Serengeti
Vast plains and most of the Great Migration's annual journey.
Destinations · East Africa
Tanzania
The Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater and Kilimanjaro.
Northern Tanzania holds some of Africa's most famous wildlife areas, including the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire and Lake Manyara, alongside Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain.
- Gateway
- Arusha
- Main airport
- Kilimanjaro International (JRO)
- Languages
- Swahili and English
- Currency
- Tanzanian shilling (US dollars widely used for safaris)
The country
Tanzania, at a glance.
Most Tanzania safaris start in Arusha and follow the northern circuit: Tarangire and Lake Manyara first, then over the Ngorongoro highlands to the Serengeti, returning via the crater.
Kilimanjaro climbs start near Moshi and Arusha. Tanzania also combines naturally with Kenya, either via the Namanga border near Amboseli or by crossing between the Maasai Mara and the Serengeti.
Ngorongoro Crater
A volcanic caldera with a high concentration of wildlife.
Tarangire
Baobabs and dry-season elephant herds.
Kilimanjaro
Africa's highest mountain, climbable without technical skills.
Destinations in Tanzania
Where to go.
Northern Tanzania
Serengeti
Endless plains, and the herds that cross them.
Northern Tanzania highlands
Ngorongoro Crater
A volcanic caldera filled with wildlife.
Northern Tanzania
Tarangire
Baobabs and elephant herds along the river.
Northern Tanzania, below the Rift Valley escarpment
Lake Manyara
Forest, lake and escarpment in one compact park.
North-eastern Tanzania
Kilimanjaro
Walking to the Roof of Africa.
16 safaris
Tanzania safaris.
7 days · Tanzania · Private or group
7 Days Northern Tanzania Circuit Midrange Safari
The northern circuit, unhurried
Wildlife safari · Mid-range
Seven days through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, two nights in the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, with lodge stays and time to enjoy each place.
Price on request
8 days · Tanzania · Private or group
8 Days Great Migration Midrange Safari
Four nights in the Serengeti, planned around the herds
Wildlife safari · Mid-range
An eight-day safari with four nights in the Serengeti, positioned where the herds are likely to be for your dates, plus Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Crater.
Price on request
3 days · Tanzania · Private or group
3 Days Tanzania Safari – Tarangire, Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro
Three parks in three days from Arusha
Wildlife safari · Budget
A short northern Tanzania safari from Arusha: Tarangire's baobabs and elephants, Lake Manyara's forest and lake, and a final day in the Ngorongoro Crater.
USD 675 pp
4 days · Tanzania · Private or group
4 Days Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti & Lake Manyara Safari
The northern circuit in four days
Wildlife safari · Budget
Northern Tanzania's highlights at speed: Tarangire, a night in the Lake Manyara area, an afternoon and morning in the Serengeti and a final day in the Ngorongoro Crater.
USD 830 pp
Group joining4 days · Tanzania · Group joining
4 Days Mesmerizing Wildebeest Migration Safari
Two nights in the Serengeti, then the crater
Wildlife safari · Budget
A Serengeti-focused safari from Arusha with an afternoon arrival drive, a full day following the herds where they are that season, and the Ngorongoro Crater on the way back.
Price on request
Group joining5 days · Tanzania · Group joining
5 Days Best Tanzania Budget Safari Wildlife Adventure
Manyara, the Serengeti and the crater
Wildlife safari · Budget
Five days on a budget across northern Tanzania, with Lake Manyara, two nights in the central Serengeti and a final day in the Ngorongoro Crater.
Price on request
5 days · Tanzania · Private or group
5 Days Big Five Tanzania Safari – Northern Circuit
Four parks, five days
Wildlife safari · Mid-range
A mid-range northern circuit covering Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, the area where all of the Big Five may be found.
Price on request
Mountain trek5 days · Tanzania · Guided climb
5 Days Mt Kilimanjaro Climbing – Marangu Route
The hut route to Uhuru Peak
Mountain trek · Huts & camps
The fastest Kilimanjaro itinerary, on the Marangu route with nights in huts: Mandara, Horombo and Kibo, then the summit and descent.
Price on request
6 days · Tanzania · Private
6 Days Complete Tanzania Camping Safari
Three nights in the Serengeti
Wildlife safari · Budget
A private camping safari with three nights in the central Serengeti, giving you two full days to follow the herds, plus Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Crater.
Price on request
6 days · Tanzania · Private
6 Days Incredible Tanzania Wildlife Safari – Private
A private northern circuit with lodge stays
Wildlife safari · Mid-range
A private six-day lodge safari through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, two nights in the Serengeti and a final day in the Ngorongoro Crater.
Price on request
Group joining6 days · Tanzania · Group joining
6 Days Stunning Tanzania Shared Northern Circuit Safari
Join other travellers on the northern circuit
Wildlife safari · Budget
A shared budget safari through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, travelling with other guests to keep costs down.
Price on request
- Mountain trek
6 days · Tanzania · Guided climb
6 Days Mt Kilimanjaro – Marangu Route
The hut route, with an acclimatisation day
Mountain trek · Huts & camps
The Marangu route with an extra acclimatisation day at Horombo Hut, giving your body more time to adjust before the summit.
Price on request
Mountain trek6 days · Tanzania · Guided climb
6 Days Mt Kilimanjaro – Machame Route
The scenic camping route
Mountain trek · Huts & camps
The Machame route in six days, camping across the Shira Plateau, past the Lava Tower and up the Barranco Wall to Barafu and the summit.
Price on request
7 days · Tanzania · Private or group
7 Days Incredible Tanzania Safari
The northern parks and Lake Natron
Wildlife safari · Mid-range
A mid-range safari that adds remote Lake Natron to Lake Manyara, the Ngorongoro Crater and two nights in the Serengeti.
Price on request
7 days · Tanzania · Private
7 Days Exciting Tanzania Budget Safari – Private
A private safari at budget rates
Wildlife safari · Budget
A private budget safari with three nights in the Serengeti, plus Tarangire, Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater.
Price on request
Mountain trek7 days · Tanzania · Guided climb
7 Days Mt Kilimanjaro – Machame Route
Machame with an extra night at Karanga
Mountain trek · Huts & camps
The seven-day Machame climb, adding a night at Karanga Camp after the Barranco Wall for better acclimatisation before Barafu and the summit.
Price on request
12 journeys
Tanzania combined with Kenya.
10 days · Kenya & Tanzania · Private or group
10 Days Kenya to Tanzania Midrange Safari
From Nairobi to Arusha the scenic way
Wildlife safari · Mid-range
A ten-day mid-range journey from Nairobi to Arusha: the Maasai Mara, Lake Naivasha and Amboseli in Kenya, then Tarangire, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater.
Price on request
6 days · Kenya & Tanzania · Private or group
6 Days Kenya & Tanzania Safari – Mara, Nakuru, Manyara & Ngorongoro
Two countries in under a week
Wildlife safari · Budget
Two nights in the Maasai Mara and a night in Nakuru, then the shuttle to Arusha for Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater.
From USD 1,520 pp
6 days · Kenya & Tanzania · Private or group
6 Days Safari Kenya & Tanzania – Mara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
Across the ecosystem the herds share
Wildlife safari · Mid-range
Two nights in the Maasai Mara, a cross-border drive into the Serengeti for two nights, then the Ngorongoro Crater: the Serengeti–Mara ecosystem from end to end.
Price on request
7 days · Kenya & Tanzania · Private or group
7 Days Adventure Kenya & Tanzania Safari
Nakuru, the Mara, the Serengeti and the crater
Wildlife safari · Mid-range
Seven days from Lake Nakuru to the Maasai Mara, across the border into the Serengeti and on to the Ngorongoro Crater.
Price on request
8 days · Kenya & Tanzania · Private or group
8 Days Kenya & Tanzania Budget Safari
The Mara, the Serengeti and back to Amboseli
Wildlife safari · Budget
A budget loop that crosses from the Maasai Mara into the Serengeti, visits the Ngorongoro Crater and returns to Kenya for two nights in Amboseli.
Price on request
9 days · Kenya & Tanzania · Private or group
9 Days Kenya & Tanzania Parks Safari
Lake Nakuru to Lake Manyara
Wildlife safari · Mid-range
Nine days with lodge stays: Lake Nakuru, two nights in the Maasai Mara, two in the Serengeti, then the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara before returning to Nairobi.
Price on request
Travel through the year
When to visit Tanzania.
Dry season
Roughly June to October; good game viewing and popular climbing months.
Calving season
Around January to March, the herds are often on the southern Serengeti plains.
Long rains
Roughly March to May; quieter, with some camps closing.
Before you go
Practical notes.
Entry requirements
Check current visa and health requirements with official Tanzanian government sources before travel.
Distances
Road safaris involve long but scenic driving days; flights can shorten them.
Common questions
Tanzania, explained.
How many days do I need in Tanzania?
Four to seven days covers the northern circuit well; add five to seven days for a Kilimanjaro climb.
Can I combine Tanzania with Kenya?
Yes. We offer twelve Kenya & Tanzania safaris that cross by road between the two countries.
How many days do I need for a Tanzania safari?
Three or four days covers Tarangire, Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater; five to seven days adds the Serengeti at a comfortable pace.
Can I combine a Tanzania safari with Kilimanjaro?
Yes. Both start from Arusha or Moshi, so a climb and a northern-circuit safari fit naturally together.
Where do Tanzania budget safaris stay?
Charity Hotel in Arusha, Fanaka Campsite near Tarangire and Lake Manyara, Seronera Camp in the Serengeti and Simba Campsite on the Ngorongoro crater rim.
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