Africa Africa | Page 66

Ngorongoro

Tanzania & Zanzibar Mount Kilimanjaro | Exotic beaches | Annual Serengeti great migration | Culture

From the sheer variety of wildlife, to epic landscapes, Maasai warriors and the palmfringed beaches on the‘ Spice Island’ of Zanzibar, Tanzania is a country of many parts. Kilimanjaro National Park is one of its most visited regions – not for viewing wildlife, although there is plenty – but to gaze in awe at the snow-capped majesty of the mountain itself. At the incomparable Serengeti National Park, witness vast herds of animals grazing on the seemingly endless shimmering plains. It’ s here also that an epic migration of animals in their millions, predominately wildebeest, follow the ancient rhythm of Africa’ s seasons by embarking on a frenzied search for greener pastures, dodging crocodiles as they cross the river. It’ s a totally awesome spectacle!
Lake Manyara National Park is known for its amazing tree-climbing lions, along with prolific elephants, high numbers of baboons plus thousands of pink flamingos. The vast expanses of UNESCO listed Ngorongoro Conservation Area provide a jawdropping setting for prey and predators which graze and prowl the open grasslands, swamps, lake and acacia woodland. It’ s not just the wildlife that’ s enchanting; exotic Zanzibar, known locally as Unguja, entices with stunning white-sand beaches, vibrant coral reefs and warm, clear blue waters. This former seat of the Sultans and spice trade hub is just the place to relax and reflect post-safari.
Lake
Victoria Serengeti NP •
Ngorongoro Arusha
• Kilimanjaro Conservation Park • • • Moshi
Lake Manyara NP •
TANZANIA
Morogoro •
• Dar es Salaam
Indian Ocean
ZANZIBAR
Premier Recommends
Joining the migration: Watch in awe as vast numbers of wildebeest and zebra cross into the Serengeti. August to October is best viewing time.
Heading to the crater: The Ngorongoro Crater offers an unparalleled safari experience with breathtaking scenery, unique cultural encounters, and year-round, high-quality game viewing.
Relaxing on the beach: Zanzibar’ s white sands and clear blue waters are an ideal post safari retreat.
Kendwa, Zanzibar
Getting there: Kilimanjaro is 12 hours by air from the UK via Nairobi. Onward connecting flights to Zanzibar take about 1¼ hours.
Kendwa •
• Kiwengwa
ZANZIBAR
Kizimkazi •
Tanzania & Zanzibar Climate
° C Average daily maximum centigrade temperature R Average daily sunshine hours S Average monthly rainfall in cm
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
° C R
S
° C R
S
° C R
S
° C R S
° C R
S
° C R
S
° C R
S
° C R
S
° C R
S
° C R
S
° C R
S
° C R
S
Ngorongoro
23
9
10
23
8
8
22
7
13
21
6
21
19
7
10
19
7
2
19
7
1
20
7
1
21
8
1
22
8
5
22
7
11
22
7
13
Zanzibar
32
8
8
32
8
5
32
7
15
30
6
38
29
6
25
29
8
7
28
8
5
29
8
4
30
8
5
31
8
9
31
8
21
31
8
18
66 Tanzania & Zanzibar prices & offers change constantly- call for today’ s best available deals!