Kware Special Campsite - Burunge Wildlife Management Area
Kware Special Campsite is a camp near Burunge Wildlife Management Area.
- Location
- Burunge Wildlife Management Area, Northern Tanzania Safari Circuit, Tanzania, East Africa
- Coordinates
- -3.809143, 35.977886
- Elevation
- 1,028m
- Activities
- camp
PlnrScore: 31/100
Wildlife Near This Lodge
684 species observed within 20 km, 60 mammals, 324 birds.
- African Savanna Elephant (Mammalia, 403 observations)
- African baobab (Plantae, 364 observations)
- Impala (Mammalia, 282 observations)
- Lilac-breasted Roller (Aves, 271 observations)
- Vervet Monkey (Mammalia, 257 observations)
- Maasai Giraffe (Mammalia, 251 observations)
- Plains Zebra (Mammalia, 249 observations)
- Common Ostrich (Aves, 219 observations)
- Ashy Starling (Aves, 213 observations)
- Common Warthog (Mammalia, 196 observations)
Best Time to Visit Kware Special Campsite
The best months to visit Kware Special Campsite are August, September, October, based on temperature, rainfall, weather conditions, and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Month-by-Month Safari Conditions
- January: Great, temperature 24.45°C, rainfall 108.8mm, sunshine 11.1 hrs, humidity 68.4%
- February: Great, temperature 25.27°C, rainfall 89.1mm, sunshine 11.1 hrs, humidity 65.4%
- March: Great, temperature 25.26°C, rainfall 133.8mm, sunshine 10.9 hrs, humidity 66.2%
- April: Good, temperature 23.35°C, rainfall 253.2mm, sunshine 10.3 hrs, humidity 77.4%
- May: Great, temperature 22.81°C, rainfall 34.2mm, sunshine 10 hrs, humidity 70.7%
- June: Great, temperature 21.89°C, rainfall 7.4mm, sunshine 9.9 hrs, humidity 64%
- July: Great, temperature 21.87°C, rainfall 4.6mm, sunshine 9.9 hrs, humidity 58.2%
- August: Great, temperature 23.26°C, rainfall 7.1mm, sunshine 10.1 hrs, humidity 53%
- September: Great, temperature 25°C, rainfall 4.1mm, sunshine 10.4 hrs, humidity 49.1%
- October: Great, temperature 26.14°C, rainfall 32.8mm, sunshine 11 hrs, humidity 49.3%
- November: Great, temperature 24.75°C, rainfall 163.5mm, sunshine 11 hrs, humidity 64.9%
- December: Great, temperature 24.2°C, rainfall 146.9mm, sunshine 11.2 hrs, humidity 70.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of year to visit Kware Special Campsite for wildlife viewing?
The optimal time to visit Kware Special Campsite for exceptional wildlife viewing in Burunge Wildlife Management Area is during the dry season, which typically runs from June to October. During these months, animals congregate around dwindling water sources, making them easier to spot and increasing your chances of memorable encounters.
What facilities can I expect at Kware Special Campsite?
Kware Special Campsite provides a very rustic and authentic wilderness camping experience, primarily catering to self-sufficient travelers or those on mobile safaris. You should expect basic designated camping areas, often with minimal infrastructure like a cleared space for tents and potentially a long-drop toilet, emphasizing a true bush experience.
What kind of wildlife is commonly seen around Kware Special Campsite in Burunge WMA?
Burunge Wildlife Management Area, surrounding Kware Special Campsite, is particularly renowned for its significant elephant population, which can often be seen migrating through the area. Visitors can also frequently spot zebras, giraffes, various antelope species, and a rich diversity of birdlife, though predators like lions and leopards are more elusive.
Is Kware Special Campsite suitable for families with young children?
Kware Special Campsite offers an unfenced, immersive wilderness experience that might be challenging for very young children due to the lack of extensive facilities and direct proximity to wildlife. It is generally more suitable for adventurous families with older children who are comfortable with a rustic camping environment and understand basic safari safety protocols.
What are the typical costs associated with staying at Kware Special Campsite?
Costs for Kware Special Campsite primarily involve a per-person camping fee, which is set by the Burunge Wildlife Management Area authorities, in addition to the WMA entrance fees. These fees typically do not include safari vehicle hire, guide services, or camping equipment, which must be arranged independently or through a tour operator.
Other Safari Lodges in Burunge Wildlife Management Area
- Bwawa Mbili Special Campsite
- Chem Chem
- Hanang Guest house
- Home lodge
- Kanga Special Campsite
- Lake Burunge tented lodge
- Little Chem Chem
- Magara Community Camp Site
- Maramboi Tented Camp
- Maweninga Tented Camp
- Not the location for Tarangire Simba Lodge
- Rock of Age lodge
- Roika Tented Lodge
- Sanctuary Swala
- Sangaiwa Tented Lodge
- Tarangire Greenland retreat
- Tarangire Public Campsite
- Tarangire Simba Lodge
- Zion Campsite
Parks in Northern Tanzania Safari Circuit
- Arusha National Park
- Chome Forest Reserve
- Duluti Arusha Forest
- Enduimet Community Wildlife Management Area
- Enguserosambu Nature Reserve
- Grumeti Game Reserve
- Ikona Wildlife Management Area
- Ikorongo Game Reserve
- Kijereshi Game Reserve
- Kilimanjaro National Park
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Lake Natron Game Controlled Area
- Loliondo Game Controlled Area
- Makame Community Wildlife Management Area
- Makao Community Wildlife Management Area