Tanzania · NORTHERN CIRCUIT SAFARIS

The 15 Northern Circuit Safaris in Tanzania That Earn Their Price

15 tours  ·  from $1,254 a head

The good northern circuit safaris go weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each one includes and how they differ.

5 Days Best of Tanzania Luxury Safari Northern Circuit - Day 2: elephants and baobabs in Tarangire
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5 Days Best of Tanzania Luxury Safari Northern Circuit

1.5 Days Best of Tanzania Luxury Safari Northern Circuit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 174 reviews · from $3,744Our pick

Review of a five-day luxury Tanzania safari through Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, and Lake Manyara, with meals and private guiding.

“Couldn’t have had a better trip! It was short, only four days, but we had an absolute blast. We saw everything we could’ve imagined, and Macha was the best Guide. Couldn’t recommend highly enough.”

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Kilimanjaro climb, Northern Circuit route (8-day) - Day 2: Londorossi Gate to Shira 1
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Kilimanjaro climb, Northern Circuit route (8-day)

2.Kilimanjaro climb, Northern Circuit route (8-day)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $4,010

Review of Altezza Travel’s 8-day Northern Circuit Kilimanjaro climb, covering scenery, acclimatization, cost, camps, safety, meals, and practical tips.

“First class trip from start to finish. Planning was spot on. Crew was truly amazing. A shout out of gratitude to Regan David Lyimo and Frank Daudi Mbise for their amazing assistance in getting me down the last 13 km with a bum knee. You two wRead more”

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5 Days Safari Northern Circuit of Tanzania - Day 1: Arriving in Arusha and getting settled
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5 Days Safari Northern Circuit of Tanzania

3.5 Days Safari Northern Circuit of Tanzania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $2,097

Review of a five-day Tanzania safari covering Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, and Lake Manyara, with practical advice on value and pace.

“We booked a safari for Tanzania with Kilimanjaro Adventure Club. From the Sales person ( Prince) to our guide ( Gerson) to the manager ( Aenea) we had a great experience.”

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Private 4-Days Northern Circuit National Parks in Tanzania - Day 1: Lake Manyara’s birds, elephants, and tree-climbing lions
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Private 4-Days Northern Circuit National Parks in Tanzania

From Arusha: 7 Days Classic Safari Central Northern Circuit - Day 2: A useful pause in the Manyara area
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From Arusha: 7 Days Classic Safari Central Northern Circuit

5.7 Days Classic Safari Central Northern Circuit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $2,721

Seven days of wildlife, flamingos, elephants, and the Ngorongoro Crater, with full-board stays and a private guide from Arusha.

“We spent 7 wonderful days in Tanzania with Paradise & Wilderness and our guide Malley. Everything was perfectly prepared and the accommodation in the lodges was perfect. We were met with tremendous hospitality everywhere. We had the opportunity to observe the wonderful natural world of Tanzania. A trip worth recommending.”

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Northern-circuit Adventure - Momella Lakes: a short stop with a colorful purpose
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Northern-circuit Adventure

6.Northern-circuit Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $1,990

Review of a four-day Tanzania safari from Arusha to Momella Lakes, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, and Olduvai Gorge.

“Mambo! We are very grateful, everything was unforgettable for us from the first moment, the journey was awesome! Justin our guide taught us about the local wildlife no just watching animals, we learnt a lot also about the Tanzania culture.Read more”

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5 Days Best of Northern Circuit Budget Safari in Tanzania - Day 1: Elephants and baobabs in Tarangire National Park
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5 Days Best of Northern Circuit Budget Safari in Tanzania

7.5 Days Best of Northern Circuit Budget Safari in Tanzania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $1,254Best value

Review of a five-day Tanzania budget safari covering Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, camping, meals, value, and practical tips.

“Our safari with Meru Slopes was nothing short of amazing! From start to finish, the team demonstrated exceptional organization and went out of their way to ensure everything ran smoothly.”

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6 Days Luxury Northern Circuit Safari - A Glimpse of Tanzania Adventure - Arusha arrival and the first night
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6 Days Luxury Northern Circuit Safari – A Glimpse of Tanzania Adventure

8.6 Days Luxury Northern Circuit Safari – A Glimpse of Tanzania Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $6,341

Review of a six-day luxury Tanzania safari through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ndutu, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater.

“We could not have asked for a better experience for our Tanzania safari! So incredibly grateful to have learned about off the beaten path, because honestly, our safari would only have been half as good, at best, with any other company. IncredRead more”

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8-Day Private Guided Northern Circuit Safari Tanzania from Arusha

From Arusha : Days Safari Northern Circuit to Maasai Boma - Day two: A Maasai boma and an easier afternoon
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From Arusha : Days Safari Northern Circuit to Maasai Boma

10.Days Safari Northern Circuit to Maasai Boma

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $1,510

Review of a 4-day Tanzania safari from Arusha to Tarangire, Maasai Boma, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara.

“We have experienced the most amazing safari tour. We could have never dreamed of a better trip than this one. Big thanks to our host/guide Deo Mao, he made us feel very welcome and taught us a lot about the culture/nature. We absolutely recommend this tour to anyone who wants to experience the wildlife in Tanzania.”

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Private 8 day Northern Circuit Kilimanjaro Climb - Day 2: Shira Ridge and the open moorland
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Private 8 day Northern Circuit Kilimanjaro Climb

11.Private 8 day Northern Circuit Kilimanjaro Climb

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $2,999

Review of Duma Explorer’s private 8-day Northern Circuit Kilimanjaro climb, with route details, summit advice, price value, meals, and practical tips.

“We went with Duma Explorer and Alika Africa for our 8 day lemosho climb and then a 7 day safari in Tanzania. We were a family of 4 and travelled with our friends who were another family of 4. We had a fantastic experience before, during and Read more”

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6 Days Tanzania Northern Circuit Safari - Day 1: Tarangire begins with elephants
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6 Days Tanzania Northern Circuit Safari

12.6 Days Tanzania Northern Circuit Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $5,200

A practical review of Afrishare’s 6-day Tanzania safari, covering Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, price, pacing, lodges, and booking tips.

“We had an unforgettable Safari. Communication with Ibrahim prior to booking, accomodation, national parks all lived up to our expectations! When going on a «once in a lifetime holiday like this you hope for your expectations will be met, and Read more”

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5 Day: Scenic Northern Circuit Safari - Day 2: The long road into the Serengeti
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5 Day: Scenic Northern Circuit Safari

13.5 Day: Scenic Northern Circuit Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $2,000

Review of a five-day private Tanzania safari covering Lake Manyara, two Serengeti nights, Ngorongoro Crater, meals, guides, and value.

“Excellent service is the only way I can describe the Serengeti Camping Safari team, right from the beginning communication with Anita was far helpful and detailed. She provided me with all the answers I needed without getting tirRead more”

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9 Days Kilimanjaro Hiking or Climbing via Northern Circuit route - Day 1: Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa
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9 Days Kilimanjaro Hiking or Climbing via Northern Circuit route

14.9 Days Kilimanjaro Hiking or Climbing via Northern Circuit route

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $1,584

Review of the 9-day Northern Circuit Kilimanjaro climb from Moshi, covering scenery, daily hikes, costs, summit night, meals, and practical tips.

“The decision to go up the roof of Africa was inspired by the logical question on how far we can push ourselves. The trip was through Machame route we chose was six days because it was shorter and can even add up to the challenge we gave ourselves. The Kilimanjaro Read more”

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Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit Route 8 Days - Day 1: Lemosho forest and the first camp
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Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit Route 8 Days

15.Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit Route 8 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $3,000

Review of Kilimanjaro’s 8-day Northern Circuit, with route details, summit-day advice, inclusions, price value, and booking tips.

“Kisali oversaw a fantastic excursion. I wholeheartedly recommend Jaribu's Africa Adventures. We found out that we needed to get tested for COVID in order to go back home. Kisali organised our experiments and gave us the results. Many thanks to Kisali and Jaribu Africa Adventures.”

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