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Tanzania's Northern, Southern & Western Safari Circuits

21 October 2026 · 5 min read

Sample WildMiles Safaris journeys through the classic north, remote south and chimpanzee country in the west.

Tailor-made Tanzania

We blend deep local knowledge with a spirit of adventure. Every journey is designed around your interests, from the legendary Northern Circuit to the remote south and west. These sample routes are personalised before booking; accommodation, connections and permitted activities are confirmed for your dates.

Northern Medium Safari · 7 days / 6 nights

Tarangire, Lake Natron, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara.

  • Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire for game viewing; overnight at a lodge or camp.
  • Day 2: Continue to Lake Natron for landscapes, local life and flamingo habitat. Discuss an optional Ol Doinyo Lengai trek in advance.
  • Day 3: Visit Engare Sero waterfalls with a guide, then continue to Serengeti.
  • Day 4: Full-day Serengeti game drive, with an optional sunrise balloon safari.
  • Day 5: Final Serengeti game viewing before travelling to the Ngorongoro highlands.
  • Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater game drive, then travel towards Lake Manyara.
  • Day 7: Explore Lake Manyara and return to Arusha. Additional activities depend on permissions and availability.

Southern Medium Safari · 7 days / 6 nights

The supplied southern route links the Selous/Rufiji region, Mikumi and Ruaha. We confirm the exact protected areas, access and permissions in your proposal.

  • Day 1: Dar es Salaam to the Rufiji region by road or optional flight.
  • Day 2: Game viewing and a boat safari where permitted.
  • Day 3: Optional guided walking, then continue to Mikumi.
  • Day 4: A full day exploring Mikumi's grasslands and woodland.
  • Day 5: Travel to Ruaha, with game viewing if arrival time allows.
  • Day 6: Explore Ruaha and its river landscapes.
  • Day 7: Return towards Dar es Salaam by arranged road or flight connections.

Western Safari · Katavi, Mahale & Gombe

Explore remote wildlife landscapes, chimpanzee forests and Lake Tanganyika. The supplied western sample needs individually arranged flights and boat transfers; your final duration and connections are confirmed in the proposal.

  • Fly to Katavi and settle into camp.
  • Explore Katavi's seasonal plains and wildlife with your guide.
  • Continue to Mahale by arranged flight and transfer.
  • Trek for chimpanzees with park guides and enjoy time beside Lake Tanganyika.
  • Connect to Gombe via an arranged transfer and explore its forest trails.
  • Return via Kigoma for your onward journey.

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