We can not talk about African safaris without mentioning anything about Tanzania safaris. In this article, we unveil the 3 best of Northern Tanzania safaris and what makes each one popular, plus an add-on activity that goes well with these great Tanzania safari experiences.
Tanzania is the largest of all East African countries and is well known for its extensive game parks and reserves which are categorized into two main regions; The Northern circuit and the Southern circuit which host scores of different animal species.
The Northern Tanzania safari circuit is the region along the northern part of the country that covers part of the great rift Valley this region dominates safari experiences in Tanzania and offers some of the world’s most diverse safari experiences, consisting of game parks and reserves, from the worlds largest unbroken caldera well known as the Ngorongoro crater, Tarangire national park famous of the tree-climbing Lions, Serengeti national park famed for the annual wildebeest migration that takes place between Kenya and Tanzania, with all these attractions it is no doubt that the northern Tanzania safari circuit is the most popular safari destination in Tanzania.
So which are THE THREE BEST OF NORTHERN TANZANIA SAFARIS and what makes each one of them interesting?
Here are our top picks.
- The Big 5 Tanzania safari.
Highlights:
- Fantastic accomodation choices on either tented camps or lodges.
- Witness the All the big five animals
- Experience the big five at the 6oom deep Ngorongoro crater floor.
- Guided game drives in a 4 x 4 safari jeep.
- Visit the top Northern circuit safari parks.
Best for:
Families and Honeymooners
The big five safari Ideally forcasses on the different animals in the big 5 category these includes, the Elephant, buffalo, lion, Rhino, and the leopardOn this safari the itinerary would include the parks where these animals are most likely concentrated in good numbers for Tanzania case it would be on the major northern circuit parks i.e Tarangire national Park, Ngorongoro crater, Serengeti national park and Lake Manyara national Park.
Duration for the big 5 safari will mostly range from 4 to 5 days .Why is the big 5 safari popular and ranked among the top 3 Tanzania safaris?
The answer is simple, this is because Tanzania host some of the best untouched game parks and reserves with a high concentration of big five animals unlike most of African safari destinations, it is more easy to spot the big 5 animals in Tanzania and for that reason this safari has gained a great deal of popularity. Unlike most standard safari itineraries you only get to visit specifically particular parks where your guide is sure to spot the big game. See our recommended five days Tanzania big 5 safari full itinerary here
- 3 Days Northern Circuit
Highlights:
- Experience the best bird watching ground for bird lovers at Lake Manyara national park.
- Guided game drives in a 4 x 4 safari jeep.
- Visit Ngorongoro crater and witness some of the biggest jumbos at Tarangire national park.
Best for: Travellers on a tight travel schedule.
From tree climbing lions of lake Manyara National park to the largest Jumbo field in East Africa atTarangire national park, and one of worlds largest unbroken caldera; Ngorongoro crater. The
3 days northern circuit Tanzania safari is not only a popular safari in Tanzania but also happens to be among the best safari deal for travellers within a tight travel schedule.It is a more affordable safari compared to other longer safari itineraries yet rewarding since it covers those major parks on northern Tanzania within a short travel schedule; another reason that places the 3 days northern circuit safari at the top.
- Great wildebeest migration safari -Mara river crossing.
Highlights:
- Witness the great wildebeests Mara-river crossing.
- Best value tented campsaccommodations.
- Excellent and a maximised wildlife viewing.
- Guided game drives in a 4 x 4 safari jeep and a local flight in and out of Northern Serengeti.
- Visit exclusively Serengeti National park.
Best for:
· Honeymooners
· First timers on Safari.
A spectacle that has been termed as world’s largest wildlife event on earth, that involves mega heards of wildebeest, and zebras that make an annual pilgrimage between Kenya and Tanzania in search of greener pastures and water. The climax is at the Mara River when millions of heards will attempt crossingto masaimara and many will loose their lives here ether due to stamped or worse still to the ever waiting giant Mara river crocodiles.
A migration safari will forcuse largely on spotting the mega heards and learning in-depthabout the never ending pilgrimage,why the animals migrate, as well as where to find the migration at different times of the year.
A pure migration safari best start in Serengeti national park and can extend to masaimara in Kenya one interesting fact about migration safaris in Tanzania is that you can go anytime of the year depending on the migration event you are interested in this is because the wildebeest heards are always on the move and can be spotted at different locations of the extensive Mara ecosystem at different seasons of the year learn more about different migration seasons on our post “Dates and places to watch the great migration” the great wildebeest river crossing season is quite busy and accommodation in the northern Serengeti sell out very first and therefore advisable to book your migration safari as early as possible.
It is possible to customise all these great Tanzania safaris to suit different individuals needs and perhaps include an add-on activity like the Kilimanjaro scenic flight experience either pre or post your safari, a short yet rewarding trip over Africa’s tallest and worlds tallest free standing mountain all on one trip!
Talk to our safari experts to customise your Tanzania holiday to include one of these best three Tanzania safaris or customise your safari to suit your travel needs .
