Tanzania Road Trip- Prefect Self Drive itineraries- Tanzania Self Drive Itineraries & Circuits

Self Drive East Africa team has written comprehensively about the Tanzania Safari Circuits and where to start the Tanzania Road Trip itinerary for classic and unique experience in the Rental jeep from experts that are known for self drive Safaris in Serengeti , Ngorongoro Crater and Many other National Park.

The great news for Overlanding adventurers planning to explore Tanzania is that all Tanzania National Parks are open for road trippers to explore on their own during Tanzania Safari, although as experts, we advise that you can add on guide for classic Safari holiday.

Best Routes for Self Drive itineraries Tanzania

In this Tanzania Safari Circuit guide, we will explain and explore into each circuit, exploring the parks, wildlife, islands, beaches. From iconic Tanzania Self Drive itineraries in Northern and Southern Circuits to the untamed beauty of the coastal circuit with the best wonders of East Africa that can be explored after primate watching in Uganda Self Drive itineraries. Tanzania unfolds a diverse tapestry for every Self Drive explorer, whether you seek the thrill of Self Drive trip or the tranquility of beaches in the southern Tanzania.

We do tailor the best Tanzania Self drive itineraries to adventure Tanzania on your own without missing any chance to sight the big five , visit the oldest largest National Park of Tanzania and visit Victoria lake shoes with Self drive East Africa.

 Tanzania Northern circuit- Coca cola Safari

Northern Tanzania Self drive itinerariesWhen it comes to Massive Tourism , then it happens in Tanzania’s Northern Circuit which is ranked as the best Safari place in Tanzania as thousands of tourists flock to Tanzania to view the abundance of flora and fauna on offer. If you’re looking for a relaxed travel experience, one of the best ways to explore Tanzania is via a self-drive journey along one of its picturesque routes, which you can do at your own pace.

Northern Tanzania Circuit is the most popular Safari circuit in Tanzania located Close to Mount Kilimanjaro and its international Airport being  Kilimanjaro International Airport as the starting destination for all Wildlife Safaris in Tanzania’s Northern Circuit.

  • Arusha National Park can be visited upon an early arrival in Arusha town. The scenery is beautiful with Mount Meru as a backdrop and views of Mt Kilimanjaro on clear days. Wildlife include giraffe, buffalo and several antelope species. This makes the park an excellent place to start your safari.
  • Lake Manyara National Park or Tarangire National Park will most likely be visited at the start of your safari. Both parks offer excellent wildlife viewing with a chance of seeing lion. Tarangire is a seasonal park and best visited from June to November. Outside of these months you will probably only visit Lake Manyara. If you visit both parks it is also common to visit one at the start of your safari and the other at the end.
  • Ngorongoro Conservation Area offers superb wildlife viewing in an amazing setting. There are few places that have wildlife densities and variety on this level and it is not unusual to see the Big Five in one day.
  • Serengeti National Park is one of the most famous parks in Africa with four sectors ( game reserves that make the park which is the third largest National Park of Tanzania). It is Tanzania’s oldest park and UNESCO World Heritage site but any self drive travelers must step in Central Serengeti, Western and Ndutu as the top explored sectors on Self drive holidays. The wide-open plains offer the classic African environment for top-class wildlife viewing throughout the year and the spectacular wildebeest migration is the cherry on top.

Key lakes to explore in Northern Tanzania Circuit include the Lake Eyasi’s and Lake Natron

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Southern Circuit Tanzania- off-the-beaten-track

Southern Tanzania Self drive itinerariesThe southern safari circuit isn’t quite on a par with the northern circuit. However, its ‘off-the-beaten-track’ character makes for a more holistic wilderness experience. Self drive experiences in southern National Park are low although the road conditions are fairly good compared to those of Northern Circuit where travelers are more.  The southern circuit is often the choice for a second safari on which marking off the Big Five is less of a concern.

The circuit is also popular as an add-on to a beach holiday in Zanzibar or around Dar es Salaam. In most cases, you will fly into Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam and fly on by small airplane to Ruaha or Selous.

Mikumi National Park is very accessible via a sealed road from Dar es Salaam and is an easy weekend getaway or can be visited en route to Selous Game Reserve. As there is lack of water in the park, the waterholes attract loads of animals, especially at the end of the Dry season.

Selous Game Reserve, one of Africa’s largest parks, is the most popular of Tanzania’s southern parks because of its proximity to Dar es Salaam. Selous lies on the Rufiji River and aside from the usual game drives, boat trips and walking safaris are offered.

Ruaha National Park is one of Africa’s best-kept secrets with excellent wildlife viewing, including many animals that aren’t easily seen in the north, such as wild dog and several unusual antelope species.

Tanzania Road Trip Itinerary

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Southern Self Drive Itinerary

Southern Tanzania Safari Circuit

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Western Circuit Destinations

Western Circuit TrailThis is the circuit that is less visited compared to the first two and it has bad roads which make its accessibility very limited and complicated. Never miss if your on long term adventure with interest of seeing the primates.

Mahale Mountains National Park / Gombe National Park are chimp reserves on the shore of Lake Tanganyika. The chimpanzee tracking experience is arguably the best on offer in Africa, but getting here is time-consuming and expensive. You will most likely need a combination of small aircraft and boat transport.

Katavi National Park is the Savannah reserve in the western circuit and one of Tanzania’s least-visited parks – not for a lack of wildlife, though. This park offers excellent wildlife viewing in the Dry season with superb wilderness appeal.