Travel Agent - November 26, 2007 - (Page T10)

the northern CIRCUIT Here visitors can explore Tanzania’s iconic sites The northern circuit is quintessential Tanzania. Here visitors will ﬁnd the country’s powerhouse attractions: Ngorongoro Crater, Mt. Kilimanjaro and the Serengeti. Safaris in the region usually start their adventure with a departure from the city of Arusha. You’ll ﬁnd if easy to book travel to Arusha from within Tanzania – there are daily connections by road and air from Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar and Mwanza. Arusha National Park: Day-trips from Arusha to Mt. Meru and the Momela Lakes, located in Arusha National Park, offer short forest hikes and canoeing excursions as a break from standard vehicle game drives. Visitors to the park can make the three- Many visitors will choose to explore Tanzania by vehicle to see the range of landscape and culture the country offers. Those who want to make the most of their time may opt for ﬂying to major sites. Air Tanzania and Precision Air operate domestic ﬂights, while Coastal Aviation and ZanAir operate ﬂights to Zanzibar Archipelago. Charter ﬂights are also an option for making the most of a Tanzania vacation. day trek up Mt. Meru to reach the crater’s summit. Some say the ascent is even more challenging than climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Visitors can also opt for exploring the smaller trails that criss-cross Mt. Meru’s lower slopes. Ngorongoro Conservation Area: The most visited part of the northern circuit is the Ngorongoro Crater, the eighth wonder of the world, where wildlife grazes and hunts in one of the largest volcanic craters in the world. Ringed by sheer 2,000 feet walls, this spectacular natural amphitheatre is often compared to the Garden of Eden. Visitors will have a chance to view Africa’s Big Five (buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion, and rhinoceros). Your clients can easily book vehicle safaris to Ngorongoro Crater, Olduvai Gorge, and surrounding attractions; or opt for a hiking trek through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. They’ll also have a chance to observe the timeless traditions of the Masaai herdsmen. Mt. Kilimanjaro: Eighty miles east of Arusha is 19,340 feet high Mt. Kilimanjaro – the tallest free-standing mountain in the world. If your clients plan to climb to the summit, allow ﬁve to six days to make the climb, although shorter treks are possible. Also, pencil in some time for them to adjust to the higher altitudes with an overnight stay at a Moshi or Marangu hotel. Serengeti National Park: Located 208 miles from Arusha, the Serengeti — one of the new seven wonders of the world — is Tanzania’s largest and most famous national park. The annual wildebeest migration in Serengeti National Park is deﬁnitely not to be missed. The migration is at its height after the long rains in April, May and June. In addition to its multitude of wild animals, the Serengeti is a paradise for birdwatchers. Visitors can also explore by hot air balloon. Lake Manyara National Park: Famous for tree climbing lions, Lake Manyara National Park is easy to visit — it’s on the way to Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti, about a 1.5 hour drive from Arusha. Lake Manyara is situated inside the park. Its alkaline shores provide a home to huge numbers of ﬂamingos, pelicans, storks and other bird life. Bird watching is at its best November through June. Active options for visitors include canoeing on the lake, and mountain-biking. 10 Tanzania Travel Specialist • Travel Agent Magazine

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