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Serengeti
Vast plains, resident predators and the moving herds of the migration.
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Tanzania safari holidays
Tanzania Safaris
Northern Tanzania routes through the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and beyond, with time and accommodation shaped around your journey.
- Published routes
- 13
- Trip length
- 3–20 days
- Places on these routes
- 6
- Planning style
- Private and flexible
Choose the right route
Start with the journey
Tanzania’s northern circuit joins some of East Africa’s most recognised wildlife areas in one logical route. From Arusha, a safari can connect Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and the Serengeti without treating each park as a separate trip.
Choose a Tanzania-only itinerary or combine the Serengeti with Kenya. The routes below show real trip lengths and travel order, while our team can adapt the camps, pace and border connections to your dates.
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Ngorongoro
A concentrated wildlife experience within the crater landscape.
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Tarangire
Elephant herds, baobabs and a strong dry-season wildlife gathering.
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Places these safaris reach
Open a destination for its wildlife, route options and the itineraries that travel through it.
Real routes
Compare the itineraries
These are published starting points with a day-by-day route. Ask the safari desk to adapt the dates, stays or pace.
3 days / 2 nights3-Day Tanzania Safari from Nairobi
Nairobi , then Lake Manyara , then Ngorongoro , then Nairobi
Price on request
5 days / 4 nights5-Days 4 Nights Tanzania Safari Tour Package from Nairobi
Nairobi , then Lake Manyara , then Ngorongoro , then Serengeti , then Nairobi
Price on request
5 days / 4 nightsFrom $5405-Days Tanzania Best Safari Tour Experience from Arusha
Arusha , then Tarangire , then Serengeti , then Ngorongoro , then Arusha
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6 days / 5 nights Mountain
7 days / 6 nights Mountain
7 days / 6 nightsFrom $5407-Days Safari Tour Package from Arusha Tanzania
Arusha , then Kilimanjaro , then Tarangire , then Ngorongoro , then Serengeti
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7 days / 6 nightsTanzania Safari from Arusha
Arusha , then Tarangire , then Ngorongoro , then Serengeti , then Kilimanjaro
Price on request-
8 days / 7 nights
8-Day Northern Tanzania Highlights Safari
Kilimanjaro , then Arusha , then Tarangire , then Ngorongoro , then Serengeti , then Lake Manyara , then Kilimanjaro
Price on request 
10 days / 9 nights10-Day Kenya and Tanzania Safari Combined Package
Nairobi , then Lake Nakuru , then Masai Mara , then Serengeti , then Ngorongoro , then Tarangire , then Amboseli , then Nairobi
Price on request
10 days / 9 nights10-Days Bird Watching Safari in Kenya
Nairobi , then Masai Mara , then Lake Victoria , then Lake Bogoria , then Lake Naivasha , then Nairobi
Price on request
11 days / 10 nightsDream Safari
Nairobi , then Lake Manyara , then Ngorongoro , then Serengeti , then Masai Mara , then Lake Victoria , then Lake Nakuru , then Amboseli , then Tsavo West , then Mombasa
Price on request
13 days / 12 nightsAfrica Safari Tour kenya and Tanzania Safaris
Nairobi , then Samburu , then Sweetwaters , then Lake Nakuru , then Lake Victoria , then Masai Mara , then Serengeti , then Lake Manyara , then Amboseli , then Nairobi
Price on request
Use the full catalogue to narrow these routes by length, starting point or park.
Filter all Tanzania SafarisUseful answers
Before you choose
Clear starting points for planning. We confirm availability and current travel details when you enquire.
Where do Tanzania safaris usually start?
Most northern-circuit itineraries start in Arusha, with collection arranged from your hotel or the relevant airport.
Can I combine Kenya and Tanzania?
Yes. Several routes cross between the two countries and can connect the Masai Mara with the Serengeti as part of one itinerary.
How long should a northern Tanzania safari be?
Five to eight days works well for several northern parks. More time allows a slower Serengeti stay or an onward connection to Kenya or Zanzibar.
Does the migration stay in Tanzania all year?
The herds move through the wider Serengeti-Mara ecosystem throughout the year. The most suitable area depends on your travel month, so routing should follow the season rather than one fixed location.
Safari field notes
Plan with the guides
Safari guide
The Great Wildebeest Migration Safari Guide
The Great Migration is a living, rain-led cycle across the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem—not a single event on a fixed date. Choose the experience first, then match it to the right area and travel window.
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Safari guide
Best Time to Visit East Africa for Safari
East Africa is a year-round safari region. The best time depends on whether you value dry-season wildlife, migration events, green landscapes, primates, birding or a quieter journey.
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Safari guide
Top Safari Destinations in East Africa
East Africa’s strongest safari routes combine destinations for contrast: open plains and forests, famous wildlife areas and quieter landscapes, game drives and primate trekking.
Read the guideBuild it around you
Turn a route into your safari
Share your dates, group size and preferred places. The FAD team will confirm a practical route and quotation.
For official destination and conservation information, visit Tanzania National Parks.
