Private, authentic and unforgettable journeys through East Africa — designed around you, not sold off a shelf.
From hidden gems to iconic landscapes, every journey we craft is designed to excite, inspire and awaken your sense of discovery.
Our guides live where you're only visiting — every route, every camp, every sighting shaped by people who call this place home.
Tanzania is home base — four distinct circuits, each with its own landscape, wildlife rhythm and story to tell. (We also run trips beyond Tanzania — more on that below.)
Custom-built itineraries, ready to be tailored to your dates, pace and dream.
A safari is more than a vehicle and a checklist. It's walking, tracking, floating and sitting still long enough to notice — every experience below is one we can build your journey around.
Get closer to thrilling wildlife interactions and see creatures big and small on morning and afternoon game drives.
GAME DRIVE
Five places, each with its own light, rhythm and story. Hover a name to step inside it.
Rising above the clouds, the roof of Africa rewards every step to its snow-capped summit.
Endless golden plains where the Great Migration unfolds in real time.
A walled world of grassland and forest, home to one of Africa's densest wildlife populations.
White sand, spice-scented streets and the turquoise calm of the Indian Ocean.
Ancient baobabs and some of Tanzania's best dry-season elephant viewing.
We're a Tanzania-based operator at heart, but we also run trips into four neighbouring countries — pair any of these with your Tanzania safari, or book them on their own.
Misty mountain rainforest, mountain gorillas, and the source of the Nile.
The same Great Migration, seen from the other side of the border.
Africa's most rewarding short break for mountain gorilla trekking.
One of the world's great natural wonders, Victoria Falls, and its elephants.
Tanzania's wild side isn't only savannah. Volcanic peaks, misty highlands and forest trails reward travellers who look up.
Our safaris strike the balance of comfort and authenticity — small groups, your own private vehicle, and guides who call this place home. Fewer people on the road means more intimate encounters with Tanzania's wild heart.
Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar — Tanzania's defining places, on one itinerary, without the rush of a group tour.
Private vehicles and small groups mean fewer engines and more patience — time to wait for the sighting other trucks drive past.
Guides who read the bush, not a script — decades of combined field experience, hired and trained locally in Arusha.
Time with Maasai communities and local families, not a staged photo stop — real conversations, on their terms.
Small, locally-run camps over large chains wherever the circuit allows it — built to fit your pace, not a fixed group schedule.
A share of every booking supports community conservancies and local staff, across every circuit we run.
We work alongside Pamoja Afrika (www.pamojafrika.org), a Tanzania-based community organisation connecting travellers with local communities through education, clean water and sustainable livelihoods — not charity, but real relationships and shared growth.
Supporting local schools and students across the communities we work alongside.
Bringing reliable, clean water access to villages along our safari routes.
Building real, lasting income opportunities — real relationships, not charity.
Wildebeest, zebra and gazelle move in a continuous clockwise loop through the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem, chasing rain and fresh grass on an ~800km circuit that never stops. Time your trip right and you can watch calving season, a river crossing, or the herds thundering across open plains.
Calving season — half a million calves born within weeks, drawing predators from every direction.
The herds break into long columns and begin the march north, following the rains.
The first river crossings of the year — smaller than the Mara, but no less dramatic.
The main event: mass crossings of the Mara River, crocodiles included.
The herds turn south again, closing the loop before calving season begins once more.
↻ The cycle repeats, every year, without end
Two unforgettable days out in Tarangire — guide Wilson made sure every moment counted.
Guides who explained everything with real enthusiasm, and happily stopped whenever there was something worth photographing.
Deeply knowledgeable, genuinely passionate guides — the trip couldn't have gone any better.
A safari that felt seamless from start to finish, run by an attentive and highly professional team.
Guide Sam helped us spot all of the Big Five across Serengeti and Ngorongoro, plus countless birds along the way.
Five days climbing Ol Doinyo Lengai, then a Serengeti and Ngorongoro safari — our guides made the impossible feel achievable.
From the Serengeti's endless plains to gorilla treks in Uganda and Rwanda — pick a destination below to see what a trip there looks like.
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See All DestinationsWe are Washana — a family from the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro — now based in Arusha. Every itinerary on this site is planned, driven and guided by people who call this country home.
We are Washana — the Shana clan — born on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, where our people have been known for generations as blacksmiths, shaping iron from the mountain's red earth. We moved to Arusha as our tourism business grew, but Kilimanjaro is still home.
Wild Bug Adventures is rooted in a shared passion for nature, wildlife and exceptional service. Our story began with Emmason Mshana, a renowned champion of Tanzania's wild places, whose deep knowledge of the country's ecosystems laid the foundation for everything we do.
He was joined by Samson Godson, whose background in diplomacy and international relations shaped the partnerships behind every bespoke trip; by Blass Amani Saleko, an expert in botany and zoology whose eye for this landscape's smallest details shapes our approach to sustainable tourism; and by Angelitha Mshana, whose creative vision built the brand you see today.
Owned and operated in Tanzania — not a foreign agency reselling someone else's itinerary.
We plan around your pace, not a bus-load of strangers. Most trips are private, start to finish.
You talk straight to the people planning your trip — on WhatsApp, by phone, or by email. No middlemen.
We work with parks and communities that put wildlife and land management first, and we follow their lead.
Ready for the wild? Our rugged Toyota Land Cruiser 4x4s are built for every twist and turn of the Tanzanian wilderness. With pop-up roofs, sliding windows, and gear like field guides, first aid kits and coolers, you're fully equipped to chase adventure and capture every moment.
Tap anyone below to read their full story.
Our family's work doesn't stop at the park gate. The same people who plan your safari also run a community organization and a mining company — both rooted in the places we come from.
The Shana clan comes from the slopes of Kilimanjaro, where our forefathers worked as blacksmiths — reading rock and earth to find iron, and forging the tools the mountain's farming families depended on. That knowledge of stone, soil and metal still runs through everything we do, from guiding you up the mountain to our work in mining today.
Community · Pamoja Afrika
Through our organization Pamoja Afrika we work with communities in Tanzania on three things that change lives for the long term:
It is community-led and built on long-term partnerships, not charity. Guests and volunteers come to learn, share and grow together — and a share of every safari supports this work.
Afro Shamans Company Ltd is our mining company. It began operating officially twelve years ago and has grown step by step across Tanzania — a natural continuation of our blacksmith heritage: understanding the rock, respecting the land and working it with care.
Mining tourism: guided visits to working sites to see how minerals are found, mined and handled. A mine visit can be added to any safari — ask us for details.
Tell us your dates and what you want to see — we'll build an itinerary around it.
Ready for the wild? Our rugged Toyota Land Cruiser 4x4s are built for every twist and turn of the Tanzanian wilderness. With pop-up roofs for standing game viewing and photography, sliding windows for a clear shot from any seat, and gear like field guides, first aid kits and coolers on board, you're fully equipped to chase adventure and capture every moment.
Every vehicle in our fleet is our own — not rented, not resold — maintained and driven by the same guides you'll travel with. The truck you leave Arusha in is the one you'll spend your whole safari in.
For travellers short on time but not on curiosity — a tight seven-day loop through Tarangire, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, with every day built around game viewing and nothing else. The shortest way to see the Northern Circuit properly.
Accommodation is hand-picked to match the Silver, Gold or Platinum tier you choose.
Organized exclusively for you and your party — your vehicle isn't shared with other travellers.
Subject to availability, this journey can begin on a date that suits you.
Adjust accommodation, pace or destinations to make it entirely your own.
One dedicated driver-guide with you for the full journey.
Suitable for families, couples and solo travellers alike.
The full interactive route map — with the animated day-by-day marker — is up in the Overview section.
Calculated from the destinations on this route. Sightings vary by season and are never guaranteed — this reflects typical likelihood, not a promise.
In Transit
Departure from your home airport to Tanzania, with a layover along the way.
Arrival
Airport arrival and visa processing, then a transfer to your lodge in Arusha to settle in ahead of the safari.
Game Drive
Tarangire has a strong reputation for elephant family reunions — a game drive through the park with a picnic lunch en route to Karatu.
Into the Serengeti
Onward into the Serengeti, with a game drive worked into the drive as wildlife appears along the route.
Full Day Safari
A full day of game drives across the plains, the itinerary's single biggest block of time for sightings.
Crater Floor
An early 6:30am breakfast, then a full day game drive down on the Crater floor — the highest concentration of predators on the whole trip.
Departure
A relaxed final morning before the transfer to the airport, timed to your flight home.
Choose the comfort level that suits your trip — the day-by-day route stays identical, only the lodges and camps upgrade.
Silver
Comfortable ensuite lodges and camps, well-located for each day's game drive.
Gold
Hand-picked upgraded lodges and tented camps in prime wildlife-viewing spots.
Platinum
The most exclusive camps on the route — private verandas, top-tier guiding and service.
| Day | Lodge | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Arusha Coffee Lodge | Dinner |
| 3 | Karatu lodge | All meals included |
| 4–5 | Serengeti tented camp | All meals included |
| 6 | Karatu lodge | Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner |
"Only a week to spare and this covered everything I actually wanted to see. No day felt wasted on driving alone."
"The Crater day was worth the whole trip by itself — rhino within the first hour."
"Tight itinerary but never rushed. Our guide clearly knew how to make seven days feel complete."
Eight days covering the three parks every first-time family safari should see — Tarangire's elephants, two full days in the Serengeti, and a Ngorongoro Crater finish — without the longer drives or extra flights of the bigger itineraries.
Accommodation is hand-picked to match the Silver, Gold or Platinum tier you choose.
Organized exclusively for you and your party — your vehicle isn't shared with other travellers.
Subject to availability, this journey can begin on a date that suits you.
Adjust accommodation, pace or destinations to make it entirely your own.
One dedicated driver-guide with you for the full journey.
Suitable for families, couples and solo travellers alike.
The full interactive route map — with the animated day-by-day marker — is up in the Overview section.
Calculated from the destinations on this route. Sightings vary by season and are never guaranteed — this reflects typical likelihood, not a promise.
In Transit
Overnight flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport, with a layover en route.
Arrival
Airport arrival and visa processing, then a transfer into the Tanzanian countryside around Arusha to settle in for the night.
Game Drive
A game drive through Tarangire with a picnic lunch along the way, the elephant herds usually close enough for a good look.
Into the Serengeti
Onward to the Serengeti, with an afternoon game drive on arrival — the first taste of Africa's big cats in their natural habitat.
Full Day Safari
A full day of game drives across the Serengeti's plains, tracking lion, giraffe and, in season, the migration herds.
Full Day Safari
A second full day in the Serengeti, giving the whole family time to slow down, watch, and let sightings come to you.
Crater Floor
A half-day game drive down onto the Crater floor, with a picnic lunch overlooking the lake before heading back up to Karatu.
Departure
A relaxed morning before the drive to Kilimanjaro Airport, timed to your flight home.
Choose the comfort level that suits your trip — the day-by-day route stays identical, only the lodges and camps upgrade.
Silver
Comfortable ensuite lodges and camps, well-located for each day's game drive.
Gold
Hand-picked upgraded lodges and tented camps in prime wildlife-viewing spots.
Platinum
The most exclusive camps on the route — private verandas, top-tier guiding and service.
| Day | Lodge | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Hotel in Arusha | Dinner |
| 3 | Karatu Kudu Lodge | All meals included |
| 4–6 | Tanzania Bush Camps, Central Serengeti | All meals included |
| 7 | Karatu Kudu Lodge | All meals included |
"Eight days was the right length for our kids' first safari — long enough to see everything, short enough that nobody got restless."
"Two full Serengeti days made all the difference. Our guide let the children ask endless questions and never seemed to mind."
"Karatu Kudu Lodge was a hit with our two teenagers — good pool, good food, and close enough to the crater rim for an early start."
Nine days that pair the Northern Circuit's best game viewing with four nights unwinding on Zanzibar's white sand. The pace is gentler, the lodges are family-friendly, and the itinerary leaves room to breathe between game drives — ending, always, at the beach.
Accommodation is hand-picked to match the Silver, Gold or Platinum tier you choose.
Organized exclusively for you and your party — your vehicle isn't shared with other travellers.
Subject to availability, this journey can begin on a date that suits you.
Adjust accommodation, pace or destinations to make it entirely your own.
One dedicated driver-guide with you for the full journey.
Suitable for families, couples and solo travellers alike.
The full interactive route map — with the animated day-by-day marker — is up in the Overview section.
Calculated from the destinations on this route. Sightings vary by season and are never guaranteed — this reflects typical likelihood, not a promise.
In Transit
An overnight flight from your home airport to Kilimanjaro International, connecting through one of the major East Africa hubs.
Arrival
Landing at Kilimanjaro Airport, a short transfer brings you into Arusha for a rest day and a welcome dinner — the first chance to meet your guide and settle in before the safari begins.
Game Drive
An afternoon game drive through Tarangire, where elephant, lion and giraffe move between ancient baobabs. From there it's a 2–3 hour drive on to Karatu for the night.
Into the Serengeti
A scenic drive up through the Ngorongoro Highlands and down onto the Serengeti plains, with a game drive worked into the route as wildlife appears along the way.
Full Day Safari
A full day of game drives across the Serengeti's open plains, with an optional sunrise hot air balloon safari for early risers. In season, this is prime Great Migration territory.
Crater Rim
A morning game drive on the crater floor, followed by an afternoon at leisure and sunset viewing from the rim — one of the great panoramas of East Africa.
Crater & Coast
A half-day game drive on the crater floor before the drive back to Arusha and an evening flight out to Zanzibar — swapping the savanna for the Indian Ocean in a single day.
Culture & Coast
A guided walk through Stone Town's UNESCO-listed lanes, a spice plantation tour, and the rest of the day free for the beach or a sunset dhow cruise.
Departure
A leisurely final morning on the beach before the transfer to Zanzibar's airport for your return flight home.
Choose the comfort level that suits your trip — the day-by-day route stays identical, only the lodges and camps upgrade.
Silver
Comfortable ensuite lodges and camps, well-located for each day's game drive.
Gold
Hand-picked upgraded lodges and tented camps in prime wildlife-viewing spots.
Platinum
The most exclusive camps on the route — private verandas, top-tier guiding and service.
| Day | Lodge | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | In transit | — |
| 2 | Arusha Planet Lodge / Four Points / Arusha Coffee Lodge | Welcome dinner |
| 3 | Mvuli Lodge / Ngorongoro Kudu / Acacia Farm | All meals included |
| 4–5 | Shuhudia Adventure Camp / Zawadi Camp / Kubu Kubu | All meals included |
| 6 | Lion's Paw Ngorongoro (Platinum) / equivalent | All meals included |
| 7–9 | Spice Palace / The Seyyida / The Residence Zanzibar | All meals included |
"The kids still talk about the elephants at Tarangire. Every lodge felt genuinely welcoming to a family, not just tolerant of one."
"Perfectly paced — safari days were exciting but not exhausting, and the Zanzibar finish was exactly the wind-down we needed."
"Our guide was fantastic with the children, always finding a way to make each stop feel like a discovery."
Eleven days weighted almost entirely toward the Serengeti — two days at Tarangire, a detour to Lake Natron's flamingo shores, then four days split between the Mara River crossing zone and Central Serengeti's resident big cats, finishing with the Crater. Guides track migration reports daily and adjust the route accordingly.
Accommodation is hand-picked to match the Silver, Gold or Platinum tier you choose.
Organized exclusively for you and your party — your vehicle isn't shared with other travellers.
Subject to availability, this journey can begin on a date that suits you.
Adjust accommodation, pace or destinations to make it entirely your own.
One dedicated driver-guide with you for the full journey.
Suitable for families, couples and solo travellers alike.
The full interactive route map — with the animated day-by-day marker — is up in the Overview section.
Calculated from the destinations on this route. Sightings vary by season and are never guaranteed — this reflects typical likelihood, not a promise.
In Transit
Overnight flight from your home airport to Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Arrival
Airport pickup, a chance to meet your guide, and a transfer into Arusha to rest and prepare for the days ahead.
Full Day Safari
A full day among Tarangire's elephant herds, ancient baobabs and rich birdlife, with the pace set by whatever the plains offer up.
Full Day Safari
Morning and afternoon game drives exploring Tarangire's hidden valleys and river systems, away from the busier main circuit.
Rift Valley Floor
A striking descent through Maasai grazing lands to the shores of Lake Natron, arriving in time to watch flamingos gather at dusk.
Flamingo Shores
Sunrise over the lake, a guided walk to the Ngaresero waterfalls, and a visit to a nearby Maasai village.
Migration Zone
An adventurous drive to Kogatende in the Serengeti's far north, entering the heart of the migration zone with a game drive on arrival.
River Crossings
A full day positioned along the Mara River, watching for the wildebeest and zebra crossings that define the Great Migration, season permitting.
Big Cat Country
A drive south through the Serengeti's heart, with a game drive worked into the route, arriving in Central Serengeti's Seronera Valley by afternoon.
Full Day Safari
A full day exploring the Seronera Valley's kopjes, tracking resident lion prides, leopard and cheetah in this year-round big cat stronghold.
Crater Finish
A half-day game drive on the Crater floor, then on to Karatu for a relaxed evening before the drive to Kilimanjaro Airport for your return flight.
Choose the comfort level that suits your trip — the day-by-day route stays identical, only the lodges and camps upgrade.
Silver
Comfortable ensuite lodges and camps, well-located for each day's game drive.
Gold
Hand-picked upgraded lodges and tented camps in prime wildlife-viewing spots.
Platinum
The most exclusive camps on the route — private verandas, top-tier guiding and service.
| Day | Lodge | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Arusha Planet Lodge / Four Points / Arusha Coffee Lodge | Dinner |
| 3–4 | Tarangire Treetop Lodge (Platinum) / equivalent | All meals included |
| 5–6 | Lake Natron camp/lodge | All meals included |
| 7–8 | Kogatende Serengeti North lodge | All meals included |
| 9–10 | Shuhudia Adventure Camp / Zawadi Camp / Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge | All meals included |
| 11 | Mvuli Lodge / Ngorongoro Kudu Lodge | Breakfast, lunch |
"We caught a crossing on our second morning at Kogatende. Our guide had been tracking the herds by radio for days — it wasn't luck."
"Four cheetah sightings in Central Serengeti alone. This itinerary clearly knows where the cats actually are."
"Two full days in Tarangire before we even reached the Serengeti set the tone — unhurried, and better for it."
Fifteen days built for two — a Serengeti safari with private sundowners and candlelit bush dinners, a sunrise crater descent, and then nine unhurried nights on Zanzibar's Nungwi beach. Every lodge on this route is chosen for romance as much as for wildlife.
Accommodation is hand-picked to match the Silver, Gold or Platinum tier you choose.
Organized exclusively for you and your party — your vehicle isn't shared with other travellers.
Subject to availability, this journey can begin on a date that suits you.
Adjust accommodation, pace or destinations to make it entirely your own.
One dedicated driver-guide with you for the full journey.
Suitable for families, couples and solo travellers alike.
The full interactive route map — with the animated day-by-day marker — is up in the Overview section.
Calculated from the destinations on this route. Sightings vary by season and are never guaranteed — this reflects typical likelihood, not a promise.
In Transit
Your romantic adventure begins with an overnight flight from your home airport to Kilimanjaro International.
Arrival
Airport pickup and visa formalities, then a short transfer into Arusha for a welcome dinner and your first night to unwind together.
Into the Plains
A short flight to the Serengeti, followed by an afternoon game drive across the plains as the light turns gold — the first of two full days here.
Full Day Safari
Morning, afternoon and sunset game drives across the Serengeti, tracking predators and, in season, the Great Migration herds.
Crater Floor
A day exploring the Crater floor, with a picnic lunch in the heart of the caldera surrounded by grazing herds, before overnighting in Karatu.
Baobab Country
A morning game drive through Tarangire's baobab-studded landscape and its famously large elephant herds, then back to Arusha for the night.
To the Coast
A flight from Arusha to Zanzibar, arriving at your beachfront suite in Nungwi as the safari gives way to nine nights of ocean.
Beach & Spa
Your first full day by the water — swimming, a couples spa treatment, and a candlelit dinner on the sand as the sun goes down.
Reef & Dolphins
A boat trip out to Mnemba Atoll, snorkeling over coral gardens with a good chance of dolphins on the crossing.
Culture Day
A guided walk through Stone Town's old quarter followed by a spice plantation tour — cinnamon, cloves and vanilla, tasted straight from the source.
Sunset Sail
An evening sail on a traditional dhow, champagne in hand, as the Indian Ocean turns copper — one of the most requested evenings on this route.
At Leisure
A day with nothing on it but the beach — swim, read, nap, repeat.
At Leisure
A second free day, or book an optional deep-sea fishing trip, a private picnic on a sandbank, or simply stay on the beach.
Final Day
Your last full day on the island — a quiet one, by design, before the journey home begins.
Departure
A final morning to lounge on the beach or take a private picnic, before the transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Choose the comfort level that suits your trip — the day-by-day route stays identical, only the lodges and camps upgrade.
Silver
Comfortable ensuite lodges and camps, well-located for each day's game drive.
Gold
Hand-picked upgraded lodges and tented camps in prime wildlife-viewing spots.
Platinum
The most exclusive camps on the route — private verandas, top-tier guiding and service.
| Day | Lodge | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Arusha Planet Lodge / Coffee Lodge / Four Points | All meals included |
| 3–4 | Shuhudia Adventure Camp / Kubu Kubu / Zawadi Camp | All meals included |
| 5 | Mvuli Lodge / Ngorongoro Kudu / Farm House | All meals included |
| 6 | Arusha Planet Lodge / Coffee Lodge / Four Points | All meals included |
| 7–14 | Amaan Bungalows / My Blue Hotel / The Z Hotel | All meals included |
"The bush dinner under the stars was the highlight of our whole honeymoon — and then nine days of doing absolutely nothing on Nungwi."
"Every lodge on the safari leg had a private veranda and total privacy. It never once felt like a group tour."
"The dhow cruise at sunset is exactly as romantic as the photos promise. Worth every krone."
Eight days through the beating heart of Tanzania's safari country — from Tarangire's ancient baobabs to the endless plains of the Serengeti and the walled world of Ngorongoro Crater. Every game drive is private, every pace is yours, and the route is built to follow the wildlife rather than a fixed script.
Accommodation is hand-picked to match the Silver, Gold or Platinum tier you choose.
Organized exclusively for you and your party — your vehicle isn't shared with other travellers.
Subject to availability, this journey can begin on a date that suits you.
Adjust accommodation, pace or destinations to make it entirely your own.
One dedicated driver-guide with you for the full journey.
Suitable for families, couples and solo travellers alike.
The full interactive route map — with the animated day-by-day marker — is up in the Overview section.
Calculated from the destinations on this route. Sightings vary by season and are never guaranteed — this reflects typical likelihood, not a promise.
Arrival
Welcomed at Kilimanjaro Airport and transferred to your lodge at the foot of Mount Meru. Settle in, meet your guide, and go over the days ahead before dinner.
Game Drive
Drive to Tarangire, home to Tanzania's largest elephant herds and its iconic ancient baobabs. Afternoon game drive along the river, where wildlife concentrates even in dry season.
Into the Serengeti
Cross the Rift Valley wall into the Serengeti, tracking game along the way. Settle into camp inside the park ahead of two full days on the plains.
Full Day Safari
A full day dedicated to the Serengeti's endless plains — morning and afternoon game drives in search of lion, leopard and, in season, the great migration herds.
Southern Serengeti
Head toward the Moru Kopjes and short-grass plains, known for resident cheetah and — seasonally — the calving herds. A quieter corner of the park, further from the crowds.
Crater Floor
Descend at dawn into the Crater floor — the highest density of predators in Africa, in a self-contained caldera you can cover in a single unforgettable morning.
Forest & Lake
Descend the Rift Valley escarpment to Lake Manyara, known for its groundwater forest and tree-climbing lions. A gentler final game drive before heading back to Arusha.
Departure
A final morning at leisure before the drive back to Arusha for your onward flight home, or the start of a Zanzibar beach extension.
Choose the comfort level that suits your trip — the day-by-day route stays identical, only the lodges and camps upgrade.
Silver
Comfortable ensuite lodges and camps, well-located for each day's game drive.
Gold
Hand-picked upgraded lodges and tented camps in prime wildlife-viewing spots.
Platinum
The most exclusive camps on the route — private verandas, top-tier guiding and service.
| Day | Lodge | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arusha Planet Lodge | Dinner included |
| 2 | Mvuli Lodge, Ngorongoro | All meals included |
| 3–5 | Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge, Central Serengeti | All meals included |
| 6 | Mvuli Lodge, Ngorongoro | All meals included |
| 7 | Lake Manyara Serena Lodge | All meals included |
| 8 | End of tour | Breakfast included |
"Our guide found things we would have driven straight past — the whole trip felt considered, never rushed."
"Every detail was arranged before we even asked. It felt less like a tour and more like being hosted."
"The Ngorongoro morning alone was worth the trip. Would book with them again without hesitation."
Fourteen days off the well-worn safari trail — village life in the North Pare Mountains, a rhino sanctuary at Mkomazi, cloud-forest hiking above Lushoto, and a slow finish on Zanzibar's beaches. Built for travellers who want culture and coastline in equal measure, not just game drives.
Accommodation is hand-picked to match the Silver, Gold or Platinum tier you choose.
Organized exclusively for you and your party — your vehicle isn't shared with other travellers.
Subject to availability, this journey can begin on a date that suits you.
Adjust accommodation, pace or destinations to make it entirely your own.
One dedicated driver-guide with you for the full journey.
Suitable for families, couples and solo travellers alike.
The full interactive route map — with the animated day-by-day marker — is up in the Overview section.
Calculated from the destinations on this route. Sightings vary by season and are never guaranteed — this reflects typical likelihood, not a promise.
In Transit
An overnight flight to Kilimanjaro International, connecting through a major hub.
Arrival
Airport transfer and visa formalities, then a short drive into Moshi at the foot of Kilimanjaro to rest before the journey east begins.
Village Life
A day in the North Pare Mountains meeting a local women's weaving group and visiting a sacred forest kept by the community for generations.
Rhino Sanctuary
Into Mkomazi, home to a protected black rhino sanctuary and one of Tanzania's last strongholds for the African wild dog.
Full Day Safari
A full day exploring Mkomazi's dry acacia country, quieter and far less visited than the Northern Circuit parks.
Community Day
A short drive to Same Town for a visit to Hillock School, meeting students and teachers over a hot lunch prepared on site.
Into the Highlands
A scenic climb into the Usambara Mountains, Tanzania's green, cool highland counterpoint to the savanna — arriving in Lushoto by evening.
Forest Hike
A guided hike through Kwambego and the Magamba Forest Reserve, keeping an eye out for colobus monkeys, before taking in the view from Irente Viewpoint.
To the Coast
Descend from the highlands to the coast, stopping in historic Bagamoyo before continuing to Dar es Salaam for the night.
Ferry Crossing
A fast ferry across to Zanzibar, then a transfer up to Nungwi at the island's northern tip — the first of five nights by the water.
Reef & Dolphins
A boat out to Mnemba Atoll for snorkeling over the reef, with a good chance of spotting wild dolphins along the way.
Sunset Sail
A free day to swim, relax, or book a spa treatment, ending with a traditional dhow cruise as the sun goes down.
Old Town
A guided walk through Stone Town's UNESCO-listed lanes, taking in the House of Wonders, the Old Fort, and the old Persian gardens.
Departure
A final morning free before the transfer to Zanzibar's airport for your flight home.
Choose the comfort level that suits your trip — the day-by-day route stays identical, only the lodges and camps upgrade.
Silver
Comfortable ensuite lodges and camps, well-located for each day's game drive.
Gold
Hand-picked upgraded lodges and tented camps in prime wildlife-viewing spots.
Platinum
The most exclusive camps on the route — private verandas, top-tier guiding and service.
| Day | Lodge | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Hotel in Moshi | Dinner, breakfast |
| 3 | Sungo Ecological Village | All meals included |
| 4–5 | Tented camp, Mkomazi | Bush picnic lunch |
| 6 | Same Town hotel | Hot lunch at school |
| 7–8 | Lushoto hotel | All meals included |
| 9 | Dar es Salaam hotel | All meals included |
| 10–12 | Nungwi beach accommodation | All meals included |
| 13 | Stone Town hotel | All meals included |
"This is not a checklist safari. The village visits felt genuine, arranged with real care for the communities hosting us."
"Lushoto was a total surprise — cool mountain air and forest trails after all that dust. A brilliant contrast."
"Mkomazi's rhinos, almost to ourselves, then two weeks later floating over the reef at Mnemba. Hard to beat that range."
Twelve days on the road far less travelled — Mikumi's open plains and Ruaha's baobab wilderness, reached by charter flight and shared with a fraction of the Northern Circuit's visitors, before ending on Zanzibar's beaches with Dar es Salaam's island-hopping and spice-market culture woven through.
Accommodation is hand-picked to match the Silver, Gold or Platinum tier you choose.
Organized exclusively for you and your party — your vehicle isn't shared with other travellers.
Subject to availability, this journey can begin on a date that suits you.
Adjust accommodation, pace or destinations to make it entirely your own.
One dedicated driver-guide with you for the full journey.
Suitable for families, couples and solo travellers alike.
The full interactive route map — with the animated day-by-day marker — is up in the Overview section.
Calculated from the destinations on this route. Sightings vary by season and are never guaranteed — this reflects typical likelihood, not a promise.
In Transit
An evening departure connecting through Amsterdam, Doha, Istanbul or Addis Ababa, arriving on the Tanzanian coast.
Arrival
A late morning or afternoon arrival on the coast — check in and take the rest of the day to settle in after the flight.
Island Day
A morning at the National Museum and Kariakoo Market, then a boat out to Mbudya Island for an afternoon of snorkeling just offshore.
Into the Bush
A scenic six-hour drive inland to Mikumi National Park, with an afternoon game drive on arrival across its open, Serengeti-like plains.
Full Day Safari
Morning and afternoon game drives across Mikumi, spotting elephant herds and, with luck, lion prides resting up in the shade.
Remote Wilderness
A charter flight into Ruaha, Tanzania's largest national park and one of its least visited, with a sunset game drive straight off the airstrip.
Full Day Safari
A full day exploring Ruaha's baobab-studded landscape, tracking big cats along the Great Ruaha River.
To the Coast
A flight back to Dar es Salaam and on to Zanzibar, with a transfer up to your beachfront resort at Nungwi.
At Leisure
A free day for swimming and snorkeling off the beach, or simply resting after a week of dust and long drives.
Optional Excursion
An optional day trip into Stone Town and a spice plantation tour, or stay on the beach if you'd rather not move.
Sunset Sail
A last free day on the sand, closing with an optional sunset dhow cruise along the coastline.
Departure
Airport transfer and your return flight home, spice and salt air still on your clothes.
Choose the comfort level that suits your trip — the day-by-day route stays identical, only the lodges and camps upgrade.
Silver
Comfortable ensuite lodges and camps, well-located for each day's game drive.
Gold
Hand-picked upgraded lodges and tented camps in prime wildlife-viewing spots.
Platinum
The most exclusive camps on the route — private verandas, top-tier guiding and service.
| Day | Lodge | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| 2–3 | The Slipway Hotel / Coral Beach Hotel | All meals included |
| 4–5 | Mikumi lodge/camp | All meals included |
| 6–7 | Ruaha camp | All meals included |
| 8–11 | Nungwi beach resort | All meals included |
"Ruaha felt like having an entire national park to ourselves. We saw three vehicles total in two days."
"Mbudya Island on day three was the perfect reset before heading inland. Loved the mix of coast and bush."
"The charter flight into Ruaha was an experience in itself — low over the river, elephants visible from the air."
Twelve days for travellers who want more than a standard circuit — a pre-dawn climb of the active volcano Oldoinyo Lengai, flamingo shores at Lake Natron, three days chasing the migration across the Serengeti, and a crater floor finish. This is the Northern Circuit's wilder edge.
Accommodation is hand-picked to match the Silver, Gold or Platinum tier you choose.
Organized exclusively for you and your party — your vehicle isn't shared with other travellers.
Subject to availability, this journey can begin on a date that suits you.
Adjust accommodation, pace or destinations to make it entirely your own.
One dedicated driver-guide with you for the full journey.
Suitable for families, couples and solo travellers alike.
The full interactive route map — with the animated day-by-day marker — is up in the Overview section.
Calculated from the destinations on this route. Sightings vary by season and are never guaranteed — this reflects typical likelihood, not a promise.
In Transit
Overnight flight from your home airport to Kilimanjaro International, with a layover en route.
Arrival
Visa processing at the airport, then a 45–60 minute transfer into Arusha to meet your guide and rest before the adventure begins.
Game Drive
A picnic lunch and afternoon game drive through Tarangire, famous for elephant herds gathering along the river, before continuing to Mto wa Mbu.
Rift Valley Floor
Onward to Lake Natron on the Rift Valley floor, with a bush picnic and a 30–45 minute hike to the Ngaresero Waterfalls, cool enough for a swim.
Volcano Summit
A 2am start for the summit push up this active volcano, reaching the rim for sunrise over the Rift Valley, Lake Natron's salt flats and, on a clear day, Kilimanjaro itself.
Flamingo Shores
A short transfer to the lake shore for a guided walk among an estimated 1.5 million Lesser Flamingos, followed by a swim in a natural pool and a bush picnic.
Migration Territory
Into the Serengeti's north near Kogatende, where the Mara River crossings play out in season among an estimated one million wildebeest and 300,000 zebra.
Big Cat Country
A morning game drive followed by a relocation south, tracking big cats along the way before a sunset arrival in Central Serengeti.
Full Day Safari
A full day of game drives through Central Serengeti's kopjes and river valleys, prime territory for lion, leopard and cheetah.
Crater Floor
An early departure for the Crater, with a picnic lunch on the floor and an afternoon game drive among a dense population of rhino, lion and hyena.
Forest & Lake
A half-day morning game drive at Lake Manyara, known for its groundwater forest and tree-climbing lions, before returning to Arusha for the night.
Departure
A free morning — extend with Zanzibar or the Usambara Mountains if you'd like more time — before transferring to the airport.
Choose the comfort level that suits your trip — the day-by-day route stays identical, only the lodges and camps upgrade.
Silver
Comfortable ensuite lodges and camps, well-located for each day's game drive.
Gold
Hand-picked upgraded lodges and tented camps in prime wildlife-viewing spots.
Platinum
The most exclusive camps on the route — private verandas, top-tier guiding and service.
| Day | Lodge | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Hotel in Arusha | All meals included |
| 3 | Mto wa Mbu lodge/camp | All meals included |
| 4 | Lake Natron camp/lodge | All meals included |
| 5 | Lodge with pool access | All meals included |
| 6 | Masai Giraffe Eco Lodge | All meals included |
| 7 | Kogatende Serengeti North Lodge | All meals included |
| 8–9 | Central Serengeti camp | All meals included |
| 10 | Karatu lodge | All meals included |
| 11 | Arusha lodge | All meals included |
"The Lengai summit was brutal at 2am and worth every step at sunrise. Not a trip for everyone, but exactly what I wanted."
"A million flamingos is not an exaggeration. Lake Natron alone would have justified the whole trip."
"Three days in the Serengeti gave us space the standard 2-day itineraries never do. We saw a kill on day two."
Ten days designed around comfort as much as wildlife — shorter driving days, single-location lodges instead of a new camp every night, and five unhurried nights on Zanzibar to close the trip. The route still takes in Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Crater; it simply gives you time to enjoy them.
Accommodation is hand-picked to match the Silver, Gold or Platinum tier you choose.
Organized exclusively for you and your party — your vehicle isn't shared with other travellers.
Subject to availability, this journey can begin on a date that suits you.
Adjust accommodation, pace or destinations to make it entirely your own.
One dedicated driver-guide with you for the full journey.
Suitable for families, couples and solo travellers alike.
The full interactive route map — with the animated day-by-day marker — is up in the Overview section.
Calculated from the destinations on this route. Sightings vary by season and are never guaranteed — this reflects typical likelihood, not a promise.
Arrival
Airport arrival, visa processing handled with your guide's help, and an unhurried transfer into Arusha to settle in for two nights.
Rest Day
A free day in Arusha to recover from the flight, with an optional gentle walk through the coffee lodge gardens or a spa treatment.
Game Drive
A relaxed drive to Tarangire with a picnic lunch and a game drive paced for comfort — frequent stops, shaded viewing, no rush between sightings.
Crater Floor
A morning game drive down onto the Crater floor, with a picnic lunch beside the lake and an easy afternoon back at the lodge.
To the Coast
An easy morning before an evening flight from Arusha to Zanzibar, arriving at your beachfront room in Nungwi for the first of five nights.
At Leisure
White sand and blue-green water, with the day left entirely open — swim, doze, or simply watch the dhows go by.
At Leisure
A second beach day, with optional gentle snorkeling trips available for those who'd like to get in the water.
Sunset Sail
An easy day by the water, closing with a gentle sunset dhow cruise along the coast.
At Leisure
One more unhurried day on the sand before the trip winds down.
Departure
A gentle guided walk through Stone Town and a relaxed lunch, before the transfer to the airport for your evening flight home.
Choose the comfort level that suits your trip — the day-by-day route stays identical, only the lodges and camps upgrade.
Silver
Comfortable ensuite lodges and camps, well-located for each day's game drive.
Gold
Hand-picked upgraded lodges and tented camps in prime wildlife-viewing spots.
Platinum
The most exclusive camps on the route — private verandas, top-tier guiding and service.
| Day | Lodge | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Hotel in Arusha | Dinner / breakfast, dinner |
| 3–4 | Karatu Kudu Lodge | All meals included |
| 5–9 | Nungwi beach hotel | Breakfast, dinner |
| 10 | Day room, Stone Town | Breakfast, lunch |
"No day felt rushed, and every drive was short enough that we still had energy for the game viewing itself. Exactly what we asked for."
"The two-night stops meant we actually got to know each lodge instead of just passing through. A real difference at our pace."
"Five nights in Zanzibar at the end was the right call — we needed the rest after the crater, and it was glorious."
Between January and March, over half a million wildebeest calves hit the Ndutu plains within a few short weeks, and every predator in the Serengeti ecosystem knows it. This six-day safari puts you right in the middle of that drama, from dawn stakeouts over newborn herds to the calm, green-season light photographers chase all year. It closes with a full day circling the Ngorongoro Crater floor, Tanzania's most concentrated wildlife stage.
Accommodation is hand-picked to match the Silver, Gold or Platinum tier you choose.
Organized exclusively for you and your party — your vehicle isn't shared with other travellers.
Subject to availability, this journey can begin on a date that suits you.
Adjust accommodation, pace or destinations to make it entirely your own.
One dedicated driver-guide with you for the full journey.
Suitable for families, couples and solo travellers alike.
The full interactive route map — with the animated day-by-day marker — is up in the Overview section.
Calculated from the destinations on this route. Sightings vary by season and are never guaranteed — this reflects typical likelihood, not a promise.
Arrival
Depart Arusha after breakfast and drive south-west across the Rift Valley floor toward Ndutu, arriving in time for an afternoon game drive among the calving herds. Newborn wildebeest calves, wobbling on new legs, draw lion and hyena within sight of the track.
Calving Season
Spend the whole day following the action across the short-grass plains, where the birthing pulse of the migration draws in cheetah, lion prides on the hunt and packs of spotted hyena. A picnic lunch is taken out on the plains so no game-viewing time is lost.
Transfer
Drive north into Central Serengeti's Seronera Valley, a river-cut landscape of kopjes and acacia woodland that holds resident game year-round. An afternoon game drive targets leopard along the Seronera River's fig trees.
Big Cats
A full day of game drives through Seronera's river valleys, where resident lion prides and one of the ecosystem's healthiest leopard densities make for reliably excellent sightings. Late afternoon is spent at a favourite hippo pool as the light turns gold.
Crater Day
Descend at dawn into the Ngorongoro Crater, a 2,000-foot-deep caldera holding one of Africa's densest wildlife concentrations. A full day on the crater floor gives a strong shot at all of the Big Five in a single sitting.
Departure
A final early-morning game drive along the crater rim before the descent back to Arusha, with time to freshen up ahead of your onward flight. The trip ends with drop-off at Arusha airport or your hotel.
Choose the comfort level that suits your trip — the day-by-day route stays identical, only the lodges and camps upgrade.
Silver
Comfortable ensuite rooms with private verandas looking straight onto the Ndutu plains.
Gold
Boutique 8-tent camp with a prime position for the calving herds and Seronera's resident cats.
Platinum
Opulent crater-rim suites with private butler service and sweeping caldera views.
| Day | Lodge | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Ndutu Safari Lodge | All meals included |
| 2 | Serengeti Pioneer Camp | All meals included |
| 1 | Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge | All meals included |
"We watched a cheetah stalk a wildebeest calf twenty metres from our vehicle. Timing the trip for calving season was the best call we made."
"The Ndutu plains in March are something else, calves everywhere and predators working the herds constantly. Our guide read the action perfectly."
"Ngorongoro on the last day capped it off beautifully. Five days felt just right, nothing rushed."
Between June and September, the migration funnels into the far north of the Serengeti and takes on the Mara River in chaotic, crocodile-thick crossings that have made this the most talked-about scene in African wildlife. This seven-day safari spends three full nights in Kogatende, close enough to the riverbanks to reach a crossing within minutes of word coming over the radio. It's a rougher, more remote circuit than the classic loop, long drives, dust and no guarantees, which is exactly why it delivers.
Accommodation is hand-picked to match the Silver, Gold or Platinum tier you choose.
Organized exclusively for you and your party — your vehicle isn't shared with other travellers.
Subject to availability, this journey can begin on a date that suits you.
Adjust accommodation, pace or destinations to make it entirely your own.
One dedicated driver-guide with you for the full journey.
Suitable for families, couples and solo travellers alike.
The full interactive route map — with the animated day-by-day marker — is up in the Overview section.
Calculated from the destinations on this route. Sightings vary by season and are never guaranteed — this reflects typical likelihood, not a promise.
Transfer
Head northwest from Arusha across the Ngorongoro highlands and down onto the Serengeti plains, arriving at Seronera in the late afternoon for a first game drive. It's a long day on the road, but the reward is an immediate introduction to the ecosystem's resident big cats.
Big Cats
Explore the Seronera River valley's kopjes and riverine forest, prime territory for lion and one of the highest leopard densities in East Africa. This is also the staging ground before pushing north to the crossing points.
Transfer
Drive north through increasingly remote bush toward Kogatende, tracking radio reports of herd movement along the way. Vehicle numbers drop sharply once you cross the Grumeti, and the Northern Serengeti feels like a different park entirely.
Crossing Watch
Full day positioned along the Mara riverbanks, watching herds build up courage at the water's edge before committing to a crossing. Nile crocodile, some over four metres, patrol the deeper channels waiting for exactly this moment.
Wild North
A second full day in the north covers less-visited stretches of the Mara River and the Lamai wedge, where lion prides specialise in hunting the crossing herds. Late-afternoon light along the escarpment is some of the best in the ecosystem.
Transfer
Depart the north and drive south across the plains toward the Ngorongoro Highlands, watching the terrain climb from savannah to cloud forest. Arrive at the crater rim in time for sunset over the caldera.
Departure
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a final morning of game viewing before the drive back to Arusha for your onward flight. It's a fitting last stop after the wilder north, dense, easy game viewing to close the trip.
Choose the comfort level that suits your trip — the day-by-day route stays identical, only the lodges and camps upgrade.
Silver
Solid tented base camp in Central Serengeti with an authentic bush safari feel.
Gold
Cliff-top luxury camp overlooking the Mara River crossing points.
Platinum
Ultra-exclusive fly-camp style suites positioned for first access to the crossing action.
| Day | Lodge | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Serengeti Acacia Camp | All meals included |
| 3 | Lamai Serengeti | All meals included |
| 1 | Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge | All meals included |
"We waited four hours at the riverbank and it was worth every minute, the crossing itself lasted maybe ninety seconds of pure chaos."
"Kogatende felt properly remote, barely another vehicle in sight. Our guide's radio contacts made all the difference."
"Long driving days but the payoff in the north was incredible. Crocodiles taking down a straggler right in front of us."
This is the migration safari for travellers who want front-row wildlife without giving up an inch of comfort, top-tier lodges, a private vehicle for your party alone, and a pace built around long lunches and golden-hour drives rather than early alarms. Three full nights in Central Serengeti land you in the thick of the migration's resident and seasonal herds, before two nights on the Ngorongoro rim close the trip in signature style. Every transfer, meal and game drive is arranged so the only decision you have to make is which sundowner to order.
Accommodation is hand-picked to match the Silver, Gold or Platinum tier you choose.
Organized exclusively for you and your party — your vehicle isn't shared with other travellers.
Subject to availability, this journey can begin on a date that suits you.
Adjust accommodation, pace or destinations to make it entirely your own.
One dedicated driver-guide with you for the full journey.
Suitable for families, couples and solo travellers alike.
The full interactive route map — with the animated day-by-day marker — is up in the Overview section.
Calculated from the destinations on this route. Sightings vary by season and are never guaranteed — this reflects typical likelihood, not a promise.
Arrival
Drive south from Arusha into Tarangire National Park, known for its baobab-studded landscape and some of Tanzania's largest elephant herds. An afternoon game drive along the Tarangire River often turns up several hundred elephant in a single sighting.
Transfer
Continue west across the Rift Valley and up onto the Serengeti plateau, arriving at your lodge in time for a late-afternoon game drive. The transition from Tarangire's dense bush to the Serengeti's open horizon is one of the circuit's most dramatic drives.
Migration
A full day tracking the migration's movements through Seronera's river valleys, with a private vehicle free to linger as long as a sighting warrants. Resident lion prides and a healthy leopard population round out excellent daily viewing.
Migration
Explore further afield with a full-day drive, timed around wherever the herds are concentrated that week. A private picnic lunch is set up at a scenic spot overlooking the plains.
Transfer
Drive south and climb into the Ngorongoro Highlands, arriving at your crater-rim lodge with sweeping views down into the caldera. The rest of the afternoon is free to relax before the following day's descent.
Crater Day
Descend into the crater for a full day among one of Africa's densest wildlife concentrations, with strong odds of all of the Big Five in a single sitting. Return to the rim for a private sundowner overlooking the floor.
Departure
A final leisurely breakfast on the crater rim before the drive back to Arusha for your onward flight. Your guide will time the departure around your flight schedule.
Choose the comfort level that suits your trip — the day-by-day route stays identical, only the lodges and camps upgrade.
Silver
Boutique tented camp with a private vehicle and prime migration-season positioning.
Gold
Opulent crater-rim suites with panoramic caldera views and private butler service.
Platinum
An exclusive-use villa with private chef, guide and vehicle for the entire migration circuit.
| Day | Lodge | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tarangire Treetops | All meals included |
| 3 | Serengeti Pioneer Camp | All meals included |
| 2 | Ngorongoro Crater Lodge | All meals included |
"Not a single early-morning scramble the whole trip, the pacing was exactly what we wanted for a luxury migration safari."
"Ngorongoro Crater Lodge alone was worth the trip. Waking up to that view over the caldera is hard to beat."
"Having the vehicle to ourselves meant we could stay with a hunting cheetah for over an hour. Small thing that made a big difference."
This is the safari for travellers who want the same migration-season drama as the lodge safaris, minus the price tag, and honestly, minus very little else. Nights are spent in classic canvas tents at simple mobile campsites, with a camp crew handling everything from bucket showers to campfire dinners under genuinely dark skies. It's a hands-on, atmospheric way to chase the herds through Ndutu and Central Serengeti.
Accommodation is hand-picked to match the Silver, Gold or Platinum tier you choose.
Organized exclusively for you and your party — your vehicle isn't shared with other travellers.
Subject to availability, this journey can begin on a date that suits you.
Adjust accommodation, pace or destinations to make it entirely your own.
One dedicated driver-guide with you for the full journey.
Suitable for families, couples and solo travellers alike.
The full interactive route map — with the animated day-by-day marker — is up in the Overview section.
Calculated from the destinations on this route. Sightings vary by season and are never guaranteed — this reflects typical likelihood, not a promise.
Arrival
Drive out from Arusha to the Ndutu area, where your camp crew has already pitched a classic canvas-tent camp on the edge of the plains. Settle in over an afternoon game drive before your first campfire dinner.
Migration
Spend the day out among the calving herds, where predators work the plains in full view of the track. Lunch is a bush picnic, and the evening ends around the campfire with the sounds of hyena carrying across the plains.
Transfer
Break camp and drive north into Central Serengeti, where a second mobile camp awaits among acacia woodland near the Seronera River. An afternoon game drive targets the valley's resident leopard population.
Big Cats
A full day exploring Seronera's kopjes and river valleys, prime lion and leopard territory year-round. A guided nature walk around camp in the late afternoon covers tracks, dung and the smaller side of the bush.
Transfer
Drive up into the Ngorongoro Highlands, camping for the final night on the crater rim with views down into the caldera. Campfire dinner comes with noticeably cooler highland air.
Departure
An early descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for a last morning of game viewing before the drive back to Arusha. The trip ends with drop-off at your hotel or the airport.
Choose the comfort level that suits your trip — the day-by-day route stays identical, only the lodges and camps upgrade.
Silver
Classic canvas tents with proper beds and en-suite bucket showers on the Ndutu plains.
Gold
Upgraded mobile camp with larger walk-in tents and a dedicated camp chef.
Platinum
An exclusive-use mobile camp that relocates with the herds, with a private guide and crew.
| Day | Lodge | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Ndutu Under Canvas | All meals included |
| 2 | Serengeti Migration Camp | All meals included |
| 1 | Ngorongoro Simba Camp | All meals included |
"Falling asleep to hyena calls right outside the tent was equal parts nerve-wracking and unforgettable."
"The camp crew had a hot dinner and campfire ready every single evening, no matter how late we got back from the plains."
"Best value migration safari we found anywhere, the game viewing matched what friends paid triple for at lodges."
Fly-camping strips the safari back to its most intimate form: a small, exclusive-use canvas camp that relocates to wherever the migration is concentrated, with ensuite bucket showers, candlelit bush dinners and not another camp in sight. Two nights in Central Serengeti and two more deep in the north put you inside the migration's rhythm rather than just observing it from a fixed lodge. It reads equally well as an adventurous chase after the herds or as one of the most romantic honeymoon settings in Africa.
Accommodation is hand-picked to match the Silver, Gold or Platinum tier you choose.
Organized exclusively for you and your party — your vehicle isn't shared with other travellers.
Subject to availability, this journey can begin on a date that suits you.
Adjust accommodation, pace or destinations to make it entirely your own.
One dedicated driver-guide with you for the full journey.
Suitable for families, couples and solo travellers alike.
The full interactive route map — with the animated day-by-day marker — is up in the Overview section.
Calculated from the destinations on this route. Sightings vary by season and are never guaranteed — this reflects typical likelihood, not a promise.
Arrival
Fly or drive to Central Serengeti, where your first fly-camp is pitched in a private spot chosen for that week's migration movement. An afternoon game drive is followed by a candlelit dinner under the stars.
Migration
A full day following the migration's movements through Seronera's valleys, with the camp itself relocating slightly if the herds shift. Sundowners are served wherever the view is best that evening.
Transfer
Break camp and head north toward the Mara River corridor, where a second fly-camp awaits closer to the river crossing points. The drive itself is a game-viewing opportunity as vehicle traffic thins out sharply.
River Vigil
Spend the day near the Mara River watching for crossings and the predators that specialise in them, before returning to a private bush dinner lit by lantern and fire. It's about as far from another vehicle as the Serengeti gets.
Departure
One last dawn game drive before breaking camp and transferring to the airstrip for your onward flight. Coffee is served bush-style, watching the plains wake up one final time.
Choose the comfort level that suits your trip — the day-by-day route stays identical, only the lodges and camps upgrade.
Silver
Intimate two-person canvas tents with ensuite bucket showers, relocated to follow the herds.
Gold
A private northern fly-camp positioned near the Mara River crossing points.
Platinum
A fully exclusive-use fly-camp for two, with private chef, guide and butler service.
| Day | Lodge | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Serengeti Fly-Camp (Central) | All meals included |
| 2 | Serengeti Fly-Camp (North) | All meals included |
"Our honeymoon, and nothing compares to a candlelit dinner in the middle of the Serengeti with zero other camps around."
"Moving camps to follow the herds felt like a genuine adventure, not just a scenic backdrop."
"The northern fly-camp near the Mara was the highlight of our whole Africa trip."
This nine-day honeymoon splits cleanly in two: a compact, high-impact safari through Tarangire's elephant herds and the Ngorongoro Crater's Big Five density, followed by four unhurried nights on Zanzibar's north coast. The safari leg is short by design, chosen for maximum wildlife per day rather than distance covered, so there's no sense of rushing between parks. Then it's white sand, warm water and nothing on the agenda but each other.
Accommodation is hand-picked to match the Silver, Gold or Platinum tier you choose.
Organized exclusively for you and your party — your vehicle isn't shared with other travellers.
Subject to availability, this journey can begin on a date that suits you.
Adjust accommodation, pace or destinations to make it entirely your own.
One dedicated driver-guide with you for the full journey.
Suitable for families, couples and solo travellers alike.
The full interactive route map — with the animated day-by-day marker — is up in the Overview section.
Calculated from the destinations on this route. Sightings vary by season and are never guaranteed — this reflects typical likelihood, not a promise.
Arrival
Arrive into Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to a coffee-farm lodge just outside Arusha, with the rest of the day free to rest after the flight. Dinner is served on a garden terrace looking out over the coffee estate.
Elephants
Drive south into Tarangire National Park, home to some of Tanzania's largest elephant herds and a skyline dotted with ancient baobab trees. An afternoon game drive along the Tarangire River is usually enough for several hundred elephant sightings.
Transfer
Continue west and climb into the Ngorongoro Highlands, arriving at your crater-rim lodge in time to watch the sunset drop into the caldera. It's one of the most striking arrival views on the entire northern circuit.
Crater Day
Descend into the crater for a full day among one of Africa's densest wildlife concentrations, with strong odds of spotting all of the Big Five before lunch. A private picnic is set up beside the crater's soda lake.
Transfer
Drive back to Arusha for a short flight to Zanzibar, landing on an entirely different coastline by early afternoon. Transfer to Nungwi on the island's northern tip and settle into your beachfront honeymoon suite.
Beach
A day with nothing scheduled beyond the tide times, swim, snorkel the reef just offshore, or simply stay horizontal under a beach cabana. Dinner is served on the sand as the sun drops into the Indian Ocean.
Beach
An optional half-day trip into Stone Town's winding alleys and spice markets, or stay at the resort for a couples' spa treatment. Either way, the afternoon returns to beach time.
Beach
A final full day to enjoy the beach, with options for a sunset dhow cruise or simply one more swim before packing. Dinner tonight is a private beachfront setup, arranged as a closing honeymoon dinner.
Departure
A final relaxed breakfast before transferring to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport for your onward or connecting flight home.
Choose the comfort level that suits your trip — the day-by-day route stays identical, only the lodges and camps upgrade.
Silver
Beachfront honeymoon suites in Nungwi, paired with comfortable safari lodges on the Ngorongoro leg.
Gold
An elevated beachfront retreat with private dining, paired with crater-rim lodges on safari.
Platinum
A private-pool ocean villa on Nungwi, paired with an exclusive crater-rim suite on safari.
| Day | Lodge | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arusha Coffee Lodge | Dinner included |
| 1 | Tarangire Treetops | All meals included |
| 2 | Ngorongoro Crater Lodge | All meals included |
| 4 | Gold Zanzibar Beach House | All meals included |
"The Ngorongoro Crater exceeded expectations and then the beach in Nungwi was the perfect way to unwind afterward."
"Four nights on the beach after four days of safari was exactly the right split for a honeymoon."
"Our room at Gold Zanzibar had a plunge pool right on the sand, we barely left it."
Ruaha rarely makes the shortlist, and that's precisely its appeal for a honeymoon: Tanzania's largest national park, holding one of East Africa's largest elephant populations, sees a fraction of the vehicle traffic of the northern circuit. Five nights at a single private riverside camp along the Great Ruaha River means no packing and repacking, just long unhurried days built entirely around your pace as a couple. This is a safari for travellers who have already done the Serengeti and want something wilder, quieter and entirely their own.
Accommodation is hand-picked to match the Silver, Gold or Platinum tier you choose.
Organized exclusively for you and your party — your vehicle isn't shared with other travellers.
Subject to availability, this journey can begin on a date that suits you.
Adjust accommodation, pace or destinations to make it entirely your own.
One dedicated driver-guide with you for the full journey.
Suitable for families, couples and solo travellers alike.
The full interactive route map — with the animated day-by-day marker — is up in the Overview section.
Calculated from the destinations on this route. Sightings vary by season and are never guaranteed — this reflects typical likelihood, not a promise.
Arrival
Fly from Dar es Salaam into Ruaha's remote airstrip, transferring by road to your private riverside camp along the Great Ruaha River. Settle in over a late-afternoon game drive before dinner beneath the stars.
Elephants
A full day following the river, where enormous elephant herds gather to drink and bathe, often within view of the camp itself. Baobab-studded hills frame the landscape in every direction.
Big Cats
Explore the seasonal sand rivers where lion prides den in the riverbed and leopard favour the fig trees along the banks. This corner of Ruaha holds some of the park's densest predator activity.
Walking Safari
An optional early-morning walking safari with an armed ranger, tracking spoor on foot and learning the smaller details a vehicle drives straight past. The afternoon returns to a game drive by vehicle.
Wild Dogs
A final full day at your own pace, with Ruaha's healthy wild dog population a realistic highlight given enough patience. Evening ends with a private candlelit dinner on the riverbank.
Departure
A last relaxed morning game drive en route to the airstrip for your flight back to Dar es Salaam and onward connections.
Choose the comfort level that suits your trip — the day-by-day route stays identical, only the lodges and camps upgrade.
Silver
Stone-and-thatch cottages set directly above the Great Ruaha River.
Gold
An intimate 6-tent camp beneath sausage trees, with a private dining deck.
Platinum
A remote, exclusive-use camp deep in Ruaha's southern reaches, private guide included.
| Day | Lodge | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Ruaha River Lodge | All meals included |
"Five nights in one camp meant we actually relaxed instead of packing every second morning. Ruaha was completely empty compared to the northern parks we'd read about."
"The walking safari was the highlight of our honeymoon, tracking lion prints along a dry riverbed with our ranger."
"Elephant herds walked right past camp most evenings. Total privacy the entire stay."
Lake Manyara is the northern circuit's most underrated park, and its treehouse lodges are reason enough to build a honeymoon around it. Two nights suspended in the groundwater forest canopy follow two nights among Tarangire's elephant herds, with the trip closing on the Ngorongoro Crater rim. Manyara's compact scale means an intimacy the bigger parks can't match, tree-climbing lions, close-up hippo pools, and a lodge experience unlike anywhere else on the circuit.
Accommodation is hand-picked to match the Silver, Gold or Platinum tier you choose.
Organized exclusively for you and your party — your vehicle isn't shared with other travellers.
Subject to availability, this journey can begin on a date that suits you.
Adjust accommodation, pace or destinations to make it entirely your own.
One dedicated driver-guide with you for the full journey.
Suitable for families, couples and solo travellers alike.
The full interactive route map — with the animated day-by-day marker — is up in the Overview section.
Calculated from the destinations on this route. Sightings vary by season and are never guaranteed — this reflects typical likelihood, not a promise.
Arrival
Drive south into Tarangire National Park, where an afternoon game drive along the river usually delivers several hundred elephant in view at once. Ancient baobabs punctuate the horizon in every direction.
Elephants
A full day exploring Tarangire's swamps and river channels, which draw wildlife from a wide area during the dry season. Sundowners are taken on a hilltop overlooking the valley.
Transfer
Drive north to Lake Manyara, checking into a canopy-level treehouse suite built into the groundwater forest. An afternoon game drive targets the park's famous tree-climbing lions.
Canopy
Explore the lake shore's flamingo flocks and hippo pools before a quieter afternoon back at the lodge, where the treehouse deck looks straight out into the canopy. It's one of the most distinctive stays on the entire circuit.
Transfer
A short drive up into the Ngorongoro Highlands, arriving at your crater-rim lodge with time to settle in before sunset over the caldera.
Crater Day
Descend into the crater for a full day among one of Africa's densest wildlife concentrations, with a private picnic lunch beside the soda lake. Return to the rim for a final sundowner overlooking the floor.
Departure
A relaxed final breakfast on the crater rim before the drive back to Arusha for your onward flight.
Choose the comfort level that suits your trip — the day-by-day route stays identical, only the lodges and camps upgrade.
Silver
Elevated treehouse suites built into the groundwater forest canopy, on stilts above the forest floor.
Gold
Crater-rim suites with panoramic caldera views, paired with Manyara's treehouse stay.
Platinum
An exclusive-use two-storey treehouse villa with a private plunge deck in the canopy.
| Day | Lodge | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Tarangire Treetops | All meals included |
| 2 | Lake Manyara Tree Lodge | All meals included |
| 2 | Ngorongoro Crater Lodge | All meals included |
"Sleeping in the treehouse suite at Manyara was unlike any lodge we'd stayed at before, right up in the canopy."
"We actually saw a lion up a tree, which our guide said isn't guaranteed even in Manyara. Lucky timing."
"Smaller parks meant fewer vehicles at every sighting, which made the whole week feel more private."
This is a honeymoon built entirely around water, not wildlife: a night in Stone Town's tangle of coral-stone alleys, three nights on Nungwi's talcum-white beaches, then three more on Pemba, an island so lightly visited that its reefs and clove forests remain almost entirely untouched. There's no vehicle time, no early alarms, no itinerary beyond choosing which stretch of sand to disappear onto. For couples who've already done a safari, or simply want a honeymoon that's pure beach, this is it.
Accommodation is hand-picked to match the Silver, Gold or Platinum tier you choose.
Organized exclusively for you and your party — your vehicle isn't shared with other travellers.
Subject to availability, this journey can begin on a date that suits you.
Adjust accommodation, pace or destinations to make it entirely your own.
One dedicated driver-guide with you for the full journey.
Suitable for families, couples and solo travellers alike.
The full interactive route map — with the animated day-by-day marker — is up in the Overview section.
Calculated from the destinations on this route. Sightings vary by season and are never guaranteed — this reflects typical likelihood, not a promise.
Arrival
Land in Zanzibar and settle into a boutique hotel inside Stone Town's UNESCO-listed old quarter, with the evening free to wander its coral-stone alleys and spice-scented markets.
Transfer
A morning spice-farm tour before driving north to Nungwi, on Zanzibar's northern tip, where the beaches turn a noticeably brighter white. Check into your beachfront honeymoon suite for the afternoon.
Beach
A full day with nothing scheduled, snorkel the reef just offshore, join an optional dhow sailing trip, or simply stay put under a beach cabana. Dinner is served on the sand at sunset.
Beach
One more full day on Nungwi's beaches, with options for diving on the nearby reef or a sunset dhow cruise along the coast.
Transfer
A short scheduled flight across the channel to Pemba Island, considerably quieter and less developed than Zanzibar. Transfer to a secluded reef-front lodge for the next three nights.
Reef
Pemba's reef walls drop dramatically into deep water and remain some of the least-dived in the Indian Ocean. Spend the day snorkelling or diving, with the lodge's dhow available for a private sandbank lunch.
Clove Forests
An optional inland excursion through Pemba's clove and spice plantations, source of much of the island's historic trade wealth, before a final evening back at the lodge.
Departure
A final relaxed morning before transferring to Pemba's airstrip for your flight back to Zanzibar and onward connections home.
Choose the comfort level that suits your trip — the day-by-day route stays identical, only the lodges and camps upgrade.
Silver
Secluded reef-front bandas on Pemba, paired with beachfront suites on Nungwi.
Gold
An elevated reef-front retreat with an underwater room option, paired with Nungwi beach suites.
Platinum
An exclusive-use private villa on Pemba's shoreline with a private chef and boat.
| Day | Lodge | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emerson on Hurumzi | Dinner included |
| 3 | Gold Zanzibar Beach House | All meals included |
| 3 | Fundu Lagoon | All meals included |
"Pemba felt genuinely undiscovered, we had entire stretches of reef to snorkel completely alone."
"No safari, all beach, and it was exactly the honeymoon we wanted after a stressful wedding planning year."
"Stone Town for one night was the perfect low-key start before the islands took over completely."
Built specifically around shorter drive times and family-friendly lodges with pools, this six-day safari keeps young travellers engaged without sacrificing serious wildlife viewing. Tarangire's elephant herds, Lake Manyara's tree-climbing lions and a full day on the Ngorongoro Crater floor give kids plenty to tick off, while junior ranger talks and shorter game drives keep the pace realistic for families.
Accommodation is hand-picked to match the Silver, Gold or Platinum tier you choose.
Organized exclusively for you and your party — your vehicle isn't shared with other travellers.
Subject to availability, this journey can begin on a date that suits you.
Adjust accommodation, pace or destinations to make it entirely your own.
One dedicated driver-guide with you for the full journey.
Suitable for families, couples and solo travellers alike.
The full interactive route map — with the animated day-by-day marker — is up in the Overview section.
Calculated from the destinations on this route. Sightings vary by season and are never guaranteed — this reflects typical likelihood, not a promise.
Arrival
A relatively short drive south into Tarangire National Park, ideal for the first day with younger travellers. An afternoon game drive along the river usually turns up multiple elephant families within the first hour.
Elephants
A full day exploring Tarangire's baobab-studded landscape at an easy pace, with a break back at the lodge pool over lunch. A junior ranger talk in the late afternoon covers tracks, dung and animal behaviour for younger guests.
Transfer
A short drive to Lake Manyara, small enough to explore in a single afternoon game drive that usually includes the park's famous tree-climbing lions and troops of baboon along the roadside.
Transfer
A short climb up into the Ngorongoro Highlands, with the afternoon free at the lodge pool overlooking the crater rim before the following day's descent.
Crater Day
Descend into the crater for a full day among dense concentrations of wildlife, with a strong chance of completing the Big Five checklist in one sitting. Picnic lunch is taken beside the crater's soda lake, a favourite spot for younger travellers to stretch their legs.
Departure
A final relaxed morning before the drive back to Arusha for your onward flight, with time built in for a last souvenir stop.
Choose the comfort level that suits your trip — the day-by-day route stays identical, only the lodges and camps upgrade.
Silver
Family-friendly rooms with a large pool and gardens overlooking Tarangire's plains.
Gold
Cliff-top rooms above Lake Manyara with panoramic Rift Valley views and a family pool.
Platinum
Crater-rim family suites with interconnecting rooms and sweeping caldera views.
| Day | Lodge | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Tarangire Simba Lodge | All meals included |
| 1 | Lake Manyara Serena Lodge | All meals included |
| 2 | Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge | All meals included |
"Our eight-year-old was engaged the whole trip thanks to the ranger talks, and the shorter drives meant no meltdowns in the car."
"The pool breaks between game drives made all the difference travelling with kids."
"Ngorongoro on day five was the perfect grand finale for the children's Big Five list."
This seven-day safari adds a proper Serengeti stay to the family formula, giving kids three full days among the ecosystem's resident lion prides and leopard population before finishing on the Ngorongoro Crater floor. Interconnecting family tents and flexible morning start times mean no one is forced out of bed before sunrise unless they want to be, while the wildlife checklist stays genuinely serious.
Accommodation is hand-picked to match the Silver, Gold or Platinum tier you choose.
Organized exclusively for you and your party — your vehicle isn't shared with other travellers.
Subject to availability, this journey can begin on a date that suits you.
Adjust accommodation, pace or destinations to make it entirely your own.
One dedicated driver-guide with you for the full journey.
Suitable for families, couples and solo travellers alike.
The full interactive route map — with the animated day-by-day marker — is up in the Overview section.
Calculated from the destinations on this route. Sightings vary by season and are never guaranteed — this reflects typical likelihood, not a promise.
Arrival
Drive south into Tarangire National Park for an afternoon game drive among some of Tanzania's largest elephant herds, a strong first-day introduction for younger travellers.
Transfer
A longer drive day, broken up with a picnic lunch stop and views across the Ngorongoro Highlands, arriving in Central Serengeti by late afternoon for a first game drive.
Big Cats
A family-paced day through Seronera's river valleys, home to resident lion prides and one of East Africa's healthiest leopard populations. A junior ranger talk covers tracking skills back at camp.
Big Cats
Another full day of game drives at a relaxed pace, with a midday break back at camp for younger travellers to recharge before an afternoon drive.
Transfer
Drive south and climb into the Ngorongoro Highlands, arriving at your lodge in time to settle in before the following day's crater descent.
Crater Day
A full day on the crater floor completing the Big Five checklist, with a picnic lunch beside the soda lake where flamingo flocks and stretchy legs go hand in hand.
Departure
A final relaxed morning before the drive back to Arusha for your onward flight, with time for a last souvenir stop along the way.
Choose the comfort level that suits your trip — the day-by-day route stays identical, only the lodges and camps upgrade.
Silver
Family tented rooms with interconnecting options, set among acacia woodland near Seronera.
Gold
Upgraded family suites with a dedicated kids' activity programme.
Platinum
Crater-rim family suites with interconnecting rooms and panoramic caldera views.
| Day | Lodge | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tarangire Simba Lodge | All meals included |
| 3 | Serengeti Acacia Camp | All meals included |
| 2 | Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge | All meals included |
"Three nights in the Serengeti gave the kids time to actually settle into camp life, not just pass through."
"Interconnecting tents meant we could keep an eye on the little ones without anyone feeling cramped."
"By the crater day our son had his Big Five checklist completely filled in, he was thrilled."
This is the hands-on version of a family safari, aimed at families with older kids or teens who want an adventure, not just a wildlife-viewing exercise. Nights are spent under canvas at simple bush campsites, with campfire storytelling, guided nature walks and a real sense of being out in the wild rather than watching it from a lodge veranda. Tarangire's elephants and two days in Central Serengeti anchor a trip that trades a bit of comfort for a lot more adventure.
Accommodation is hand-picked to match the Silver, Gold or Platinum tier you choose.
Organized exclusively for you and your party — your vehicle isn't shared with other travellers.
Subject to availability, this journey can begin on a date that suits you.
Adjust accommodation, pace or destinations to make it entirely your own.
One dedicated driver-guide with you for the full journey.
Suitable for families, couples and solo travellers alike.
The full interactive route map — with the animated day-by-day marker — is up in the Overview section.
Calculated from the destinations on this route. Sightings vary by season and are never guaranteed — this reflects typical likelihood, not a promise.
Arrival
Drive south into Tarangire National Park, where your camp crew has pitched a family-sized canvas camp under acacia trees. Settle in over an afternoon game drive among the park's famous elephant herds.
Nature Walk
A full day of game drives broken up with a guided nature walk near camp, where older kids learn to read tracks and identify calls. The evening ends around a campfire with stories from the guide's years in the bush.
Transfer
Break camp and drive west into Central Serengeti, setting up at a second bush camp near the Seronera River. An afternoon game drive targets the valley's resident lion prides.
Big Cats
A full day exploring Seronera's kopjes and river valleys, one of the most reliable big-cat areas on the entire circuit. Dinner is served around the campfire under an exceptionally dark, star-filled sky.
Transfer
Drive up into the Ngorongoro Highlands, camping for the final night on the crater rim with dramatic views down into the caldera.
Departure
An early descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for a last morning of game viewing before the drive back to Arusha and your onward flight.
Choose the comfort level that suits your trip — the day-by-day route stays identical, only the lodges and camps upgrade.
Silver
Family-sized canvas tents with proper beds, set beneath acacia trees near the Tarangire River.
Gold
Upgraded mobile camp with larger walk-in tents and a dedicated family camp chef.
Platinum
An exclusive-use camp for the whole family, with private guide, crew and campfire storyteller.
| Day | Lodge | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Tarangire Under Canvas | All meals included |
| 2 | Serengeti Migration Camp | All meals included |
| 1 | Ngorongoro Simba Camp | All meals included |
"Our teenagers were genuinely engaged, the nature walk and campfire nights beat any lodge stay for keeping them interested."
"Camping with two kids sounded daunting but the crew handled everything, we just showed up for game drives and dinner."
"Falling asleep in a tent with lion calling in the distance is a memory our kids still talk about."
A shorter, simpler loop built for families who want a genuine northern-circuit safari at the most accessible price point on our books. Two nights camping in Tarangire and a night on the Ngorongoro rim cover the two biggest wildlife draws in the region, with a final stop at Lake Manyara on the way back. It's a tighter route than our longer family trips, but nothing about the wildlife viewing feels scaled down.
Accommodation is hand-picked to match the Silver, Gold or Platinum tier you choose.
Organized exclusively for you and your party — your vehicle isn't shared with other travellers.
Subject to availability, this journey can begin on a date that suits you.
Adjust accommodation, pace or destinations to make it entirely your own.
One dedicated driver-guide with you for the full journey.
Suitable for families, couples and solo travellers alike.
The full interactive route map — with the animated day-by-day marker — is up in the Overview section.
Calculated from the destinations on this route. Sightings vary by season and are never guaranteed — this reflects typical likelihood, not a promise.
Arrival
Drive south into Tarangire National Park, where your camp crew has already pitched a simple canvas camp near the river. An afternoon game drive among Tarangire's elephant herds gets the trip off to a strong start.
Elephants
A full day exploring Tarangire's baobab-dotted plains and river channels, a reliable spot for large elephant herds year-round. Dinner is served around the campfire under clear highland-bound skies.
Crater Day
Drive to the Ngorongoro Highlands and descend into the crater for an afternoon of dense wildlife viewing, before camping for the night on the rim. It's a compressed but genuinely productive crater visit.
Transfer
A short drive down from the highlands to Lake Manyara for an afternoon game drive, keeping an eye out for the park's tree-climbing lions before checking into a simple lodge for the final night.
Departure
A final morning walk or short game drive around Lake Manyara before the drive back to Arusha for your onward flight.
Choose the comfort level that suits your trip — the day-by-day route stays identical, only the lodges and camps upgrade.
Silver
Simple canvas-tent camping near the Tarangire River, with proper beds and shared ablutions.
Gold
Upgraded en-suite tented rooms overlooking Lake Manyara's groundwater forest.
Platinum
A private-room upgrade on the crater rim, replacing camping for the Ngorongoro night.
| Day | Lodge | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Tarangire Under Canvas | All meals included |
| 1 | Ngorongoro Simba Camp | All meals included |
| 1 | Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp | All meals included |
"Best-value safari we found for a family of four, and the elephant sightings in Tarangire were still fantastic."
"Shorter route meant less time in the car with tired kids, which mattered more than we expected."
"Camping kept costs down without feeling like we'd skimped on the actual safari experience."
A solid, entry-level camping safari that covers the two biggest wildlife draws on the northern circuit without the longer drive times of a full Serengeti loop. Two nights camping among Tarangire's elephant herds lead into two more on the Ngorongoro Crater rim, with a full day on the crater floor as the trip's centrepiece. It's a straightforward, well-priced way to camp your way through some of Tanzania's best wildlife viewing.
Accommodation is hand-picked to match the Silver, Gold or Platinum tier you choose.
Organized exclusively for you and your party — your vehicle isn't shared with other travellers.
Subject to availability, this journey can begin on a date that suits you.
Adjust accommodation, pace or destinations to make it entirely your own.
One dedicated driver-guide with you for the full journey.
Suitable for families, couples and solo travellers alike.
The full interactive route map — with the animated day-by-day marker — is up in the Overview section.
Calculated from the destinations on this route. Sightings vary by season and are never guaranteed — this reflects typical likelihood, not a promise.
Arrival
Drive south into Tarangire National Park, where your camp crew has pitched a classic canvas-tent camp near the river. An afternoon game drive introduces the park's large elephant herds within the first hour.
Elephants
A full day exploring Tarangire's baobab-studded plains and swamps, which draw wildlife from a wide surrounding area. Dinner is served around the campfire beneath a wide-open sky.
Transfer
Drive up into the Ngorongoro Highlands, camping on the crater rim with views down into the caldera. The cooler highland air makes for a proper campfire evening.
Crater Day
Descend into the crater for a full day among one of Africa's densest wildlife concentrations, with a picnic lunch beside the crater's soda lake. Return to camp for a final night on the rim.
Departure
A final early game drive along the crater rim before breaking camp and driving back to Arusha for your onward flight.
Choose the comfort level that suits your trip — the day-by-day route stays identical, only the lodges and camps upgrade.
Silver
Classic canvas tents with proper beds and en-suite bucket showers near the Tarangire River.
Gold
Larger walk-in tents on the crater rim with a dedicated camp chef.
Platinum
A private-room lodge upgrade on the crater rim, replacing camping for both Ngorongoro nights.
| Day | Lodge | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Tarangire Under Canvas | All meals included |
| 2 | Ngorongoro Simba Camp | All meals included |
"Perfect first safari for us, simple loop, no wasted driving days, and the crater alone was worth the price."
"Camping felt properly authentic without being uncomfortable, the crew ran a tight camp every evening."
"Elephants at Tarangire and the crater's density on day four, an efficient and satisfying short trip."
Ruaha rewards travellers willing to trade a bit of comfort for genuine wilderness, and this camping safari leans fully into that trade. Five nights at a simple bush camp along the Great Ruaha River are built around guided walking safaris with an armed ranger, tracking wild dog, kudu and elephant on foot rather than from a vehicle window. It's remote, quiet and about as far from a crowded game-drive circuit as Tanzania gets.
Accommodation is hand-picked to match the Silver, Gold or Platinum tier you choose.
Organized exclusively for you and your party — your vehicle isn't shared with other travellers.
Subject to availability, this journey can begin on a date that suits you.
Adjust accommodation, pace or destinations to make it entirely your own.
One dedicated driver-guide with you for the full journey.
Suitable for families, couples and solo travellers alike.
The full interactive route map — with the animated day-by-day marker — is up in the Overview section.
Calculated from the destinations on this route. Sightings vary by season and are never guaranteed — this reflects typical likelihood, not a promise.
Arrival
Fly from Dar es Salaam into Ruaha's remote airstrip, transferring by road to a bush camp pitched along the Great Ruaha River. Settle in with an easy afternoon game drive before your first campfire dinner.
Walking Safari
An early-morning walking safari with an armed ranger, moving quietly along the riverbank tracking kudu, buffalo and elephant spoor on foot. The afternoon switches to a vehicle game drive to cover more ground.
Wild Dogs
A full day exploring the seasonal sand rivers where Ruaha's healthy wild dog packs den and hunt, alongside lion prides that favour the dry riverbeds. Dinner around the campfire caps another long, rewarding day.
Walking Safari
A second guided walk pushes further from camp, covering different terrain and giving a real sense of the park's scale on foot. The afternoon game drive often turns up elephant herds coming down to the river to drink.
Free Day
A final full day at your own pace between walking and vehicle game drives, with Ruaha's low visitor numbers meaning sightings are often yours alone. Evening ends with a last dinner under exceptionally dark skies.
Departure
A final morning game drive or short walk near camp before transferring to the airstrip for your flight back to Dar es Salaam.
Choose the comfort level that suits your trip — the day-by-day route stays identical, only the lodges and camps upgrade.
Silver
Classic canvas tents along the Great Ruaha River, with en-suite bucket showers.
Gold
A semi-permanent tented camp beneath sausage trees with a dedicated walking-safari guide.
Platinum
A remote, exclusive-use camp deep in Ruaha's southern reaches, with private guide and vehicle.
| Day | Lodge | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Ruaha Under Canvas | All meals included |
"Tracking wild dog on foot with the ranger was more thrilling than any vehicle game drive we've done."
"We saw one other vehicle in five days. Ruaha camping is about as remote as safari gets."
"The walking safaris genuinely changed how we experience the bush, slower and far more attentive."
A 14-day cycling expedition through Tanzania's most striking landscapes, cultures and wildlife country — from the villages on Kilimanjaro's slopes, across the Maasai plains and the Rift Valley escarpment, finishing with game drives in the Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire.
Organized only for you and your party — nothing is shared with other travellers.
Subject to availability, this journey can start on a date that suits you.
Change the pace, accommodation or add days to make it your own.
Guides and crew from our own Tanzanian team, with you throughout.
Support vehicle or experienced crew, first aid and clear daily briefings.
We help you pick international flights and arrange every transfer.
The full interactive route map — with the animated day-by-day marker — is up in the Overview section.
Based on the parks on this route. Sightings vary by season and are never guaranteed — this shows typical likelihood, not a promise.
Travel
Leave your home airport for Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), usually with a layover on the way.
Arrival
After visas at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet your Bugs Adventures representative and transfer 45 minutes to your hotel in Moshi for dinner and a rest.
Ride
An easy first ride to Kidia Village, stopping at the postcard viewpoint at Mawa Seminary with Mount Kilimanjaro right in front of you.
Ride
After breakfast, ride from Marangu — the famous starting point for Kilimanjaro climbs — to Tarakea, right by the Kenyan border.
Forest ride
Ride through the forest north of Kilimanjaro, with a chance of blue monkeys, black-and-white colobus and sometimes buffalo and elephant along the way.
Long day
A long, hard day over savannah and small hills onto the Maasai plains, crossing the north of Arusha National Park with views of Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro.
Ride
Join the Namanga–Nairobi road towards Longido, often with zebras along the highway. Bush picnic lunch, then on to your B&B.
Culture & hike
An early hike into the Longido Mountains and an introduction to Maasai culture at the Longido Cultural Tourism Project. After lunch and a rest, a short town ride at sunset.
Ride
Breakfast at 6:00, then ride through open savannah past Maasai villages to Kitumbeine Mountain, with a bush picnic lunch on the way.
Maasai land
Another day in Maasai land with views of Ol Doinyo Lengai, Kitumbeine and the Gelai mountains.
Tough day
Drive to Shimo la Mungu — "the Hole of God", a small crater on the slopes of Ol Doinyo Lengai — then ride sandy, dusty tracks to the Engaruka basin. Hot and demanding.
Scenic day
A long and very scenic day through Maasai villages along the Rift Valley escarpment, descending to the shores of Lake Manyara.
Game drive
A full day in the Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest intact caldera — around 260 km² and up to 610 m deep, home to 20,000–30,000 animals at any time. Picnic lunch on the crater floor.
Game drive
A day among Tarangire's baobabs and its famous elephant herds, with a picnic lunch in the park, before driving to Arusha.
Departure
Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport. You can also extend your holiday with a few days in Zanzibar, Arusha or Moshi.
Every night on this route, as listed on our program. Ask us if you would like to upgrade any stay.
| Day | Where you stay |
|---|---|
| 2 | Hotel in Moshi |
| 3 | Marangu Hotel |
| 4 | Tarakea |
| 5 | West Kilimanjaro |
| 6 | Africa Amini Life Lodge |
| 7–8 | Jojoledea Home B&B, Longido |
| 9 | Kitumbeine |
| 10 | Gelai Bomba |
| 11 | Engaruka Chini Guesthouse |
| 12 | Jungle Pearl Resort, Lake Manyara |
| 13 | Marera Valley View Lodge, Karatu |
| 14 | Arusha Planet Lodge |
Tanzania's ultimate motorcycle tour: cruise from the foothills of Kilimanjaro to the coast at Tanga, then loop inland through the Uluguru Mountains, the southern highlands and the central plateau, ending with a game drive in Tarangire. Smooth roads, big landscapes and comfortable stays all the way.
Organized only for you and your party — nothing is shared with other travellers.
Subject to availability, this journey can start on a date that suits you.
Change the pace, accommodation or add days to make it your own.
Guides and crew from our own Tanzanian team, with you throughout.
Support vehicle or experienced crew, first aid and clear daily briefings.
We help you pick international flights and arrange every transfer.
The full interactive route map — with the animated day-by-day marker — is up in the Overview section.
Based on the parks on this route. Sightings vary by season and are never guaranteed — this shows typical likelihood, not a promise.
Travel
Take an overnight flight from your preferred airport to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), usually via Amsterdam, Doha or Istanbul.
Arrival
Our local representative meets you at the airport and transfers you to your lodge. Rest, recover from the flight and enjoy a welcome dinner.
Ride
A smooth 370 km ride from Moshi to the coast at Tanga — sweeping landscapes and busy towns, arriving at the Indian Ocean in the afternoon.
Rest day
A full day to unwind on Tanga's beaches — ocean breeze, warm water and no riding.
Ride
Leave the coast for Morogoro through green mountains and lively countryside, ending in the foothills of the Uluguru Mountains.
Ride
Climb into the southern highlands on smooth roads with wide views, arriving in the charming town of Iringa.
Ride
Cross Tanzania's central plateau — open savannah, rolling hills and long empty roads — to the capital, Dodoma.
Ride
Ride north through the central region as the terrain shifts to rolling hills and the first views of the Great Rift Valley.
Game drive
Ride to the gate of Tarangire National Park, switch to a safari vehicle and spend the afternoon among elephants, giraffes and more.
Final ride
The last 120 km through villages and scenic countryside to Arusha, with time to relax before your flight.
Choose the comfort level that suits you — the route stays the same, only the lodges change.
| Day | Where you stay |
|---|---|
| 2 | Dual Mountain View Lodge |
| 3–4 | Tanga |
| 5 | Morogoro |
| 6 | Iringa |
| 7 | Dodoma |
| 8 | Babati |
| 9 | Near Tarangire |
| 10 | Arusha |
Climb Mount Meru (4,566 m), Tanzania's second-highest mountain and the fourth-highest in Africa, on the Momella Route through Arusha National Park — then spend two days watching wildlife in Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Crater.
Organized only for you and your party — nothing is shared with other travellers.
Subject to availability, this journey can start on a date that suits you.
Change the pace, accommodation or add days to make it your own.
Guides and crew from our own Tanzanian team, with you throughout.
Support vehicle or experienced crew, first aid and clear daily briefings.
We help you pick international flights and arrange every transfer.
The full interactive route map — with the animated day-by-day marker — is up in the Overview section.
Based on the parks on this route. Sightings vary by season and are never guaranteed — this shows typical likelihood, not a promise.
Travel
Depart from your chosen airport for Tanzania, usually with a layover on the way.
Arrival
After visas at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet your Bugs Adventures representative and transfer to your hotel in Arusha for dinner.
Trek
Drive to Momella Gate for park formalities, then set off through open grassland with an armed ranger — giraffe, zebra, antelope, elephant and buffalo are often seen — before climbing through rainforest to Miriakamba Huts.
Trek
Continue through rainforest into the heath zone of giant heather, with views of the Meru crater and the Ash Cone. Optional afternoon hike up Little Meru to help acclimatize.
Summit day
Start around midnight on the steep path past Rhino Point and Cobra Point, then along the crater ridge to Socialist Peak for sunrise over Kilimanjaro. Descend to Miriakamba.
Descent
A quick descent through tropical rainforest to Momella Gate, where your vehicle waits to take you back to Arusha.
Game drive
Drive to Tarangire for a game drive among baobabs and elephant herds, with a picnic lunch, then on to Karatu.
Game drive
A full day on the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater with a picnic lunch, returning to Marera Valley Lodge.
Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight.
Every night on this route, as listed on our program. Ask us if you would like to upgrade any stay.
| Day | Where you stay |
|---|---|
| 2 | Hotel in Arusha |
| 3 | Miriakamba Huts |
| 4 | Saddle Huts |
| 5 | Miriakamba Huts |
| 6 | Hotel in Arusha |
| 7–8 | Marera Valley Lodge, Karatu |
Climb Kilimanjaro to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) on the Lemosho Route — a quieter western approach across the Shira Plateau, known as one of the most scenic trails on the mountain with an excellent acclimatization profile. Finish with safari days in Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Crater.
Organized only for you and your party — nothing is shared with other travellers.
Subject to availability, this journey can start on a date that suits you.
Change the pace, accommodation or add days to make it your own.
Guides and crew from our own Tanzanian team, with you throughout.
Support vehicle or experienced crew, first aid and clear daily briefings.
We help you pick international flights and arrange every transfer.
The full interactive route map — with the animated day-by-day marker — is up in the Overview section.
Based on the parks on this route. Sightings vary by season and are never guaranteed — this shows typical likelihood, not a promise.
Travel
Depart from any major international airport — Oslo, London, New York, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Paris and more. Our team can help you find the best flights.
Arrival
Meet your representative at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer 45 minutes to Moshi, with views of the mountain. After dinner, a briefing with your climbing crew.
Trek
Transfer to Londorossi Gate to register, then trek from the trailhead at 2,360 m through forest to Mti Mkubwa Camp.
Trek
Climb out of the rainforest into the moorland zone to Shira 1 Camp on the edge of the plateau.
Trek
A short walk across the Shira Plateau with Kibo ahead of you.
Acclimatize
Climb to Lava Tower for lunch, then descend to Barranco Camp — climb high, sleep low.
Trek
Scramble up the Great Barranco Wall and traverse to Karanga Camp.
Trek
A steady climb to Barafu, base camp for the summit attempt. Early dinner and rest.
Summit day
Begin around midnight for Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, then descend to Mweka Camp.
Descent
Descend to Mweka Gate (1,640 m), collect your summit certificate and transfer to Moshi for a celebration dinner.
Game drive
Transfer to Tarangire, famous for its elephant herds and baobabs, for a full game drive with a picnic lunch.
Game drive
A game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater — lions, rhinos, elephants and more — then a visit to a Maasai village.
Rest
A slower day after the climb and safari, with time to relax or explore Arusha.
Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home.
Choose the comfort level that suits you — the route stays the same, only the lodges change.
Silver
Comfortable lodges near each park, chosen for good rest after the climb.
Gold
Hand-picked upgraded lodges before and after the climb.
Platinum
The best stays on the route, with the most comfort before and after the mountain.
| Day | Where you stay |
|---|---|
| 2 | Salinero Kilimanjaro / hotel in Moshi |
| 3–9 | Mountain camps (Mti Mkubwa, Shira 1 & 2, Barranco, Karanga, Barafu, Mweka) |
| 10 | Moshi |
| 11–12 | Mvuli Lodge, Ngorongoro |
| 13 | Arusha |
The Machame Route — the "Whiskey Route" — suits the slightly more adventurous hiker: late-afternoon sunsets at Shira, the misty reveal of Kibo at the Great Barranco Wall and a stunning daily "slideshow" all the way to the summit at 5,895 m. Afterwards, fly to Zanzibar for beach days in Nungwi and a morning in Stone Town.
Organized only for you and your party — nothing is shared with other travellers.
Subject to availability, this journey can start on a date that suits you.
Change the pace, accommodation or add days to make it your own.
Guides and crew from our own Tanzanian team, with you throughout.
Support vehicle or experienced crew, first aid and clear daily briefings.
We help you pick international flights and arrange every transfer.
The full interactive route map — with the animated day-by-day marker — is up in the Overview section.
Travel
Depart from your chosen airport for Tanzania, usually with a layover on the way.
Arrival
After visas, meet your Bugs Adventures representative and transfer 45 minutes to your hotel in Moshi for dinner.
Trek
A drive of up to 2 hours to Machame Gate, registration, then a winding trail up a ridge through the rainforest. Lower trails can be muddy — gaiters and poles help.
Trek
Leave the rainforest glades on a steep rocky ridge, then cross a river gorge to Shira. Great sunset views of Kibo from camp.
Acclimatize
Climb towards Lava Tower before descending into the Barranco Valley — climb high, sleep low.
Trek
A short acclimatization day up the Barranco Wall, above the clouds with views of the Heim Glacier, then through the Karanga Valley.
Trek
Complete the Southern Circuit to Barafu Camp. Rest, dinner and summit preparation.
Summit day
Start around midnight while the scree is frozen, climb between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers to Stella Point for sunrise, then on to Uhuru Peak. Descend to Mweka Camp.
Descent
Descend to Mweka Gate to receive your summit certificate, then drive back to the hotel.
Beach
Fly from Kilimanjaro to Zanzibar and shuttle to Nungwi — white sand, turquoise water, and the heart of Swahili culture.
Beach
A free day on the beach, ending with a dhow sunset cruise.
Ocean
A boat trip to Mnemba Island for snorkelling and a dolphin tour.
Beach
A last full day to swim, dive or simply relax.
Departure
Explore Stone Town after breakfast, then transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your flight.
Every night on this route, as listed on our program. Ask us if you would like to upgrade any stay.
| Day | Where you stay |
|---|---|
| 2 | Hotel in Moshi |
| 3–8 | Mountain camps (Machame, Shira, Barranco, Karanga, Barafu, Mweka) |
| 9 | Dual Mountain View Lodge |
| 10–13 | Beach hotel in Nungwi (B&B) |
Summit Kilimanjaro (5,895 m) on the Marangu Route — the only route with sleeping huts — then head out on safari in Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Crater, and finish with four days on the beach at Nungwi and a tour of Stone Town in Zanzibar.
Organized only for you and your party — nothing is shared with other travellers.
Subject to availability, this journey can start on a date that suits you.
Change the pace, accommodation or add days to make it your own.
Guides and crew from our own Tanzanian team, with you throughout.
Support vehicle or experienced crew, first aid and clear daily briefings.
We help you pick international flights and arrange every transfer.
The full interactive route map — with the animated day-by-day marker — is up in the Overview section.
Based on the parks on this route. Sightings vary by season and are never guaranteed — this shows typical likelihood, not a promise.
Travel
Depart from your chosen airport for Tanzania, usually with a layover on the way.
Arrival
Your driver meets you at Kilimanjaro Airport and takes you to your hotel in Moshi for a pre-climb briefing and equipment check.
Trek
Drive to Marangu Gate to begin the climb, trekking through lush rainforest to Mandara Hut.
Trek
Walk through moorland with views of Mawenzi and Kibo to Horombo Hut.
Acclimatize
A short hike to Zebra Rocks or the Mawenzi Ridge to help your body adjust, then back to Horombo.
Trek
Climb steadily through alpine desert to Kibo Hut and rest early before the summit night.
Summit day
Set off around midnight to reach Uhuru Peak at sunrise, descend to Kibo to rest, then continue to Horombo Hut.
Descent
Descend through the rainforest to Marangu Gate, collect your summit certificate and relax in Moshi.
Rest
A well-deserved rest — or explore Moshi, nearby waterfalls or a coffee farm.
Game drive
A full-day game drive in Tarangire, famous for baobabs and big elephant herds, with a picnic lunch.
Game drive
Descend into the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater for a spectacular game drive, then drive to Arusha.
Beach
Fly to Zanzibar and transfer to Nungwi Beach.
Beach
Swim, snorkel, dive or join a dhow sunset cruise.
Beach
Another day in paradise — relax or visit local fishing villages.
Culture
Transfer to Stone Town for a guided tour of its alleys, landmarks and spice markets.
Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward flight.
Choose the comfort level that suits you — the route stays the same, only the lodges change.
Silver
Comfortable lodges before and after the climb and on safari.
Gold
Upgraded riverside lodge in Moshi and hand-picked stays on safari.
Platinum
The most exclusive lodges and beach hotels on the route.
| Day | Where you stay |
|---|---|
| 2 | Dual Mountain View Lodge / Weru Weru River Lodge |
| 3 | Mandara Hut |
| 4–5 | Horombo Hut |
| 6 | Kibo Hut |
| 7 | Horombo Hut |
| 8–9 | Moshi |
| 10 | Near Tarangire |
| 11 | Arusha |
| 12–14 | Nungwi |
| 15 | Stone Town |
Meet chimpanzees up close on this evolution safari to Gombe Stream and Mahale Mountains national parks on the shores of Lake Tanganyika in western Tanzania — reachable only by boat, explored only on foot. The trip starts with a coffee tour at the foot of Kilimanjaro.
Organized only for you and your party — nothing is shared with other travellers.
Subject to availability, this journey can start on a date that suits you.
Change the pace, accommodation or add days to make it your own.
Guides and crew from our own Tanzanian team, with you throughout.
Support vehicle or experienced crew, first aid and clear daily briefings.
We help you pick international flights and arrange every transfer.
The full interactive route map — with the animated day-by-day marker — is up in the Overview section.
Travel
Depart from your chosen airport for Kilimanjaro International Airport, possibly with a layover.
Arrival
After visas, meet your Bugs Adventures representative and transfer to your hotel.
Culture
A full day in Moshi with a coffee-tour hike in Materuni, a village right at the foot of Kilimanjaro, learning about the land and the heritage of the Chagga people.
Chimps
Travel west to this small park on the eastern shore of Lake Tanganyika, reachable only by boat, and follow a guide in the footsteps of Jane Goodall.
Forest
Watch groups of chimpanzees climb, play and nurse their young — a day devoted to the forest.
Lake journey
A 2.5-hour drive and boat ride to Mahale, a larger park home to around 900 wild chimpanzees.
Chimps
There are no roads here — experienced guides lead you on foot through the mountains in search of chimpanzee groups, with plenty of time to watch once found.
Lake journey
A beautiful 8-hour journey by boat and car back to Kigoma for the night.
Travel
Fly from Kigoma to Dar es Salaam.
Departure
Relax at the lodge before your transfer to Dar es Salaam International Airport — or extend with Zanzibar, the Usambara Mountains or more of Dar es Salaam.
Every night on this route, as listed on our program. Ask us if you would like to upgrade any stay.
| Day | Where you stay |
|---|---|
| 2–3 | Hotel in Moshi |
| 4–5 | Gombe Stream |
| 6–7 | Mahale Mountains |
| 8 | Kigoma |
| 9 | Dar es Salaam |
No fixed package, no set itinerary. Choose the parks you want to see and how many days you have — we'll shape a private Tanzania safari around it.
Pick one or more parks — we'll route the safari between them in the order that makes sense — then tell us how many days you have.
A suggested day-by-day flow across your selected parks, mapped across Tanzania. Click any day to jump to it on the map — we'll refine the exact route together once your dates are confirmed.
Every tier is matched to lodges and camps we know well. Final properties depend on your route, season and availability.
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Share your preferred travel dates and contact details — we'll confirm availability and prepare the next step of your private safari.
Choose the dates that work best for you — your departure date is set automatically from the number of days you chose above.
Our safari team will personally review your preferences before preparing a proposal.
We'll personally review your parks, days and dates, then follow up by your preferred contact method with a tailored proposal.
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This builder is your starting point, not your limitation. Add more nights in the Serengeti. Choose quieter camps. Bring the family. Combine Kilimanjaro or Zanzibar with your safari.
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Wildlife is good all year. The long dry season (June–October) is the classic time for game viewing and Mara River crossings; January–March brings the calving season in the southern Serengeti. April and May are quieter and cheaper.
Yes — every itinerary on this site is private and can be changed. Tell us your dates, budget and interests and we'll adjust the route, pace and accommodation, or build a new trip from scratch.
For June–October and the Christmas holidays, 6–12 months ahead is best, especially for popular lodges and Kilimanjaro dates. Outside peak season a few weeks can be enough — just ask.
Most visitors need a visa. It costs $50 per person on arrival or online ($100 for US and Canadian passports). Zanzibar also requires mandatory inbound travel insurance.
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Yes. Climbs, beach extensions, cultural visits and mining tourism with Afro Shamans can all be combined with a safari in one trip.
Real routes, real parks, real prices — every story here is one of our own itineraries or one of the destinations we actually run trips into, told the way we'd describe it to a friend planning their first safari.
Eleven days built around the herds themselves — from Tarangire's baobabs and the salt flats at Lake Natron into the Serengeti's short-grass plains, then down into the Ngorongoro Crater, following the wildebeest migration and the predators that never stop tracking it.
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