Tanzania Northern vs Southern Circuit: Which Safari Route Should You Choose?

The northern circuit includes the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire and Lake Manyara. It has the migration, the highest wildlife density and the best infrastructure, but also more vehicles at key sightings.

The southern circuit centres on Ruaha and Nyerere, with fewer visitors, walking safaris and boat trips. It is reached by light aircraft. See the southern parks guide and Serengeti regions.

This guide is part of our East Africa travel guides. When you are ready to plan, see our Uganda safari packages or the Ameera Africa Safaris Uganda tours homepage.

Choose the North If

It is your first Tanzania safari, you want the migration, or you want a mix of landscapes in a short time.

Choose the South If

You want solitude, walking and boat safaris, or are returning to Tanzania.

Combining Both

With ten days or more you can do both. See northern circuit safari and southern safari.

Adding Tanzania to a Uganda safari? Tell us your dates and we will arrange one itinerary with flights, transfers and lodges for both countries.

Related Tours, Guides and Resources

• Ameera Africa Safaris homepage: Uganda safaris, tours and holidays
• Uganda safari packages
• Uganda travel guide
• How to book a Uganda safari
• Plan your safari with our team