Tanzania • Northern circuit
The safari you've always pictured
Serengeti plains, the Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire's elephants — the classic Tanzania circuit, from budget camps to luxury lodges.
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6-Day Big Five Safari Experience
Visits: Tarangire National Park • Ngorongoro Crater • Serengeti National Park
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$1,850 /person
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8-Day Serengeti Adventure Big Cats Safari
Visits: Tarangire National Park • Serengeti National Park • Ngorongoro Crater
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$4,760 /person
6-Day Budget Camping Safari: Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Lake Manyara
Visits: Serengeti National Park • Ngorongoro Crater • Tarangire National Park +1
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$1,065 /person
7-Day Tanzania Big Five Safari
Visits: Tarangire National Park • Serengeti National Park • Lake Manyara National Park +1
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$2,130 /person
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4-Day Mid-Range Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari
Visits: Tarangire National Park • Serengeti National Park • Ngorongoro Crater
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$1,200 /person
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6-Day Luxury Fly-In: Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire
Visits: Tarangire National Park • Serengeti National Park • Ngorongoro Crater
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$4,200 /person
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5-Day Tanzania Northern Circuit Safari: Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire
Visits: Ngorongoro Crater • Serengeti National Park • Tarangire National Park
From
$1,600 /person
8-Day Luxury Serengeti Safari & Zanzibar Beach Escape
Visits: Serengeti National Park • Zanzibar (Unguja Island)
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$6,550 /person
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5-Day Luxury Golden Savanna & Hot-Air Balloon Safari
Visits: Tarangire National Park • Ngorongoro Crater • Serengeti National Park
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$5,600 /person
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6-Day Tanzania Big Five Camping Safari
Visits: Serengeti National Park • Ngorongoro Crater • Tarangire National Park
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$1,600 /person
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6-Day Serengeti & Northern Parks Mid-Range Safari
Visits: Serengeti National Park • Lake Manyara National Park • Tarangire National Park +1
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$1,855 /person
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7-Day High-End Ngorongoro & Migration Fly-In Safari
Visits: Serengeti National Park • Tarangire National Park • Lake Manyara National Park +1
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$4,800 /person
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4-Day Best Classic Mid-Range Tour
Visits: Ngorongoro Crater • Serengeti National Park • Tarangire National Park +1
From
$1,456 /person
5-Day Exclusive Tanzania Private Safari
Visits: Tarangire National Park • Serengeti National Park • Ngorongoro Crater
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$1,450 /person
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5-Day Serengeti Wildlife Experience
Visits: Tarangire National Park • Serengeti National Park • Ngorongoro Crater +1
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$1,523 /person
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12-Day Kenya & Tanzania Luxury Safari
Visits: Amboseli National Park • Masai Mara National Reserve • Serengeti National Park +2
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$8,500 /person
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8-Day Great Migration Odyssey Tanzania
Visits: Tarangire National Park • Lake Manyara National Park • Serengeti National Park +1
From
$4,700 /person
5-Day Luxury Serengeti & Northern Circuit Safari
Visits: Tarangire National Park • Serengeti National Park • Ngorongoro Crater
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$1,990 /person
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6-Day Migration & Big Five Safari
Visits: Tarangire National Park • Serengeti National Park • Ngorongoro Crater
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$2,590 /person
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7-Day Luxury Family Safari & Relaxation
Visits: Tarangire National Park • Serengeti National Park • Ngorongoro Crater
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$3,480 /person
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10-Day Best of Northern Circuit Safari
Visits: Lake Manyara National Park • Ngorongoro Crater • Serengeti National Park +2
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$4,050 /person
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11-Day Classic Serengeti Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday
Visits: Tarangire National Park • Lake Manyara National Park • Ngorongoro Crater +2
From
$3,450 /person
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8-Day Tanzania Safari Wildlife
Visits: Tarangire National Park • Ngorongoro Crater • Serengeti National Park
From
$3,300 /person
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7-Day Great Migration Calving Season Safari
Visits: Tarangire National Park • Serengeti National Park • Ngorongoro Crater +1
From
$2,150 /person
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Frequently asked questions
Which parks are on the Northern Circuit?
The classic Northern Circuit combines the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, and Lake Manyara. Most safaris visit two or more of these in a single trip.
When is the best time to go?
The Northern Circuit is a year-round destination with excellent resident wildlife. The dry season, roughly June to October, offers peak general game viewing. For the Great Migration, river crossings typically peak July to October and calving runs late January to March, though timing follows the rains.
Will I see the Big Five?
Very likely. The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the best places in Africa to see all of the Big Five in a single day, including the rare black rhino.
How many days do I need?
Most Northern Circuit safaris run 5 to 8 days, depending on how many parks you visit. Many travelers pair a safari with a few days on the beaches of Zanzibar.
Is this a good choice for a first safari?
Yes. The Northern Circuit is the classic first safari, with the most iconic sights, well-established camps and lodges, and reliable game viewing.
How much does it cost?
It depends on the parks, number of days, group size, and comfort level. Request free quotes and operators will tailor an itinerary to your budget. With no booking fees, the price you are quoted is the operator's own.
Who runs the safaris?
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