Started in 1994, Ndarakwai is a unique success story of land and wildlife rehabilitation, the first of its kind in Tanzania. With about 70 mammal species and over 350 bird species in a combination of high long grass plains, classic Acacia savannah, Commiphora thickets, and riparian habitats, a stay at Ndarakwai is a great addition to any safari itinerary. Ndarakwai Camp, with 14 large comfortable and individually decorated tents, is set at 4200 feet in the midst of an 11,000 acre privately-owned ranch in Siha District, West Kilimanjaro
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Ndarakwai Ranch
A private reservation Ndarakwai Camp in Kilimanjaro region has a very difficult and tragic fate. The First World War took place in the hills of this area, significantly injuring the wildlife, so even now, traveling through the park, you can see the remains of the trenches of those times. After independence of Tanganyika in 1961, Ndarakwai became a place grazing, poaching and deforestation that nullified the population of elephants and other animals. Under the pressure of the local tribes, they were forced to leave these lands.
The territory of 11 000 acres that could turn into a wasteland, was saved only by the activity of Peter Jones who bought the land for a private reserve in 1995. Every year, thanks to the protection and care of employees of the Reserve, populations of elephants, zebras, eland, giraffe, wildebeest, buffalo, kudu, and even a small rare gerenuk actively began to recover. Since December 2010 you can meet here even lions and cheetahs. Today the area of Ndarakwai Lodge is a home for over 70 species of mammals and 300 species of birds.
THE PRICE IS 400$ PER PERSON
Inclusions
Inclusions
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Pick-up in Moshi
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Experienced English-speaking guide
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New SUV (2016-2019) Land Cruiser 4x4 with pop-up roof
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Entry park fees
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Long walking safari with ranger (up to 4 hours)
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Soft drinks and bottled drinking water
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Packed lunch
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Binocular (1 piece in the car)
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Drop-off in Moshi.
Exclusions
Exclusions
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Tips for the safari guide ($30-50 per day per car)
