dThe geology of the Serengeti is so much dependent on the interior of the higher plates of the Serengeti. The raised area of the Serengeti offer very beautiful views of the plains of the area. The highest point around this Serengeti is about 3,636 meters above sea level. The lowest point is at 920 meters above sea level an it’s at the Speke gulf on the Lake Victoria.
Most raised features like the hills in the Serengeti national park are as a result of the volcanic activity on the plates of the area. The most notable highland here is the Ol Doinyo Lengai Mountain. This mountain gets its name from the Masai language and it means the Mountain of God. It’s also the only active volcanic mountain in the area. this shows how much the volcanic forces still have an influence on the geology of the Serengeti National park.
The western sector of the Serengeti national park has a very notable slope. The slope lowers up to about 1,850 meters above sea level on the Ngorongoro Crater side and about 1000 meters above sea level on the side of the Lake Victoria. The rest of the area of the Serengeti is cover with plains with smaller hills to patch up.
The North of the Serengeti National Park is covered in a string of hills that runs from the Grumechen though Kuko up to the Loita hills of Kenya. The Eastern part of the Serengeti National Park is the location for the Gol Mountains. The area is also crossed by the Great East African rift Valley. It’s also has an influence on the geology of the Serengeti national Park. The Hills of Serengeti are: Kuria Hills, Grumenti hills, Makoma hills, Ikoma hills, and Naabi hills.
Kuria Hills
These hills are located in the vicinity of the Wogakuria Hills in the northern sector of the Ngorongoro conservation Area. The hills are covered in the woodland kind of vegetation. The hill is a source of water from the nearby areas. The hill is within a short distance from the Masai Mara Kenyan Border. This hill is within about 15 minutes from the Kogatende airstrip. There are several lodging facilitates here that you can use and have beautiful views of the Serengeti plains while you rest.
Grumeti Hills
These hills are the highest in the Serengeti National Park. The hills are about 2 kilometers from the Grumenti River. This river is key in the wildebeest migration. It is crocodile infested everyone is always watching how the wildebeests cross this water and survive the crocodiles. The wildebeests will have to cross twice. As they leave the Serengeti National Park and while returning. The hills are part of the Grumenti wild life Management Area.
Makoma Hills
This area is a known habitant for animals of prey. There are many cheetahs, Lions and Hyenas. Since its an open area, the Leopards don’t fancy this area. They are shy animals. There is scramble for prey since the animals of prey are a lot yet the territory is small. The hill is a woodland and it’s a good spot for Giraffes, elephants and Buffalos. The hills are in the center of the beautiful Thatch Kopjes.
Ikoma Hills.
The hills are very few minutes from the Seronera airstrip and the Grumenti airstrip. This puts its within range with the Grumenti River. This river is key in the wildebeest migration. It is crocodile infested everyone is always watching how the wildebeests cross this water and survive the crocodiles. The Hills are between the Grumenti game reserve and the Ikorongo game reserve; this is in the north western side of the Serengeti.
Naabi Hills
The hills are located in the short grass plains of the Serengeti National Park. This hill is used to run hot air balloons in Serengeti National Park. At the top of these hills, you can have very good views of the plains around since the area has short grass and you can see the wildlife very well. The base of this hill is filled with very large herds of elephants, antelopes and giraffes. These also attract a big pride of Lions to come and prey of them here. The hills are also in the center of the way of the wildebeest migration.
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