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Tanzania Best Safari Parks

Tanzania Best Safari Parks

Safari parks

Find the park that fits your trip

Tanzania's parks are grouped into three circuits. Choose a circuit to see its parks, then ask us to plan the route.

The Northern Circuit is Tanzania's best known safari route and the easiest to reach from Arusha. It links Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire and Lake Manyara, with Arusha National Park and Mount Kilimanjaro close by.

About the Northern Circuit
Serengeti National Park Northern circuit Serengeti National Park The Great Migration and big cats Explore
Ngorongoro Crater Northern circuit Ngorongoro Crater A wildlife-filled volcanic caldera Explore
Tarangire National Park Northern circuit Tarangire National Park Elephants and baobab trees Explore
Lake Manyara National Park Northern circuit Lake Manyara National Park Tree-climbing lions and flamingos Explore
Arusha National Park Northern circuit Arusha National Park Mount Meru, colobus monkeys and walking safaris Explore
Mount Kilimanjaro Northern circuit Mount Kilimanjaro Africa's highest mountain Explore
Lake Natron Northern circuit Lake Natron Flamingos and the Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano Explore

The Southern Circuit is quieter and wilder, with big landscapes and few other vehicles. It includes Nyerere, Ruaha, Mikumi, Udzungwa and Katavi, and suits travellers who have been on safari before or want more space.

About the Southern Circuit
Ruaha National Park Southern circuit Ruaha National Park Big landscapes and large lion prides Explore
Katavi National Park Southern circuit Katavi National Park Hippos and buffalo herds in a remote park Explore
Nyerere National Park Southern circuit Nyerere National Park Boat safaris on the Rufiji River Explore
Mikumi National Park Southern circuit Mikumi National Park Easy-access wildlife near Dar es Salaam Explore
Udzungwa Mountains National Park Southern circuit Udzungwa Mountains National Park Rainforest hiking and rare primates Explore

The Western Circuit lies on the shores of Lake Tanganyika and is known for chimpanzee trekking in Mahale and Gombe. It is far from the main safari routes and suits travellers who want something different.

About the Western Circuit
Mahale National Park Western circuit Mahale National Park Chimpanzee trekking on Lake Tanganyika Explore
Gombe National Park Western circuit Gombe National Park Chimpanzees and the Jane Goodall research story Explore

Plan your dates

When to visit Tanzania's parks

The dry months from June to October are best for game viewing. January and February are good, March to May bring the long rains and November the short rains.

  1. JanGood
  2. FebGood
  3. MarLong rains
  4. AprLong rains
  5. MayLong rains
  6. JunBest months
  7. JulBest months
  8. AugBest months
  9. SepBest months
  10. OctBest months
  11. NovShort rains
  12. DecGood
  • Best months
  • Good
  • Short rains
  • Long rains

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

The dry season from June to October gives the easiest game viewing, because animals gather near water. January to March is good for the calving season in the southern Serengeti. The long rains in April and May are quieter and greener.

The Northern Circuit is the most popular choice for first-time visitors. It is easy to reach from Arusha and includes Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire and Lake Manyara.

Four to seven days works well for most travellers. A longer trip lets you visit more than one circuit or add a beach stay on Zanzibar.

Yes. Many guests finish their safari with a few days on Zanzibar. We arrange the flights and transfers between the parks and the island.

Yes, the main parks are open all year. Some lodges and camps in the south and west close in the wettest months, so we plan around that.

Let's plan your trip

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