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Explore Northern Circuit


The Northern Circuit is Tanzania’s most iconic safari journey—an unforgettable passage through landscapes where nature still moves to its ancient rhythms.

You will venture into the legendary Serengeti National Park, home to the great Serengeti–Mara corridor. Here, across endless golden plains, you may witness the Great Migration—thousands of Wildebeest, Zebras, and Gazelles crossing into Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve in search of fresh grazing and water. It is raw, dramatic, and deeply humbling. This migration is not without a following of predators who can be seen hunting in the surrounding areas: cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, and crocodiles st the Mara River crossing!

Sighting of the Big-Five happens in the descent to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO conservation area boasting one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. Within its natural volcanic amphitheater, you may encounter lions, elephants, and even the rare and endangered black rhino.

In Tarangire National Park, ancient baobab trees tower over herds of elephants, creating a landscape that feels timeless and sacred. Nearby, Lake Manyara National Park is famed for its tree-climbing lions and flocks of pink flamingos shimmering along the lakeshore.Your journey can take you to Arusha National Park, where walking safaris offer a rare chance to experience the wild on foot—closer, quieter, and profoundly personal.

This is not just a safari. It is East Africa in its purest, most majestic form.

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Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park is one of the iconic wildlife reserves located in northern Tanzania. It's known for its unique features, abundant wildlife, and stunning landscapes. Here's a closer look at Tarangire National Park:

  1. Location: Tarangire National Park is situated in the Manyara Region of northern Tanzania. It's about a two-hour drive from Arusha, making it easily accessible for travelers.

  2. Landscape:

    • The park is characterized by a diverse landscape that includes savannahs, riverine forests, and seasonal swamps. The Tarangire River flows through the park, providing a vital water source during the dry season, which attracts a large concentration of wildlife.
    • Iconic baobab trees dot the landscape, creating a picturesque backdrop for wildlife photography.

  3. Wildlife:

    • Tarangire National Park is renowned for its elephant population, and it's often called "The Land of Giants" due to the large herds of elephants that gather around the Tarangire River.
    • In addition to elephants, you can spot a wide range of animals, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, and various antelope species.
    • The park is also a birdwatcher's paradise, with over 500 bird species, including raptors, waterbirds, and colorful songbirds.

  4. Game Drives:

    • Game drives are the primary way to explore Tarangire National Park. You can embark on morning and afternoon game drives with experienced guides to maximize your wildlife sightings.
    • The dry season (June to October) is the best time to visit when animals congregate around the Tarangire River.

  5. Activities:

    • Apart from game drives, you can also enjoy walking safaris, offering a chance to experience the park on foot with a knowledgeable guide.
    • Birdwatching is exceptional in Tarangire, with an abundance of birdlife, including the endemic yellow-collared lovebird.

  6. Accommodations:

    • There are various accommodation options available, ranging from luxury lodges to more budget-friendly campsites. Staying within the park boundaries allows you to fully immerse yourself in the wilderness.

  7. Conservation:

    • Tarangire is part of a larger ecosystem that includes adjacent protected areas like Lake Manyara National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. These areas are crucial for the conservation of wildlife and maintaining biodiversity in northern Tanzania.

When visiting Tarangire National Park, it's essential to plan your trip in advance and book accommodations and guided safaris through reputable tour operators. Additionally, consider combining your visit to Tarangire with other nearby parks like Serengeti and Ngorongoro for a comprehensive safari experience in northern Tanzania.

Serengeti Safaris in the Serengeti National Park

The Serengeti National Park is Africa's most famous. Renowned for its incredible concentrations of predators and the Great Migration of two million grazers, a safari here is guaranteed to be exceptional. The endless grassy plains are amongst the richest grazing grounds in the African bush, and therefore home to the largest herds and the highest concentrations of predators on the planet.

The Serengeti Africa is one of those very rare places that has a huge reputation, yet still somehow manages to surpass expectations and take your breath away. Surrounded by remarkable tribes such as the Massai and Hadzabe, this wider area is also fascinating from a cultural perspective. The whole park is a world heritage site, and the varied eco-system coupled with the huge volume of wildlife means you can spend ample time in different locations and never feel like you’ve seen it all. From the dramatic Kjopes in the north, to the acacia dotted endless plains to the south, it is not just the animals which makes a safari in the Serengeti so remarkable. In a nutshell, it is rightly the most celebrated wildlife reserves in the world; there is nowhere else to match it. It is outstanding!