
Usambara Mountains
The Usambara's are a part of the ancient Eastern Arc chain which mountains stretch in a broken crescent from the Taita hills in southern Kenya down to Morogoro and the southern highlands. They are estimated…
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Tanzania’s numerous parks and reserves offer many climbing options for an avid explorer. The most frequent expeditions are obviously to Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Meru, but there are other destinations such as the Crater Highlands.
Although Mt. Kilimanjaro tops the list as Africa’s most famous — and highest — mountain, Tanzania boasts many other mountain ranges and attractive peaks. Most of the country’s mountains and volcanoes are located in the north and east of the country. They vary from the dramatic crater of Mt. Meru and the active volcano of Ol Donyo Lengai to tamer options like the Usambara Mountains and comparatively gentle slopes of the Crater Highlands.
Hiking trips and mountain climbing in Tanzania is becoming a popular option for visitors not content to observe the country from the back of a game viewing vehicle. Instead, adventurous types are taking advantage of the many trails and peaks Tanzania has to offer.
Usambara Mountains
The Usambara's are a part of the ancient Eastern Arc chain which mountains stretch in a broken crescent from the Taita hills in southern Kenya down to Morogoro and the southern highlands. They are estimated…
Udzungwa National Park
Udzungwa is the largest and with most biodiversity and a chain of a dozen large forest-swathed mountains that rise majestically from the flat coastal scrub of eastern Tanzania. Known collectively as the…
Things to do:
Birding Safaris, Mountain Biking, Mountain Climbing, Walking Safaris, Wildlife Safaris
1,990 sq km (770 sq miles).
Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority
The jewel in Ngorongoro's crown is a deep, volcanic crater, the largest un flooded and unbroken caldera in the world. About 20kms across, 600 meters deep and 300 sq kms in area, the Ngorongoro Crater is…
Things to do:
Birding Safaris, Cultural Tourism, Mountain Climbing, Walking Safaris, Wildlife Safaris
8,288 km² (20km across)
Mount Ol doinyo Lengai
"Oldoinyo Lengai" means “The Mountain of God” in the Maasai language. The summit of this strato-volcano is 2962 metres above sea level, and affords direct views into the caldera of Tanzania’s only…
Things to do:
Horse and Camel Riding, Mountain Biking, Mountain Climbing, Walking Safaris, Wildlife Safaris
Elevation: 9,718' (2,962 m)
Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
At 5896m Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain and one of the continent's magnificent sights, It has three main volcanic peaks, Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira. The name itself "Kilimanjaro" is a mystery…
Things to do:
Birding Safaris, Mountain Climbing, Paragliding and Microflights, Walking Safaris
19,341' (5,895 m)
TANGANYIKA WILDERNESS CAMPS LTD
Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
Explore the endless plains of the Serengeti from Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge.
Kubu Kubu is the latest addition to the portfolio of properties of Tanganyika Wilderness…
TANGANYIKA WILDERNESS CAMPS LTD
Kati Kati Tented Camp
Immerse yourself in nature in this bushcamp.
Kati Kati is a mobile camp strategically situated in central Serengeti, ideal for exploring the extensive Serengeti…
TANGANYIKA WILDERNESS CAMPS LTD
Ngorongoro Farm House
Live the legendary atmosphere of past times on a colonial style coffee plantation farm house.
Hand plaited thatched roof tops, ample verandas and colonial…
MOIVARO INVESTMENT AND TRADING CO. LTD
Wild and remote Lake Natron lies in the northeast of Tanzania in between the Ngorongoro Highlands and Serengeti plains. Here it is the landscape rather than the animals that is the attraction – the area…
DOMEL WILDERNESS CAMPING & SAFARIS LTD
Domel Wilderness is the best campsite located at Nyaruswiga in Serengeti region just close to Nyaruswiga, in the home of the biggest mammal migration in the world and outstanding landscapes. The camp is…
Lake Duluti Serena Hotel
Lake Duluti Serena Hotel (formerly Serena Mountain Village - Arusha). Nestled at the foot of the wooded slopes of Mount Meru, this unique hotel stands amid coffee plantations on the shores of tranquil…
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