My northern circuit safari was an entirely memorable experience for me. I will never forget our vehicle being charged by an elephant in Lake Manyara, being surrounded by the wildebeest migration in the Serengeti and marvelling over the incredible views of the Ngorongoro Crater. The Northern Circuit safari in Tanzania is a wildlife experience second to none in my extensive African travels.
A Northern Circuit safari is a fine introduction to safari at any time of year. The parks included in the circuit are the Ngorongoro Crater, the Serengeti, the Tarangire and Lake Manyara. You can visit all or any of the parks in various combinations. We can help you choose the best location to base yourself in each park, based on seasonal game movements. The annual wildebeest migration in the Serengeti is often the star attraction when planning a trip to this area. The migration is a constant cycle of movement and dispersal so it's all about being in the right place at the right time. We will ensure that you don't miss out on this awe inspiring spectacle!
Most people spend between 4 – 7 days on a Northern Circuit safari before spending a few days at the beach. The Northern Circuit is not only an excellent introductory safari but will draw seasoned safari travellers to its parks again and again. Honeymooners love the romance of luxury camps and the dinners under the stars; families love the safari adventure and amateur photographers find appeal in the North's incredible diversity and its prolific wildlife.
Accommodation in the Northern Circuit ranges from larger lodges to luxury tented camps, both permanent and mobile. Forget all previous notions you may have about camping. This is the ultimate in camping! Most 'tents' consist of large bedrooms and bathrooms including all the modern amenities that you would expect in a luxury hotel. You just happen to be sleeping under canvas instead of concrete, in our opinion the best way to experience Africa - up close and personal with nature.
Activities on offer in the Northern Circuit generally include game drives. Hot air balloon safaris are popular in the Serengeti and walking safaris are offered in some of the privately-owned concessions on the outskirts of the parks.
Give us a call and we will tailor an itinerary according to your specific requirements. For ideas of how the safaris work please see the below itineraries:
This sample safari is specifically designed to be undertaken in the dry season months of July to Oct. The Tarangire National Park comes into its own during the dry season when large herds of game attracted to the permanent waters of the Tarangire River make this reserve every bit as attractive to the tourist as the Serengeti. The park is particularly famous for the huge elephant herds that congregate along the river during the dry season.
This sample trip is designed to give you a full Northern Circuit Safari Experience at a reasonable price. The accommodation is either in tented camps or lodges with all meals included. We have also included a tag on 6 days in Zanzibar at the end of the trip as well. This is simple an example of how you may like to spend your time.
Brilliant – greatly exceeded my expectations. Greg was very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and helpful. Excellent service.
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