Tanzanian Northern Circuit safaris

Hosting the most famous destinations like Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania offers world class safaris. On a Tanzanian safari you will be to view the Big Five which frequently encountered in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. A bumpy drive through the endless plains of Serengeti is fascinating as you will encounter a number of wild animal species including wildebeest, buffalo, gazelles, zebras, giraffes, lions, spotted hyenas, bushbucks, waterbucks, jackals, cheetahs and antelopes to keep the list short.

Trekking the Great Migration is another memorable safari available in the Serengeti National Park. A special package is always given by tour operators for those who want to have fun while following the largest herd of nearly two million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebras and gazelles. The most amazing part of this safari is when witnessing the interesting crossings of the Grumeti and Mara rivers where the fantastic movies are shot.

A bumpy drive in the crater floor of the largest intact caldera in the world is incomparable. Astonishing wildlife and topographic features are usually observed on this journey not to forget the Big Five animals. A game drive in Lake Manyara National Park exposes you to the tree-climbing lions, a rare species of lions. Dazzling bird species in Tarangire National Park is another decorating factor in the Northern Circuit.

For mountain hiking safaris, Northern Circuit offers you with rewarding hikes of the great Mount Kilimanjaro and its little brother Mount Meru. Mount Kilimanjaro is actually an African highest peak and a world’s tallest freestanding mountain with its summit (Uhuru peak) at 5895 meters above the sea level. Mount Meru is a Tanzanian second highest peak and African fifth highest peak, a breathtaking spot for those who want to combine the wildlife experience with a mountain hike. Its highest peak, the Socialist Peak is 4566 meters above the sea level.

Tanzanian Southern Circuit safaris are exceptional and natural

Forget about the Northern Circuit safari zones which is always crowded, Southern Circuit is another hidden gem for exploring untouched attractions in the southern part of Tanzania. Some picturesque destinations in the Southern Circuit include Selous Game Reserve, Ruaha National Park, Udzungwa Mountains National Park, Kitulo National Park, Katavi National Park, Mahale Mountains National Park and Gombe Stream National Park.

In this safari circuit, you can enjoy photographic safaris in the natural wilderness of Selous Game Reserve, a largest game reserve in Africa. Mahale Mountains and Gombe national parks are homes to the rare species of chimpanzees. In Gombe National Park for example, the famous Jane Goodall spent two decades studying the chimpanzees.

Ruaha National Park and Udzungwa Mountains National Park offers sensational safari for nature lovers who want to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Water-based safaris

For any safari-goer who would like to spend his/her safari in water-based destinations, Tanzania has top spots for such activities. Lake Manyara is a captivating site where you can combine a wildlife exploration with canoe or boat safari. Sport fishing is also engaged in this lake as well as observing the eye-catching pink flamingos. Lake Victoria, Lake Natron, Lake Tanganyika and Lake Nyasa are stunning destinations for such kind safaris.

How much does Tanzanian safaris cost?

A budget Tanzanian safari can cost you at around $150 per person per day while luxury safaris may cost over $1000 per person per day. Mid-range Tanzanian safari may incur a cost of $300 to $500 per person per day. Moreover, you should be aware of additional costs that may be caused by flights, visa costs, vaccinations and travel insurance.

Additionally, the cost of a safari depends on the days that you are planning to spend on a safari, number of persons that you are coming with, type of accommodations and the time of your visit.

Planning a Tanzanian safari have been made easier as drinking a cup of tea. A dozens of tour operators provide a 24/7 customer support for anyone who is interested in planning a trip to Tanzania. You can simply type anything you want on Google search and planning everything before you even touch down in Tanzania. Good luck!