Tanzania: World of Fauna

Tanzania is one of the world’s greatest safari destinations, it’s known for rich culture, and diverse landscapes, the country boast a wildlife population that is unparalleled on the African continent. Besides a beautiful scenic Tanzania safari, we also organize trekking tours and relaxing beach stays on the shores of the Indian Ocean on either Tanzania’s mainland or on one of the beautiful islands of Zanzibar, Mafia or Pemba etc. Tanzania was our first safari destination, of shamelessly – it will always be our favorite, its jaw-dropping showpieces include the largest herds on the planet and the highest concentrations of predators in Africa, the largest volcanic caldera at Ngorongoro, Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain. The Fossils found at Olduvai Gorge, one of the world’s premier archaeological sites, suggest that Tanzania has been settled by hominids for over two million years. See various Tanzania Safari Tours packages at one of our sponsors site. At Home to 20% of Africa’s large mammals, Tanzania is the continent’s premier game viewing destination and more than 25% of the country is given over to conservation and several Tanzania animal reserves rank among the biggest in the world. The wildlife forests and jungles of the country present the complete joy and experience of a Tanzania safari. 

 

Rukwa Game Reserve

Rukwa Game Reserve is located in Sumbawanga District, Rukwa Region. It is established by 1971 with total covers area of 5 000 km².  Uwanda Game Reserve also known as Uwanda Rukwa Game Reserve is a reserve of the Rukwa Valley of south-western Tanzania. The basic ecotouristic information on Uwanda Game Reserve in Tanzania which can be visited together with Albatros Travel and Expeditions localization, access, characteristic, fauna and flora, possible activities in the game reserve. It starts with a simple overview of Uwanda, including links to external databases such as WDPA, Ramsar, Birdlife International, World Heritage, UNESCO and Google Earth. The best time to visit the park is during the dry season from March to October, even though the wildlife may be seen in larger concentrations during wet seasons. It is also the place where one can see albino giraffes, unusually-stripped zebra, and spiral-horned antelopes related to the Uganda kobs.

 

The Mnazi Bay-Ruvuma Estuary Marine Park

The Mnazi Bay-Ruvuma Estuary Marine Park (MBREMP) is located in the Mtwara Rural District of the Mtwara. It was established on 1 July 2000 with total area of 650 km². The park extends from the northern portion of the Ruvuma Estuary to Mnazi Bay, including the headland of Ras Msangamkuu. The largest tracts of mangrove forests in the park are in the Ruvuma Delta. The reefs offer superb snorkeling and diving, especially on Ruvula Reef, off the north end of Msimbati Peninsula, which slopes steeply right up. Some of the best diving in Tanzania is found within the Marine Park and includes spectacular outer reef drop offs, extensive spur and groove formations, channel and patch reefs. The easiest beach to access is just beyond Msimbati village and the park gate, though it’s used by fishermen for peeling prawns and cleaning fish. This has created an over dependence on marine resources and the persistent use of destructive fishing methods.

 

Mafia Island Marine Park

Mafia Island Marine Park is a protected area in the environs of Mafia Island south of Zanzibar in the Indian Ocean known as the Mafia Archipelago. It is established in 1 July 1995 the Mafia Island Marine Park was formed to protect the archipelago’s reefs with the total area of 882 km². It is the southern most of three islands (Pemba & Zanzibar) located off the coast of Tanzania. Mafia Island is located in the magnificent southern circuit of Tanzania. The park is located between the Rufiji River delta to the west and the open Indian Ocean to the east. The Kinasi Lodge and Pole Pole each have small sections of beach in front of them, with protecting mangroves around.

 

Saanane Island National Park

Saanane Island National Park is located 2 km south-west from the Mwanza City Centre. It is established in 2013 and the total area of 2.18 km2. The amazement of Saanane Island as a National Park is a result of the resolution to establish the park passed by the National Assembly of the United Republic of Tanzania October last year. The island was given the status to be Game Reserve in 1991.Saa Nane Island is a small wildlife sanctuary situated on a tiny rocky island in Lake Victoria. These include:  Zebra, Impala, Black Rhino, Topi, Warthog, Monkeys, Buffalo, Bushbuck, Dik Dik, Elephant and Wildebeest like Vervet and Patas, Giraffe, crocodiles and Porcupine.

 

The Chyulu Hills National Park

The Chyulu Hills National Park is a mountain range in Kenya. Chyulu Hills National Park Framing the vast plains of Tsavo and lying within view of majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, are the Taita and Chyulu Hills. These are forms a 100 km long volcanic field in elongated NW-SE direction here. The snow covered peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro are clearly visible from the crest of the Chyulu Hills and rising in the distance beyond spectacular views over rolling plains of fertile volcanic soil. The Park comprises the eastern flanks of Chyulu Hills including about half the forest area.

Until one has loved an animal a part of one's soul remains unawakened: The Famous Fives

Until one has loved an animal a part of one's soul remains unawakened: The Famous Fives: The wildlife of Kenya refers to its flora and fauna. It is not confined to the parks, pens, and reserves, although there is norm...

The Famous Fives

The wildlife of Kenya refers to its flora and fauna.

It is not confined to the parks, pens, and reserves, although there is normally more abundance in such areas. There are many safaris held in Kenya, mostly in the reserves, although a visitor should see much wildlife outside of the pens.

The most famous Kenya Animals are known as the Famous Five and the animals behind the famous five are: Lions, Cheetahs, Elephants, Impalas and Giraffes.

It sure is a sight to behold to see these animals in their natural habitats and in their elements. You also recognize that it is you who is visiting their home. It will be a good idea to make sure not to overstep your boundaries and respect the animal’s habitats. It can be a humbling experience, but also an amazing one, to visit with these incredible beasts!

It is a wonderful......well, sometimes a little scary thing to hear the roar of a Lion in the heart of the night, in the middle of nowhere, in a tent with no fences anywhere close. It is an encounter, which you will remember as a very special moment.

Besides these Famous Fives there are many other animals and every single one is incredible to watch. From the Buffaloes, Zebras, Hippos, Baboons, Wildebeests, Warthog to all the different Antelopes, Gazelles and numerous distinctive Bird species.

The habitats of these animals range from the Savannah, to Forest areas all the way to Wetlands. If you move around a bit, you will have an excellent chance of seeing all these Kenya animals.

When on safari most tour operators will include visits to these different habitats to give you a complete picture of the wildlife and ecosystems of Kenya.

LIONS

 Lion, the unmatched beast of the wild! And what if you get to see 2 of them together? The ferocious wild Lion Brothers sitting very coolly and comfortably in the Masai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya. Evening breeze blowing through our ears and the young brothers made the whole ambiance enchanting. After having their lunch with a zebra and leaving it over for the pride, these to handsome young fellows sit next to the trees in the grounds of the Mara. Our Safari vehicle stood just around a couple of feet’s away to gaze at this amazing couple.

The relaxing bodies of these Lions depicted that they had a wonderful lunch and could stay there for longer giving the viewers a full value of their money. Sitting along with other visitors on these amazing Kenya Tours with co fellows in the safari vehicle, our photographer took many great clicks including this one.

GIRAFFES

Reticulated Giraffe are designed to see things that no one else can, because they have the best vantage point. This tower of reticulated giraffe must have seen a predator in the distance and started moving across the Sambaru in complete unison. I was on foot, and couldn't see what they saw, but I knew I should make my way out of that area not until after I did my best to capture the serenity and beauty of their harmonious movement.

Despite giraffes being easily recognizable, there are many lesser-known facts about giraffes that make them worth a closer look.

Elephants

How often do you see the killing machines on the naked grounds of Kenya preying on the wildebeest and the zebras and amidst comes a young elephant carelessly waging its tale up and the feet moving in a rhythmic manner? This young elephant moves in the middle of all with a spark of joy within giving a full value for money to the various game viewers along this time during the Sunny Kenya Safari on the grasses of Amboseli National Park in Kenya on the African continent. The fellow safari viewers in the van were forced to move their eyes from far off the fields and all sides to this relentlessly dancing creature who did not just prove that dancing was a Man's game but there’s too.

The safaris in Kenya do not just give you such memorable and lightening moments but show you the very ruthless of kills for what the wildlife in the world has admired Kenya for. Join The Earth Safari for a sheer safari pleasure in Kenya.

Male Impalas

This graceful antelopes are known for its long spiral horns which male use to challenge each other in tests of strength. Both impalas are trying to impress the female ewes and are simultaneously using their technique to escape predators and sometimes, apparently, simply to amuse themselves. The impala clears bushes and other obstacles by soaring some 10 feet (3 meters) in the air. Typically, a running impala will simply jump over anything in its path.

Both are in a mood to win just for a female ewe in which one is older. Older impala males stake out mating territories and herd groups of females that they jealously guard against any rivals. During this exhausting mating period, the male must fight off challengers, herd his females, and mate with them. Unsuccessful bids to take over a male's territory usually end with the loser retreating to join a bachelor herd.

Cheetahs

The keen eyes search far in the Masai Mara Park of Kenya. For one decides to complement the other, the Cheetah brothers sit on the termite mound in the grassland looking for their prey they can fetch for the day and feed their tribe too. The legs are young and the determination decides nothing to go pass by. The Cheetah brothers see far off in the wild in all directions and ready themselves for their prey.

The photograph clicked by Saran took him hours to reach in the middle of the grassland of the Masai Mara Park before he could spot these two young brothers sitting on the mound carefully observing the surroundings for a wildebeest or a anything that could fill their stomach.

The frontal portrait of an animal playing, jumping, crawling and soaring, hurdling and directly looking at the viewer seems to generate some curiosity in people. It had been conceived with no other pretensions than to have fun and set all works apart. Photography is an art and the most unique trait that is real affinity with animals. Patience, foresight, humor and luck, all play their part but not every photographer has the ability to photograph animals. So far the most cherished character is the awesome lion young brothers watch the sun goes down(sunset) because of the colors and that primates look almost as if brushed with humanity.