Where
- At the Northern part of Tanzania
- In the Rift Valley region.
- It is located around Ngorongoro and Serengeti National Park
- 90-Minute drive to Arusha Airport.
About
- It is The Smallest and 1st Stop of 4 Parks of the Northern Circuit.
- In 1960 designated as a National Park.
- 3/2 of the area is covered by Lake Manyara – “Soda Ash Lake” that covers around 200 km².
- Land is nearly 125 km².
- Totally Park is around 325 km²
[Tropical Equatorial Forest] contains [Underground Hot Springs Water] called “Maji Moto”
The Hot Springs Water Under the Lake, Increases the Biodiversity Here In The Region.
One of The Greatest Biodiverse Regions of Africa
- Tropical-Underground Water Forest
- Alkaline Soda Ash Lake
- Shallow Swamps
- Acacia Forest
- Baobab Trees
- Iconic African Umbrella Trees
- Steep Rocky Slopes Wonderful Valley Views
- Various Savanna Types…
- Maasai Giraffes – Buffaloes – Cheetahs – Impalas – Various Type of Antelopes
- Wild Boars – Primates Hippopotamuses are some other members of this Wild Ecosystem.
[Bird Watching]
- The spot is One of the Best Bird Watching Destinations in the World.
- Wet Season is Great Timing for Bird Watching.
- Hosts more than 400 Species of Birds.
- Most of them are Aquatic and Migrators
- Great Pink Flamingo and Pelican Herds can be observed
- The Woodlands and the Soda Ash Lake together host spectacular Bird Landscapes.
- The region is well known by “Lion Climb Trees”,
- “High Concentrations of Baboons”
- One of the Largest Elephant Populations in Tanzania.
- “Hippo Pool” is further section to see Hippopotamuses.
- It is observed that, Comparing with Serengeti and Tarangire ; In Manyara, Lions Tend to Climb Trees much more often.
[Walking Safari] [Tree Top Walk Away]
Walking Safari, called as “Tree Top Walk Away”; Is a Great Experience of Passing Through the Trees on Suspension Bridge.
- That offers a Great Opportunity to See the Primates and Various Birds, as well as to Observe the Wildlife from a Unique Perspective.
- Needed to get a Government Allowance.
- With this Special Experience, Armed Park Rangers are Accompanying.
[Game Drive Safari]
Unlike other National Parks in the region, 3 Alternative Timing to have Game Drive Safari
- Early Morning Safaris
- Afternoon Safaris
- Night Safaris
[120 Different Ethnic Tribes]
- At the spot, The Maasai Tribe and 120 Different Ethnic Tribes makes the region completely unique, and creates a Great Opportunity Get Observing and getting informed about Ethnic Diversity and Local Traditions with a Local Guide.
Life of Maasai:
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area is The Only Area In the World, that with a High Concentration of Wildlife Living with Human Communities.
- About 2 hundred years ago, Maasai tribe came from Egypt and they passed through rift valley with the purpose of looking for the green pasture.
- Maasai Tribe colonized at East Africa, in Kenya and Tanzania,
- In Tanzania, they locate in Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
- The way of their nature is Semi-Nomadic and Pastoralist.
- They Speak “Maa Language” also Swahili.
- They are talented with communicating on English without going a school, with just picking up.
- They do not want to succumb to the western modernization of the digitalized world.
- They have Distinctive, Unique, Original Culture.
- The Maasai Tribe as observed basicly as; Traditional – Cultural – Ethnic – Happy – Strong – Friendly.
- They have their own Rituels like High Jumping Dance.
[Clothing]
- Tribe has its own traditional Custom Clothing called “Shukas” that has Different Patterns in Different Colors like Red, Blue, Green White..
[Dress Different Colors in Different Ages]
- Each Color has a Meaning for them.
- Maasai Women Pairing their dressing, with jewels like Necklaces, Earings, Anklets, Body Piercings, Metal Hoops..
- Maasai Man Wear Sandals.
- Their traditional way of life allowing them to Live in Harmony with a Wildlife and the environment.
[Cattling]
- Cattle and especially Cow is very important and means wealth in the culture.
- In other words; The more you have, the richer you are.
[Tribe is Patriarchal & having Polygamous Marriages]
- Man mostly have Multi Wife.
- Wife should be Good Chef, especially for to get a right to sleep with husband.
[Roles in Family]
- Maasai Men and Boys doing “Livestock” meanwhile
- Maasai Men is also “Brave Worriers”.
- They are Protecting their Territory, Taking Care of their Cattle’s, and Taking Care of their Family.
- Maasai Women play role in Taking Care of Homestead; all home duties like Cooking, Taking Care of Children.
- Women also Do Some Local Handmade Crafts like Jewels to Sell.
[Tanzanian Government Let the Tribe, to Live Within some Terms & Conditions]
- Not allowed to feed by Wild Animals
- Maasai Do Not Live Inside Crater,
- They Live Outside of Crater and they do Livestock there.
[They Do Their Own Housing Called BOMA]
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- Have a Circular Formation
- Made With; Mixture of Soil, Urine and Cow dung.
- They Feed with Meat, Milk from Cattle and Drink it’s Blood.
- They Have their own Kinder Garden in the Maasai Village.
- There is No Hospital.
[Indigenous Wisdom]
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- From Generation to generation they Use some Natural Traditional Curing by using some Plants, Trees, Water, Stones, Roots, Leafs.
