Northern Circuit

TANZANIA NORTHERN CIRCUIT

Embark on an enchanting exploration of Tanzania’s Northern Circuit, a captivating route that showcases the country’s most iconic natural wonders and cultural treasures. Beginning in the vibrant city of Arusha, gateway to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit, travelers are immersed in the rich tapestry of East African life and hospitality. From there, the journey unfolds into a tapestry of diverse landscapes and wildlife habitats, with highlights including the legendary Serengeti National Park, renowned for its annual Great Migration and unparalleled wildlife viewing opportunities. Traverse the sprawling plains where lions roam freely and vast herds of wildebeest thunder across the savannah.

Continuing the adventure, travelers venture into the ancient Ngorongoro Crater, a geological marvel teeming with an astonishing concentration of wildlife within its steep walls. Nearby, the lush forests of the Ngorongoro Highlands offer a tranquil retreat, where encounters with indigenous Maasai communities provide a glimpse into traditional East African culture and way of life. Concluding the circuit, the majestic peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro beckon, standing as a towering sentinel over the East African landscape and offering intrepid climbers the ultimate adventure. With its blend of breathtaking scenery, diverse ecosystems, and rich cultural heritage, the Tanzania Northern Circuit promises an unforgettable journey through one of Africa’s most captivating destinations.

TOP DESTINATION FEATURED IN THE NORTHERN CIRCUIT

Serengeti National Park

One of the world’s most iconic wildlife conservation areas, Serengeti National Park, a World Heritage Site, is a “must see” on your Tanzanian safari. Totaling 14,763 sq km in area, the park is appropriately named after the Maasai word for “endless plains”. Here you are certain to get up close and personal with the “Big Five” (Lions, Elephants, Rhinos, Leopards, and Cape Buffalo) and hosts of other iconic and lesser known species. Given the vast terrain, weather patterns, and migratory patterns of the innumerable species, many animals of the Serengeti are constantly on the move. This makes for an adventurous game drive! The terrain of the park varies from long and short grasslands, open plains in the south, acacia savanna in the central area, hilly, more densely wooded landscapes in the northern section, and extensive woodland and black clay plains, dominated by the central ranges of mountains in the western corridor.

The plains are dotted with rocky outcrops known as “kopjes”, and there are several rivers running through the park, notably the Seronera river in the central area, the Grumeti river in the Western corridor, and the Mara river in the north. The variety of landscapes keep you constantly in awe. The birds of the Serengeti are just as spectacular and varied as are the larger animals—there are several types of eagles and vultures, ostrich, secretary birds, kori bustards, hornbills, guinea fowl, as well as a host of smaller birds. There have been almost 500 species of birds recorded in the park, including several that migrate from Europe and Asia in the winter months—Truly a great park for birding.

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park, a stunningly photogenic park, is home to an astonishing diversity of species, and is remarkable for its concentration of Elephants. Tarangire derives its name from the Tarangire River that flows through the center of the Park from the southern side towards the northwest outlet in lake Burungi. Tarangire National Park is part of the larger Tarangire-Manyara Ecosystem covering a total area of about 35,000 km2. From the magnificent savannah landscapes (for which the park is justly famous) to the vast number of Baobabs that form the habitat for diverse species of birds and bats, this is a park offers a truly sublime experience.

Tarangire is located in an arid geographical belt that supports growth of a wooded savannah that is dominated by Acacia, Terminalia, Combretum and commiphora species. The most remarkable vegetation types in the area include: riverine woodlands, Acacia tortilis park land, wetlands and seasonal flood plains, acacia-commiphora woodlands, riverine grasslands, combretum-dalbergia woodlands, acacia drepanolobium woodlands, rocky hilltop (kopjes) vegetation, deep gully vegetation and grasslands with scattered Baobab trees.The Park serves as a dry season refuge for a majority of diverse migratory wildlife in the Tarangire-Maasai Steppe ecosystem. The park has about more than 550 Bird species. Particularly rich bird life occurs in the open Acacia woodlands, in and along the wetland (Silale Swamp), and in the flood plains of the Tarangire River.

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Ngorongoro Crater is a rare protected area where people (the Maasai) and wild animals co-exist in harmony. A large permanent concentration of wild animals can be found in the huge and perfect crater. Ngorongoro is technically a “caldera”, the largest sunken ancient caldera in the world. Estimated three million years old, the once-volcanic Ngorongoro is now considered one of “Africa’s eighty wonders”. We think it is truly one of the world’s greatest treasures. Also known as the “Garden of Eden”, the Crater floor is a natural safe haven for thousands of animals such as wildebeest, more than two hundred lion prides, zebra, elephants, hippos, hyenas, Thomson gazelles, African buffalo, crocodiles, ostriches, and many species of birds, not to mention that this is one of the best places to spot an endangered Rhino. A visit to Ngorongoro is a must, and a great place to add on a cultural tour to a Maasai village.

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park is an attractive and amazingly diverse park for its size of 325 square kilometers (125 square miles). The park is well known for the drama of its terrain, quickly changing from a shallow soda lake covered in flamingos to acacia woodland housing large concentrations of baboons troops, giraffe and elephant herds, and a birding paradise for than 400 bird species to the Great Rift Valley escarpment with its famous tree-climbing lions. The park also boasts an underground water forest. Lake Manyara is a great stop on the way to the Serengeti, or a wonderful short safari of its own for those on shorter holidays.

Arusha National Park

Arusha National Park is among of the smallest parks in Tanzania, covering only 137 square kilometers. It is situated a short distance from the city of Arusha, making it easy to visit on a day or half day adventure. The park has several completely different micro-habitats within its confines, from a soda lake which outfit a large number of flamingo to dense forest habitat for black and white colobus monkeys, a plain (or small Serengeti), a crater, and the hikable Mount Meru.

Ol Duvai Gorge

Olduvai Gorge is the birthplace of human kind! It was here, in the early twentieth century, that the famous archaeologist Dr. Louis Leakey uncovered some of the earliest remains of fossil hominids. With the constant search for an answer to where we came from and what we are, culturally and biologically, this visit offers an appropriate education for the future in a shrinking, multicultural world. Olduvai gives us a better understanding of our evolutionary history and thus ensures our future success and well-being as a species. The name Olduvai originated from a European misspelling of Oldupai, the correct Maasai word for this region of great historical importance—named after the wild sisal plants growing in abundance in the gorge. The gorge is a very steep-sided ravine roughly 30 (48 km) miles long and 295 ft (90 m) deep. According to paleoanthropologists, the deposits show rich fossil fauna that cover a time span from about 2,100,000 to 15,000 years ago. While you are on your Northern Circuit tour, you should consider making a stop at this famous archaeological site located in the eastern Serengeti Plains and within the Ngorongoro Conservation area authority.

TRIPS TO INSPIRE | NORTHERN CIRCUIT SAFARI TOUR PACKAGES

Our itinerary ideas can be as tailored as you’d like around your particular interests. These selected suggestions will give you some inspiration, but treat them just as a starting point because for your own trip will be created uniquely for you.

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What customers have to say about what we do

We have been receiving reviews from our served clients, and Tanzania Pure Nature And Travel is rated 5/5 by customers. This honor is given to us by customers because we always remain committed to all our customers to do whatever is needed by them to make their safari fully satisfied.

    
 
 
        
   Linda M 
 2023-09-21
 
 
 Verified Safari to Serengeti
Fabulous driver Hamadi .Saw incredible animals . Ask lots of questions prior to booking to unsure overnight accommodations suit your needs . Owner Aggrey very responsive ,and committed to customer satisfaction
  
 
       
   Glenn Mursell 
 2023-08-12
 
 
 Verified 3 day safari
Wonderful trip to three different safari sites with our wonderful and very knowledgeable host Ben, I loved every minute of it. Thank you so much ????
  
 
       
   Bosco Simba 
 2021-12-27
 
 
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Exllent Pure Nature and Travel i had awesome and great adventures with you to Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Manyara. My family were so excited and ths must be memorable to my kids in their life with all big 5 animals. Drivers are good, the hotel you rent for us with the swiming pool and the view is also nice. Keep it up,
  
 
       
   Traudel B 
 2021-09-16
 
 
 Verified The secret of a perfect holiday - 9 Days Safari + 6 Days Beach in Tanzania + Zanzibar!
The game drive through the northern circuit with our guide and driver Ben was an unique and unforgettable experience. He showed us animals and plants we would have never seen on our own - he brought us at the right time to the right places. My favorites were the hippos in the Serengeti! The beachholiday and all excursions at Zanzibar organised Agness with her local guides to our fullest contentedness. I loved most the breathtaking boatride to Mnemba-Island and our picnic on a sandbank in the ocean. Important to us were also the cultural and historical sites like the "cultural heritage center/african art gallery" and the "national natural history museum" at Arusha. All campsites and lodges chosen by Aggrey and his company were very comfortable, clean and the staff was friendly and competent. Thanks to Aggrey we could enjoy our holiday in 2021 - althought we booked for 2020. Particulary noteworthy is the special and reliable service for all measures and requirements due to the corona pandemic! These days in Tanzania were exciting and we recommend the personally but very professionally acting company "Tanzania Pur Nature and Travel" to all future adventurers!
  
 
       
   Teddy K 
 2021-01-09
 
 
 Verified Wonders of the Wild
My favorite part was to see and hear the way carnivorous hunt their prey,also to watch different kinds of birds like flamingos and their different species.
  
 
       
   Veremundi Liheta 
 2021-01-05
 
 
 Verified Magical and breath taking experience!
My favorite part of the experience was the game ride. The guides were very friendly, professional too and took alot of time giving details and even gave us secret words they used for animal names and people too! I would highly recommend because our family had the best time in a long long time!
  
 
       
   Fredric G 
 2019-11-07
 
 
 Verified Safari Tarangire & Ngorongoro
Thanks Pure Nature for a great Safari to Tarangire and Ngorongoro. Our trip started at Moshi where the owner Aggrey met us and gave us a warmly welcome. Our Safari guide Ben gave us a once in a life time experience. We are a family of three, two adults and a child of 7 years old. We higly recommend Pure Nature for their professionalism and treatment. Best regards Angela, Fredric and Jolie
  
 
       
   Vaneval79 
 2019-07-23
 
 
 Verified Best Safari ever! ????????????????
We just returned from our Safari trip in Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti and we had the most amazing time. Our guide, Danny, was an excellent host and made sure our experience was unforgettable. I would definitely repeat and recommend.
  
 
       
   Hartmut Ring 
 2019-07-07
 
 
 Verified Exzellenter Rundum-Service seit 2002
Unsere NGO Voice of Kilimanjaro-Kids e.V. nutzt seit unserer Gründung in 2002 ausschließlich den exzellenten Rundum-Service von Tanzania Pure Nature and Travel. Ob Stadtfahrten, Projekteinsatzreisen oder Safaris - Jederzeit überzeugt Tanzania Pure Nature and Travel durch beste Organisation, Kompetenz, Fachwissen, sehr gut geschultes Personal und ein kundenorientiertes Management, sowie einen Fuhrpark in bestem technischen Zustand. Mehr als 65 unserer Mitglieder haben seit 2002 den Service von Tanzania Pure Nature and Travel in Anspruch genommen und waren durchgängig mit allen Leistungen mehr als zufrieden. Tanzania Pure Nature and Travel kann man nur wärmstens weiter empfehlen. Voice of Kilimanjaro-Kids e.V. Hartmut Ring (Ehrenvorsitzender)
  
 
       
   Andrea Ring 
 2019-07-07
 
 
 Verified Safari vom Feinsten
Wir - Andrea und Hartmut Ring - haben schon viele Safaris mit Tanzania Pure Nature and Travel zu unserer vollsten Zufriedenheit durchgeführt. Unsere letzte 5-Tages-Safari im April 2019 hat uns in die Tarangire, Lake Manjara, Ngorongoro Krater, Serengeti und zu den Bushmen geführt. Die gelebte persönliche Rundum-Betreuung von Aggrey Makia und Leokadia Bambe, detaillierte Erläuterungen zu Land, Leuten und der Tier- und Pflanzenwelt in den Parks machen eine Safari mit Tanzania Pure Nature and Travel zu einem unvergesslichen Erlebnis. Wir freuen uns auf unsere nächste Reise nach Tansania im Frühjahr 2020 und werden uns wieder ausschließlich dem perfekten Service von Tanzania Pure Nature and Travel anvertrauen. Andrea und Hartmut Ring Germany

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