A Guide to the Northern Circuit Parks

Five parks make up the Northern Circuit: the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Arusha National Park. It's the most-visited safari region in Tanzania, and with good reason: nowhere else in the country puts such different ecosystems so close together. Most first-time Tanzania safaris are built here, and it's a strong choice because you can stack several distinct wildlife experiences, such as the crater's contained, high-density game viewing, the Serengeti's vast open plains and Tarangire's elephant herds, without long transfers eating into your safari time. The Southern Circuit (Ruaha, Nyerere/Selous) is a quieter alternative with real appeal, though it lies off the migration route and takes more deliberate planning to reach. Browse our Northern Circuit safari itineraries, or contact us to plan your route through these five parks.