Tanzania is divided into three primary **Tanzania safari circuits**: the highly-popular **Northern Circuit** (Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Lake Manyara), the wild **Southern Circuit** (Ruaha, Nyerere National Park), and the remote **Western Circuit** (Katavi, Mahale Mountains). The Northern circuit is ideal for first-timers and migration tracking, while Southern and Western circuits suit seasoned travelers seeking solitude and walking tours.
Includes Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, and Lake Manyara. Accessible by road from Arusha. Home to the Great Migration and the highest predator concentrations. Best for first-timers.
Price Range: USD 150 - USD 1,500+ / dayIncludes Ruaha and Nyerere (formerly Selous) National Parks. Accessed primarily via light aircraft flights from Dar es Salaam. Famous for wild dogs, boat safaris, walking treks, and absolute silence from mass tourism.
Price Range: USD 450 - USD 1,200+ / dayIncludes Katavi and Mahale Mountains (chimp tracking). Highly remote, requiring chartered flights. Offers wild, isolated, and exclusive encounters with pristine natural habitats.
Price Range: USD 700 - USD 1,800+ / day