When To Go
- The climate is temperate throughout the year
- Two wet seasons – November to December (short rains) and March to May
- Driest months – August to October
- Best time to visit is anytime between July and March
- Best time to climb Mt. Meru is between June and February
Location
- Covers an area of over 8,300 sq km
- Located within the Great Rift Valley
- Stretches from Lake Natron in the northeast, to Lake Enyasi in the south, and Lake Manyara in the east
- 190km west from Arusha and only 40km from Lake Manyara National Park
HIGHLIGHTS
- Abundant wildlife; the conservation area is home to 25,000 large animals
- The lush Empakaai crater is a sight to behold. A 6km wide crater has an alkaline lake covering half its floor.
- Enjoy dramatic views of Oldoinyo Lengai, an active volcano. The mountain is worshiped by the locals as they believe their god is residing on the top of the mountain.
- Oldupai Gorge, discover the prehistoric site famed for ancient human and elephant fossils
- If you love archaeology, then don’t miss out of the remote Laetoli where 3.7-million-year-old hominid footprints discovered
ACTIVITIES
- Walking Safari on the Rim of the Crater
- Camp along the rim of the Crater
- Game driving in and around the Crater
- Visiting the Masaai tribes’ village
- Discovering the oldest humans’ footsteps, at Old via Gorge