Walking Adventure Tours & Trips in Northern Circuit Tanzania
Explore a wide diversity of walking adventure tours through Northern Circuit Tanzania. We have 32 adventures that vary from 3 days to 15 days. With the greatest number of departures in January, this is also the most popular time of the year.
10 best walking adventure Northern Circuit Tanzania tours
Compiled by
MelissaNorthern Circuit Tanzania travel expert at TourRadar
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7-Day Machame Route (Whiskey Route)
“Great experience, great food and equipment.”
Nico, traveled in August
This Northern Circuit trek follows the Machame Route from 1,800m up to 5,895m, passing through rainforests and alpine zones with a technical climb at Barranco Wall and a stop at Karanga Camp (3,995m) to help you adjust. The point-to-point mountain hike includes English-speaking guides, all meals with veggie and halal options, and transport.
Duration 7 days Destinations Machame, Shira Camp One, Barranco Camp, Karanga, Barafu Hut, Uhuru Peak, Moshi Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Kilimanjaro Wonders Expedition Safari From $1,400
20% off- US$1,120
Duration 6 days Destinations Arusha, Mto Wa Mbu, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German, French, Spanish Operator Africa Natural Tours From
20% off- US$3,000
Walk through the wide savannahs of Tarangire National Park on guided safaris, tracking elephant herds and watching lion prides up close with expert naturalists as you navigate ancient baobab forests. Descend 2,000 feet into the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day walking safari along its green plains and hippo-filled lakes, searching for the rare black rhino among the Big Five.
Duration 10 days Destinations Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro, Serengeti National Park Age Range Ages 7+ Operator Across Africa Tours & Travel From
20% off- US$6,499
Machame Route (7 Days)
“The porters were incredibly hardworking, and the food was fantastic.”
zitriheydo, traveled in March
You'll tackle the Great Barranco Wall—a steep scramble that's challenging but doable—then cross alpine desert ridges with views of Kilimanjaro's southern glaciers on the way to Karanga Camp (4,035m). The midnight summit push from Barafu Camp (4,673m) takes 12-15 hours through freezing conditions to Uhuru Peak for sunrise.
Duration 7 days Destinations Machame, Shira Camp One, Barranco Camp, Karanga, Barafu Hut, Uhuru Peak, Mweka Gate Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Kilimanjaro Wonders Expedition Safari From $1,986
20% off- US$1,589
Duration 6 days Destinations Arusha, Mto Wa Mbu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park Age Range Ages 18-35 Operator Contiki From
20% off- US$1,915+$360 upfront costs
walking Safari 5 days
“We spent five nights with Moli and Noelle after ten days of traditional game drives”
Hike to Olmoti Crater's waterfalls and head down to the quiet Empakaai Crater, where springs bring in buffalo and flamingos gather around the soda lake. Walk 5-6 hours through Maasai villages like Naiobi to reach the foot of Ol Doinyo Lengai, the holy mountain, with Mount Meru visible along the trail. Stay at Acacia Campsite and Engaresero Campsite.
Duration 5 days Destinations Arusha, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Empakaai Crater, Ol Doinyo Lengai, Mount Meru, Lake Natron, Moshi Age Range Ages 10+ Operator Click Expeditions From
20% off- US$4,900
Duration 12 days Destinations Kilimanjaro, Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Lake Natron, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Zanzibar, Stonetown, Nungwi Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Baboo Travel From
20% off- US$3,681
Duration 14 days Destinations Moshi, Machame Camp, Lava Tower, Barranco Camp, Barafu Hut, Uhuru Peak, Lower Mweka Hut, Mweka Gate, Arusha, Tarangire National ParkSee all destinations Age Range Ages 12+ Operator G Adventures From
20% off- US$5,749
Walk the Ngurdo Crater trails in Arusha National Park with an armed ranger, keeping an eye out for giraffes, buffaloes, and black-and-white colobus monkeys. Later, meet the Hadzabe hunter-gatherers near Lake Eyasi for a cultural walk where your bushman guide shows you tracking and fire-making techniques.
Duration 9 days Destinations Kilimanjaro, Arusha, Arusha National Park, Tarangire National Park, Karatu, Lake Eyasi, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, Lake Manyara Age Range Ages 8+ Operated in English, German, French, Spanish Operator Kilipeak Adventures ltd From
20% off- US$3,900
Duration 8 days Destinations Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Karatu, Lake Eyasi, Serengeti National Park, Kilimanjaro Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Insight Vacations From
20% off- US$5,827+$323 upfront costs
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