NORTHERN CIRCUIT

Ngorongoro

Often called ‘Africa’s Eden’, the conservation area encompasses the volcanic craters – Ngorongoro and Embagai.
The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest intact caldera containing everything necessary for unparalleled concentrations of wildlife to exist and thrive. The permanent supply of water and grass through the rainy and dry seasons mean that the animals do not have the need to migrate.
The crater measures 265sq km with its rim at 2,286m above sea level and the floor of the crater at 610m below sea level where the temperature drops dramatically.
The views from the rim are sensational then after a steep, twisty descent to the crater floor, you can witness vast numbers of zebra, wildebeest and Thomson’s gazelles. Observe hippos basking in the lake and spot rhino, lions and elephants amongst many other varieties of animals and birdlife.
The local Maasai people have grazing rights to the crater so you may even come across them herding their cattle.

Serengeti

Vast, grassy plains dotted with acacia trees create the quintessential ‘dream’ African landscape. The Serengeti is most famous for the phenomenal sight of the annual migration of thousands and thousands of wildebeest and zebra in search of fresh grasslands. The largest concentration of wildebeest can be seen between November and June.
Also known for its predators, the Serengeti is home to lions, leopards, cheetahs and hyenas. You will also find herds of elephants, giraffe, gazelles and impalas to name a few.
There is a fascinating array of birdlife including kingfishers, herons, storks and many birds of prey.
Often regarded as the eighth wonder of the world, a visit to the Serengeti is not to be missed

Tarangire

Tarangire is a wonderful destination for a Game drive particularly between June and October when it has high concentrations of wildlife and more than 300 different bird species. It is most famous as the home for large herds of elephants who can be seen congregating along the river.
The park has a real sense of wilderness with its stunning panorama of hills, rivers and swamps. The landscape is instantly recognisable by the massive trunks of the baobab trees

Lake Manyara

Only a 2 hour drive from Arusha, Manyara is an ideal destination for a days safari. The park is 325sq km of which 229sq km is the lake which feeds thousands of flamingos forming a zone of shimmering pink around the shore.
Manyara is famous for its tree-climbing lions found in the rainy season and is also home to the largest concentration of baboons in the world.
There is a huge variety of birdlife, both resident and migratory as well as an extensive list of animals including elephants and hippos.
Manyara is also home to two sets of hot springs formed during the formation of the Rift Valley

Arusha National Park

The most compact of Tanzania’s parks yet one of the most beautiful. The main features are Mount Meru, Ngurdoto Crater and Momela Lakes. All of these areas provide Arusha’s visitors with the opportunity of a variety of activities only a short drive from the town.
Mount Meru, although popular for challenging treks to the summit, offers wonderful, scenic short hikes on the lower slopes with its fig trees and cascading waterfalls.
Ngurdoto Crater is home to a variety of mammals which can be observed from the rim of the crater.
The Momela Lakes are home to a large number of birds and are the setting for relaxing canoe trips.
Arusha National Park is one of the few parks where walking is permitted and there are a number of picnic sites allowing visitors to leave their vehicles at their leisure