The Northern Circuit
The Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire and Lake Manyara: Tanzania’s classic safari country, linked by road from Arusha and Kilimanjaro International Airport, and the best place for a first safari.
Why go north
The Great Migration
Well over a million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebra move through the Serengeti all year, calving in the south and crossing the Mara River in the north.
The Big Five
Lions, leopards, elephants and buffalo across the circuit, and black rhino in the Ngorongoro Crater.
Easy to travel
The parks are linked by good roads, so you can see a lot in a week, or fly between them to save time.
Conservation in action
Wildlife corridors, community wildlife areas and the shared land of Ngorongoro show how people and wildlife live side by side.
The parks
Also in the north: Arusha National Park, for walking safaris and Mount Meru, and Mkomazi, where black rhino and wild dogs are making a comeback.
When to go
Best dry season, river crossings Good calving and green season Long rains quiet, some camps close
Calving on the southern Serengeti plains peaks around February; the Mara River crossings run from about July to October. Where the herds are each month · Month-by-month guide
What a northern safari costs
Our northern itineraries range from US$1,650 to US$6,574 per person. Your price depends on the lodges you choose (Silver, Gold or Platinum), when you travel and how many of you there are, and it always includes your private vehicle, guide, park fees, lodges and meals as listed.
We confirm every price in a personal quote, with no obligation. Simpler budget options are available on special request. How safari prices work
Northern itineraries
From US$3,200 per person
Private safari
You visit: Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara
From US$4,889 per person
Private safari
You visit: Tarangire, Lake Natron, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara
From US$2,200 per person
Private safari
You visit: Ndutu, Serengeti and Ngorongoro
From US$4,753 per person
Private safari
You visit: Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara
From US$1,650 per person
Private safari
You visit: Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Lake Natron, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Eyasi
From US$2,420 per person
Private safari
You visit: Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro
From US$2,300 per person
Private safari
You visit: Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara
From US$1,780 per person
Private safari
You visit: Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro
From US$3,534 per person
Private safari
You visit: Tarangire, Serengeti, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro, by light aircraft
From US$6,574 per person
Private safari
You visit: Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, then five nights on Zanzibar
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