Tanzania wildlife safaris
Big cats on the Serengeti plains, elephants under Tarangire’s baobabs and black rhino in Ngorongoro Crater. Choose a route below, then tell us how you’d like to proceed.
Our wildlife safari itineraries
5days5-Day Classic Northern Tanzania Safari
Tanzania’s classic safari highlights in five days: Tarangire’s baobabs and elephants, Lake Manyara’s forest and the Ngorongoro Crater.
7days7-Day Classic Northern Tanzania Safari
Lake Manyara, the Ngorongoro Crater, two nights in the Serengeti and a guided forest walk to the Endoro elephant caves.
10days10-Day Classic Northern Tanzania Safari
The classic Tanzania safari: all four northern-circuit parks plus the Ngorongoro Crater, a lodge every night and enough Serengeti days to settle in.
4days4-Day Luxury Fly-In Safari: Serengeti & Ngorongoro
Skip the long drive: fly straight into the Serengeti, stay in luxury lodges and finish with a game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater.
10days10-Day Great Wildebeest Migration Calving Safari
Five nights in Ndutu and the southern Serengeti during the wildebeest calving season, plus Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater.
12days12-Day Great Wildebeest Migration Safari
Three nights in the northern Serengeti searching for Mara River crossings, plus Tarangire, the Ngorongoro Crater and the central Serengeti.
2days2-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari
Two days is enough for a real safari if you pick the right parks.
10days10-Day Big Game & Birding Tour
We built this trip for a couple where one of them lives for birds and the other wants lions.
Compare wildlife safaris at a glance
Length, route, accommodation and best season side by side. Select a trip name for the full day-by-day plan.
| Safari | Days | Route | Accommodation | Best time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari | 2 | Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater | Mid-range lodge near Karatu | June to October is best in Tarangire. The crater is good all year. |
| 4-Day Luxury Fly-In Safari: Serengeti & Ngorongoro | 4 | Central Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater | Luxury lodges | All year |
| 5-Day Classic Northern Tanzania Safari | 5 | Tarangire, Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro Crater | Hotels and lodges | All year; June to October is best in Tarangire |
| 7-Day Classic Northern Tanzania Safari | 7 | Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti & Endoro Forest | Hotels, lodges and tented camps | All year |
| 10-Day Classic Northern Tanzania Safari | 10 | Arusha NP, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro & Serengeti | Hotels and lodges | All year |
| 10-Day Great Wildebeest Migration Calving Safari | 10 | Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Ndutu & Southern Serengeti | Hotels, lodges and tented camps | January to March (calving season) |
| 10-Day Big Game & Birding Tour | 10 | Arusha NP, Lark Plains, Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Manyara | Mid-range lodges and tented camps | All year. November to March suits birds; June to October suits game. |
| 12-Day Great Wildebeest Migration Safari | 12 | Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Central & Northern Serengeti | Lodges and tented camps | July to October (Mara River crossings) |
Explore Tanzania’s Wildlife Destinations
Discover what makes each destination unique. Select an area to explore its wildlife highlights and detailed destination guide.
Arusha National Park
Montane forest, the Momella Lakes and Hartlaub’s Turaco, just 45 minutes from Arusha.
Tarangire National Park
Huge elephant herds, ancient baobabs and Tanzania’s endemic birds.
Lake Manyara National Park
Tree-climbing lions, groundwater forest and a soda lake full of waterbirds.
Ngorongoro Crater
A volcanic caldera with black rhino, lions and big grassland birds.
Serengeti National Park
Vast plains, the Great Migration and big cats all year round.
Gombe & Mahale Mountains
Track wild chimpanzees in the forests where Jane Goodall began her research.
Ruaha National Park
Tanzania’s largest park: big predators, baobab plains and 570+ bird species.
Choosing a wildlife safari
Most of our iitneraries are customised. But If you only have two or three days, Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Crater give you the most for your time. With five days and above you can add the Serengeti, which is where the big cats and, in season, the Great Migration are.
Every trip is private: your own guide and vehicle, your own pace. Choose between comfortable mid-range lodges and luxury tented camps. The route stays the same, and the price changes.
Wondering when to go? Read where the migration is each month, or ask us about your dates.
Common questions
Will I see the Big Five?
Lion, elephant and buffalo are very likely on any trip. Leopard and black rhino need more luck. The Ngorongoro Crater is the best place for rhino.
Is it safe for children?
Yes, and many of our guests are families. Some lodges have minimum ages, so tell us your children’s ages when you enquire.
What does a safari cost?
It depends on the season, group size and accommodation. We quote per person within 24 hours, and there’s no payment until you confirm.
Safari Planning Guides
The crater can be crowded and cold, and it’s still one of the best wildlife days in Africa. A few tips make a big difference.
Some of the Big Five are easy. Others need luck, time and the right park.
The herds keep moving, and each month has its own best area. Here’s a rough map of the year.
Forty-five minutes from town, and one of the most varied days you can have in Tanzania.
Start planning your safari
Let’s plan a safari around your interests. Share your travel dates, number of people, the ages of any children travelling, and the birds or wildlife you hope to see. We’ll get back to you within 24 hours with a personalised itinerary and a detailed quote.