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campsite

in kibo crater, kilimanjaro national park

Altitude: 5730 m.a.m.s.lAn overnight resting point or campsite that is located on top of the Kibo volcanic cone, one of the three peaks of mt. Kilimanjaro. It lies close to the summit and serves as a resting point fo

duluti

lake

on duluti rd. in akheri, Arusha

A crater lake that is located in a subsidiary vent for mount Meru. It gets its water mainly from rainfall and ground water that seeps into it, keeping it filled throughout the year. It is located just outside the city of Arusha - Tanzania.

uwanja wa mbogo (buffalos glade)

attraction

in Arusha national park

A large grazing field for buffaloes, girrafe and warthogs where walking safaris to Tululusia waterfalls or mount Meru climbers normally go through. It is located a short distance west of the Momela gate.

ngurudoto

crater

in Arusha national park

One of three beautiful craters located inside the Arusha region. Located just about 20 km from the city, it is the closest.

cave

waterfall

in bangata, Arusha national park

a waterfall as well as one of the many water sources for the Arusha Urban Water Supply Authority that are located just a short distance inside the Arusha national park and on the slopes of mount Meru - Tanzania. They also serve as one of the tourist attractions in the region

maasai

crater

in arusha rural, Arusha

The Maasai crater is a large volcanic caldera that is located about 30 kilometres south west of the city of Arusha - Tanzania. From above, it is almost circular in shape, with a maximum length of about 1 kilometre, a minimum length of about 800 metres and a depth of about 200 metres.

tululusia

waterfall

in Arusha national park

Altitude: 1660 m.a.m.s.l.A tall and beautiful waterfall that is located deep inside Arusha national park and on the slopes of mount Meru. It normally requires a short walking tour to get there from Momella gate, normally going through a buffalo grazing field. The height of the falls is so la

maio

waterfall

in Arusha national park

Altitude: 2240 m.a.m.s.l.One of the best waterfalls that we have seen so far on the slopes of mount Meru, despite its small size. The pools next to it hold catfish - a spectacular site at this altitude, and there is a natural evergreen lawn that serves as a picnic site

turkana

lake

in northern kenya, Turkana

A salt water lake in north western Kenya

napuru

waterfall

in Arusha

A beautiful waterfall on the slopes of mount Meru, that normally requires a short walk to get to.

loduare

national park gate

in Ngorongoro conservation area

Altitude: 1760 m.a.m.s.l.The southernmost entrance gate into the Ngorongoro conservation area, and also the closest to a major city - Arusha. It is the most popular of all gates, normally filled with a multitude of tourists at all times.What to do there?Get your permits checke

simba a

campsite

in Ngorongoro conservation area

Altitude: 2320 m.a.m.s.l. One of the public campsites inside the Ngorongoro conservation area, that is located on the rim of the Ngorongoro crater. It is the largest and most frequently used in the area, due to its proximity to the Loduare gate where most tourists come from, and the crater.

simba b

campsite

in Ngorongoro conservation area

Altitude: 2320 m.a.m.s.l. A private campsite located on the south eastern rim of the , that is normally the location of a tented lodge. Prior booking is required to be able to use the campsite, but while used as a tented lodge, this has to be made with the company running it.

olmoti

crater

in Ngorongoro conservation area

Altitude: 3040 m.a.m.s.l. (rim - highest) 2800 m.a.m.s.l. (floor - lowest) One of three large volcanic calderas that are located inside the Ngorongoro conservation area, and the second highest in terms of altitude of the rim. Its crater floor is a marshy highland plateau that serves a water source

kerimasi

crater

in Ngorongoro conservation area

Altitude: 2600 m.a.m.s.l. (rim - highest) 2300 m.a.m.s.l. (crater - lowest) A volcanic crater that is part of the great east African rift and located inside the Ngorongoro conservation area. Along with Ngorongoro crater, it is one of the older volcanoes in the area.

nasera rock

attraction

in Ngorongoro conservation area

Altitude: 1800 - 1840 m.a.m.s.l. A gneiss inselberg that is located near the northern border of the

simba kopjes

attraction

in Serengeti national park

A group of Koppie or rocky hills located inside the Serengeti national park - along the road to Seronera from Naabi hill gate. They act as a home to several plant and

seronera

village

in Serengeti national park

A small bustling village located at the heart of the Serengeti national park, inhabited by TANAPA staff and students in training. It is one of the only places in the whole park with shops, along with several bars and restaurants - all o

small momella

lake

in Arusha national park

One of the multitude of alkaline lakes that are located within Arusha national park's north eastern end, in northern Tanzania. It is the second largest in the park - by volume after big

lake manyara viewpoint

attraction

in Arusha

The only official view point for lake Manyara national park that is located outside it - nestled high above it on the rift valley wall, and on the road to Ngorongoro.

momella lakes viewpoint

attraction

in Arusha national park

Altitude: 1600 m.a.m.s.l. A picnic site that is situated atop a small hill, a short distance west of the Momella lakes. This makes it one of the few places inside Arus

sanje falls top viewpoint

attraction

in Udzungwa mountains national park

The top part of one of the Largest waterfalls in tanzania, located near the eastern border of Udzungwa mountains national park. A rock platform and a clearing amidst the rain forest, it offers birds eye views of the Kilombero plantation

horombo huts

campsite

in kilimanjaro national park

Altitude: 3720 m.a.m.s.l.An accommodation camp that is located along the Marangu route mt. Kilimanjaro. It is one of the largest on the mountain as well as one of the few with with both cabin accommodation as well as

uhuru

peak

in kilimanjaro national park

Altitude: 5895 m.a.m.s.l.The summit of mt. Kilimanjaro, and also the highest point of the Kibo volcanic cone. It's name comes from the swahili word for freedom (Uhuru), due to its part in the history of Tanzania's z

empakaai

crater

in ngorongoro conservation area, ngorongoro conservation area

A volcanic caldera located in the Ngorongoro conservation area of northern Tanzania. It is also where lake Empakaai is located. Empakaai is located about 30km north east of Ngorongoro crater, well inside the eastern rift valley and sharing the same volcanic system as Lakes Eyasi and Natron as well a

mwalimu nyereres home

attraction

in Mara

A compound in the small town of Butiama that used to be the childhood home of the first president of Tanzania - Mwalimu J. K. Nyerere and several of his ancestors, such as his father chief Nyerere. It is also the location of his Mausoleum, and the whole compound is open to

botanical garden

attraction

on samora ave. in kivukoni, Dar es salaam

An oasis of greenery that is located in Kivukoni area of Dar es Salaam - Tanzania. It is also the location of the local government offices, a small building that is specifically for the executive officer of the Kivukoni

boma natural history

museum

on boma rd. in sekei, Arusha

Among the best museums in the country that showcases the natural history, wildlife, culture and artifacts of the Arusha region - Tanzania. It is housed inside what was an old German military outpost and has three separate buildings that are open to the public, an outdoor mini botanical garden and an

cultural heritage centre

attraction

on babati rd. in sombetini, Arusha

A privately owned collection of shops and galleries that showcases arts from renowned artists around the African continent. It is one of the largest in east Africa and is located along the Arusha - Babati highway on the outskirts of the city of Arusha - Tanzania. It has several departments onsite

duluti forest

club

on duluti rd. in akheri, Arusha

A privately owned bar, restaurant and lake side compound that is located at the end of lake Duluti's forest trail in the suburbs of Arusha - Tanzania.

themi

waterfall

on olgilai village in oltoroto, Arusha

Formed at a point where one of the underground tributaries to the Themi river flows into its valley. It is located in the early stages of the Themi river, near its source mount Meru of Arusha - Tanzania. Unlike other waterfalls, this one flows from an underground stream, flowing through layers of be

public campsite number 1 (arusha)

campsite

in Arusha national park

Altitude:1650 m.a.m.s.l.One of three beautiful campsites inside the Arusha national park that are accessible to the public - even those not climbing the mountain. It is located on the slopes of mount Meru and can be shared if there is more than one camper using it on the same day. It has running

public campsite number 2 (arusha)

campsite

in Arusha national park

Altitude:1650 m.a.m.s.l.One of three beautiful campsites inside the Arusha national park that are accessible to the public - even those not climbing the mountain. It is located on the slopes of mount Meru and it is termed public because it can be shared if there is more than one camper using it

public campsite number 3 (arusha)

campsite

in Arusha national park

Altitude:1675 m.a.m.s.l.One of the public campsites that are located inside the Arusha national park that is open to all - even those not climbing the mountain. Unlike it's two predecessors, it is the only one located next to a river valley, filling it with a constant sound of gushing water. It

fig tree arch

attraction

in Arusha national park

Altitude:1930 m.a.m.s.l.This is a Fig tree whose roots have grown to take the shape of an arch, large enough for a car (elephant size) to pass underneath. It was formed when seeds of the parasitic tree were dropped by foraging birds in the fork of a host tree, allowing germination to take place

napuru picnic site

attraction

in Arusha

A beautiful picnic site on the slopes of mount Meru, right next to the ranger's post to the Napuru waterfalls.

manyara

lake

in Lake manyara national park

A large lake that is part of lake Manyara national park, located in northern Tanzania

ngorongoro

crater

in ngorongoro conservation area, Arusha

a large volcanic caldera in northern Tanzania that is part of the Ngorongoro conservation area.

victoria

lake

in Mara

Named after Queen Victoria this is one of the great lakes of Africa, bearing the titles of the continent'a largest lake by area, world's largest tropical lake, and second largest fresh water lake after lake Superior.

magadi

lake

in Ngorongoro conservation area

Lake Magadi of Ngorongoro is an alkaline crater lake, with the name 'Magadi' being swahili for soda. It is often inhabited by thousands of lesser flamingoes and gets its water from combination of rainfall and a stream that drains water from Olmoti crater

hippo pool of ngorongoro crater

attraction

in Ngorongoro conservation area

A small pond in the southern part of the Ngorongoro crater that is inhabited by a bloat of hippos. It is one of the few areas in the crater where tourists are allowed to alight from their vehicle, have a picnic or meal.

embulmbul depression

attraction

in Ngorongoro conservation area

Altitude: 2200 m.a.m.s.l. A beautiful valley located between Olmoti and Empakaai, Lolmalasin an Losirua that serves as a grazing ground for wild herbivores as well as maasai cattle - who can most of the times be seen side by side. It is one of the features seen along the road from Ngorongoro crater

makarot

mountain

in Ngorongoro conservation area

Altitude: 3130 m.a.m.s.l.A volcanic cone/mountain located inside the Ngorongoro conservation area of Northern Tanzania. It serves as a potential hiking destination for tourists - a one day hike with the option of visiting its neighbour mount Satiman and the Malanja depression as well.

olduvai gorge

museum

in Ngorongoro conservation area

A museum that showcases the history and information about the findings made in and around the Olduvai gorge of the Ngorongoro conservation area. Enclosed in its own compound, it

shifting sands 2

attraction

in Ngorongoro conservation area

Altitude: 1500 m.a.m.s.l. The smaller version of Ngorongoro's shifting sands located about a 10 minute drive north of it. A crescent shaped black dune, composed of volcanic ash from the nearby volcanic mountain -

olkarien

gorge

in Ngorongoro conservation area

Alititude: m.a.m.s.l. An extremely deep and narrow gorge that cuts through the Olgol mountains, near the northern border of the Ngorongoro conservation area. It serves as a primary nesting site for the Ruppell’s Griffon vultures as well as a hiking destination and attractions for tourists. It is a

ndutu

lake

in Ngorongoro conservation area

A shallow alkaline lake that is located on the eastern border of Serengeti national park, in northern Tanzania. Its serves as a water source for both animals as well as hotels, camps and other facilities in the area. It shares the same basin as lake Masek that is located a short distance east of it

masek

lake

in Ngorongoro conservation area

A strip shaped, shallow alkaline lake that is located next to the western border of Ngorongoro conservation area, in northern Tanzania. Just like its bigger sibling lake Ndutu, it

elemeti

lake

in Ngorongoro conservation area

A shallow, alkaline and seasonal lake that is located on the Ngorongoro side of the border between Ngorongoro conservation area and Serengeti national park. Most of it dries up during the dry season, with some of its water draining

l dabash

lake

in Ngorongoro conservation area

A shallow and seasonal lake that is located next to the western border of Ngorongoro conservation area, in northern Tanzania. Part of it is a marsh that stays green for most of the year, bearing the name - small marsh. There i

ngorongoro crater view point 1

attraction

in Ngorongoro conservation area

Altitude: 2200 m.a.m.s.l. One of the most frequented viewpoints for the Ngorongoro crater, located on its southern crater rim, just a few minutes from the loduare gate. It is

olmoti crater (munge)

waterfall

in Ngorongoro conservation area

Altitude: 2800 m.a.m.s.l. One of the most picturesque waterfalls inside the ngorongoro conservation area and one of few that can be seen from miles away. Unfortunately, the only way to view it up close is from above as it stands at the edge Olmoti crater floor. To access it one has to climb onto th

naabi hill

national park gate

in Serengeti national park

Altitude: 1600 m.a.m.s.l. An administrative checkpoint and the location of both TANAPA and NCAA offices that is located in the eastern part of the serengeti national park. What to do there?Pay for and get new permits, for either

nyani

campsite

in Serengeti national park

Altitude:1500 m.a.m.s.l. One of the most frequented public campsites in the Seronera area, located a few kilometres east of the tourist information centre. Although most of the campsites in the area are similar, it is one

pimbi

campsite

in Serengeti national park

Altitude: 1500 m.a.m.s.l. One of many public campsites in the small town of Seronera of Serengeti national park. Public because it can be used by more than one person or group at the same time, different from private ones which can only

tumbili

campsite

in Serengeti national park

Altitude: 1500 m.a.m.s.l. One of the public campsites located inside the small town of Seronera of serengeti national park. It is termed public because it can be used by more than one person or group at the same time and does not require prio

seronera

airstrip

in Serengeti national park

Altitude: 1600 m.a.m.s.l. One of the airstrips located inside the Serengeti national park, about a kilometre south of the Seronera tourist information centre. At the time of writing (2017), it is the largest by size and mostly used by sm

nguchiro

campsite

in Serengeti national park

Altitude: 1600 m.a.m.s.l. A public campsite inside the Serengeti national park of Northern Tanzania. Public because it can be used by more than one group or person at the same time and has some facilities included, contrary to private campsites which are exclusive. Accommodation is in tents, which e

seronera visitor information centre

attraction

in Serengeti national park

A small tourist village built on a Koppie that is located in the small town of Seronera, of Serengeti national park. It comprises a reception area, video room, curio shops, a

fort ikoma

national park gate

in Serengeti national park

One of the official exit or entrance points into the Serengeti national park of northern Tanzania. It has a security gate, shops, toilets, and TANAPA administration offices where one can get a park permit or sign out one. Most of the payments here are done electronically, using either an internation

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