Northern Tanzania, through the cosmopolitan getaway city of Arusha, is a safari destination of choice famous for numerous attractions. The lofty Kilimanjaro, the majestic Mount Meru, and the Serengeti, which is world famous for the Great Wildebeest Migration, are part of this circuit. The captivating Ngorongoro Crater, a caldera replete with an assortment of animal species, is also located in the Northern Circuit. The Olduvai Gorge, which is an important archeological and historical site lies within the Ngorongoro crater in the Northern Circuit.

This circuit is also famed for Lake Manyara National Park, home to the tree climbing lions. There are flocks of flamingoes in their thousands, feed along the shores of the alkaline lake, and a diversity of fauna and flora. Other notable parks are: Tarangire National Park, the sixth largest in Tanzania, and known for its high density of elephants and a great number of gigantic baobab trees; Arusha National Park, covering Mount Meru, a prominent volcanic mountain and the second highest in Tanzania; Kilimanjaro National Park, covering the mountain and surrounding montane forests; and the magnificent Mkomazi National Park.

This circuit is more expensive as compared to others, but it offers unrivalled trekking and wildlife viewing experiences. The best times to visit the Northern Circuit is June- October and December- March.

Majority roads in the wilderness are either dusty or muddy. Therefore, closed up vehicles having pop-up roofs and large windows are used mostly. The large window and pop-up roof provide for excellent viewing of the surroundings.

 

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The Serengeti national park is the home to the Great Wildebeest Migration as well as the biggest concentration of predators in the planet. We recommend spending a minimum of the complete days in the Serengeti-there is much wildlife to see and areas to cover.

The Serengeti National Park

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The Ngorongoro craterhas a huge amount of Big 5 in a unique and dramatic setting. The crater’s surroundings, Ngorongoro highlands, are colourful Maasai cultures and a fertile land that boosts coffee plantations. One full day of touring the crater is enough because it is small; spending the night on the rim of the crater or Ngorongoro highlands before or after the game drive is highly recommended.

The Ngorongoro Crater

Tarangire national park

Tarangire national park is a small park small but a good candidate for wildlife viewing safari. Colossal number of elephants and fantastic views of baobab trees and landscapes all add up to an amazing safari experience. There is also an option for a walking safari under the guidance of an armed ranger.

Tarangire National Park

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Lake Manyara national park is another smaller park with flamingos, fantastic land-birdlife and some truly beautiful sports for safari. Walking safari and night game drives are allowed in this park. We recommend touring Lake Manyara while on your way to Ngorongoro.

Lake Manyara national park

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Mt Kilimanjaro National Park

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Lake Natron

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