The northern Tanzania safari circuit is the most celebrated wildlife destination in the world. Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Lake Manyara — these names are synonymous with Africa at its most spectacular. Our northern Tanzania safari packages cover all the iconic parks with expert local guides, flexible itineraries, and seamless logistics from Arusha and Moshi.
The Northern Tanzania Safari Circuit Parks
Serengeti National Park
Africa’s most famous national park covers 14,763 square kilometres of open savannah. It is home to the Big Five, the world’s greatest predator concentration, and the annual Great Migration of over 1.5 million wildebeest. The Serengeti is the centerpiece of virtually every northern Tanzania itinerary.
Ngorongoro Crater
The Ngorongoro Crater is a natural wonder — a 260 square kilometre volcanic caldera containing one of the densest concentrations of wildlife on earth. All of the Big Five can be seen inside the crater, including one of Tanzania’s last populations of black rhino.
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire is often overlooked in favour of the Serengeti but offers extraordinary wildlife viewing in its own right — particularly elephant herds of 300 individuals, enormous baobab trees, and excellent birding. It is far less crowded than the more famous parks.
Lake Manyara National Park
Small but diverse, Lake Manyara is famous for its tree-climbing lions, vast flocks of flamingoes on the soda lake, and mahogany forest elephant families. It works perfectly as a half-day or first-day safari park when arriving from Arusha.
Arusha National Park
Often missed, Arusha National Park sits at the foot of Mount Meru and offers walking safaris, canoeing, and excellent giraffe and buffalo viewing. Our Arusha National Park day trip is ideal for travelers with a spare day in Arusha.
Sample Northern Tanzania Safari Itineraries
3-day Tanzania lodge safari — Tarangire and Ngorongoro
7-day classic Tanzania safari — all major northern parks
5-day Serengeti and Ngorongoro safari — the core northern circuit
10-day northern Tanzania safari and cultural tour — wildlife plus Maasai culture
Northern Circuit and Zanzibar Combinations
The northern circuit pairs perfectly with a Zanzibar beach extension. Our Tanzania safari and Zanzibar packages include all major northern parks followed by 3 to 7 nights on Zanzibar island. You can also start from Zanzibar — our Tanzania safari from Zanzibar packages make this seamless.
Combine North and South
For travelers who want the complete Tanzania picture, combining the northern circuit with southern Tanzania parks like Nyerere and Ruaha delivers the full breadth of the country’s wildlife. A fly-in format via our Tanzania fly-in safari packages is the most time-efficient way to do both.
Day Trips from Arusha and Moshi
Not every northern Tanzania experience requires a multi-day itinerary. Our day trips — Tarangire day trip, Lake Manyara day trip, and Arusha National Park day trip — allow travelers based in Arusha or Moshi to experience Tanzania’s wildlife in a single day.
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