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1. Momella Lakes
Northeast of the Ngurdoto Crater, this series of seven lakes was formed by lava flow from the nearby Mt. Meru. Each body of water has its own distinct color thanks to varying mineral content, which attracts different types of birds—more than 400 species of birds have been spotted in the area. Reedbuck and waterbuck are also common sights near the dirt road and there are numerous observation points along the way for getting a closer look at the flora and fauna. You can also arrange through your safari company to go on a canoe around the smaller portion of the lake. Keep an eye out for the thousands of flamingos that feed on the algae that cover the lake in a pink hue at certain times of the year.
Momella Lakes, Arusha, Arusha, Tanzania -
2. Mt. Meru
Because it is not as well-known, the slopes of Mt. Meru are blissfully uncrowded. Although Meru looks diminutive alongside Kilimanjaro, do not underestimate what it takes to climb to the top. You must be in good shape, and you need to allow time to acclimatize. Climbing Mt. Meru itself takes at least four days when it is dry; during the wet season the tracks can be very slippery and it can take more than four days. Huts along the way sleep 24–48 people, but inquire beforehand whether beds are available. You can arrange for no-frills journeys up the mountain through the park service, or book a luxury package through a travel company that includes porters to carry all your supplies. Either way you'll be accompanied by an armed guard to protect you from unfriendly encounters with elephant or buffalo. The rim of Meru Crater has a breathtaking view of the sheer cliffs rising to the summit. Keep an eye out for a diminutive antelope called the klipspringer.
Mt. Meru, Arusha, Arusha, Tanzania -
3. Ngurdoto Forest and Crater
After entering the park through the Ngurdoto Gate, you'll pass through the fig, olive, and wild mango trees of the Ngurdoto Forest. Farther along is the Ngurdoto Crater, which is actually a caldera, or collapsed crater. Unlike the nearby Ngorongoro Crater, this caldera appears to have had two cones. There are no roads into the crater itself, so the buffalo and other animals that make their homes in the swampy habitat remain protected. You can do a day safari around the rim, where you'll find a misty landscape covered with date palms, orchids, and lichens. The grasslands to the west are known as Serengeti Ndogo ("Little Serengeti") and boast a herd of Burchell's zebras, thriving because there are no lions nearby. Expect traffic during peak season.
Arusha, Arusha, Tanzania -
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