Nothern Circuit

There are lots of great places to go in the Northern Circuit of Tanzania, including the Arusha National Park. However, one of the best and well-known places is Mount Kilimanjaro. This is Africa’s highest peak, with an elevation of 19,341 feet (5,895 meters). It is a popular destination for trekkers and climbers from all over the world. Climbing Kilimanjaro is ...

Distance: 32 kms from Arusha town. From Arusha, a 30 minute drive. The park is on the outskirts of the town (East of Arusha) BRIEF INFORMATION: The second smallest park after the Gombe stream National Park, established in 1960, having a total area of 137 sq kms. ATTRACTIONS: The park is divided into three distinct areas: Ngurdoto Crater, Momella Lakes ...

Distance: 130 kms from Arusha town. It is in Arusha region. BRIEF INFORMATION: Manyara is a Maasai word for a plant Emanyara used for making living stockades around their kraals. Other Maasai elders argue that it comes from the word Ol Manyara which means settlement. It was established in 1960, having a total area of 330 sq kms of which ...

Is a huge caldera / collapsed volcano, 250 sq km and 23 km of 600 metres. Its spectacular setting and abundance of wildlife combine to make it a wonder of the natural world. Consists of 20,000 large animals including some of Tanzania’s last remaining black rhino in the Crater alone.   WILDLIFE: Wildebeest, Zebra, buffalo, gazelles, mice, lions, hyenas, jackals, ...

Distance: 335 kms away from Arusha town. It is in Mara region, and small part is in Arusha region. BRIEF INFORMATION: Was first protected in 1921. Established as a National Park in 1951, having an area of 14,760 sq kms. The name Serengeti is derived from the Maasai word “Siringet” which means “an extended area” Apart from Selous, this park ...

BRIEF INFORMATION: It was established in 1970, having a total area of 2,600 sq km. It protects the Tarangire River, that runs on the overflow of the great swamps to the south. The land gently rises on either side of the river. On the Westside baobabs are permanent trees, on the east, acacias. The River runs into Lake Burunge, a ...