Tanzania Northern Circuit

The well-established ‘Northern Circuit’ safari of northern Tanzania offers some of the world’s most diverse safari experiences, consisting of National Parks, game reserves, conservation areas, and private concessions. Among these are the world-famous and iconic Ngorongoro Crater and of course their less well-known neighbors, Tarangire National Park, Mkomazi National Park, Arusha National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, and Lake Manyara National Park.

These National Parks exist for one general purpose and that is to protect the amazing variety and abundance of wildlife in them, both resident and seasonal – and most of all, the world’s largest annual migration of wildebeest and zebra. Although this part of the world has become increasingly busy as a result of its reputation, it is still possible to escape the crowds and find a quiet corner if you know where to go.

A northern circuit safari should be on everyone’s travel bucket list. Safaris in the Ngorongoro Crater floor of the extinct volcano at Ngorongoro are a game viewing environment that has no equal. Towering above it all is Kilimanjaro, the world’s highest freestanding mountain and arguably Africa’s toughest challenge. Away from the tourist hotspots, quieter parks such as Tarangire National Park offers superb game viewing yet are often overlooked by their more famous neighbors. The Rift Valley Lakes of Eyasi and Natron are the home of Hadzabe tribes and the breeding grounds for the largest flocks of flamingos on earth. For many people, a Northern Tanzania safari is the very best safari of all.