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CURRENT PARK INFORMATION

Travel Information

  • Roads
    • In Tanzania
      • Arusha Town's roads in good condition.
      • Expect traffic delays in Dar es Salaam due to congestion
      • Roads in the parks are in good condition
      • Road in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area are poor
    • In Kenya
      • Nairobi city roads in good condition but expect traffic delays
      • Visitors should not go to the slum areas and avoid places where protests or gatherings are taking place
      • Warmmgs are in place to avoid driving through Narok and Nakuru
      • Use caution if parking as parking fees and clamping may be in effect
      • Roads to the Masai Mara - some very bumpy areas (approx 25 km.)
      • Road to Nakuru rough, especially near the weighbridge
  • Air Access
    • All airports and airstrips are currently in normal operation.
    • Most air access is limited to daylight hours - 06.30 to 18.30 except at international airports
  • Rail Access
    • Rail access in Tanzania is limited. Routes between Zambia/Dar es Salaam and Kigoma/Dar es Salaam are open
    • Rail service in Kenya is reliable. Trains are available from Nairobi to Mombasa.
  • Sea/Lake Ferries
    • There are a number of boats that travel between Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam. There are also boats to some of the smaller islands and Mombasa on less frequent schedules.
    • Lake Victoria has a number of ferries that travel between lake cities of Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda. Travellers should exercise good judgment when selecting these boat based on overcrowding and conditions of the vessel.
    • Lake Tanganyika has a number of boats that can take travellers to Gombe Stream National Park or Mahale Mountains National Park. Safety of the vessel should be considered before travelling.

Wildlife and Park Information

TANZANIA

  • The Wildebeest Migration
    • The 1.8 million wildebeest and zebra of the migration are now in south east Serengeti extending into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Calving starts later in February.
  • Serengeti National Park
    • Game viewing is currently good throughout the park. It is best in the south and east, but there are a number of cats in central Serengeti.
  • Ngorongoro Conservation Area
    • The number of resident game make this a great place to get exciting photos any time of the year. You will also find that animals are less afraid of the vehicle and will allow you to get close up viewing without problems.
    • Roads in Ngorongoro are in poor condition and access to the Crater is by 4-Wheel Drive only.
  • Lake Manyara National Park
    • Best for viewing of baboons and a variety of monkeys
    • A number of birds can be seen
  • Tarangire National Park
    • With the beginning of the short rains, some of the elephants and other herds have moved out of the park. As the rains continue to fall, we can expect more movement out and less great game viewing.
    • Hundreds of species of birds can be found in this park
  • Arusha National Park
    • A number of giraffes and smaller animals call this small park home
    • A walking safari in the morning with an escort can give you a great opportunity to escape your safari vehicle and observe some of the smaller animals by foot
    • One of the only places where the black and white Colobus monkey can be found
  • Southern Tanzania (The Selous Game Reserve, Ruaha National Park, Mikumi National Park)
    • A large variety of wildlife can be viewed in these areas
    • Walking and boating safaris can make for an interesting day
    • Warmer weather and this month, the wet weather as well, can make visiting this park a bit uncomfortable this time of year.
    • Warm temperatures are expected through the next two months.

KENYA

  • Masai Mara
    • Though the migration is not in the Mara this time of year, there are still a number of other things to see
    • Resident game allow for year round enjoyment
  • Amboseli
    • This park offers the best views of Mount Kilimanjaro
    • A good park to see the larger mammals
  • Lake Naivasha
    • Abundance of water fowl make this an ornithologist's paradise
    • Some game can be viewed on Crescent Island
  • Lake Nakuru
    • Flamnigo and Pelicans feature in this popular park
    • Olive baboon plentiful
  • Samburu
    • Crocs and hippo in the river are a popular attraction
    • Other game viewing is very good
  • Tsavo East and West
    • These under explored parks are great for people who want to escape the crowds
    • This is Kenya's largest park
    • A variety of wildlife reside in this park including the "big five"
  • Aberdares
    • Popular for tree lodges
    • Overnight game viewing from the comfort of your lodge
    • A variety of wildlife present