Wildlife Areas

To the north and west of Mt. Meru lie the Lake Natron Game Controlled area, Ngasurai open area and Longido Game Controlled areas. These are important wildlife areas with both resident and migrant wildlife.

These are open bush areas that can be easily accessed by vehicle or horse from the farm.  A mere 15-minute drive from the farm will bring you to areas where sighting of wildlife is common. Slightly further afield, one might see a good variety of wildlife in a natural setting.

Horseback safaris originating from and returning to the farm have for many years accessed these areas (see Equestrian Safaris website), providing exceptional wilderness experiences to international guests. ​

National Parks

Tanzania's northern parks are within easy driving distance of the farm:​

​Arusha National Park: +/- 1.5 hours by tarmac road south of Mt. Meru or by dirt road north of Mt. Meru. 

Kilimanjaro National Park: is +/- 3 hours to Shira gate, crossing the Ngasurai plains North of Mt. Meru.

Tarangire National Park: +/- 2 hours drive via good tarmac road.

Manyara National Park: +/- 2.5 hours drive via good tarmac road. ​

Ngorongoro Conservation Area: +/- 3 hours drive via good tarmac road.

Serengeti National Park: +/- 2 to 3 hours beyond the Ngorongoro entrance gate via dirt road.

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On an afternoon drive from the farm, one might see a variety of wildlife:

Frequently Seen

  • Giraffe
  • Thompson's Gazelle​
  • Grant's gazelle​
  • Zebra​
  • Wildebeest​
  • Dikdik​
  • Gerenuk​
  • Lesser Kudu​
  • Baboon​
  • Steenbok​
  • Bush Duiker​
  • Rock Hyrax​
  • African Hare​

Sometimes Seen

  • Impala
  • Oryx​
  • Elephant​
  • Eland​
  • Jackal​
  • Hyena​
  • Cheetah​
  • African Wild Cat​
  • Serval cat​
  • Waterbuck​
  • Tree Hyrax​
  • Bushbaby​

Rarely Seen

  • Lion
  • Leopard​
  • ​Caracal
  • Striped Hyena​
  • ​Buffalo

Important Wildlife Areas in Northern Tanzania

​National Parks Relative to the Farm

​National Parks Relative to the Farm