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The Northern Circuit
TWO MILLION ANIMALS.
The Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire sit within a few hours of each other, and between them hold the greatest concentration of large mammals left on earth.
- Big Five
- Great Migration in season
- Guaranteed window seat
Private 4x4 Fleet
Guaranteed Window Seat
Local Expert Guides
Direct Operator Pricing
How it fits together
THREE PARKS,
People talk about a Tanzanian safari as one thing. It is really three. Tarangire is baobab country and elephants. Ngorongoro is a collapsed volcano holding 25,000 animals in a bowl. The Serengeti is sheer open scale.
Most itineraries take in all three over four to seven days. We sequence them around where the herds are in your month, not in a fixed loop.
- Itineraries from 2 to 12 days, built around your dates
- Crater floor, open savanna and river crossings in one trip
- Sunrise balloon flights over the Serengeti available
The Northern Circuit
WHERE YOU
- 3-5 days
- Migration
Serengeti National Park
14,750 square kilometres of open plain, and the stage for the Great Migration.
On request
Tailor-made quote
- 2 days
- Big Five
Ngorongoro Crater
A caldera 20km across holding roughly 25,000 animals, including Tanzania’s last black rhino.
On request
Tailor-made quote
- 2 days
- Elephants
Tarangire National Park
Ancient baobabs, a river that holds water, and the densest elephant population in the north.
On request
Tailor-made quote
The vehicle matters
FOUR WHEELS,
You will spend six to eight hours a day in this vehicle. It is not a detail.
Pop-Up Roof Land Cruisers
Custom Toyota Land Cruisers with full pop-up roofs, so everyone can stand and shoot at once.
Charging & Cold Storage
Inverter charging at every seat and a cold fridge, because dust and heat are relentless.
Binoculars In Every Vehicle
Quality binoculars as standard, plus a reference library to identify what you just saw.
HF Radio Between Guides
When one driver finds a leopard, the rest of the fleet knows within a minute.
No surprises
WHAT'S IN,
Included
- All national park and conservation area fees
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking guide and driver
- Full-board lodge or tented camp accommodation
- Unlimited bottled drinking water in the vehicle
- All transfers from Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport
- Flying doctor emergency evacuation cover
Not included
- International flights and Tanzania visa
- Travel insurance
- Balloon safari and other optional activities
- Guide and camp staff tips
- Alcoholic drinks and personal items
- Anything not listed under Included
Before you ask
STRAIGHT ANSWERS
Will I get my own window seat?
Always. We cap every Land Cruiser below its seat count so nobody sits in the middle, and the pop-up roof means everyone can stand and shoot at once.
What is the best month for a safari?
June to October is the classic dry season. January to March is calving season on the Ndutu plains with extraordinary predator activity. April and May are green, quiet and much cheaper.
What kind of lodges will we stay in?
Three tiers: budget camps, mid-range lodges with pools, and luxury tented camps inside the parks. We quote all three so you can see the real difference before deciding.
Can children come on safari?
Yes. Ngorongoro and Tarangire involve shorter drives than the Serengeti, which makes them easier with young children.
Plan your safari
TELL US WHEN.
Give us your month and we will tell you honestly which parks will be best, where the herds should be, and what it costs.