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SERENGETI NATIONAL
PARK TANZANIA.
The park covers 14,763 sq km of endless rolling plains, which
reach up to the Kenyan border and extends almost to Lake
Victoria. The park is flourishing with magnificent wildlife.
An estimated 3 million large animals roam the plains. People
of the Maasai Tribe called it Siringitu - 'the place where the
land moves on forever.' The Serengeti is known as one of the
best wildlife sanctuary in the world.
Two World Heritage Sites and two Biosphere Reservates have
been established within this area. It's unique environment has
enthused writers, filmakers as well as numerous photographers
and scientists.
The Serengeti ecosystem is one of the oldest on earth, the
main characteristics of climate, flora and fauna have hardly
changed in the past million years.
Serengeti is renown for the migration of animals. Every
October and November, more than a million wildebeest and about
220,000 zebras travel south from the northern hills to the
southern plains for the short tropical rains, and then journey
west and north after the long rains in April to June. The
animals' ancient instinct to move is so strong that no
drought, gorge or crocodile infested river can hold them back.
The Wildebeest migrate through a number of parks, reserves and
protected areas and through a variety of habitat. |
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Wildlife
The Serengeti boasts large herds of antelope including
Patterson's eland, Klipspringer, Dikdik, Zebra, gazelles,
lion, impala, leopard, cheetah, hyena and other larger mammals
like the rhino, giraffe, elephant and hippopotamus. Nearly 500
species of birds have been recorded in the park. The Serengeti
is an opportunity for one of the best game-viewing in Africa.
History
The history of human inhabitation revolves largely around the
history of the African people, from the hunter-gatherers who
wandered the plains, to the people of today who protect it as
a main destination for travellers. The Serengeti's history has
been virtually ignored, except Olduvai Gorge, where the Leakey
family discovered fossils of human and animal ancestors dating
back to almost two million years, and which is part of the
Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area.
Tsetse flies in the woodlands, and sleeping sickness,
guaranteed that the Serengeti was spared of European
settlement, and with it the distinction of the wildlife that
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HOT AIR BALLOONING OVER
SERENGETI:
On certain safaris which include night-stays in Serengeti, hot
air balloon rides are available upon prior notice and at an
extra cost.
For the adventure of a lifetime we can offer the group the
unique experience of a Balloon Safari over the Serengeti
plains.
If you choose ballooning, plan to depart early in the morning
to the launch site for the hot air balloons – you must depart
early to enjoy the calm morning sky. Your balloon pilot will
guide the balloon low over the Serengeti plains, providing you
with the chance to see the different wildlife at their early
morning activities: hippos returning to the water after
wandering for food in the dark, elephants coming out for their
morning feeding, lions returning from the hunt. If there is a
special activity going on, the pilot will bring the balloon
down close to the treetops for a better view. Skimming over
the treetops, you will have a chance to see the game in action
and up close. The flight lasts about an hour with ample
opportunity for photography. After landing, there is a
traditional champagne toast, followed by breakfast cooked on
the balloon burners in the middle of the Serengeti plains. |
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AFRICAN SERVALCAT SAFARIS & TOURS