Hesawa ketembere - Ikona Wildlife Management Area
Hesawa ketembere is a guesthouse near Ikona Wildlife Management Area.
- Location
- Ikona Wildlife Management Area, Northern Tanzania Safari Circuit, Tanzania, East Africa
- Coordinates
- -1.888701, 34.600970
- Elevation
- 1,484m
- Activities
- guesthouse
PlnrScore: 29/100
Wildlife Near This Lodge
286 species observed within 20 km, 46 mammals, 188 birds.
- Lion (Mammalia, 94 observations)
- Spotted Hyena (Mammalia, 38 observations)
- African Savanna Elephant (Mammalia, 38 observations)
- Maasai Giraffe (Mammalia, 33 observations)
- Tsessebe (Mammalia, 32 observations)
- Common Wildebeest (Mammalia, 32 observations)
- Cheetah (Mammalia, 31 observations)
- Impala (Mammalia, 30 observations)
- Plains Zebra (Mammalia, 29 observations)
- Hartebeest (Mammalia, 26 observations)
Best Time to Visit Hesawa ketembere
The best months to visit Hesawa ketembere are June, July, August, based on temperature, rainfall, weather conditions, and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Month-by-Month Safari Conditions
- January: Good, temperature 21.26°C, rainfall 119.1mm, sunshine 10.6 hrs, humidity 70.9%
- February: Great, temperature 22.07°C, rainfall 83.6mm, sunshine 10.9 hrs, humidity 68.2%
- March: Great, temperature 22.21°C, rainfall 80.8mm, sunshine 11 hrs, humidity 66.6%
- April: Good, temperature 21.46°C, rainfall 128.7mm, sunshine 10.5 hrs, humidity 74.1%
- May: Great, temperature 21.94°C, rainfall 38.4mm, sunshine 10.7 hrs, humidity 65.4%
- June: Great, temperature 22.33°C, rainfall 4.8mm, sunshine 10.4 hrs, humidity 51.7%
- July: Great, temperature 22.23°C, rainfall 6.7mm, sunshine 10.2 hrs, humidity 48.1%
- August: Great, temperature 22.92°C, rainfall 15.6mm, sunshine 10.4 hrs, humidity 47.8%
- September: Great, temperature 23.48°C, rainfall 33.5mm, sunshine 10.6 hrs, humidity 50.6%
- October: Great, temperature 24.14°C, rainfall 27.5mm, sunshine 10.8 hrs, humidity 51.4%
- November: Great, temperature 22.3°C, rainfall 144.5mm, sunshine 10.3 hrs, humidity 65.9%
- December: Great, temperature 21.56°C, rainfall 97mm, sunshine 10.8 hrs, humidity 70.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the optimal time to visit Hesawa ketembere for wildlife viewing in the nearby Ikona Wildlife Management Area?
The dry season, typically from June to October, is best for wildlife viewing around Hesawa ketembere as animals congregate near water sources in Ikona WMA. During this period, visibility is generally higher, making it easier to spot diverse species.
What specific safari activities can guests arrange from Hesawa ketembere, given its location near Ikona Wildlife Management Area?
While Hesawa ketembere itself is a guesthouse, its primary value is as a base for exploring Ikona Wildlife Management Area. Guests can arrange guided game drives, walking safaris, and cultural visits to local communities through local operators or with prior arrangements.
What type of accommodation and amenities can I expect at Hesawa ketembere as a guesthouse near Ikona WMA?
Hesawa ketembere offers comfortable, modest guesthouse-style accommodation, providing a clean and safe place to stay after safari activities. Guests can typically expect basic private rooms, often with en-suite facilities, and communal dining areas serving local Tanzanian cuisine.
How accessible is Hesawa ketembere, and what are the recommended travel arrangements for reaching this guesthouse near Ikona WMA?
Hesawa ketembere is typically accessed via road from nearby towns like Seronera or Sasakwa, often requiring a 4x4 vehicle due to the nature of the roads in the region. Many visitors arrange transfers with their safari operator or hire a private vehicle from major airports like Kilimanjaro or Arusha.
What is the typical price range for staying at Hesawa ketembere, and what value does it offer compared to other lodges in the Ikona WMA area?
As a guesthouse, Hesawa ketembere generally offers a more budget-friendly option compared to higher-end safari lodges within or closer to the main Serengeti parks. It provides excellent value as a practical and comfortable base for those primarily focused on exploring Ikona Wildlife Management Area without the premium cost of luxury accommodations.
Other Safari Lodges in Ikona Wildlife Management Area
Parks in Northern Tanzania Safari Circuit
- Arusha National Park
- Burunge Wildlife Management Area
- Chome Forest Reserve
- Duluti Arusha Forest
- Enduimet Community Wildlife Management Area
- Enguserosambu Nature Reserve
- Grumeti Game Reserve
- 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