Book a Safari Tour to Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP & Ngorongoro Crater Affordably From US$580/Person With Local Guides.
A safari in Northern Tanzania is widely considered the ultimate wildlife experience in Africa. Known as the Northern Safari Circuit, this region brings together an unmatched concentration of iconic landscapes, dense predator populations, and bucket-list wildlife events within a relatively compact geographical loop.
Our Safari Packages for Northern Tanzania
>>6 Days Tanzania Camping Safari for US$1,380/Person Based on 3-4 Persons Booking
>>2 Days Tanzania Budget Lodge Safari for US$980/Person Based on 3-4 Persons Booking
>>6 Days Tanzania Lodge Safari for US$2,875/Person Based on 3-4 Persons Booking
>>7 Days Tanzania Camping Safari From US$1,580/Person Based on 3-4 Persons Booking
>>5 Days Tanzania Camping Safari for US$1,180/Person Based on 3-4 Persons Booking
>>2 Days Tanzania Camping Safari for US$580/Person Based on 3-4 Persons Booking
>>4 Days Tanzania Camping Safari for US$2380/Person Based on 3-4 Persons Booking
4 Days Northern Tanzania Lodge Safari for US$2,380/Person Based on 3-4 Persons Booking
5 Days Tanzania Mid-Range Lodge Safari for US$2,197/Person Based on 2 Persons Booking
2 Days Tanzania Budget Lodge Safari for US$980/Person Based on 3-4 Persons Booking
Recommended Tipping Amounts for Safari Trips:
Safari Guide: $20–$30 per day per group.
Safari Cook: $20–$30 per day per group
For instance, if four travelers are on safari, each person could contribute $5.00 per day to make a one day tip for the driver-guide.
Essential Packing Gear for Campers
Packing smart requires balancing strict weight limits (often 15 kg in soft-sided duffel bags for regional bush flights) with the shifting demands of the African bush.
Layered Clothing: Early mornings can be very cold, especially at high-elevation campsites like the Ngorongoro crater rim. Pack a warm fleece or jacket, paired with lightweight, breathable long-sleeve shirts and pants to protect against the equatorial sun and insects.
Neutral Colors: Opt for khaki, olive, tan, or beige to blend into the environment. Strictly avoid dark blue and black, which attract biting tsetse flies, as well as military camouflage, which is illegal for civilians in Tanzania.
Wildlife Optics: Bring high-quality binoculars (8x42 or 10x42 magnification) and a camera with a good zoom lens (200mm+) to observe distant animals.
Campsite Essentials: A working headlamp or torch with extra batteries is critical for navigating dark campgrounds at night. Pack wet wipes, hand sanitizer, and eye drops to easily combat the relentless savanna dust.
Health and Cash: Carry a basic first-aid kit stocked with sunscreen, insect repellent, and anti-malaria tablets. Ensure you bring enough US Dollars in cash (clean, crisp bills printed after 2006) for tips and local markets where cards aren't accepted.
Weather Dynamics & Monthly Changes
Tanzania’s climate dictates wildlife movement and road conditions throughout the year:
June to October (Peak Dry Season): Features clear skies, firm roads, and minimal mosquitoes. Wildlife heavily congregates around dwindling water sources, and the dramatic Mara River crossings of the Great Migration typically peak in August and September.
November to December (Short Rains): Brings brief, periodic afternoon thundershowers. The landscape turns a beautiful vibrant green, crowds thin out, and migratory birds begin arriving in parks like Tarangire.
January to March (Dry & Calving Season): The Great Migration returns to the short-grass southern plains of the Serengeti. February is famous for the wildebeest calving season, where roughly 500,000 calves are born, sparking intense predator activity.
March to May (Long Rains): Heavy, continuous rainfall can make campsite logistics complicated and mud-heavy. However, this "green season" provides the lowest-cost tours and an entirely exclusive, /uncrowded safari experience.
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