THE NORTHERN CIRCUIT
The northern circuit is the most frequented by tourists for two reasons - most of the destinations are fairly close to each other and, secondly, names such as Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti and Kilimanjaro are all a part of this northern circuit.
Due to the fact that all the parks, town and attractions are within easy reach of one another, one can tour the entire circuit by vehicle with only a couple of hours in between destinations.
Arusha National Park & Mt Meru
Kilimanjaro National Park
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Lake Manyara National Park
Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area
Serengeti National Park
Tarangire National Park
THE SOUTHERN CIRCUIT
The national parks and game reserves of the southern circuit are, arguably, the hidden treasures of Tanzania's authentic Africa. These parks are enormous, with some of the highest concentration of animals anywhere in Africa and are home to an interesting diversity of wildlife including Roan Antelope, Sable Antelope, Cape Hunting Dogs, and a multitude of colourful birdlife. Names such as Ruaha National Park and Selous Game Reserve are a part of this Southern circuit. The lodges and camps of the south are small and intimate, with no more than 30 rooms or tents at the very most. This means there are far fewer tourists in the south compared to the north, and allows the area to hold true to the tenets of eco-tourism. The travel times between parks in the south are long as the parks are far apart.
Ruaha National Park
Selous Game Reserve
THE WESTERN CIRCUIT
Lying in the Great Rift Valley are the inland lakes, Lake Victoria and Lake Tanganyika. The national parks in this circuit offer the only safe opportunities to see Chimpanzees In the wild today. The habitats of these areas are a merger between Western Africa and East Africa therefore the cultures, rainfall and flora are unique to this small area. The western circuit is seldom experienced on its own but is more often an addition to either the southern or northern circuits, or both. The western circuit is so remote that travel by both aircraft and boat is necessary in order to experience this lovely side of Tanzania.
Gombe National Park
Katavi National Park
Mahale National Park |