TANZANIA
Home to Mt Kilimanjaro, the great Serengeti and edged by the tropical paradise that is Zanzibar, Tanzania is a dream safari destination. Our trips here centre mostly around the mountain, where snow-tipped heights look down on plains heaving with wildlife, especially in the months of the Great Migration.
Day trips can incorporate some or all of these experiences from wherever you are staying on Tanzania’s northern circuit, or used as a transfer between destinations. We can also put together a full itinerary for you, with lodges included.
The Ngorongoro Crater is estimated to be 2.5 million years old, it is the largest unflooded and unbroken caldera in the world. It stretches an astounding 20km across, with a forested rim that rises 600 meters from the floor. The caldera has a rich biodiversity, with abundant wildlife coexisting with semi-nomadic Maasai pastoralists.
Plate tectonics, volcanism, landslides, erosion and deposition are all very evident in this view of the volcanic Crater Highlands along the East African Rift in Tanzania. The Crater Highlands rise far above the adjacent savannas, capture moisture from passing air masses, and hosts extensive montane forests. Over time, streams erode downwards deeply dissecting the volcanic slopes.
NGORONGORO CRATER HIGHLANDS
LAKE NATRON
This primeval-soup like shallow alkaline lake is high in cynobacteria, an algae that releases a chemical which damages the cells, nervous system and liver of most of the organisms that consume it. These salt loving microorganisms thrive in this alkaline water, creating the rich red colour. The lake is a flamingo paradise as they do not have to contend with any predators and can feed on the algae, as a result 75% of the worlds population of lesser flamingo are born on the shores of Lake Natron.
OL DOINYO LENGAI
On the southern end of Lake Natron stands the conical mountain of Ol Doinyo Lengai - the “Mountain of God” in Maasai. The only active volcano on the Eastern Rift.
It is the coolest volcano in the world, being the only known volcano to erupt natrocarbonatite (sodium-rich) lava, which is half the temperature of typical glowing basaltic lava. Its lava fountains harden midair, then shatter like glass. Ol Doinyo Lengai rise about 2,000 meters from the Eastern Rift floor to a summit elevation of 2,890 meters.
The Empakaai Crater is a collapsed volcanic caldera, sitting on the edge of the Rift escarpment, its walls rise 300 meters above the caldera floor and has a width of 6 kilometers. The Crater is filled with a deep alkaline lake which occupies about 75% of the Crater's floor and is about 85 meters deep. The Crater is rich in vegetation with dense forests covering its sides, from the rim of the crater you will find extensive views of Lake Natron and Ol Donyo Lengai. It is home to the Bearded Vulture, the Augur Buzzard, Blue Monkey, Bushbuck, Waterbuck and Buffalo.
EMPAKAAI CRATER
LAKE MANYARA
Outlined with the delicate blush of tens of thousands of flamingos, Lake Manyara is a must-see birding experience between November and April. Surrounded by lush marshland, the lake is home to large populations of wildlife, among them lions famous for climbing trees. If a contemplative soak is the order of the day, there are hot springs ideal for the task.
LAKE EYASI
Lake Eyasi is a shallow soda lake situated in the floor of the Rift Valley, to the south of the Ngorongoro Highlands.
On the shores of Lake Eyasi, lives one of the world’s last hunter-gatherer tribe - the Hadzabe. They live a life unchanged for more than ten thousand years, hunting baboons, birds, antelope and buffalo with hand-made bows and arrows, in a hot desolate landscape. Their language, Hadzane, is rhythmic and punctuated by clicks, and believed to be the oldest language still spoken. You will have the opportunity to land and walk with the Hadza, accompanying them whilst they hunt.
MOUNT KILIMANJARO
Rising dramatically from the surrounding wilderness, Mt Kilimanjaro is one of the world’s iconic landmarks. The subject of many songs and books, innumerable travellers have been inspired to lace up their boots and explore it. A chopper tour brings a new perspective to the grandeur of its slopes, the magnitude of life it supports and the beauty of its contours.
Meru is a magnificent stratovolcano located in Tanzania, standing tall at 4,562 meters. From above, you'll get to see its unique features, its impressive height and the surrounding landscape of lush forests, waterfalls, and stunning vistas. The flight takes you over the dense forest canopy that blankets the mountain, allowing you to see its rugged terrain and deep ravines from a bird's-eye view.
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