Most first trips combine the northern safari circuit with a few days on the coast. Linking the right parks in the right order keeps driving sensible and game viewing varied.
The northern circuit
Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and the Serengeti sit within easy reach of Arusha and together cover the full safari experience.
Mountains & coast
Add Kilimanjaro for a trek, then finish on Zanzibar or the Mafia/Pemba islands for beaches, diving and Swahili culture.