Northern Circuit
Serengeti National Park
Endless plains and the Great Migration — over a million wildebeest on the move, followed by Africa's densest predator population.
Best time: Year-round; migration June to October
Destinations
Parks, peaks and islands
Tanzania holds a third of its land in protected areas. Here are the places we return to again and again — and when to go.
Northern Circuit
Ngorongoro Crater
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world's largest intact caldera, home to some 25,000 animals including the rare black rhino.
Best time: June to October
Northern Circuit
Tarangire National Park
Famous for giant baobabs and huge elephant herds, plus more than 500 bird species along the Tarangire River.
Best time: July to October
Northern Circuit
Lake Manyara National Park
A jewel at the foot of the Rift Valley: tree-climbing lions, groundwater forest and flocks of flamingos.
Best time: June to October
Northern Tanzania
Mount Kilimanjaro
Africa's highest peak at 5,895 m. Trek through five climate zones to the Roof of Africa with our experienced mountain crew.
Best time: January to March, June to October
Indian Ocean
Zanzibar
Powder-white beaches, turquoise water, spice farms and the UNESCO-listed Stone Town — the perfect way to end a safari.
Best time: June to October, December to February
Rift Valley
Lake Eyasi
Spend time with the Hadzabe hunter-gatherers and Datoga blacksmiths in one of Tanzania's most authentic cultural experiences.
Best time: Year-round
Southern Circuit
Mikumi National Park
Tanzania's most accessible southern park, with open floodplains reminiscent of the Serengeti and far fewer visitors.
Best time: June to October
Compare the parks
Not sure which safari is right for you?
Every corner of Tanzania offers something extraordinary. Discover the landscapes, wildlife and experiences that speak to you.
Ngorongoro
Dramatic volcanic scenery and concentrated wildlife.
Suggested stay: 1 full game-drive day
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Elephant herds, ancient baobabs and seasonal wildlife gatherings.
Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Read the guideLake Manyara
Forests, birdlife and beautiful Rift Valley scenery.
Suggested stay: Half-day to 1 day
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| Park | Landscape | Wildlife highlights | Recommended duration | Seasonal considerations | Distinctive experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serengeti | Endless open grassland plains and kopjes | Big cats, wildebeest, zebras, elephants, giraffes | 2–4 days | Year-round; herd movements follow the rains | Great Migration and predator–prey encounters |
| Ngorongoro | Volcanic caldera with grassland and wetlands | Lions, buffalo, hippos, black rhino (not guaranteed) | 1 full game-drive day | Year-round; drier months ease viewing | Descent into an ancient caldera |
| Tarangire | Baobab-studded savannah and river valley | Elephants, giraffes, lions, abundant birds | 1–2 days | Strongest concentrations June–October | Large elephant families by the river |
| Lake Manyara | Groundwater forest, lakeshore and escarpment | Primates, elephants, hippos, birdlife | Half-day to 1 day | Year-round; wetter months for birds | Rift Valley views and forest game drives |
Each park is special in its own way — many travellers combine two or more.
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Bush and beach in one trip
Most of our guests pair a Northern Circuit safari with a few days on Zanzibar. It's a 1-hour flight from the Serengeti — we handle every connection.
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