🌍 Tanzania Northern Circuit – Legendary Safaris and Iconic Landscapes
This is where you’ll find Tanzania’s most famous national parks – the vast plains of Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater, majestic Kilimanjaro, the incredible Great Migration, and cultural gems like Lake Eyasi. If you’re dreaming of a big African adventure – it starts right here.
🦓 What to See?
- Serengeti – endless savannas and the Great Migration spectacle
- Ngorongoro – crater packed with wildlife
- Lake Manyara – tree-climbing lions and a scenic lake
- Tarangire – elephants, baobabs, and peace
- Kilimanjaro – the highest peak in Africa
- Olduvai Gorge – key archaeological site
- Arusha National Park – forests, flamingos, canoe trips
The Great Rift Valley also runs through this region – from Lake Natron to the active volcano Ol Doinyo Lengai, the sacred mountain of the Maasai.
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🚶 Things to Do Beyond Safari
- Hot air balloon ride over Serengeti
- Walking safaris in Ngorongoro or Tarangire
- Canoe trips on Lake Manyara
- Trek Mount Meru or Ol Doinyo Lengai
- Climb Kilimanjaro or take a scenic flight
- Visit Serval Wildlife Sanctuary – close encounters with rescued animals
- Chase waterfalls and relax in hot springs
- Explore coffee and banana plantations
🛖 People & Culture
Meet the Maasai, Hadza, Datoga, and Chaga – join a hunt with the Hadza, tour coffee farms, and visit local villages off the beaten path.
✈️ How to Get There
- Kilimanjaro (JRO) – main international airport
- Arusha (ARK) – local domestic airport
- Zanzibar – flights 1–1.5 h
- Dar es Salaam – flights or road (~9 h)
- Direct bush flights available into park airstrips (e.g. Serengeti)
Most safaris start from Arusha – by jeep or small aircraft.
📌 Good to Know
- Best time: June–October or January–March
- Best for: families, photographers, first-time visitors
- Book early during peak season
- Great combos: Zanzibar, Lake Victoria, Kilimanjaro trek
Northern Tanzania is more than just safari – it’s the wild heart of the country. Ready for the adventure?
2-day Safari to Ngorongoro – from Zanzibar with Tarangire or Serval Wildlife
2days/ 1 night
Availability : all year
Big views, wild animals, no rush – Ngorongoro safari, the short version.
From$795
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4-day Northern Tanzania
4 days/ 3 nights
Availability : all year
From$1,595
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5-day on the trail of the African Great Migration
5 days/ 4 nights
Availability : June to September
From$1,745
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From$2,295
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10 days – The most celebrated African parks and Zanzibar
10
Availability : April-September
From$2,450
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