United Republic of Tanzania
Four safari circuits, 21+ national parks and reserves, Africa's highest peak and the Indian Ocean's finest islands — all connected to verified operators in the Safari Rolodex.
Northern CircuitThe beating heart of Tanzania's northern circuit. Endless plains, year-round predator action and the annual wildebeest migration make the Serengeti Africa's most celebrated safari stage.
Rates (USD)
$227 to $15,000+ pp/day
Best Time
June to October; January to February (calving)
High Season
July to March
Northern CircuitA collapsed volcanic caldera holding one of the densest concentrations of wildlife on earth, including the endangered black rhino, within a UNESCO World Heritage landscape.
Rates (USD)
$250 to $9,000+ pp/day
Best Time
June to October
High Season
July to October
TrekkingAfrica's rooftop at 5,895m. A non-technical trek through five climate zones, guided by licensed Tanzanian mountain crews from Moshi and Arusha.
Rates (USD)
$1,800 to $6,500+ per climb
Best Time
January to March; June to October
High Season
July to September
Northern CircuitLegendary elephant herds beneath ancient baobabs. Tarangire delivers the northern circuit's most atmospheric dry-season game viewing with a fraction of the crowds.
Rates (USD)
$200 to $7,500+ pp/day
Best Time
June to October
High Season
July to October
Coast & IslandsThe classic safari-and-sea finale. Swahili heritage in Stone Town, dhow sailing at sunset and reef diving off powder-white Indian Ocean beaches.
Rates (USD)
$120 to $4,000+ pp/day
Best Time
June to October; December to February
High Season
July to August; December to January
The classic Arusha-based safari route — the most visited wildlife corridor in Africa.
Serengeti National Park
Great Migration, big cats, endless plains
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Crater floor, black rhino, Maasai bomas
Tarangire National Park
Elephant herds, baobabs, Silale Swamp
Lake Manyara National Park
Tree-climbing lions, flamingos, groundwater forest
Arusha National Park
Mount Meru, Momella Lakes, walking safaris
Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
Uhuru Peak, 5,895m, six trekking routes
Lake Natron
Ol Doinyo Lengai, flamingo breeding grounds
Empakaai & Olmoti Craters
Highland hiking and crater lakes
Vast, wild and uncrowded reserves reached from Dar es Salaam and Iringa.
Nyerere National Park (Selous)
Africa's largest park, boat safaris on the Rufiji
Ruaha National Park
Big prides, greater kudu, remote wilderness
Mikumi National Park
Mkata floodplain, easy access from Dar es Salaam
Udzungwa Mountains National Park
Rainforest trekking, Sanje Waterfalls, endemic primates
Kitulo National Park
The Serengeti of Flowers, alpine orchids
Saadani National Park
Where the bush meets the Indian Ocean
Chimpanzee tracking and remote Lake Tanganyika wilderness.
Mahale Mountains National Park
Chimpanzee trekking on Lake Tanganyika shores
Gombe Stream National Park
Jane Goodall's research site, habituated chimps
Katavi National Park
Hippo pods, buffalo herds, true off-grid safari
Rubondo Island National Park
Lake Victoria forest island, sitatunga and chimps
Beach, culture and marine life to close out any Tanzanian itinerary.
Zanzibar (Unguja)
Stone Town, Nungwi, Paje kitesurfing
Mnemba Atoll
Snorkelling, diving, dolphin encounters
Pemba Island
Wall diving, clove plantations, boutique lodges
Mafia Island Marine Park
Whale sharks, reef diving, turtle nesting
Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park
Red colobus monkeys, mangrove boardwalk