Why Go to Tanzania?
Witness the Wildebeest Migration
Hardly any other destination on Earth can offer a wildlife encounter to match the annual Wildebeest Migration. Forming the centrepiece of most Tanzania safari itineraries, the Migration is a mind-blowing display of nature at her most extraordinary.
Superb, Year-round Game Viewing
Thanks to a mild climate, wide open spaces and an abundance of wildlife in heavyweight destinations like the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire, Tanzania delivers sensational safari experiences any time of the year.
One-of-a-kind Experiences
From watching thousands of grunting wildebeest dodge massive crocodiles during the Migration’s perilous river crossings to seeing each member of the Big 5, Tanzania offers the kind of experiences found nowhere else on Earth.
Exclusive Lodges & Camps
Despite some camps being situated in remote wilderness locations, they still offer superb amenities like private plunge pools, spas and gyms.
You may even find silver chandeliers and copper bathtubs in the middle of the Serengeti.
Quick & Easy Air Transfers
There are dedicated airports that service most of Tanzania’s national parks and game reserves.
The best Tanzania safaris are fly-in itineraries, which eliminate the need for long road transfers – meaning more time on safari!
Convenient Add-ons
Regular flights and accessibility make it easy to combine your Tanzania safari with a once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking adventure in Rwanda or Uganda.
The same goes for capping your trip in a tropical paradise like Zanzibar.
From the Migration to the Big 5 and Tropical Beaches
Safari happens almost everywhere you look in Tanzania. It’s been a way of life in East Africa’s second-largest country for decades. Few destinations in Africa can rival Tanzania’s diversity of wildlife and landscapes.
From the classic savannah destinations of the Serengeti, Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater to the beaches and coral reefs of Zanzibar, a Tanzania safari delivers one massive experience after another.
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Top Safari Destinations in Tanzania
Here are some of our best packages, all completely customisable to your requirements and travel wishes:
Serengeti National Park
Home to one of the world’s greatest concentrations of wildlife and the majority of the Wildebeest Migration, the Serengeti National Park is Tanzania’s flagship conservation area and a must-do for first-time and returning safari goers alike.
The park’s astonishing density of wildlife offers a spectacular safari experience no matter what time of the year you visit, and the wide-open plains and mild climate mean that vegetation is never too dense to see animals.
Highlights
- The Great Wildebeest Migration (December to October)
- Incredible year-round game viewing, especially predators
- Tailor-made safaris for couples, honeymooners, families and adventure seekers
- Adjacent private game reserves offer supreme exclusivity and unique activities like off-road game viewing and night drives – plus you have access to the national park for sensational game viewing.
Ngorongoro Crater
Created about 3 million years ago when a massive volcano exploded and collapsed on itself, the Ngorongoro Crater is the largest intact volcanic caldera on Earth. It’s one of Africa’s most spectacular natural wonders, supporting over 25,000 animals – including the Big 5.
A diverse ecosystem of savannah, lakes and forest, the crater is renowned for its geological splendour, out-of-this-world cliff-top accommodation, and delivering East Africa’s most reliable Big 5 game viewing.
Highlights
- Reliable sightings of the Big 5 (elephant, buffalo, rhino, lion and leopard)
- Incredible year-round game viewing
- Spectacular scenery
- Luxurious cliff-top lodges and tranquil tented camps on the Crater’s rim
Lake Manyara National Park
Although this national park is small by African standards, it boasts a tremendous diversity of habitats and animals – especially birds. Its namesake attracts a great array of aquatic birds while the evergreen forests are equally productive.
It’s also one of the best places to spot scarce tree-climbing lions. Lake Manyara is a beautiful park and conveniently located along Tanzania famous northern safari route.
Highlights
- Phenomenal birdlife, especially flamingos
- Scarce tree-climbing lions
- Easy to access along Tanzania’s northern safari route
- Habitat-rich: from the soda lake, grassy floodplains and forested escarpment
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Ruaha & Selous
Part of the lesser-known Southern Tanzania safari region, Ruaha and Selous are beautifully wild. Enormous in size and filled to the brim with wildlife, these areas offer sensational safari experiences with an intimate feel. Both are vast, undiscovered and untouched wilderness areas, that are little-visited by safari-goers.
Masai Mara
Another bucket-list destination and a must-add to any Serengeti safari, Kenya’s Masai Mara is a sanctuary for an abundance of animals like elephant, buffalo, zebra, giraffe, hyena and the Mara’s famous big cats: lion, leopard and cheetah. It’s also an important stopover for the Wildebeest Migration between about July and November.
Rwanda & Uganda
No other wildlife encounter can rival sitting with endangered gorillas in their natural habitat and observing the fascinating family dynamics of our ancient relatives. The emerald rainforests of Rwanda and Uganda are incredible destinations for gorilla trekking, Africa’s most powerful wildlife experience.
When To Go
Dry Seasons: Jan–Mar & Jun–Oct
The weather is usually mild and dry from January to March, and most of the safari crowds are absent. June to October is safari’s high season, and Tanzania’s major parks like the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara are busy but weather conditions are fantastic.
It’s a great time to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and if it’s a tropical beach getaway you’re after, head to Tanzania’s coast, Zanzibar or other Indian Ocean island retreats between June and March.
Green Season: Nov–Dec
The ‘short rains’ season relieve the dry mid-year winter. Clouds build up in the mornings and break in spectacular, but generally short-lived, showers in the late afternoons.
Migrant birds return from the northern hemisphere and resident plains game give birth, which means the predator action is thrilling. Landscapes are green and lush, which makes for the perfect photography conditions.
Migration Season: Dec–Sept
The herds usually cross the Grumeti River in the western Serengeti between about May and July. They then move towards the Mara River in the north to cross into the Masai Mara between about July to October.
November’s short rains trigger the herds to move back to the Serengeti to give birth during the calving season from January to March – a period renowned for bitter-sweet predator action.
Tanzania Trip Ideas
Here are some of our best packages, all completely customisable to your requirements and travel wishes:
Migration, Big 5 & Zanzibar
THE EXPERIENCE:
This trip delivers a high-quality safari and beach experience without breaking the bank. Perfect for couples and first-timers, the itinerary features charter flights instead of long road transfers – meaning you have more time on safari.
Start your adventure at a tranquil camp nestled in the forested rim valley of the Ngorongoro Crater, close to the access road that leads to the crater floor where you’ll see the Big 5 on game drives.
Then head over to the Serengeti for three nights at a superb mobile camp that sets up in different locations in the path of the Wildebeest Migration to guarantee you front-row seats to the action.
Destinations:
- Arusha
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Serengeti
- Zanzibar
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Ruaha, Selous & Serengeti
THE EXPERIENCE:
This authentic 11-day safari itinerary takes you straight into three of Tanzania’s prettiest hidden gems. Kicking off in the Seronera, one of the most reliable game viewing areas in the Serengeti, where a well-timed trip will have you seeing cheetahs and the Great Wildebeest Migration. Your accommodation will be Namiri Plains, a beautiful tented camp.
Next up is Ruaha National Park, one of Tanzania’s best-kept safari secrets. Here you’ll experience Africa at its wildest, seeing the continent’s largest elephant herds and plenty of predator action, without sacrificing comfort and luxury.
Selous is the final stop on the itinerary. Remote and wonderfully wild, the park is famous for its thriving animal populations and authentic safaris. Spend your last couple of days at this stylish tented camp overlooking the celebrated Rufiji River, the defining feature of Africa’s biggest game reserve.
Destinations:
- Arusha
- Serengeti
- Ruaha
- Selous
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How Much is a Tanzania Safari?
Rates generally depend on timing (i.e. key travel seasons like holidays) and level of luxury (the type of amenities and exclusivity).
As a guideline, Tanzania safaris can range anywhere from approximately $450 USD per person per night in low season to over $1,650 USD at the finest lodges in high season.
What Costs Are Included?
Most accommodations are all-inclusive; all your meals, snacks, beverages, alcohol (with some exceptions) are part of your room rate. In addition, your game drives, and other excursions like walking safaris and cultural village visits will all be included.
The only things you’ll have to pay for are special activities (like hot-air balloon rides and spa treatments) and, in some cases, imported spirits. Beyond that, just gratuities for the incredible staff who will make your stay at each lodge so memorable.
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Tanzania attracts both first-time and repeat visitors to its diverse landscapes and variety of safari experiences for any type of traveller. From witnessing the Great Migration in the Serengeti and seeing the Big 5 in the Ngorongoro Crater to enjoying water- and land-based safari activities in Nyerere National Park (Selous). You can travel with your own private driver/guide in a 4x4 vehicle or fly directly to your hand-picked camps and lodges via charter airplane.
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