Within easy reach of Kilimanjaro there are five fabulous safari parks which make up what is called the Northern Circuit. Each is distinctly different but all are wonderful. Take your pick or why not try to visit them all while you are in Tanzania.

leopardNgorongoro Highlights
  • Maasai herdsmen grazing cattle alongside predators
  • Very easy sightings of the Big Five
  • Lerai Forest is the best place for leopard sightings
  • Views from the Crater rim are breathtaking
  • Luxurious lodges on the rim with wonderful views
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WildebeestSerengeti National Park Highlights
  • Unforgettable hot air balloon safaris over the vast Serengeti plains
  • Incredible spectacle of the wildebeest migration
  • Olduvai Gorge - Cradle of Humanity
  • Fantastic bird watching
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Tree Climbing LionsLake Manyara National Park Highlights
  • Marvel at the tree-climbing lions
  • Large flocks of flamingo on Lake Manyara
  • Family herds of elephant
  • Stunning mahogany, fig, acacia tree vegetation
  • Great bird watching destination
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ElephantsTarangire National Park Highlights
  • Highest density of elephants in Tanzania
  • Particularly spectacular in the dry season
  • Large herds of zebra
  • Home to Kori bustard, the heaviest flying bird
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ZebrasArusha National Park Highlights
  • Closest National Park to Kilimanjaro
  • Acrobatic black and white colobus monkeys
  • Large flocks of flamingo
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