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Gombe National Park
Total Area Covered: 52 sq.km
Best Time to Visit: The chimps do
not roam as far in the wet (February-June, November-mid December) so may
be easier to find; better picture opportunities in the dry (July-October
and late December).
Nearest Town: Kigoma
Attractions: Chimpanzees sanctuary,
walking safaris.
Accommodation: Hostel, Camping on
the beach is permitted.
Katavi National Park
Total Area Covered: 2253 sq.km
Best Time to Visit:Dry season:
May-October and mid-December-February
Nearest Town: Mpanda
Attractions: Buffalo, Elephant,
Masai Zebra, Gazelles
Accommodation: Katavi luxury Tented
Camp, resthouses, huts and very basic hotels are available.
Kilimanjaro National Park
Total Area Covered: 756 sq.km
Best Time to Visit:Clearest and
warmest conditions from December to February, but also dry (and colder)
from July-September.
Nearest Town: Marangu
Attractions:Mt. Kilimanjaro,
trekking, elephants, rhino, buffalo.
Accommodation:Ashanti lodge,
Kilimanjaro national park hostel and Campsites
Lake Manyara National Park
Total Area Covered: 325 sq.km
Best Time to Visit:Dry season
(July-October) for large mammals; wet season (November-June) for bird
watching, the waterfalls and canoeing.
Nearest Town: Arusha
Attractions:Tree climbing Lions,
Baboons, Buffalo, Zebra, Hippo pools, Hotsprings.
Accommodation: Lake Manyara Serena
Safari lodge, Lake Manyara hotel, Kiruruma Tented camp, several
campsites and more cheap accommodation outside the park.
Mahale Mountains National Park
Total Area Covered: 1,577 sq.km
Best Time to Visit:Dry season
(May-October) best for forest walks although no problem in the light
rains of October/November.
Nearest Town: Kigoma
Attractions:Chimpanz, eewalking
safaris, brush-tailed porcupine,guinea fowl, various species of
primates, black and white colobus monkey.
Accommodation: Kasiha Guest House
and several Campsites.
Mikumi National Park
Total Area Covered: 3,230 sq.km
Best Time to Visit: Accessible year
round.
Nearest Town: Morogoro
Attractions: Mkata River flood
plain, Crocodile, Hippo pool, Zebra, Buffalo, Elephant, Giraffe.
Accommodation: Mikumi wildlife
Lodge, Mikumi wildlife Tented Camp, Campsite and Youth hostel.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Total Area Covered: 8,288 sq.km
Best Time to Visit: All year round.
Nearest Town: Arusha
Attractions:Olduvai Gorge, The Crater,
Predators, Elephant, Buffalo, Flamingoes, Black rhino.
Accommodation:Sopa lodge, Serena
lodge, Ngorongoro Wildlife lodge, Rhino lodge, Campsites.
Rubondo
Total Area Covered: 240 sq.km
Best Time to Visit: Dry season,
June-August.Eildflowers and butterflies, wet season November-March.
December-February best for migratory birds.
Nearest City: Mwanza
Attractions: Walking safaris,
Diverse Bird Life, Sitatunga, Chimpanzee and Hippo
Accommodation: Limited accommodation
in a double bungalow including the luxury tented camp (Rubondo Island
Camp)
Ruaha National Park
Total Area Covered: 13,000 sq.km
Best Time to Visit: For predators
and large mammals, dry season (mid May-December); bird-watching, lush
scenery and wildflowers, wet season (January-April).
Nearest Town: Iringa
Attractions: Great Ruaha River,
Antelope, Gazelle, Elephant, Hyena, Zebra, Lions; walking and driving
safaris
Accommodation: Ruaha River Lodge,
Ruaha exclusive tented Camp, Mwangusi Safari Camp, Campsites and self
catering bandas.
Game
Reserves
Mkomazi Game Reserve
Total Area Covered: 3,600 sq.km
Best Time to Visit: Between
June-October and January-March.
Nearest Town: Tanga
Attractions:Dindera Dam, Large
mammals, Walking safaris.
Accommodation: Two Campsites, The
Elephant Motel, Luther hostel, Savanna Hotel.
Saadani Game Reserve
Total Area Covered: 300 sq.km
Best Time to Visit: During dry
season.
Nearest Town: Bagamoyo
Attractions:Old German Fort and some
German graves, Lions, Zebra, Grey parrot, Secretary birds, Buffalo.
Accommodation: Campsites, There are
also few beach hotels in town.
Selous Game Reserve
Total Area Covered: 55,000 sq.km
Best Time to Visit: June-February
and July to October also during the dry season.
Nearest Town: Iringa
Attractions:elephant, Buffalo,
Lions, Black Rhino. Walking, Diving and Fishing trips.
Accommodation:Selous Safari Camp,
Stiegles gorge safari camp, Rufiji River Camp, Mbuyuni Safari Camp,
several camping sites among others.
Uwanda Game Reserve
Total Area Covered: 5,000 sq.km
Best Time to Visit: Between March
and October.
Nearest City: Mbeya
Attractions: Antelope, Localised
Puku, Albino Giraffes, Zebra, Crocodile.
Accommodation: Camping area is
available.
Amani Nature Reserve
Attractions: Botanical Gardens,
Several nature trails.
Accommodation: About six camping sites,
Biharamulo Game Reserve
Attractions: vervet monkey, mongoose
and many more.
Accommodation: No facilities but it is possible to hunt in
Biharamulo.
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