11 Days Paradise in the Wilderness – Tanzania Explore: Kilimanjoro, Arusha, Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro. 11 Days Paradise in the Wilderness
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Are you planning your once in the lifetime safari to the one of Africa’s most prominent national parks, the Serengeti national park and wondering how you will be able to refuel your car and the size of the car fuel tank that you should consider. Look no further than this article as all your questions is going to be answered to the full satisfaction with aim of ensuring that you have a memorable adventure during your self-drive safari through the northern part of Tanzania.
Serengeti is UNESCO World heritage site located in the remote area of Tanzania and is the among the biggest conserved area in Tanzania. Renowned for its high concentration of big cats including over 3000 lions and its participation in the great wildebeest migration which is known to be the greatest animal migration all over the world. Serengeti draws thousands of revellers all over the world who come to witness this magnificent god creation as they enjoy their stay in Tanzania.
However, one question that must be attended to is where you can refuel during this adventure and the car fuel capacity you should consider and here are the answers to these questions.
The fuel stations in Serengeti national park
There are different places where you can fuel your vehicle from during your stay in Serengeti. You can choose to fuel from Karatu which is one of the starting points for the Serengeti safari goers. Here the fuel is relatively cheap, and you don’t risk not getting fuel from here. If your tank is not. If your tank is not big enough, you can have one or two fuel jerrycan to supplement you while on the safari.
Fuelling from Seronera
Seronera plain is the central part of Serengeti national park and from this area you can refuel your car from the two fuel stations that are within this area. The price from seronera is relatively high compared to the fuel price outside the park and there is no guarantee that you will get the fuel at Seronera. Soe time you can find the stations without fuel though not regularly
Fuelling at Wasso
Found in the northeastern part of Serengeti near wasso gate. The region has got 2 fuel station supporting those people interested in witnessing the river crossing of the wildebeest in the kogatende and lobo area. The fuel in this area is still expensive compared to the fuel prices outside the park.
Other places where you can fuel from
For those interested in getting a little more creative and save some dollars while exploring Serengeti national park, you can think of refilling from Migumu outside the park. You will exit the park through Ikoma gate and re-enter from Machonchwa gate. Here you will be able to refill at relatively low prices and still have a great safari experience through Serengeti.
What to expect on your Serengeti self drive safari
Serengeti national park is wildlife viewing paradise, expect rough roads, viewing of various wildlife including the big cats and various types of birds, not forgetting the great encounter with the migratory wildebeest that will be migrating from place to another depending on the season of your visit. Beside the wildlife viewing, Serengeti is the stanning landscape with various forms of land formation offering it a breathtaking view for all visiting the park on their self-drive vacation.
Expect to see the wildebeest migration. on a lucky day and with good planning you will be able to witness them while crossing the crocodile feasted river mara or river Grumeti.
Expect to witness the big five. These include the lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos and the cape buffalos. All these do call Serengeti home and you will be able to encounter them during your game drive experience.
Expect to encounter the local masai people with a chance to get to know their traditional culture deeply while having a chance to participate in some of their activities. All this will be achieved with the help of the local guide who is fluent in English to interpret for you where need be.
Finally, expect to drive through the bumpy roads which are totally different from the one you are used to in europ or even in some African countries like Namibia or South Africa.
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