Northern Circuit Safaris
About
Ngorongoro Crater. The Serengeti. Mount Kilimanjaro. There’s a reason why northern Tanzania is described by some as ‘God’s garden.’ From herds of zebra and wildebeest over a million strong, to Africa’s densest lion and spotted hyena populations. Or flocks of flamingos and tree-climbing lions. From the breath-taking landscape to the beautiful people and exotic wildlife, there’s nowhere else on earth like northern Tanzania. It’s the place to have those timeless adventures you’ll never forget. Don’t worry if you don’t know where to start, however. You can learn more about each park below. Plus learn more about the hotels and lodges we’ve secured for you to stay in.
LAKE MANYARA
Lake Manyara sits at the foot of the Great Rift Valley’s Western Escarpment. An oasis of green in an otherwise dry region, its shallow waters are the perfect habitat for flocks of pink flamingos to call home. But that’s not all you can see. Lake Manyara is host to many different types of animals. These include elephants, large hippo pods, and the unique tree-climbing lion! In fact, this park makes for the perfect place for your safari to start. We find that one day is usually enough time to enjoy all the beautiful sights on offer. Then you can go on to enjoy the other parks in all their technicolour glory.
Tarangire
Known as the ‘Paradise of Elephants’, Tarangire National Park is filled with grasslands, woodlands, and large and expansive swamps. Together with the lush and evergreen corridor that surrounds the Tarangire River, it’s widely regarded as the jewel of north Tanzania. Located in the rugged Rift Valley, it's also the place to see the impressive and ancient Baobab trees – some of which are more than a thousand years old! But the sights don’t just stop there. Herds of up to three thousand elephants migrate across the region every year. Oh, and let’s not forget the twenty-five thousand wildebeest and thirty thousand zebras. Or the fringe-eared oryx. Best seen in the dry season when animal movements are more predictable, the sight of such mass movements must be seen to be believed.
Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro is called the eighth wonder of the world for a reason. Almost the size of Cyprus, it’s a huge reserve made up of rugged highlands and grassy plains. There’s a volcanic crater at its centre. And it’s home to the shallow alkaline Lake Magadi that’s home to flocks of brightly coloured flamingos. The Ngorongoro crater is often referred to as God’s amphitheatre. And the entrance to the park is nearly as spectacular as the interior itself. You enter through the Conservation Area gate and climb through the ancient Oldeani forest before looking out over the crater at the spectacular beauty within. Descending the slopes, you’ll see nature played out in a way you’ve never seen before. Springboks grazing alongside wildebeest. Lions roaming near rhinos, hippos, and elephants. In or outside the crater, Ngorongoro is literally overflowing with wildlife. Add in the famous Maasai tribe, who have nomadically farmed in the area for years, and you have one of the most wonderful places on earth.
