PARE MOUNTAIN AND LAKE JIPE

Pare Mountains And Lake Jipe

Welcome

About 2 hours driving distance from Moshi, the remote and wild Northern Pare Mountains offer a great opportunity for hiking off-the-beaten-path. The drive is very bumpy in places but offers many lovely views of the surrounding countryside, and you’ll pass through many small villages along the way.

Lake Jipe offers a great spectacle for wildlife wonderers. Hippos and crocodiles can be seen crossing the lake. On the Kenyan side, herds of zebras and elephant can be observed grassing at the plains of Tsavo National Park. A very special experience is to watch the elephants swim across the lake in the dry season (from late June to October). This lake offers a quintessentially off beaten path experience for adventurers looking to be in contact with local people and experience their life style.

Enjoy a wooden canoe tour with the local fishermen at Lake Jipe.

A perfect combination is to hike the Pare Mountains on the first day and to enjoy a canoe tour during the second day.

COST FOR LAKE JIPE DAY TOUR

USD $120 per person based on 2 people.

Note: The above price act us a guide. Price subjected to change based on the different facts as group size and many other reasons. Contact us for full customized tour.

Our Package Includes

Transport to/from gate

Park fees

Professional English speaking mountain guide

1.5 bottle of water

Lunch box

Pick up to the hotel and drop off to the hotel after the tour

Not Included

Personal items (Sturdy shoes, swim wear & towel)

Gratuities / "tip" for guide

Increases in park fees where applicable

FLOWERS OF KILIMANJARO

PLANTS OF MOUNT KILIMANJARO

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What Plants and Trees Will I See on Mount Kilimanjaro?
Climbing through the five ecosystems of Mount Kilimanjaro rewards trekkers with a visual display of brilliant and unique plant life. There are flowers, plants and trees that you can find in no other part of the world but here. In this article, we show you some of the most striking, strange and common flora you will find on the mountain.
Everlasting Flowers
​These flowers (Helichrysum meyeri- johannis) are very common on Kilimanjaro at elevations between 8,000 to 15,000 feet. It is the highest flowering plant on the mountain. They are known as everlasting flowers because they can bloom year round. This herbaceous perennial grows in clumps and can reach almost two feet tall.
The everlastings here have a yellowish-brown shade, with lemon-scented, pale white leaves. The leaf, stem and flower structure helps these plants survive the dry and frosty climate of the mountain.

Protea Kilimandscharica
Proteas were named after the Greek god Proteus, son of Poseidon, who had the ability to transform himself into many different shapes. These plants are known for their unusually shaped, delicate flowers.
Protea Kilimandscharica is found in the heath ecological zone on Mount Kilimanjaro. Also called sugarbushes, proteas are considered to be among the oldest of flowering plants.

Stoebe Kilimandscharica
Stoebe is a genus of African plants in the daisy family. The shrub has slender, wiry branches are covered with small leaves which are pressed to the stem. The flowerheads are located at the ends of the main shoots.
Stoebes are very hardy even invasive plants that are extremely hard to eradicate.

Red Hot PokerThe red hot poker, also know as a torch lily, is a showy and dramatic plant. A member of the liliaceae family, these drought and heat tolerant perennials flourish in the arid areas of Mount Kilimanjaro.
The flowers are a bright orange and yellow, resembling blazing hot metal that has been removed from a forge.

Lobelia Deckenii
Lobelia deckenii is a giant lobelia found only in the high mountains of East Africa, between 12,000 to 15,000 feet. The lobelia grow up to 10 feet high, have hollow stems, and tall flower-like spikes.
This plant has an incredible ability to combat cold. It closes its leaves at night to protect its central core. Leaf rosettes around the stem hold reservoirs of water that freeze into cubicles every night. This layer of ice further protects the core of the plant.

Hebenstretia
Dentata Hebenstretia Dentana is a long-flowering, summer perennial with masses of small white flowers. It’s known as the “white flowering plant.” This perennial forms bushy clumps up to two feet high.
Pure white flowers form along the top of the upright stems which branch at the base. The flowers from early summer to late autumn.


Fireball Lily
The vivid plant is also known as the African Blood Lily. The spectacular flowerhead is a large spherical mass can grow to a diameter of 9 inches wide and is made of up tp 200 tiny florets. Each plant will produce one flowerhead in a season.
The bulbs are toxic if ingested. The extract is used to make poison tip arrows and fishing poison.

Dendrosenecio Kilimanjari
Dendrosenecio Kilimanjari is a giant groundsel found only on Kilimanjaro. These unusual plants inhabit the middle altitudes on the Shira Plateau and around Barranco Camp Dendrosenecio Kilimanjari is slow growing but can reach a height of 20 feet high.
The groundsel has remarkable adaptations for living in the alpine environment. The old dead leaves fold over the trunk to give it insulation. The pith of the stem stores water. Special fluids are secreted that give it resilience to freezing. And like the Lobelia Deckenii its leaves close when it gets cold to keep the frosty air out.

Tussock
Tussock are a group of grass species that grow as singular plants in bunches, rather than forming a sod or lawn. They have long roots that may reach deep into the soil and can obtain more moisture than other grasses and plants during periods of drought.
The tussock grasses of Mount Kilimanjaro provide habitat and food for insects, birds, and small animals.

Old Man’s Beard
Usnea is a genus of pale grayish-green lichens that grow on bark or twigs of host trees. The shrub-like lichen hangs in clumps resembling white hair, thus its common name, old man’s beard. Lichen is not a plant, although it is often mistaken for one. It is a combination of algae and fungi that grow together symbiotically.
The plant body of usnea is used to make medicine for weight loss, pain, fever, and wound healing.

OUR SERVICE

OUR SERVICE

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Why Us?
Porter Welfare
Foot On Kilimanjaro commits to:
Limiting porter loads to 20 kg per porter.
Paying porters a fair salary.
Ensuring porters have enough food for the duration of the trip.
Ensuring that porters have suitable shelter for the duration of the trip.
Providing porters with adequate clothing for the harsh mountain climate.
Treating porters with the respect they deserve.

Quality of Service
Foot On Kilimanjaro commits to:
Answering emails from all clients in a timely manner.
Providing high quality service throughout the trek, including quality tents and sleeping mattresses, and quality food.
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Our Kili Treks
We specialized in leading treks to Kilimanjaro and around the world, we plan to help you attain the skills and background information needed to succeed and enjoy your chosen adventure. From the minute you sign up to one of our trips, we want to be your number one resource giving you the skills and information you need. If you are a beginner hill-walker or advanced climber we have a team in place to prepare you to achieve your goal.

We help individuals, groups, teams and charities achieve their goals in the mountains. With proven professionals preparing you with the skills and training needed to success in the world’s mountain ranges.

SAFARI UPDATES

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SAFARI UPDATES

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Wake to the call of stirring birds in the Ngorongoro Crater, or perhaps to the first rays of sun clearing Mount Kilimanjaro. These are the timeless sights and sounds of the Serengeti, and on Foot On Kili Tanzania safari tours, they signal the start of each thrilling day. A safari features the continent's finest guides, who expertly reveal your destination's countless wonders. Whether you witness an endangered black rhino quietly grazing or thousands of wildebeest and zebra thundering through plains during the Great Migration, Foot On Kili Tanzania takes you to the core of the action during the Tanzania safari.
With Foot On Kili Tanzania, scale Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, while experiencing the extraordinary biodiversity along its most scenic route. Tanzania brims with safari park options, including the vast Serengeti National Park, the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater and the wildlife-rich Tarangire National Park. Foot On Kili Tanzania diverse Tanzania programs also introduce you to the many cultures in the region, from the Hadzabe people, the last bushmen in Africa, to the proud Maasai. Several Foot On Kili Tanzania journeys exceed the typical Tanzania safari tour by including visits to Foot On Kili Tanzania Philanthropy projects. After each day of eye-opening adventures, rest in Africa's best lodges or, on certain Foot On Kili Tanzania Tanzania safari vacations, retire to a luxurious Foot On Kili Tanzania Mobile Tented Camp.

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Travel Privately to Africa on a Tailor Made Journey
Elevate your travel experience with a custom Luxury Tailor Made Journey created just for you and your private party. Our knowledgeable experts work with you or your travel professional to design a bespoke journey that match with your preferences — everything from experiences customized to your interests to unique accommodations for milestone celebrations to private air and, in select destinations, privately chartered luxury boutique boats. No request is too small or far-reaching. If you dream of doing it, Foot On Kili Tanzania can make it happen.

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LEARN MORE ABOUT TANZANIA SAFARI

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Serengeti
​This vast plain is witness to one of nature's great spectacles: the Great Migration of millions of wildebeest, zebra and other grazing animals seeking fresh grass — followed closely by Africa's largest concentration of lion. Whether you're a first-time Africa visitor or a seasoned safari-goer, the Great Migration is not to be missed.

Lake Manyara
This shallow alkaline lake is best known for the millions of flamingo that call it home. The lake and its surrounding regions also shelter hippo, baboon, impala and a variety of other bird species.

Tarangire
​Baobab-dotted Tarangire is one of the most awe-inspiring landscapes in all of Africa, with an equally impressive population of wildlife, including elephant, zebra, wildebeest and giraffe - along with lion, which are known to occasionally climb trees for relief from the day's heat.

Ngorongoro Crater
​This ancient crater is a sheltered haven for wildlife, harboring nearly all of East Africa's iconic species. In addition to first-rate game viewing, the crater offers close proximity to Olduvai Gorge, the "Cradle of Humanity," where many pre-human fossil remains were discovered.

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SAFARI ACTIVITIES , EXPLORE MORE WHILE UR ON SAFARI IN TANZANIA

A wildlife safari is all about viewing the incredible East African wildlife in their natural habitats and living the circle of life up close from the comfort of your safari vehicle. Beyond this breathtaking experience, you may choose to add a variety of other activities to your itinerary. Below you will find a list of available activities, including walking safaris, exposure to some of Tanzania’s local tribes rich in traditional culture and visits to some of the more off-the-beaten track locations.

HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT
​Location:Serengeti and Tarangire
Duration: 4 hours
Add to: Any itinerary visiting either of these parks
A pre-dawn pick-up from your lodge or camp takes you to the balloon launch site. You will launch just as the sun starts to rise over the horizon, floating higher and higher over the beautiful landscape below. Enjoy the most spectacular bird’s eye view of the vistas and wildlife on the ground. After the flight, you will be served a full English breakfast in the bush. From there, jump back into your vehicle and continue with the day’s game drive.

OLDUVAI GORGE AND SHIFTING SANDS
Location: Between Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti
Duration: 2-3 hours
Add to: Any itinerary including a drive between Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti
Touted as one of the most important paleoanthropology Al sites in the world, the origin of early man, Olduvai Gorge is a fascinating stopover during your safari. Mary and Louis Leaky established and developed excavation and research programs here, where you can visit the small museum and the steep-sided ravine, an important part of human history.
From Olduvai Gorge, you can head to the mysterious ash dunes of Shifting Sands, crescent-shaped dunes formed from magnetized volcanic ash. When the winds blow, the dunes travel and estimated 17 meters / 55 feet per year.

MAASAI
Location:Between Tarangire and Lake Manyara
Duration: 2-5 hours
Add to: Any itinerary
Visit a local Maasai community where you will have a grassroots cultural experience and a true look behind the scenes into Maasai culture. Take a medicine walk to learn about the different root and plant extracts still being used by the Maasai on a daily basis. Visit an Orpul area where young warriors learn an age-old tradition from the elders and the medicine man of the village. Visit a Maasai boma, the traditional home of the Maasai tribe. Learn about social/family structure, marriage, roles and responsibilities, daily life and customs and more.

HADZABE
Location: Lake Eyasi, 70 km south of Ngorongoro Crater
Duration: 2-hour activity; requires an overnight
Add to: Any itinerary
Southwest of Ngorongoro Crater lies Lake Eyasi and the Yaeda Valley, home to the Hadzabe, traditional hunter-gatherers who have preserved their way of life for thousands of years. Your time with the Hadza will be an experience to remember, learning their bush skills, accompanying them on an early morning hunt and simply observing this beautifully rich way of life.

LAKE NATRON AND OL DOINYO LENGAI
Location: 170 km north of Ngorongoro Crater
Duration: 1-2 days
Add to: Any itinerary
A soda lake at the base of the active Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano, Lake Natron is described as having a lunar-like beauty. It is the most important breeding site in the world for Lesser Flamingoes. Walks around the lake and to nearby streams and waterfalls make for a unique off-the-beaten-track adventure.
You may also choose to trek to the summit of Ol Doinyo Lengai, or Mountain of God in the local Maasai language. A sacred site to the Maasai people, standing at 2962 meters / 9,718 feet above sea level, you would begin this challenging trek around midnight, reaching the summit by dawn for beautiful 360-degree views.

WALKING SAFARIS
Location: Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Highlands
Duration: Varies
Add to: Any itinerary
Getting you out of the car to stretch your legs, a bush walk is a great addition to any safari. Explore the wild on foot, discovering plants, small animals and birds that may be difficult to see from your safari vehicle. A ranger will accompany you as coming across some larger animals is a possibility.
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ZIPLINE ADVENTURE
Location: Mto wa Mbu (near Lake Manyara)
Duration: 3-5 hours
Add to: Any itinerary
An adventure that is fun for the whole family. Experience the thrill of flying through the African sky, zipping between majestic baobab trees while taking in the stunning scenery of Tanzania. Enjoy a hot lunch in the bush, surrounded by local flora and fauna. From there you will hike to the nearby Lake Miwaleni and waterfall, lined with papyrus trees, with a chance to swim in the fresh water.
Looking for more?
We’ll help you customize your own itinerary for a once in a lifetime adventure in Tanzania.

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Safari Packing List Tanzania

Tanzania Safari Tours is a trip of a lifetime. But Planning a Safari in Tanzania can take some work. And deciding the best Safari Packing List Tanzania can be the most challenging part of it. There is so much to consider; the weather, your Tanzania Safari Activities, your duration and not to forget the ever-looming weight restrictions.
Don’t stress,

Foot On Kili Tanzania brings you the most reliable and practical
Safari Packing List Tanzania to ensure you have the best possible Tanzania Safari experience.
Packing List For Safari Tanzania Here is a detailed list of what to pack and what not to pack for your next Tanzania Safari Holidays. The below-mentioned list is perfect for all wildlife safari travelers.
Tanzania Safari Travel Documents

• Passport: with minimum 6 months validity.
• Visa: Also Available on Arrival
• Travel insurance
• Credit card
• Cash dollars

Tanzania Safari Clothing List

• Tanzania, during the dry season of January- February sees little to no rainfall. So, best to pack some jackets.
• For the wet seasons of March-May, you must pack heavy jackets, scarves, and safari boots.
• But if you’re planning Tanzania Safari Holidays during the dry seasons of June to October, there will be a lot of humidity. So our advice is to pack some light clothes.
• Overall, long sleeve shirts and trousers are your best friend. It is not only perfect for colder nights but also serves well to avoid mosquitoes.

Must Pack Clothes For Safari Tanzania

• Shorts
• T-shirts
• Rain jacket
• Warm sweater
• Socks
• Hat
• Dinner outfits and cocktail dresses(If you’re a she)
• Sarong
• Swimsuit
• Sunglasses

Tanzania Safari Footwear No matter what, your footwear is bound to get dirty on Safari Tanzania. Therefore we advise you to select sturdy, comfortable, and waterproof shoes. Here are some nice and comfy options you can consider.

• Safari Boots
• Sneakers
• Trail runners or hiking shoes if you’re planning to climb Mt Kilimanjaro.
• Flip-flops
• or Sandals

Toiletries For Tanzania Safari Toiletries packing is the same as any other trip. Pack what you need, the usual things like soap, lotions, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrush, and other essential items.

• Sunscreen
• After-sun lotion
• Bug spray/ insect repellent with DEET
• Lip balm with SPF
• Wet wipes
• Toilet paper roll
• Small hand towel

Medical Kit Your Tanzania Safari Packing List is incomplete without at least a basic first aid kit. If it is the last minute, just take a small box and make an impromptu one

• First Aid essentials: Band-Aids, Bandages, gauze, scissors, adhesive tape, Q-tips, and tweezers.
• Antidiarrheal medications
• Anti-malaria medications
• Hand sanitizer
• Aspirin
• Nose spray
• Eye-drops (the air can feel dusty)
• Plasters and anti-bacterial medicines

Tanzania Safari; Gadgets & Electronics

• Camera
• Charger
• Batteries
• Extra memory card
• Flashlight
• Phone
• Universal plug converters
• Binocular

Note: For better protection against dust and rain, pack some extra waterproof bags for your valuable electronics
Baggage For Safari Tanzania

• Day pack
• Large waterproof duffel bag
• Backpack
• Extra zip lock bags

Hopefully, we have given you all the necessary information for your Safari Packing List Tanzania. If you’ve any further queries contact us.

GOMBE NATIONAL PARK

GOMBE NATIONAL PARK

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The tiny Gombe stream national park is located on the north-eastern shore of Lake Tanganyika near the border with Burundi. Even though it is the smallest park in the Tanzania, it has become world-famous through the pioneering work of the passionate Dr Jane Goodall who came to study the behaviour of chimpanzees.

The landscape of the park is made up of steep valleys, streams and rivers. The vegetation changes from tropical rainforests, alpine bamboo to grasslands – similar to that of neighbouring Mahale Mountains National Park. Air charters land in Kigoma, but accessibility into the park is limited to boats departing from Kigoma town.

Highlights

Gombe is famous for a population of chimpanzees live within the park. These incredible primates habituated to humans can be seen on a walking safari through the forests. Other primates seen in the park include vervet monkeys, beachcomber olive baboons and red tailed monkeys.

Bushbucks and bush pigs can also be seen foraging on the forest floors from time to time.

The park is home to over 200 species of birds, amongst the most commonly seen are fish eagles, palm nut vultures, tropical boubous and trumpeter hornbills. Lake Tanganyika with is clear water is home to over 100 cichlid species as well as hippos.

Activities

Walking safaris to see the chimpanzees and forest is the main attraction at Gombe. Lake Tanganyika is also a wonderful place to go snorkelling and swimming, or just relax on the white sand. Hippos and crocodiles tend to keep their distance from Gombe which means visitors can take a dip in the lake without having to worry about sharing the water with wild animals.

While at Gombe a visit to the Goodall Foundation’s old feeding station should be on the list of things to do and the nearby village of Ujiji is where Henry Stanley met Dr Livingstone in 1871.

ABOUT TANZANIA

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ABOUT TANZANIA

Tanzania is a vast and mystical country, with breathtaking scenery ranging from the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro in the north to the rugged terrain of the plains of the Serengeti, that stretch west to the edge of Lake Victoria. Just off the east coast, lies the magical clove island of Zanzibar, with its intriguing blend of historical ruins, white sand beaches, and winding streets of old Stone Town. And in the south, the Selous Game Reserve offers a vastly untouched wilderness teeming with wildlife.

Out of the 120 tribes which populate Tanzania, the most remarkable are the Maasai, who live a traditional, tribal lifestyle. Deeply connected to nature, these statuesque herdsmen can often be seen striding across the northern plains.

It was at the Oldupai Gorge, in northern Tanzania, that anthropologists, under the guidance of Mary and Louis Leakey, claimed the discovery of significant links in the chain of human evolution.

As custodians of Africa’s most spectacular wilderness, the Tanzanians are fiercely protective of their natural heritage. A remarkable 25 percent of her land is conserved under National Park status. These parks, famous world wide for their beauty and wildlife, are home to 20 percent of Africa’s large mammal population. They are safe havens for rare and threatened species such as black rhinoceros cheetah and painted wolves.

The home to seven Unesco World Heritage Sites; Tanzania, with a climate and culture as varied as her landscape, offers visitors a wealth of experiences and a host of friendly faces, making this east African country an irresistible destination.

HOW TO GET TANZANIA

The main international road crossings into Tanzania are from Kenya. The most used is the border crossing at Namanga, about halfway between Nairobi and Arusha. The other principle border crossing is south of Mombasa on the coast at Lunga Lunga, from where the nearest large Tanzanian town is Tanga. There are quieter border crossings at Taveta, between Voi and Moshi, and Isebania on the main road between Kisumu and Mwanza.

Border crossings from other neighbouring countries include the Songwe border with Malawi and the Tunduma border with Zambia, both of which are in the southwestern corner of Tanzania and are reached by a good (but long) road from Dar es Salaam. There is a crossing with Uganda at Mutukulu, northwest of Bukoba, but this is a rough road and a remote region to get to. The easiest way to get to Uganda from Tanzania is via Nairobi in Kenya, from where there are daily bus services to Kampala. There is a border crossing with Rwanda at Rusomo, although again this is in the remote northwestern part of Tanzania although there are bus services between Mwanza and Kigali. Tanzania does share a border with Mozambique to the south, but road access between the two countries is very limited.

FLYING TO TANZANIA

There are frequent direct and indirect flights to Tanzania by numerous international airlines. International airlines that fly to Dar es Salaam include KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Swiss International Airlines, Emirates,Qatar Airways, Oman Air,Turkish Airlines,South African Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Egypt Airways, Kenya Airways, Air Uganda, LAM Mozambique Airlines and Rwanda Air. Departure tax: The international departure tax is US$50 but this is included in the price of an airline ticket.

TRAVEL BY RAIL

There are two railway lines. Tanzania – Zambia Railway which is run by the Tanzania and Zambia Railway Authority (Tazara) (tel: (022) 286 2033; www.tazarasite.com) and the Central line – Tanzania Railway line owned by Tanzania Railway corporation.

BY RAIL NOTE:

​Tanzania – Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA), its train journey from Dar es Salaam to Kapirimposhi – Zambia is very long (around 50 hours) and there are frequent delays. Always travel in First Class in a two or four sleeper compartment. When the train crosses the border between the two countries, immigration officials board the train to complete border formalities. The central line between Kigoma and Dar es Salaam carries international freight and passengers in transit from Burundi, DR Congo and Rwanda to the Indian Ocean, and the branch from Tabora to Mwanza carries freight and passengers between Uganda and the Indian Ocean.train from Dar es salaam to Kigoma, Mpanda and Mwanza

GETTING TO TANZANIA BY BOAT

The main port is Dar es Salaam (http://www.tanzaniaports.com) which is served by commercial ships but no passenger services from other countries. It does however serve as the departure point for ferry services to Zanzibar.

MATERUNI WATERFALL

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MATERUNI WATERFALLS AND COFFEE TOUR

Your guide driver will pick you up in Moshi around 9 am and drive for 45 minutes to Materuni village. After you’ve registered at the village office, your adventure can start.

First on the planning is a visit to the waterfalls. You’ll walk for about 45 minutes over narrow paths through lush vegetation. On a clear day you might see Kilimanjaro, but even if you don’t we’re sure you won’t be disappointed. The scenery is stunning and your guide will give you a first introduction to Chagga culture and habits.There’ll be time to rest at the waterfall, or even a swim if you’re brave enough to face the cold water.

Later on you’ll walk back to the village over a partly different path, which again will take around 45minutes. You’ll continue your day with a coffee experience. Your guide will explain more about how the coffee beans are grown, dried, roasted etc. But that’s not all! You won’t just get the explanation, but also the opportunity to execute every step by yourself, while the locals are singing and dancing all around.

After all this hard work you deserve a nice lunch, and the local ‘mama’s’ will be more than happy to prepare some of their favorite Chagga dishes for you. Banana stew, pilau or rice and beans are only a few of the options.

Once you’ve finished your meal and coffee it’s time to leave and your guide/driver will take you back to Moshi.

Duration: +- 6 hours

Driving time: 1,5 hours, return

​ Don’t forget: decent walking shoes, bathing suit, towel, some money in case you want to buy local coffee