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Tanzania Northern Circuit

Home to the famous Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s Northern Circuit houses the world’s best and most diverse safari experiences.

The circuit comprises world-renowned national parks, including the iconic Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, and Tarangire National Park.

Why Visit Tanzania Northern Circuit

  • It is one of the incredible places to see the Great Wildebeest Migration.

  • It houses world-famous parks like Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, and Lake Manyara.

  • The northern circuit offers various safari activities like game drives, walking safaris, bush meals, hot air ballooning, and much more.

  • It is home to Mount Kilimanjaro, the world’s highest free-standing mountain

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Getting to Tanzania Northern Circuit

By road

From Kilimanjaro International Airport, it will take approximately 55km/ 1 hour to Arusha and 640km/10 hours by road to reach Arusha from Dar.

By air

If you land in Dar es Salaam, it will take around 1.5 hours to reach the city of Arusha by air.

Best time to visit Tanzania Northern Circuit

The best time to visit the Northern circuit is during the dry season, from June to October.

Moreover, January to March is also a good choice since it provides short rains, making game drives even more thrilling.

Overall, the Northern circuit can be visited year-round. But, if you dislike rain, avoid the long rainy season, from April to May.

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Popular Activities in Tanzania Northern Circuit

Tanzania’s Northern circuit offers some of the best wildlife sightings in East Africa, with incredible scenery and various safari activities.

Mountain Climbing

Balloon Safari

Tree top walkway

Horse riding

Butterfly Gazing

Cycling

Waterfall

Canoeing safari

Bird Watching

Game Drive

Wildlife in Tanzania Northern Circuit

The Northern circuit has some of the best wildlife experiences in East Africa. Nearly every species you want to see can be found here!

African Jacana

African jacanas are colorful water birds with long legs, toes, and claws. They use their extra-long toes to walk across lily pads and other floating vegetation.

Cheetah

The cheetah is a large and powerful feline native to Africa and the world's fastest land animal, running 70 miles per hour!

Black Rhinos

Black rhinos are huge and rare safari creatures with immense strength. They are better viewed in northern Tanzania, where there are around 80 individuals.

Baboons

Usually living in groups, called troops, baboons are among the monkey species you'll likely encounter in one of your Northern circuit safari destinations.

Cape Buffalo

The African buffalos are massive mammals with brown to dark hoofed color and drooping fringed ears. They also have large curved horns and can weigh from 425 to 900 kilograms.

Hippo

Hippos are massive animals that can weigh up to almost 1,500 kilograms. They have enormous heads, stumpy legs, and a nasty temperament.

Giraffe

Giraffes are the tallest living hoofed mammals and the largest ruminant on Earth! You'll be amazed when you see them up close during your game drive or walking safari activity.

Zebra

Zebras are wild and untamable. They have a pretty aggressive streak and are quick to get angry, so it's best to keep a safe distance from them.

Wildebeest

Also known as gnus, wildebeests are part of the antelope family. They are heavily built animals with large box-like heads and curved horns.

Hyena

Hyenas are famous as scavengers and usually dine on predators' leftovers. They have non-retractable claws, with paws having four toes.

Birdlife in Tanzania Northern Circuit

The Northern Circuit of Tanzania houses vibrant wildlife and birdlife. So, make sure to see their beauty closely with your binoculars!

Grey-crested helmet shrike

These birds are found in Tanzania and Kenya. They have a tufty grey crest and a yellow wattle around the eye.

Grey-throated Spurfowl

This bird species is only found in Tanzania. These birds have bare red skin around their eyes and throat. On top of that, they have red bills and dark-grey legs.

Schalow’s Turaco

You will likely see this bird species during the birdwatching tour. They have the longest crests among all the Turaco species.

Caspian Plover

Caspian Plover is a regal and gentle bird with dove-like demeanors. They are small yet quite active waders, identified mainly by their sound.

Saddlebill Stork

The saddle stocks are incredibly long, wading birds. They have black and white-colored bodies with red bands on each side.

Attractions and Landscapes in Tanzania Northern Circuit

If there’s one stunningly unique place on Earth worth your time and money, it’s Tanzania’s Northern circuit. The landscape here varies a lot, and it’s not something you can witness anywhere else on Earth!

Miombo Woodlands

Miombo woodlands are tropical and subtropical grasslands, shrublands, and savannahs. They are considered home to rhinos, giraffes, elephants, and other wildlife.

Savannah

Savannah is a mix of woodland and grassland (grassy woodland) ecosystems. It maintains an open canopy even with the high tree density of the place.

Swamp Forest

Swamp Forest is deemed to be one of the biomes on Earth, which is also called a wetland. It's a place dominated by several animals and woody trees.

The Great Migration

The Great Migration is a natural phenomenon that's thrilling and dramatic to see. It is when two million wildebeests, zebras, and other animals migrate from Serengeti to Masai Mara.

The Kopjes

Another iconic part of Africa you can see in the Northern circuit is the Kopjes. These stacks of ancient rocks jut out of the soil, adding a more dramatic backdrop to your safari.

The Plain

Among the well-known landscapes of the Northern circuit is the Serengeti Plain. It is a world-renowned location for nature and wildlife photography.

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