between March and May, the wildebeest are scattered over the southern plains, but when the rains end, the animals form massive herds and move north by the thousands in search of fresh grass. At the end of August, they cross the Mara River into the Masaai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. The river crossing is a mad rush, during which hundreds of animals are drowned, trampled or eaten by Crocodiles who calmly wait for there pray to arrive, perfectly timing for a whole season harvest. This is the wildest dramatic scenarios to be witnessed in 'Siringet' as it's known to the Masaai.  In November, they move to the south again in time to give birth at the start of the rainy season in the Siringet.

At the tail end of the procession, come the crippled and those too old to keep up. Lions, cheetah, hyenas and hunting dogs follow the migration, making sure that only the fittest survive, while vultures, circling overhead, wait patiently to scavenge. Other common species found in the Serengeti include hippo, giraffe, eland impala, waterbuck, klipsringer, grant's and Thomson's gazelles, baboon, velvet and patas monkeys, warthog, topi, hyraxes, hartebeest, jackals and foxes and a rich selection of bird life. Nearly 500 species of birds have been recorded in the park, some of which are Eurasian migrants which are present in the park from October to April. Crocodiles can be observed in the rivers traversing the park.

BALLOON SAFARIS: New!! The Newely view over the Selous Game Reserved from a hot air balloon started from February 2007 is like no other and the sense of freedom as you float across the African plain has to be experienced to be believed.

The Serengeti Balloon sweeping plains of the Serengeti project nature in its wildest, most exotic form. Perhaps the most dramatic way to enjoy a panoramic view of the Serengeti is the early morning balloon safari that enables one to fly across the plains. Top of the range are the Cameron A 315 balloons, equipped with state - of - the - art ‘whisper bummers” manoeuved by experienced and highly qualified commercial balloon pilots. Flights by balloon in the Serengeti begin with a drive through the dark of the early morning from the lodge/ campsite. Then as dawn breaks over at about 6.00 a.m, the flight starts in a perfect silence of the early morning plains broken by the soft roar of the balloon. The flight usually takes one hour and culminates in a celebration with champagne and a full English breakfast prepared in the bush and served in style under the shade of umbrella shaped Acacia trees. A truly memorable experience! Bookings for balloon flights can be made through us.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Pre-arrangements must be done before taking this adventure. The Safari will fit in safari itineraries including a night in central Serengeti (Serena Lodge, Sopa Lodge or Seronera Lodge or any of the central Serengeti camp sites).

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area encompasses the volcanic area around the Ngorongoro Crater, including the still active volcano of Ol'doinyo Lenkai (Lengai) and the famous Oldupai Gorge. The Ngorongoro has an area of 8600 square km. Its centerpiece, the Ngorongoro crater, is the largest intact, unfolded caldera in the world and is considered the as one of the eight wonders of the world.

A 600 meters (2,000 feet) descent brings you to the 12 mile-wide (260 square km) floor of the Crater, home of the largest permanent concentration of wildlife in Africa. It sustain over 300 birds up to 25,000 large mammals including lion and elephant. It is of the areas on the continent for viewing the endangered black rhino.

OTHER SITES TO EXPLORE WITHIN NCA

OLMOTI AND EMBAKAAI CRATERS: The rim of Olmoti Crater is at 3700 meters but the crater itself is rather shallow. Olmoti Crater is home to bushbuck, eland and occasional buffalo, Maasai and their livestock.

Water flows across the crater to the south part into a relatively small but splendid waterfall known as Munge. Both craters are reachable on foot, but visitors must be accompanied by armed guides.

SHIFTING SAND: This extraordinary black dune which is composed of volcanic ash from Ol'doinyo Lenkai is blown slowly westwards across the plains at the rate of approximately 100 meters in six years.

LAKE NATRON: Lake Natron is located out side NCA to the north-east, and is the biggest breeding ground in East Africa for flamingos. The lake is typically alkaline and it is a main source of food for flamingos.

Tarangire National Park popularly known as the park of elephants, baobab tree that can handle up to three hundred liters of water and baboons, is located only 114 km, of good tarmac road from Arusha City.

The Tarangire River, from which the park derives its name, irresistibly luring herds of plain migrants to its permanent water during the dry season passes through the area. Between July and November, the park hosts herds of thousands of wildebeests and zebras coming from all over the Maasai steppe and from as for north as the shores of Lake Natron.

Elephants, buffaloes, hartebeests, elands, lions, leopards, hyenas, cheetahs and many other species live in the park throughout the year, but are more numerous during the dry season. Tarangire is the only park where you are assured of seeing the fringed eared Oryx.

Zanzibar Beach Holiday

In the 18 th Century the Sultan of Oman visited Zanzibar and was amazed by the favorable climate of the Island. Comparing with his homeland's climate, the Sultan decided to stay in Zanzibar. As a result of his decision to settle in Zanzibar, he brought and planted spices, traded slaves, gold, and ivory.

Zanzibar is popular for its historical sites, beautiful beaches, good climate and different kinds of spices and oriental foods. Zanzibar is now leading in tourism industry in East Africa. Furthermore, the Island was declared the World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000.

STONE TOWN: This town is also known as Unguja Town or Zanzibar Town.

At Stone Town you will see the following things: The Stone Town Cultural Centre (Old Dispensary) situated along the Mizingani Road, the four storey building originally built as a private residence, but later used by colonists as Dispensary. These are very important sites to visit during your tour in the Archipelago of the Island.

THE ANGLICAN CATHEDRAL COURTYARD: This place was used by Arabs and their European counterparts, as a center to

receive and ship slaves from all over East Africa. With intrusion and humanitarian reasons the slaves' market was closed in 1873. The British Christian Mission bought the place and built the Anglican Missionary Hospital.

PALACE MUSEUM: Palace Museum was formerly the residence of the Sultan of Zanzibar. This large white house depicts about the Sultan's life and properties such as fancy furniture etc.

THE ARAB FORT: This fort stands next to the House of Wonders. The fort was built on the site of a Portuguese chapel. It is believed that the construction took place between 1698 and 1701. Other sites in the Stone Town are: - The House of Wonders, Dhow Harbour, National Museum and Livingstone's House.

DOLPHIN TOUR: The Kizimkazi fishing village is located on the southern point of the island which gives the tourists a chance to swim with Dolphins in the Indian Ocean. In addition, this place marks the old mosque built in the 12 th century.

SPICE TOUR: One of the common expeditions done in Zanzibar by visitors and indigenous from the mainland of Tanzania is to visit spices plantations. The Spice Tour takes you out of town to see large plantations with varieties of spices: ginger, cinnamon, black pepper and cloves. Spices are used for traditional medicines, modern medicines and cosmetics. Spices are also used for food (tea and rice). You can't wait to get a nice aroma and the taste from these special spices of the great island of Zanzibar.

JOZANI FOREST: There are fewer animals in Zanzibar compared to the number of different species of fish and other sea living things. The Jozani forest which is situated southeast of Stone Town is a life supporting source for Red Monkeys, small bucks and bush pigs. There is natural vegetation and different types of trees.

SUNSET CRUISE: After a very long day around the Island you can have a rest while sailing along the coast of the white sand beaches. Normally, it is done during the sunset when the ocean radiates its red colour shade which makes it very attractive to view.

LANGUAGE: The common language that unites over 120 tribes in Tanzania is "Swahili" which was selected by our first President J.K.

Nyerere after independence as the National language. This language is believed to have originated from this Island as most of its words are formulated from the Arabic and tribal languages. English is the second language in Tanzania.

CLIMATE: The climate of Zanzibar is tropical which offers two rainy seasons. The long rains from March to early June and short rains from October through November. Zanzibar is hot during the day and this is suitable for divers and swimmers. Evenings are cooled with a breeze from the India Ocean.

INFRASTRUCTURE: Developed by the tourism industry Zanzibar has all the necessary facilities such as luxurious hotels and lodges for comfortable accommodation, domestic flights including the ZanAir, Precision Air and Air Excel, flying doctors, surfing internet cafes, express boats to Dar - es - salaam, sea port and many more.

SAFARI ITINERARY

Tanzania Safari Holiday - Safari Itinerary - Day 1: The arrival day

We met you on arrival at Kilimanjaro airport or any defined entry and transfer to Moshi in a hotel for late dinner and overnight.

Tanzania Safari Holiday - Safari Itinerary - Day 2: Kilimanjaro National Park

Today, we drive to Kilimanjaro National Park with picnic lunch, to any of the official Kilimanjaro route. Normal formalities of registration and payment and then start trekking through the Kilimanjaro rain forests. Please choose the route you like among these once Marangu, Machame, Umbwe, Lemosho and Shira. Then you can just include the days for climbing the mountain and for safaris. E.g. If it is Machame route which takes us 7 Days then see when we will go to Safari.

Tanzania Safari Holiday - Safari Itinerary - Day: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, up to the roof of Africa then descend to have dinner and overnight at a hotel in Moshi town the 9 th Day to Safari.

Tanzania Safari Holiday - Safari Itinerary - Day 9: Arusha National Park / Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, we leave Moshi town for Arusha National Park Game drive in Arusha National Park until 12:00 noon. The drive with our lunch boxes to Tarangire National Park. A late afternoon game drive then heading to the Lodge/ Campsite for dinner and overnight.

Tanzania Safari Holiday - Safari Itinerary - Day 10: Tarangire National Park / Manyara National Park

After breakfast, we leave Tarangire National Park as we do a game drive to Lake Manyara National Park for another game drive. Lunch at a hotel in Manyara National Park and proceed with late game drive then back to the Lodge for dinner and overnight. The park is home to tree-climbing lion, birds, elephants and hippo pool.

Tanzania Safari Holiday - Safari Itinerary - Day 11: Lake Manyara/Serengeti National Park

After breakfast today we drive to Serengeti National Park, game drives in Serengeti with a wide chance to see cheetah, topi, leopard, hyena, gazelle, lion, ostrich, giraffe, buffalo and many more animals just a few to mention.

Tanzania Safari Holiday - Safari Itinerary - Day 12: Serengeti National Park

After breakfast a full day game drive in Serengeti Plains enjoying the plains a little bit of the wind as well as view large number of different wild animals that Serengeti accommodates. The samba kodjes a place where lions like to stay is among the famous places to be in Serengeti. The famous Zebras and wildebeests with their great migration to Maasai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya crossing the Mara River. Drive to central Serengeti for dinner and overnight.

Tanzania Safari Holiday - Safari Itinerary - Day 13: Central Serengeti / Ngorongoro Crater.

Early in the morning about 5:00 a.m we wake you up and transfer to the balloon safari workstation ready for the one hour ride and explore more the Serengeti National Park. At this stage it's likely to see the predators like lions hunting during the sunrise. Thereafter breakfast in the Africa bushes. We have some rest in the lodge before a game drive as we are getting out of Serengeti National Park. Drive to Ngorongoro Crater with our lunch boxes. Late game drive at the crater. Dinner and overnight at Lodge / Campsite.

Tanzania Safari Holiday - Safari Itinerary - Day 14: Ngorongoro Crater / Arusha

After breakfast have a half day game drive in the crater with our picnic lunch. The Crater is famous for its depth with concrete unbroken wall for number on years holding a very large number of wild animals. It is also recorded as the eight wonders of the WORLD. A little bit of late afternoon we exit the crater to Arusha town. Dinner and overnight in Hotel in Arusha.

Tanzania Safari Holiday - Safari Itinerary - Day 15: Arusha / Kilimanjaro or Nairobi International Airport.

After breakfast we will take you around the Arusha town for shopping before leaving between 12:00 noon and 7:00 p.m depending on your flight schedule. A fare well for safe journey back home. Karibu - Tanzania.