Tanzania safari vacations guide
The Great Migration lures more than just tourists. Vultures spiral in the skies, crocodiles line the riverbanks, lions prowl the sidelines. This is nature at its harshest – and most thrilling. But there is much more to a safari in Tanzania than the thundering of wildebeest hooves. The sprawling Serengeti shelters wildlife of all shapes and sizes; take a guided bush walk with a Maasai guide to experience the savannah from a different perspective. Nearby, the Ngorongoro Crater is a bowlful of the Big Five, while the incomprehensibly vast parks of the south receive just a handful of visitors – despite the abundant wildlife.
This epic East African nation is far wilder than South Africa, with a far greater sense of wilderness. 
It has some of the world’s most exclusive lodges, particularly in the south – but these are balanced out by accessible campsites and lodges in the north. Additionally, the migration takes place virtually year round –moving into Kenya for just a few short weeks. More unusually, the Rift Valley has carved a series of lakes into the landscape – meaning hippos, flamingos and crocodiles are in their element; cruise past them on a boat safari for the ultimate relaxing wildlife experience. Read more in our Tanzania safari vacations guide.
Our Tanzania safari Vacations
Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach vacation, tailor made
Your tailor-made Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach vacation!
From
£3495 to £5950
13 days
ex flights
Serengeti Trail, Kenya & Tanzania safari
Overland truck safari
From
US $1472 to US $1915
8 days
ex flights
Tanzania Selous safari vacation & Zanzibar
Tailor-made, authentic, remote safari and islands
From
£1900 to £3850
11 days
ex flights
Big game safari in Tanzania
Big game safari including luxury private camping
From
£3060 to £3470
8 days
ex flights
Selous safari & Mafia Islands diving vacation
Africa's largest game park
From
£3050
13 days
inc UK flights
Tanzania Safari and beach vacation
A truly remote Tanzanian safari and beach combination
From
£3295 to £6000
12 days
ex flights
Southern Tanzania luxury safari vacation
Two of the most wild and unspoilt parks of Tanzania
From
£6800
12 days
inc UK flights
Tanzania wildlife, people and beach vacation
Best wildlife viewing in north Tanzania plus Fanjove Island.
From
£4625 to £5735
13 days
ex flights
Tanzania classic bush safari, 10 Days
Northern National Parks are a true African experience
From
US $2550 to US $2750
9 days
ex flights
Tanazania safari vacation, Serengeti trails
Fantastic all year round safari in Tanzania northern circuit
From
US $1430 to US $2750
6 days
ex flights
Tanzania lodge safari, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater
Come and see the amazing wildlife
From
US $1600 to US $2900
5 days
ex flights
Tanzania family Safari
Family-friendly luxury safari into Tanzania's wilderness
From
£5095
8 days
ex flights
Kenya & Tanzania vacation, East Africa highlights
Explore Kenya’s and Tanzania’s premier safari spots.
From
£4430
13 days
ex flights
Kenya and Tanzania classic tailor made vacation
Explore Kenya and Tanzania's most treasured national parks.
From
£3530
10 days
ex flights
Tanzania safari vacation, tailor made
Discover extraordinary wildlife in Africa's greatest parks!
From
£2500 to £4590
8 days
ex flights
Tanzania biking vacation, explore by bike
See the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Great Rift Valley - by bike!
From
US $2848 to US $3560
13 days
ex flights
East Africa adventure vacation, safari, gorillas & beach
An extensive journey through east Africa
From
US $3789 to US $4089
22 days
ex flights
Tanzania classic safari, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
Olduvai Gorge, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and Serengeti.
From
US $2950 to US $4200
7 days
ex flights
Classic Tanzania safari and beach vacation
Safari in Beautiful Tanzania with Dream Beach Destination
From
£3245
10 days
ex flights
Tanzania camping safari, Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater
Amazing wildlife on this camping safari trip
From
US $1380 to US $2600
5 days
ex flights
Serengeti, Selous and Zanzibar small group vacation
Discover Selous Game Reserve, the largest Game reserve in Africa
From
US $4650 to US $4690
12 days
ex flights
Tanzania vacations, Selous, Zanzibar & the coast
See wildlife, experience culture and relax on beaches
From
£2600 to £2750
10 days
ex flights
Kenya & Tanzania classic safari
See the most amazing wildlife phenomenon in Africa
From
£3946
15 days
ex flights
The Masai Heartlands safari
An amazing and great value 2 week truck safari
From
US $2432 to US $3160
15 days
ex flights
Tanzania safari vacation, small group
Go in search of the iconic Big Five in the Serengeti
From
US $3864 to US $3980
8 days
ex flights
Tanzania national parks camping safari
Unforgettable Africa safari
From
US $1700 to US $2800
6 days
ex flights
Tanzania safaris, highlights vacation
Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and Serengeti.
From
US $2990 to US $3500
8 days
ex flights
Kenya & Tanzania safari vacations
Some of the best wildlife spots in Tanzania and Kenya
From
£4325
13 days
ex flights
Tanzania photography vacation
Safari combining superb photographic experiences in the wilderness
From
£5199 to £5599
7 days
inc UK flights
Kenya and Tanzania family safari, small group
Take a walk on the wild side in Kenya and Tanzania
From
US $1516
8 days
ex flights
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Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach vacation, tailor made
Your tailor-made Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach vacation!
From
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13 days
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Where to go on a Tanzania safari
Northern Tanzania is a one-stop-shop for safari experiences, boasting the Great Wildebeest Migration, the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater and classic Maasai culture. It’s brilliant for first-time safari goers with abundant lodges to suit tastes and budgets, and it’s easy to get around, meaning you won’t need to look into costly flights. It’s also convenient if you’re heading to Kilimanjaro – or on into Kenya. However, if you’re looking for something a bit more special, consider heading south. Flying is a must to get to Selous or Ruaha, and lodges are few and far between – so you’ll have these vast game parks virtually all to yourself. You can also take boat cruises on the river as a tranquil way of viewing wildlife.
1. Camping
2. The Great Migration
3. Ngorongoro Crater
4. Ruaha National Park
5. Selous Game Reserve
6. Serengeti National Park
2. The Great Migration
3. Ngorongoro Crater
4. Ruaha National Park
5. Selous Game Reserve
6. Serengeti National Park
Camping
1. Camping
Luxury lodges are wonderful, but nothing quite beats being separated from the bush and the wildlife by just a sheet of canvas. You’ll be surrounded by the sounds and smells of the savannah – a temporary guest in the home of the Big Five. Permanent camps offer more comfort and facilities; temporary camps offer a sense of freedom and a real wilderness experience.
The Great Migration
2. The Great Migration
The highlight of any safari in Tanzania, the Great Migration sees millions of animals stampeding across the savannah while predators and scavengers seek out a tasty meal. The most thrilling moment is the dramatic Mara River crossing – but if you’re not traveling from June-September you can see them elsewhere in the Serengeti at this time.
Ngorongoro Crater
3. Ngorongoro Crater
Some 30,000 animals live in this ancient crater, a 25km-wide bowlful of African wildlife. It’s one of the best spots in Tanzania to see the rare black rhino as well as leopards and huge bull elephants. Ngorongoro is a self-contained ecosystem, so the wildlife can be seen year-round. You can camp on the rim of the crater, but bring warm layers!
Ruaha National Park
4. Ruaha National Park
One of the most remote and magical national parks in Tanzania, Ruaha is Africa as it used to be – untouched by humans, with the smallest scattering of tourists, even in peak season. But those who make it this far are rewarded with sightings of fierce predators including lions and hyenas, as well as huge herds of elephant who thrive in this vast wilderness.
Selous Game Reserve
5. Selous Game Reserve
At over 50,000 km2, Tanzania’s largest protected area dwarfs the Serengeti, yet receives just a handful of the visitors. No permanent structures are permitted within the reserve, which was declared a UNESCO reserve in the 1980s. Wildlife lives here in vast numbers, including the rare African wild dog. Take a cruise on Lake Tagalala to get up close to crocs and hippos.
Serengeti National Park
6. Serengeti National Park
The famous backdrop for the Great Migration – during which more than a million wildebeest, zebras and gazelles thunder across the plains in search of grass – the Serengeti needs almost no introduction. Tanzania’s oldest park is an easy safari destination – it has camps and lodges to suit all tastes and budgets, Big Five game drives and thrilling bush walks.
More about Tanzania safari
The best time to go on safari in Tanzania is any time outside of the March to early May rains.
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Photo credits: [Page banner: Atosan] [Map topbox: Anita Ritenour]
[camping: Henrik Palm]
[migration: Christopher Michel]
[Ngorongo crater: Ganesh Raghunathan]
[Ruaha National Park: Pius Mahimbi]
[Selous Game Reserve: Manuel Bierbauer]
[Serengeti National Park: Feans]
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