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TANZANIA

Wild. Iconic. Alive.

“From Kilimanjaro’s peak to the Serengeti migration and Zanzibar’s shores, I felt Africa’s rhythm—ancient, untamed, unforgettable.”

—AMANDA KAM, FOUNDER

Tanzania’s Iconic Landscapes

Serengeti National Park

Home to the Great Migration, vast plains, and some of Africa’s most dramatic predator-prey interactions.

Ngorongoro Crater

A UNESCO-listed volcanic caldera with the highest density of wildlife in Africa, offering a surreal safari experience.

Mount Kilimanjaro

Summit Africa’s highest peak, the ‘roof of Africa,’ where glaciers meet the clouds and every step is a triumph of spirit.

Zanzibar & Mnemba Island

Turquoise waters, private beaches, and world-class diving in the Indian Ocean—an idyllic post-safari retreat.

 Mahale & Lake Tanganyika

A remote paradise for tracking wild chimpanzees in lush forests beside Africa’s longest lake.

Ruaha National Park

One of Tanzania’s last great wildernesses, home to vast elephant herds and rare predators.

Tanzania’s Luxury Lodging

Singita Sasakwa Lodge

A grand, hilltop estate with sweeping views of the Serengeti, where old-world elegance meets untamed wilderness.

Singita Faru Faru Lodge

A relaxed riverside retreat offering front-row seats to the drama of the wild.

Four Seasons Serengeti

A serene sanctuary on the savannah, offering unobstructed views of nature’s raw spectacle, right from your suite.

&Beyond Mnemba Island

A private barefoot-luxury island, where the only footprints in the sand are your own.

 Usawa Serengeti Camp

 An intimate, mobile tented camp positioned in prime migration areas for unparalleled wildlife experiences.

Lemala Osonjoi Lodge

A luxury lodge in northern Tanzania blending Maasai heritage, wellness, and wildlife in a stunning Rift Valley setting.

ITINERARY INSPIRATION

The Classic Tanzania Safari

Highlights: Big Five game drives, iconic crater views, white-sand beaches
Day 1 – Arrive in Arusha
Day 2 – Lake Manyara: Tree-climbing lions + forest safari
Day 3–5 – Serengeti: Big Five safaris + golden savannahs
Day 6 – Ngorongoro: Crater descent + wildlife viewing
Day 7–8 – Zanzibar: Beach retreat + Swahili culture
Day 9 – Depart from Zanzibar

The Family Safari

Highlights: Family-friendly lodges, private game drives, Serengeti migration safaris, cultural visits with the Maasai

Day 1 – Arrive in Arusha
Day 2–3 – Tarangire: Elephants, baobabs + kid-friendly bush walks
Day 4 – Lake Manyara: Tree-climbing lions + canopy walk
Day 5–7 – Serengeti: Game drives + migration sightings
Day 8 – Ngorongoro Crater: Big Five safari + Maasai village
Day 9 – Return to Arusha: Relaxation or optional family excursion
Day 10 – Depart from Arusha

The Great Migration

Highlights: Great Migration sightings, hot air balloon safari, golden-hour sundowners

Day 1 – Arrive in Arusha
Day 2–3 – Tarangire: Elephant herds + baobab landscapes
Day 4 – Ngorongoro: Crater safari + panoramic views
Day 5–6 – Serengeti: Track the Great Migration + optional balloon safari
Day 7 – Depart from Serengeti or Arusha

For the Honeymooners - Bush to Beach

Highlights: Extended Serengeti safari, more time for romance, deeper relaxation by the sea

Day 1 – Arusha: Arrive, relax at a luxury lodge.
Day 2 – Ngorongoro: Crater safari + rimside overnight.
Day 3–5 – Serengeti: Three nights for extended game drives, sundowners, and couple time in camp.
Day 6–8 – Zanzibar: Oceanfront villa with spa treatments, sunset dhow cruises, and private beachfront dinners.
Day 9 – Depart from Zanzibar.

The Summit & Safari

Highlights: Kilimanjaro summit, Ngorongoro safari, Serengeti luxury camp

Day 1 – Arusha – Arrive, overnight in luxury lodge
Day 2–8 – Kilimanjaro – 7-day Machame trek with private guides + full support
Day 9 – Arusha – Rest, spa, fine dining
Day 10 – Ngorongoro – Crater safari, rim-top lodge
Day 11–12 – Serengeti – Fly in, Big Five game drives, luxury tented camp
Day 13 – Depart – Morning game drive, then fly from Serengeti to Arusha/Kilimanjaro for onward international connections

For the Adventurers

Highlights: Kilimanjaro summit, crater rim hike, Serengeti fly-camping, Ruaha walking safaris, Indian Ocean diving

Day 1 – Arusha – Arrive, overnight in luxury lodge
Day 2–8 – Kilimanjaro – 7-day Machame trek with private guides + full camp support, summit Uhuru Peak
Day 9 – Ngorongoro – Crater safari + guided rim walk
Day 10–11 – Serengeti – Fly in, extended game drives + balloon safari, optional fly-camping, luxury mobile tented camp
Day 12–13 – Ruaha – Remote wilderness, walking safaris + canvas camp overnight
Day 14–15 – Zanzibar – Dive Mnemba Atoll, private dhow sail, oceanfront villa + spa
Day 16 – Depart Zanzibar – Sunrise over the Indian Ocean

TANZANIA AT A GLANCE

Tanzania is breathtaking year-round, but June to October is ideal for game viewing with dry weather and cooler temperatures — perfect for safaris and beach escapes.

  • Safari Season: June–October

    • 77°F / 25°C | Dry, excellent wildlife viewing

  • Green Season: November–March

    • 86°F / 30°C | Lush landscapes, fewer crowds

  • Great Migration Peaks:

    • June–July: Grumeti River crossings

    • August–September: Mara River crossings

    • January–March: Calving season in Ndutu

  1. Capital: Dodoma (however, Arusha is safari HQ)

  2. Language: Swahili & English

  3. Currency: TZS (Tanzanian Shilling) & USD

  4. National Animal: Masai Giraffe

  5. Entry: Visa-on-arrival or eVisa for most nationalities

  6. Vaccination: Yellow Fever vaccine required if arriving from/transiting through a risk country (e.g. Tanzania, Uganda)

  7. Getting Around: Fly-in safaris or guided 4x4 transfers

  8. Time Zone: GMT+3

  9. Plugs: Type D/G, 220V

Modern house with glass walls, wooden deck, and outdoor seating, illuminated at dusk, surrounded by trees and grass.
A smiling man in safari uniform preparing drinks at a table outdoors next to a safari vehicle in a grassy field with trees in the background.
A group of Maasai men in traditional red attire, standing outdoors on a dry landscape, watching one man jump mid-air, with a child holding a stick in the background.
A spacious safari lodge lounge with a thatched roof, circular seating, a central fireplace, and large open windows overlooking a savannah landscape with hills and grasslands. A person stands near the windows looking out with binoculars.
Sign at Uhuru Peak on Mount Kilimanjaro, confirming summit at 5895 meters, Africa's highest point and the world's highest free-standing mountain, surrounded by snow with blue sky.
Two hikers with backpacks and trekking poles observe a volcanic landscape and mountain in the distance.
Interior of a luxury safari tent with two beds, wooden chairs, and a view of the African landscape with acacia trees.
Group of giraffes walking across a grassy plain with hills in the background.
Beachside open-air bar and lounge area at sunset with seating, bar counters, and ocean view
A group of zebras grazing on a golden grassy plain with a solitary acacia tree in the background.
A large tent set in a desert landscape at sunset, with a colorful pink, purple, and orange sky and distant mountains in the background.
Three zebras standing together in a grassy plain under a cloudy sky.
Side profile of a male lion with a mane, resting on dry grass.
A cozy bedroom with a canopy bed, and a wooden balcony surrounded by trees, decorated with lanterns and candles for an evening outdoor dining experience.
Group of elephants walking across a grassy plain with a green safari vehicle in the foreground.
A vehicle parked in a grassy field at sunset, with trees in the background.
A herd of six zebras grazing in a grassy plains landscape with mountains and a cloudy sky in the background.