Ngorongoro / Manyara

Ngorongoro

Ngorongoro Conservation Area is situated 180 km west of Arusha in the Crater Highlands area of Tanzania. The conservation area boasts a blend of landscapes, wildlife, people and archaeology. The volcanoes, grasslands, waterfalls and mountain forests are home to an abundance of animals and to the Maasai. Ngorongoro Crater is one of the world’s greatest natural spectacles; its magical setting and abundant wildlife never fail to enthral visitors. It borders the Serengeti National Park to the north and west.

Manyara

Manyara National Park derived its name from a plant called Euphorbia tirucalli, known as Emanyara in Maasai Language. The Maasai used this plant to cover their bomas (hedge). The park is perhaps most reknowned for its famous tree-climbing lions. You can see a variety of habitats and diverse animals and birds. Manyara provides the perfect introduction to Tanzania’s birdlife. More than 400 species have been recorded, and even a first-time visitor to Africa might reasonably expect to observe 100 of these in one day. Highlights include thousands of pink-hued flamingos on their perpetual migration, as well as other large waterbirds such as pelicans, cormorants and storks.