Tanzania Safaris

The dry season from June to October offers the most reliable wildlife viewing and mild, dry weather, with thin vegetation making animals easier to spot. January to March is the calving season on the Serengeti plains and a superb time for predators, while the Great Migration moves through the ecosystem across the year. The green season from November to May is quieter, greener and more affordable, with excellent birding and fewer vehicles. Tanzania is genuinely a year-round destination, and the right time often depends on what you most want to see — big cats, the migration, newborn calves or simply space to yourself — so tell us your priorities and we will match the season to them.

A comfortable mid-range private safari typically costs from around US$300–500 per person per day, while luxury trips with top lodges and private guiding run higher. Camping and group-joining safaris bring the cost down considerably, and longer trips often work out cheaper per day. Your final price depends on the season, the number of travellers sharing a vehicle, the standard of accommodation and how you travel between parks — light aircraft add to the budget but save a great deal of driving. Park fees, which are set by the government, form a significant part of every quote. Share your budget and dates and we will build an itinerary that makes the most of both.

The Northern Circuit — Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire and Lake Manyara — is the classic first safari and the best all-round choice, combining the greatest wildlife density with the widest range of lodges and the most comfortable logistics. The Southern and Western circuits are wilder, quieter and more remote, ideal for repeat visitors or anyone craving solitude, but they involve more travel and fewer facilities. If you only have one safari in you, start in the north, ideally with three to five days to do it properly. If you are drawn to chimpanzees or vast, uncrowded plains, the west and south reward the extra effort.

All our safaris are private by default: your own 4x4, your own English-speaking guide and a flexible itinerary that can change with the wildlife and the weather. That means no fixed schedule and no strangers in the vehicle, just you and your group. If you would like to share costs, our group-joining safaris pair you with a small group on fixed departure dates, which is a friendly and affordable option for solo travellers and couples. Either way, every guide is licensed, experienced and passionate about the bush. Private guiding also lets us cater to special interests such as photography, birding or family travel, so do tell us what matters to you.

Absolutely — it is one of the most popular things to do, and it makes for a wonderfully varied trip. Many guests climb Kilimanjaro first, safari in the north while they are acclimatised, then relax on Zanzibar or the mainland coast. Others reverse the order, unwinding on the beach before the adrenaline of the climb. We arrange the whole sequence, including internal flights, transfers, hotels and permits, as one seamless itinerary so you are not left stitching together separate bookings. Just allow enough days to do each part justice, and remember that the best climbing windows and safari seasons overlap neatly from June to October and around January to February.