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Mikumi National Park

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    Located in Tanzania, Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa’s tallest mountain at about 5,895 meters (19,340 feet). It is the largest free-standing mountain rise in the world, meaning it is not part of a mountain range.

    Also called a stratovolcano (a term for a very large volcano made of ash, lava, and rock), Kilimanjaro is made up of three cones: Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira. Kibo is the summit of the mountain and the tallest of the three volcanic formations. While Mawenzi and Shira are extinct, Kibo is dormant and could possibly erupt again. Scientists estimate that the last time it erupted was 360,000 years ago. The highest point on Kibo’s crater rim is called Uhuru, the Swahili word for “freedom.” The mountain is also known for its snow-capped peak; however, scientists warn that the snow might disappear within the next 20 years or so.

    In 1889, German geographer Hans Meyer and Austrian mountaineer Ludwig Purtscheller became the first people on record to reach the summit of Kilimanjaro. Since then, Kilimanjaro has become a popular hiking spot for locals and tourists. Because mountaineering gear and experience is not needed to reach the peak, tens of thousands of climbers ascend the mountain each year. The climb is still dangerous, however, because of the risk of altitude sickness-a condition climbers experience if they ascend too quickly, which can be deadly if not treated right away.

    In 1973, the mountain and its six surrounding forest corridors were named Kilimanjaro National Park in order to protect its unique environment. The park was named a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage site in 1987. A variety of animals live in the area surrounding the mountain, including the blue monkey (Cercopithecus mitis).

    What are the routes to get to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro?
    There are 7 main Mount Kilimanjaro routes which lead to the summit, Uhuru Peak, one of which starts on the Northern side of the mountain and the rest on the Southern side. After making the decision to climb Kilimanjaro, you’ll need to choose your route.
    1. Northern Circuit Route
    2. Lemosho Route
    3. Shira Route
    4. Machame Route (“Whiskey” Route)
    5. Rongai Route
    6. Marangu Route (“Coca-Cola” Route)
    7. Umbwe Route

    And after all this facts, a question arise, what is the best time to visit Mt. Kilimanjaro?
    Well, January and February are two of the best months to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and therefore also the most popular. They are the warmest months, so you can expect clear, sunny skies in the mornings and evenings, however clouds may appear in the afternoons and you may experience some rain.

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    1 DAY ZANZIBAR TO MIKUMI NP PRIVATE FLYING SAFARI

    Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) You’ll fly from Zanzibar at 7:00 AM after a pickup by our driver from your hotel in Stone Town or out of Stone Town to Mikumi National Park. On arrival, you’ll check into the park and start a full game drive in the Mikumi floodplain for a […]

    1-DAY NYERERE NATIONAL PARK MEMORABLE TOUR

    The Selous’ beauty of the park is matched by the quality of a safari with its widest diversity of safari activities, Nyerere Park covers 50,000 square km and its among the largest protected area in Africa

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    $ 350

    1-DAY LAKE MANYARA PARK ADVENTURE

    The Lake Manyara National Park, one of the smallest but most diverse parks in Tanzania.

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    $ 165

    4-DAY MIKUMI NP + SANJE WATERFALLS + MAASAI CULTURE

    In southern Tanzania, on the northwestern side of Nyerere National Park, lies two small, quite offbeat national parks, namely Mikumi and Udzungwa Mountains NP.

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    $ 991

    2-DAY NYERERE NATIONAL PARK AWESOME ADVENTURE

    Nyerere NP (Selous GR) is one of the largest reserves in the world with a huge elephant population.

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    $ 570

    3-DAY MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK GAME DRIVE + MAASAI TOUR

    This is a 3 days 2 nights safari with midrange accommodation in Mikumi National Park.

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    $ 570

    1-DAY ZANZIBAR TO MIKUMI WILDLIFE SAFARI

    Mikumi National Park is a relative small park and so it's easy for you to have a wonderful game within few hours.

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    $ 494

    2-DAY MIKUMI BANDA

    Experience the amazing and majestic landscape of Mikumi National Park.

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    $ 280

    2-DAY MIKUMI NATURE

    Experience the amazing and majestic landscape of Mikumi National Park.

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    $ 300

    3-DAY SELOUS TOUR, WALKING AND BOAT FAMILY SAFARI

    The Selous is a majestic place in which to see wildlife.

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    $ 480

    5-DAY SELOUS, MIKUMI & BOAT SAFARI ADVENTURE

    Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) TOUR DETAILS You’ll experience the beautiful scenery and wildlife of southern Tanzania. Take a different perspective on a boat safari in the Selous Game Reserve and connect with the untouched wilderness of Mikumi National Park. Enjoy the great animal sightings like kudu, wildebeests, elephants, zebra, lions, hippos, […]

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    $ 480

    3-DAY MIKUMI AND UDZUNGWA WONDERS

    The wildlife and birdlife are prolific in Mikumi and Udzungwa so prepare to be wowed and have your camera or binoculars at the ready at all times

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    $ 480

    A one-stop-service for easy travel arrangements. Trusted partner agency in Tanzania; and The best holiday experience of a lifetime

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