Tanzania is home to over 35 species of large, 4-legged animals. In addition, over 1000 different species of birds have been cited. The vast majority of all guests see elephant, hippo, giraffe, buffalo, baboon, impala, zebra, gazelle and hartebeest. Most people see lion and hyena while catching a glimpse of the elusive leopard and cheetah is a real treat. Ngorongoro Crater is home to the endangered black rhino. If you are lucky you will see one or more of the smaller cats, foxes, wild dog or the more reticent antelope like lesser kudu, bushbuck, oryx or eland.
Anyone who has spent a bit of time in the mountains knows that the weather is as unpredictable as the price of gas in Moshi. The weather at the base is equatorial tropical, with temperatures hovering around 30°C/85°F. As you climb, vegetation will turn from tropical to desert and the climate from equatorial to alpine. On the summit, cold air (well below freezing) and an intense sun make for trying conditions. Clouds on Kilimanjaro can roll in within minutes. For this reason, it is best to be prepared for anything...
Anyone who has spent a bit of time in the mountains knows that the weather is as unpredictable as the price of gas in Moshi. The weather at the base is equatorial tropical, with temperatures hovering around 30°C/85°F. As you climb, vegetation will turn from tropical to desert and the climate from equatorial to alpine. On the summit, cold air (well below freezing) and an intense sun make for trying conditions. Clouds on Kilimanjaro can roll in within minutes. For this reason, it is best to be prepared for anything...
