Serengeti and Northern Tanzania safaris
The Serengeti, meaning ‘endless plain’, entirely lives up to its name. Famed for its abundance of wildlife, it’s perhaps best known for the annual migration of over a million wildebeest and zebra. This is best viewed in the Serengeti and Grumeti when the herds are on the move from the end of June to September, and from November to February.
The Ngorongoro Crater was once a huge active volcano - probably as large as Kilimanjaro. After its eruption, its cone collapsed inwards leaving the caldera which, at over 10km wide, forms a natural home to an estimated 30,000 animals. This unique conservation area offers some of East Africa’s very best game viewing opportunities.
Lake Manyara National Park is relatively small (325 sq km) but stunningly beautiful. Bordered on one side by the lake and on the other by the dramatic rift valley escarpment, it has a large elephant and hippo population and its lion are famous for climbing trees. Birding is also excellent.
Aside from the famed Serengeti, northern Tanzania is also home to Lake Victoria. This lake is the largest lake in Africa and stretches across Tanzania, Uganda and even part of Kenya. Rarely visited by tourists, Lake Victoria is home to Rubondo Island National Park, a lush green untouched wilderness which provides a home to around 40 rehabilitated chimpanzees and an astounding amount of birdlife. Rubondo Island is Tanzania’s largest National Park and a great way to end to a Serengeti safari.
Where to go in Serengeti and northern Tanzania
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Lamai Serengeti
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Lamai Serengeti sits tucked amongst the rocks of Kogakuria Kopje with panoramic views in a remote corner of the northern Serengeti, just a few miles from where the wildebeest cross the Mara River, usually between late July and October.
Wildlife Eco/ethical tourism
Serengeti Safari Camp
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Serengeti Safari Camp offers a unique opportunity to view the Serengeti wildebeest migration and the substantial herds of resident game. The camp is “semi nomadic” and shadows the migration, enabling guests to get as close to the migration as possible.
Wildlife Adventure Eco/ethical tourism
Chaka Camp
Serengeti National Park, Serengeti and northern Tanzania, Tanzania
Chaka Camp is a luxurious mobile camp which moves seasonally around the Serengeti to ensure that you are in the best position possible for witnessing the spectacular wildebeest migration.
Off the beaten track Wildlife
Nyikani Central
Serengeti National Park, Serengeti and northern Tanzania, Tanzania
Nyikani Central is a luxurious bush camp in the heart of the Serengeti surrounded by open plains which offer spectacular game viewing year round. This is the perfect option for those looking for an authentic safari experience at a reasonable price.
Wildlife Off the beaten track
Lemala Mpingo Ridge Lodge
Tarangire National Park, Serengeti and northern Tanzania, Tanzania
Experience the wilds of the little-visited Tarangire National Park with a stay in this intimate tented camp, perched on a ridge with far-reaching views over the acacia-dotted plains of the park.
Nyikani Tarangire
Tarangire National Park, Serengeti and northern Tanzania, Tanzania
Nyikani Tarangire is conveniently located within Tarangire National Park. This camp offers up excellent service and gourmet Tanzanian cuisine along with a creative design based around the unique structure and ecozystems of the termite mounds in the area.
Off the beaten track Wildlife
Entamanu Private
Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti and northern Tanzania, Tanzania
A private retreat in the highlands of the Ngorongoro Crater, Entamanu Private offers a home-from-home with two family units, each comprised of two ensuite bedrooms and designed to extend a cozy welcome in this wildlife-rich corner of Tanzania.
Lemala Nanyukie Tented lodge
Serengeti National Park, Serengeti and northern Tanzania, Tanzania
With mesmerizing views over a savannah dotted with kopjes and acacia trees, Lemala Nanyukie blends luxury details with a homely welcome, surrounded by the incredible wildlife and landscapes of Tanzania’s Serengeti.
Olakira Camp
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Olakira is a small, seasonal camp, located in the Serengeti National Park. Moving seasonally between the north and south the camp optimizes the chance of witnessing the great wildebeest migration and therefore ensuring fantastic game-viewing at all times.
Adventure Wildlife
Wayo Walking Camp
Serengeti National Park, Serengeti and northern Tanzania, Tanzania
Wayo Africa are one of a select number of operators permitted to run walking safaris within the Serengeti National Park. The camp is small and intimate, located in remote areas but still maintaining high levels of comfort.
Adventure Off the beaten track Wildlife
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Extraordinary Tanzania
Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti
Let us take you on an extraordinary journey through northern Tanzania, where you’ll witness spellbinding landscapes and encounter astonishing wildlife throughout your trip. We’ve hand selected some of the most highly regarded luxury camps in the country, to make sure every aspect of the trip promises unparalleled experiences, expert guiding and...
Adventure Couples Wildlife
$10,800 pp
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Ultimate Tanzania
Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti & Zanzibar
A luxurious and iconic trip taking in some of Tanzania's true highlights and staying at some of the best properties in East Africa. Explore the Rift Valley's wildlife-rich national parks, Masai culture and dramatic scenery, before flying to a pristine beach on the east coast of Zanzibar.
Diving Snorkelling Wildlife
$22,800 pp
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Limitless Tanzania
Grumeti Reserves & Zanzibar
Leap into this unbeatable Tanzanian adventure while experiencing some of East Africa’s most luxurious lodges. Bask in the sheer beauty of the famous Serengeti in the most exclusive way possible, away from the crowds, but with an abundance of wildlife right on your doorstep. Lose yourself in ultimate barefoot luxury at Thanda island where you can...
Beach Couples Diving Adventure
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Walk with the Great Migration
Serengeti National Park
This activity packed itinerary allows guests the rare opportunity of seeing one of the world’s greatest spectacles, the great migration, on foot. This week-long expedition allows you to walk through the very heart of the migration during December until March, a peak calving period.
Adventure Wildlife
$10,200 pp
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Highlights of Tanzania and Kenya
Masai Mara, Serengeti & Rubondo Island
Dive into the wilds of East Africa, where the endless plains stretch on forever and chimpanzees flit between the lush trees. Fall in love with the intimate lodges and camps which put you in the heart of the action on this journey that breaks with the norm. Marvel at the thunder of thousands of wildebeest as they crash across the Mara River, and...
Adventure Couples Wildlife Eco/ethical tourism
$13,500 pp
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