Tanzania
Tanzania Safaris
From the plains of the Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Crater. Routes crafted by local guides, in small groups, far from mass tourism.
Tanzania
From the plains of the Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Crater. Routes crafted by local guides, in small groups, far from mass tourism.
Most safaris are subcontracted to a local operator, who subcontracts the driver, the guide. Every layer charges. We are the last layer: the team that drives, cooks and sets up camp.
Our guides are licensed locals with years in the parks. We always work with the same team. We know their name, their phone and how they drive.
We work directly with lodges and campsites, and park fees are paid to Tanzania, not to us. In the quote you'll see which part is the official fee and which part is our service.
Nine routes, from the classic you have to see once in your life to the park where you'll wonder if the rest of Tanzania knows it exists.
Golden sunrises, lions beneath the acacia and the endless savanna at its purest.
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The safari aquarium: a volcanic caldera with the highest density of wildlife in Africa.
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Follow millions of wildebeest and zebra crossing the river in the greatest wildlife show on earth.
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Herds of elephants among ancient baobabs, in the least visited park of the north.
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Africa's largest park: boat safaris on the Rufiji, wild dogs and a southern circuit with almost no other vehicles.
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The only park in East Africa where the bush meets the beach: elephants on the sand and a boat safari up the Wami River.
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Dry acacia plains under the Pare mountains, home to the black rhino and African wild dog sanctuaries - and almost no crowds.
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The Mkata floodplain - Tanzania's most accessible southern safari, with elephants, lions and zebra against the Uluguru mountains.
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Tanzania's last true wilderness: enormous hippo pods, buffalo herds by the thousands and no other vehicles in sight.
ViewA side-by-side guide to the parks we work with.
| Park | Best time | What makes it different | Crowd level | Ideal if… |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serengeti | Jun–Oct · Jan–Feb (calving) | The endless plain and the highest lion density in Africa | High in the centre, low in the north and west | It's your first safari and you want the iconic landscape |
| Ngorongoro | Year-round | Closed volcanic caldera; a real chance to see black rhino | Very high | You have few days and want to see almost everything in one |
| Great Migration | Jul–Oct (Mara crossings) | The river crossings with crocodiles | High at the crossing points | You travel in that window and it's your absolute priority |
| Tarangire | Jun–Oct | Elephant herds among thousand-year-old baobabs | Medium | You're into elephants and want to slow the pace |
| Nyerere (ex Selous) | Jun–Oct | Boat safari on the Rufiji River and African wild dogs | Very low | You've done the north or don't want to bump into anyone |
| Saadani | Jun–Feb | The only park where the savanna touches the Indian Ocean | Very low | You're combining safari with Zanzibar |
| Mikumi | Jun–Oct | The most accessible southern safari from Dar es Salaam | Low | You're short on days or budget |
| Mkomazi | Jun–Oct | Black rhino and wild dog sanctuaries under the Pare Mountains | Almost none | You want parks that almost nobody visits |
| Katavi | Jul–Oct | Massive hippo and buffalo concentrations | None | You've travelled Africa and want real frontier |
The price of a safari in Tanzania depends on three things: the number of days, the level of accommodation and whether you travel privately or shared. As a rough market reference:
| Level | Accommodation | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Budget camping | Tent in public campsite | The real option for a cheap safari in Tanzania |
| Mid-range | Lodge or tented camp | The balance most people choose |
| High-end | Private camp, exclusive location | Fewer vehicles, more space |
| Shared group | Private safari | |
|---|---|---|
| Jeep companions | Up to 9 travellers from other bookings | Only your group |
| Pace | Fixed common schedule | Stop when and as long as you want |
| Departures | Fixed dates | Any day |
| Ideal for | Solo travellers and couples on a budget | Couples, families, photographers, those who want to decide |
If you're into photography, a private safari isn't a luxury: it's the difference between waiting twenty minutes for a leopard to move and the car starting because it's time for lunch.
It depends on what you're looking for. Here is the calendar we use when designing a route.
June to October
Animals gather around rivers and visibility is at its best. Also the busiest and most expensive time.
July to October
The best window to see the Great Migration cross the Mara River in northern Serengeti.
January & February
Thousands of newborns in southern Serengeti and very active predators. Highly underrated.
March to May
Green, muddy, empty and cheap. Some camps close during these months.
November & December
Showers usually come in the afternoon. A good balance between price and wildlife.
Most of our travellers do safari first and then head to the coast. The flight from Arusha to Zanzibar takes just over an hour. If you want to join both parts without flying, Saadani National Park is the natural link: savannah and Indian Ocean in the same place.
It depends on days, accommodation level and whether you travel private or shared. Camping is the budget option, mid-range lodges and tented camps are what most travellers choose, and private camps sit at the top. Park fees are paid to Tanzania and always shown separately in our quote.
June to October is the dry season with the best visibility. July to October is the window for the Mara River crossings in the northern Serengeti. January and February is calving season in the southern Serengeti. March to May is green, quiet and cheap; November and December bring short afternoon rains.
Three days is enough for Tarangire and Ngorongoro. Five to seven days lets you add the Serengeti without spending the whole trip driving. Anything below three days means more road than wildlife.
A shared group has up to nine travellers from other bookings, fixed departure dates and a common schedule. A private safari is only your group, any day you want, stopping when and for as long as you want. If you care about photography, private is not a luxury.
Serengeti plus Ngorongoro is the classic first-timer combination. Add Tarangire for elephants and baobabs. If you want fewer vehicles, look at Nyerere, Mikumi, Mkomazi or Katavi.
Yes, it's our most requested itinerary. The Arusha to Zanzibar flight takes just over an hour. If you'd rather not fly, Saadani National Park connects savannah and Indian Ocean in one place.
A visa is mandatory: apply online for the e-visa before travelling or get it on arrival (approx. US$ 50). Yellow fever is required if you arrive from a country where the virus is present; hepatitis A and B, tetanus and malaria prophylaxis are recommended. Always confirm with your travel clinic.
Yes. Vehicles are private on request, distances are planned in shorter legs and several lodges have family rooms. We adapt the pace and the driving hours to the age of the children.
Send us your dates through the form or WhatsApp. A person from our team replies within 24 hours with a route and a breakdown of park fees and services. We confirm with a deposit and stay reachable before, during and after the trip.
Tailor-made
We design private routes combining parks, lodges and pace to fit you.