TRUE NORTH TANZANIA

There are few places on earth that cram in as many epic wildlife encounters and outdoor experiences as Tanzania’s northern safari circuit. Here are some of its highlights

Serengeti National Park

Situated approximately 200 miles north west of Arusha, the Serengeti National Park sets the stage for one of nature’s most spectacular annual events: the

Great Wildebeest Migration. From July to October, over two million wildebeest and zebras migrate from the Serengeti to the greener pastures of Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve. As the animals gather en masse, so too do their predators — an ideal cast for unforgettable safari viewing.

Mount Kilimanjaro

From the sun-baked plains — where a twitch of an ear in the grass can betray a lioness’s position — to snow-capped peaks, northern Tanzania’s immersive outdoor experiences are as varied as they are breathtaking. Mount Kilimanjaro

— Africa’s highest mountain — is a major climbing destination with around 75,000 adventurers making the trek each year. It’s the easiest of the world’s Seven Summits, with numerous routes and dozens of tour operators offering excursions to the peak.

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Big Five country and home of the Maasai people, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area’s most exceptional feature is the 100sq-mile Ngorongoro crater, the world’s largest inactive, intact and unfilled volcanic crater. Where eruptions might have once meant disaster, the crater is now abundant with life, with approximately 25,000 large animals grazing, alongside the herds of the indigenous Maasai people. Its unique microclimate means that the area can be enjoyed year-round.