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Explore Tanzania's northern safari circuit — from the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater to Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Arusha National Park, and the ancient fossil beds of Olduvai Gorge.

552 · 4,566m · ~45 min

Arusha National Park

Tanzania's most accessible park — 552 square kilometres encompassing Mount Meru, the Momella Lakes, and montane forest rich in colobus monkeys, with walking safaris and canoeing on the lakes.

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330 · 400+ · ~1.5 hrs

Lake Manyara National Park

A jewel of the Great Rift Valley — 330 square kilometres of groundwater forest, alkaline lake, and open woodland, famous for its tree-climbing lions, vast flamingo flocks, and over 400 bird species.

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260 · 25,000 · Big 5

Ngorongoro Crater

A UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world's largest unbroken volcanic caldera — 260 square kilometres of crater floor sheltering around 25,000 large animals, including the Big Five and the endangered black rhino.

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1.8M · 48 km · 1959

Olduvai Gorge

Known as the "Cradle of Mankind", Olduvai Gorge is one of the most important paleoanthropological sites on Earth — where 1.8-million-year-old Homo habilis fossils were discovered by the Leakey family.

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14,750 · 1.5M · Big 5

Serengeti National Park

Africa's most iconic wildlife destination — 14,750 square kilometres of savanna, woodlands, and riverine forest that host the Great Wildebeest Migration and the densest population of predators on the continent.

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2,850 · 3,000+ · 550+

Tarangire National Park

Tanzania's elephant capital — a vast landscape of ancient baobab trees, sweeping savanna, and the life-giving Tarangire River, home to the largest elephant herds in northern Tanzania and over 550 bird species.

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Tanzania's northern circuit is home to some of the most extraordinary wildlife areas on Earth. From the endless plains of the Serengeti and the unbroken caldera of Ngorongoro to the elephant herds of Tarangire and the flamingo-lined shores of Lake Manyara, each destination offers a distinct experience. Browse our destination guides to plan your safari.

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