Tanzania Tours & Trips

The Northern Circuit route in Tanzania is one of the most beautiful routes on Kilimanjaro, offering sweeping 360-degree views across the rarely visited northern slopes. A tour here is a must, as is a safari adventure during your time in this beautiful destination.

What makes Kilimanjaro special isn't just the mountain - it's the remarkable team that gets you there. The local African guides bring generations of knowledge and genuine care to each group's journey. Behind every successful climb, there's this incredible network of porters who really make the magic happen. They're out there hauling gear, setting up comfortable camps and somehow pulling off hot meals at altitude, which feels almost impossible given the conditions. There's something really special about how climbers bond with their support crew during these expeditions. Many of our travelers tell us that while reaching Uhuru Peak was incredible, the friendships they built along the way left an equally lasting impression.

Situated close to Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park is often overlooked. Dotted with elephants, lions and zebras, Tarangire is a hidden gem of Tanzania. Whether you are walking in elephant tracks or sleeping under the stars, a safari in Tarangire cannot be missed.

The Serengeti National Park shows you Africa's most incredible wildlife display - watching the great wildebeest migration has left TourRadar customers changed forever. Our travelers come back with tales of massive herds that stretch beyond what you can see, plus excellent chances to spot lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos and also buffalos in their wild home. The local guides really make the difference here - they know exactly where to position the vehicles for perfect viewing and share fascinating details about animal behavior and how the whole ecosystem works together. You get the best of both worlds with game drives and high-end lodges in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro area - picture yourself tracking predators at dawn, then later watching the sun go down over the plains from your private deck. People especially love seeing lions sprawled across the rocky kopjes, watching secretarybirds hunt through the grass, or floating above it all in a sunrise balloon safari that gives you a completely different perspective of the wildlife moving below.

With the world-renowned Serengeti National Park, home to the iconic Big Five, the unique Ngorongoro crater, and clear night skies ideal for stargazing at the Milky Way, Tanzania is a magical place for a safari vacation.

When it comes to climbing Kilimanjaro, you've got solid options depending on your style and timeline. The Machame Route takes 6-7 days and our travelers love how it mixes up the scenery - you'll walk through thick rainforest, cross alpine meadows and finally tackle the rocky summit paths. Looking for actual beds instead of tents? The Marangu Route, nicknamed the 'Coca Cola route', lets you sleep in mountain huts along the classic route up. For a quieter experience with great wildlife viewing down low, the Lemosho Route runs 7-8 days and sees fewer crowds. What really makes these climbs work though is the local climbing teams - our clients keep telling us how they nail the pacing, serve up hot meals at high camps and give real support when the summit push gets tough. We see more successful summits on the longer routes that give proper time to adjust to the altitude.

Tanzania's northern safari circuit packs in the real adventures, especially on our multi-day tours through the main wildlife areas. A typical 7-day route takes you from Lake Manyara where lions hang out in trees, across the massive Serengeti plains and down into Ngorongoro's crater. Our travelers come back with amazing stories - like catching three different wildebeest river crossings in one day or finding lions sprawled out on those granite kopjes. The guides make it special - they'll spot a leopard's tail dangling from a far-off tree or follow fresh cheetah tracks right to a hunt. Some trips mix in cultural visits to Maasai communities or show you how locals make traditional banana beer. The camps and lodges sit in perfect spots too - you'll drift off to hippo grunts and wake up to find giraffes munching leaves just outside.

Pedal through Tanzania's diverse landscapes, from serene plains to striking mountains. Explore the otherwordly Ngorongoro Conservation Area, admire the views of the iconic Mount Kilimanjaro, and spot wildlife like giraffes and flamingos.