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Northern Tanzania · Safaris & mountain treks

Our destinationsParks and peaks of Tanzania

Four safari parks and two mountains, each with its own landscape. Explore them one by one, or let us help you combine them into one journey.

Northern Tanzania4 safari parks2 mountain treks
A giraffe silhouetted against a Tanzania sunset.
Climbers at the Kilimanjaro summit sign.
Safaris and mountains of Tanzania

Choose where to go

Open a destination to see what makes it special, then send us your plans.

  • A lion resting on the Serengeti plains.Safari park

    Serengeti

    National Park

    Open plains, slow safari days and the chance to watch wildlife on its own terms.

    • Great Migration
    • Long game drives
  • A wide panorama across the Ngorongoro Crater.Safari park

    Ngorongoro

    Crater

    From the forested rim to the crater floor, a safari with a remarkable change of scenery.

    • Crater views
    • Crater wildlife
  • An elephant and calf seen on safari.Safari park

    Tarangire

    National Park

    Elephant families, broad baobab trees and safari days shaped by the Tarangire River.

    • Elephant herds
    • Baobab country
  • A Tanzania lake framed by acacia trees.Safari park

    Lake Manyara

    National Park

    A lakeside park where green forest, Rift Valley views and wildlife come together.

    • Forest & lakeshore
    • Birdlife
  • Snow and rocky terrain near the Kilimanjaro summit.Mountain trek

    Mount Kilimanjaro

    Africa’s highest mountain

    From green forest to open alpine ground, a journey through the landscapes of Africa’s highest mountain.

    • Several routes
    • Guided trekking
  • A mountain camp above the clouds in Tanzania.Mountain trek

    Mount Meru

    Arusha National Park

    Forest trails, volcanic ridges and a mountain journey above Arusha.

    • Forest trails
    • Volcanic ridges

Put destinations together

Most journeys include more than one place. Here are a few ways travellers combine them.

The northern safari circuit

Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and the Serengeti can be linked in one road safari, each adding a different landscape.

Climb, then safari

Finish a Kilimanjaro trek and continue to one or more of the parks for a slower few days with wildlife.

Two mountains

Mount Meru can be planned as a trek on its own or alongside Kilimanjaro. Ask our team which order suits your plans.

Before you go

How many destinations should I visit?

It depends on your available days. Fewer stops usually means less time on the road and more time enjoying each place. Share your dates and we can suggest a comfortable plan.

Can I combine a trek with a safari?

Yes. Many travellers add safari days after a Kilimanjaro or Mount Meru trek. Tell us which parks interest you and we will help with the order.

When is the best time to travel?

Each destination changes through the year, and the right time depends on what you most want to see. Open a destination page for more detail, or ask our team.

Ask about a destination

Choose a destination, share a few details and our Tanzania team will get back to you.

Planning more than one? Pick your main one and list the rest in your plans.
Include your country code, for example +255.