Arusha

The heart of northern Tanzania's wildlife tourism, bringing together Ngorongoro Crater, Mount Meru and Lake Natron in one region.

Arusha Region lies in northern Tanzania, bordering Kenya, and is the base for the northern safari circuit. The regional capital, Arusha city, sits at the foot of Mount Meru. In Arusha National Park you can hike and see volcanic lakes. The crater of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is famed for its dense wildlife, and Olduvai Gorge is a key site in the study of human origins. Lake Manyara, Lake Natron and Ol Doinyo Lengai each have their own character, and Tarangire and the Serengeti are within reach. The June to October dry season is best for wildlife viewing, and January to February is the time to see newborn animals. Kilimanjaro International Airport and Arusha Airport are the main gateways.

Destinations

• Lake Natron
• Arusha & Kilimanjaro
• Ngorongoro, Manyara & Tarangire
• Serengeti

Itineraries

• Lake Natron, Rift Valley & Serengeti 8-Day Off-Road Safari – Head north along the Rift Valley to Lake Natron, then enter the Serengeti from the northeast, avoiding the main tourist…
• Classic Northern Circuit: 4 National Parks 7-Day Safari – A classic first-timer's route starting from Arusha, connecting Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti, and the Ngorongo…
• Northern Safari & Zanzibar Island – Complete the Northern Circuit in eight days, then fly to Zanzibar to explore Stone Town and relax on the beaches.
• Kenya & Tanzania Cross-Border Loop – Depart from Nairobi on a grand loop connecting the Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Amboseli.
• Short Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater 4-Day Safari – Skip the Serengeti and spend four days exploring Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and the Ngorongoro Crater.
• Mount Kilimanjaro: Machame Route 9-Day Climb – Summit Uhuru Peak via the 7-day Machame Route, with pre- and post-climb stays in Moshi, followed by a visit to a waterf…