Roam Wild on the Northern Safari Circuit

Explore the world famous Northern Safari Circuit in Tanzania.

In the Northern Circuit, you can observe The Great Wildebeest Migration, the greatest show on dirt; visit Ngorongoro Crater, the largest intact caldera in the world; explore the dig site where the bones of the oldest-known hominids were discovered; search for Africa’s Big 5 and Little 5, plus thousands of species of unique flora and fauna; and relax on the sandy beaches of Zanzibar beside the crystal blue waters of the Indian Ocean. The Northern Circuit is home to many of Tanzania’s national parks including Arusha, Manyara, Tarangire, Serengeti, and Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Arusha National Park

Arusha National Park

Located in the northern highlands of Tanzania, nestled beneath the twin peaks of Mt. Meru and Mt. Kilimanjaro, Arusha is often called the safari capital of the country. Guests on this safari circuit often stop in the "Geneva of Africa" on their ways into the African bush.
Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

Nature lover? Lake Manyara National Park gives visitors the chance to see unique wildlife in action. Watch flocks of vibrant flamingos, troops of baboons, and search for the region's famous tree-climbing lions.
Mkomazi National Park

Mkomazi National Park

Mkomazi National Park is set below the verdant slopes of the stunning Usambara and Eastern Arc mountain ranges, overseen by the iconic snow-capped peak of Kilimanjaro. This park serves as a refuge for the critically endangered Black Rhino and endangered African Wild Dog.
Mt. Kilimanjaro National Park

Mt. Kilimanjaro National Park

Mt. Kilimanjaro, a dormant volcano in Tanzania, is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest single free-standing mountain in the world. It has three volcanic cones: Kibo, Mawenzi and Shira.
Ndutu Plains

Ndutu Plains

The Ndutu Region, bridging the gap between the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Serengeti National Park, is made up of elegantly rolling grasslands peppered with alkaline lakes that attract flocks of flamingos, as well as acacia woodlands.
Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Crater is the largest intact caldera left in the world and shelters a pristine & untouched wilderness. This 3-million-year-old geographical masterpiece is home to an incredible abundance of wildlife, including Africa’s Big Five.
Northern Serengeti

Northern Serengeti

Travelers who make it to this part of the Serengeti will be rewarded with breathtaking granite outcrops and acacia woodlands dotting open savanna. View incredible wildlife — herds of wildebeest crossing the croc-infested Mara River during the Great Migration.
Saadani National Park

Saadani National Park

Saadani is where the beach meets the bush. With a unique combination of bush salt flats, white sand beaches, rivers, and mangrove forests, Saadani hosts breathtaking biodiversity and is great to explore by car, by foot, or by boat.
Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

Welcome to the Serengeti, where lions prowl beneath the golden sun and thousands of zebra graze upon the sprawling plains; where hooves kick up dust as millions join the great wildebeest migration; where every moment feels as picturesque as a scene from a movie.
Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

This amazing park boasts the largest concentration of elephants in the world in addition to hosting the highest quantity of breeding bird species. Brimming with biodiversity, thousands of different animal species call Tarangire home.
Zanzibar Island

Zanzibar Island

The Tanzanian paradise of Zanzibar has been the goal of explorers for hundreds of years. Off the coast of mainland Tanzania, Zanzibar offers plenty of scenic vistas, vivacious marine life, gorgeous white-sand beaches, and plenty of opportunities for adventure.

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Tanzania Parks & Places: FAQs

What are the best national parks for a Tanzania safari?

For a first safari, the Northern Circuit: Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire and Lake Manyara. Add Ndutu from January to March for calving season, or the Northern Serengeti from July to September for Mara River crossings.

When is the best time to go on safari in Tanzania?

June to October is the dry season, with easier wildlife spotting and peak prices. January to March brings the calving season in Ndutu. April and May are the long rains: quieter and cheaper, with some camps closed.

Where is the Great Migration each month?

Roughly: January to March in the southern Serengeti and Ndutu for calving; April and May moving through the central Serengeti; June in the western corridor; July to September in the northern Serengeti and Kenya's Maasai Mara; October to December heading south again. Herd movements follow the rains and change each year.

How far apart are the Northern Circuit parks?

Tarangire is about 2.5 to 3 hours by road from Arusha. The Serengeti is about 2 hours' drive from Ngorongoro Crater and 6 hours from Tarangire. Light aircraft flights shorten the longer legs.

Can I combine a safari with a beach holiday?

Yes. Most travelers fly from the Serengeti or Arusha to Zanzibar for a few nights of beach time, Stone Town and snorkeling at the end of their safari.

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