10 of the best Tanzania safari tours

So you’ve been dreaming of a once-in-a-lifetime Tanzania safari but don’t know where to start, with so many tours on offer. We’ve made things easy by putting together a selection of our best Tanzania safari tours that are tailored for couples, families and adventurous travellers. From getting off-the-beaten-track along the Northern Circuit to climbing to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro and indulging in luxurious lodges - we’ve got you covered!

 

1. Couples Connect - 6 days

 

For the ultimate safari honeymoon package, experience six days exploring the Serengeti National Park, Grumeti Game Reserve and Ngorongoro Crater in luxurious comfort. Aside from wildlife spotting in some of Northern Tanzania’s most iconic reserves, the package also includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the Kimemo Coffee Plantation and a visit to the Shanga Shanga handicraft workshops. You’ll stay in style at Gibbs Farm, which boasts magnificent views across the surrounding plains and at the Singita Sasakwa Lodge. Here you’ll be treated to a signature Njozi za Africa massage and a torch-lit dinner under the stars with your own, personal chef.

 

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2. Kilimanjaro Trekking along the Lemosho Route - 8 days

 

Tackle the summit of Kilimanjaro on one of the mountain’s most spectacular routes as you ascend from the Lemosho Glades to Shira’s plateau. Led by expert guides and friendly porters, you’ll trek through some of the most remote and untouched wilderness areas on the western slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. The Lemosho Route offers breathtaking panoramas of Mount Meru and the Masai Steppe, with the opportunity to spot wildlife along the way. The eight-day itinerary gives you plenty of time to acclimatise, with your professional mountain crew providing all the necessities for an unforgettable adventure.

 

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3. Kijana Family Safari - 8 days

 

Translating from Swahili as “young”, Kijana is designed specifically for adventurous families wanting to give their children an unforgettable Tanzania safari holiday. It includes thrilling game drives in Lake Manyara National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti National Park, with the opportunity to spot the “Big Five” and a vast range of other wildlife species. You can also give your kids a once-in-a-lifetime cultural encounter during a Maasai village visit and the opportunity to meet the Hadzabe bushmen to learn about their unique way of life. You’ll be overnighting at iconic accommodations such as the Lake Manyara Tree Lodge, Ngorongoro Crater Lodge and Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, ensuring an unforgettable stay.

 

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4. Glamping Safari Experience - 8 days

 

Want to camp out under the stays but with a bit of luxury thrown in? Then our Glamping Safari Experience is for you. Stay in one of the beautifully appointed safari tents at Oliver’s Camp while exploring Tarangire National Park on daily game drives and naturalist-led bush walks. Then continue to the spellbinding Ngorongoro Crater where you’ll bunk down in one of the perspex-and-canvas domed suites at The Highlands Camp, which affords magnificent views of Olmoti Volcano’s mountain forest. End your private safari in Tanzania in the heart of the Serengeti at the luxurious Nyaruswiga Safari Camp.

 

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5. Great Migration Safari - 4 days

 

If you’re short on time but want to experience all the action of the Great Wildebeest Migration, then this four-day Serengeti migration safari is ideal. Based at the mobile camp of Serian’s Serengeti North, you’ll be right on the doorstep of one of the world’s most spectacular natural spectacles as millions of wildebeest and zebras gather on the Serengeti plains. The camp is just two kilometres from the Mara River, which is renowned for its crossings as wildebeest battle the odds against fast-acting crocodiles. Combining game drives and nature walks, this safari is perfect for those wanting plenty of action without all the creature comforts of a permanent camp.

 

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6. Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach Rejuvenation - 8 days

 

If you’re travelling all the way to Tanzania for a safari, why not extend your trip for a few days to experience one of Africa’s most alluring and exotic islands - Zanzibar. This safari and beach rejuvenation package includes three nights staying at the Four Seasons Safari Lodge in the Serengeti where you can wildlife spot from the ground and from the air during a sunrise hot air balloon safari. Experience a private dinner under the stars before flying to Zanzibar where you’ll be staying at the Tulia Luxury Resort. Spend your island days touring the historic streets of Stone Town, lazing by the beach or discovering the myriad marine life in the offshore reefs.

 

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7. Singita Old World Elegance Safari - 6 days

 

If old world luxury is what you’re craving, then this six-day bespoke Serengeti safari will satisfy your wildest dreams. Staying at the exquisite Singita Sasakwa Serengeti and Gibbs Farm Lodge, you’ll be treated to the ultimate in service and African safari charm as you explore the natural wonders of the Grumeti Game Reserve and Ngorongoro Crater. Escape the crowds as you spot big game wildlife in the privately-run and remote Grumeti during daily walking safaris and game drives, then travel to the award-winning Gibbs Farm Lodge to explore the majestic landscapes of Lake Manyara National Park or the Ngorongoro Crater.

 

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8. Safari Delight - 4 days

 

Looking to experience the highlights of the Northern Circuit in just a matter of days? Our Safari Delight tour ticks off all the major national parks in the region, except the Serengeti. Spend four days doing nothing but spotting wildlife as you embark on daily game drives through Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, staying at well-appointed lodges and camps with spectacular landscapes on their doorstep. It’s ideal for travellers who have already done the Serengeti or aren’t visiting Tanzania for the Great Migration but want to explore some of the lesser-known (but no less impressive) parts of the Northern Circuit.

 

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9. Kenya Tanzania Safari - 8 days

 

Experience the best of both worlds on this 8-day safari package to discover the highlights of Kenya and Tanzania. Your adventure kicks off in the wildlife-rich Masai Mara National Reserve where you’ll stay in a luxurious tent at Mara Bushtops before jumping across the border into Tanzania and the Serengeti National Park. Explore the endless plains while spotting fearsome predators, then bunk down each night at the luxurious Nyaruswiga Safari Camp. End your adventure at The Manor at Ngorongoro while visiting the world's largest intactcaldera, the Ngorongoro Crater, which shelters one of the most beautiful wildlife havens on earth.

 

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10. Adventure and Rejuvenation - 8 days

 

Specifically designed for couples looking for a good dose of adventure, this safari tour will take you from the coffee plantations of Arusha to the wildlife-filled plains of the legendary Serengeti. Picnic in the heart of the breathtakingly beautiful Ngorongoro Crater before relaxing in the charming country house at Gibbs Farm. Then travel into the Serengeti to pursue prides of lions, alongside giraffes, elephants, leopards and cheetahs from your base at the Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti. This adventure includes walking safaris accompanied by Maasai guides and an unforgettable sunrise hot air balloon safari, not to mention a signature Kifaa massage using traditional Tanzanian baobab oil.

 

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