Why the Northern Circuit offers Tanzania's best safari
Tanzania offers visitors three safari options:
- A Northern Circuit safari
- A Southern Circuit safari
- A Western Circuit safari
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Serengeti National Park
- The Great Wildlife Migration
- A marvellous density of the Big Five
One of the highest predator concentrations in Africa For these reasons, in this post about the best times for safari in Tanzania, we share the best times for heading to the parks of the Northern Circuit.
What game parks are in the Northern Circuit?
The four main game parks of the Northern Circuit are:
- Serengeti National Park
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area (which encompasses Ngorongoro Crater)
- Tarangire National Park
- Lake Manyara National Park
When is the best time for a Northern Circuit safari?
So when it comes to determining the best time for safari in Tanzania – or, in our case, a Northern Circuit safari – we need to consider the best times for visiting each park. We discuss what to expect month by month at each park to help you determine when you'd like to plan your Tanzania safari.
You can enjoy an amazing Northern Circuit safari at any time of the year. There's such a staggering density of large animals in the region that you never have to worry about 'missing' the animals!