Boutique, fully licensed safari company · Locally based in Arusha, Tanzania
Planning guide
When to go, how to get here, visas, health, packing and costs — the practical answers our guests ask us most.
Month by month
There’s no bad time for a Tanzania safari — each season has its own highlight. The dry months are best for game viewing; the green season is quieter and better value.
Calving season begins in the south; warm, short dry spell.
Calving at its height around Ndutu — lots of predator action.
Last of the calving; rains start late in the month.
Long rains. Lush, quiet parks and lower prices.
Rains ease; herds move through the central Serengeti.
Dry season starts. Herds head west and north.
Dry and clear. River crossings begin in the north.
Mara River crossings; the busiest month.
Crossings continue; excellent game everywhere.
Still dry and great for game; fewer visitors.
Short rains; herds stream back south.
Green plains and the herds return to the south.
Most safaris start in Arusha. International flights land at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), about an hour’s drive away.
Most visitors need a visa for Tanzania. The easiest way is to apply online in advance through the official Tanzania Immigration e-visa website.
Entry rules can change — always check the official Tanzania Immigration website and your own government’s travel advice before you go.
See a doctor or travel clinic about six to eight weeks before you travel for advice on vaccinations and malaria prevention.
Pack light and in layers: early mornings and the highlands can be cool, and afternoons are warm. Soft bags are easiest in safari vehicles and on light aircraft.
US dollars are widely used for tips and small purchases; bring clean, recent notes. Cards are accepted at most lodges, often with a fee.
The price depends mainly on the season, your comfort level, group size and the number of days. Every quote we send is itemised, so you can see where the money goes.
Prices are per person from our current safari listings; your final price depends on your dates and group.
Questions
For July to October and the Christmas holidays, six to twelve months ahead gives you the best choice of lodges. Other months are usually fine with a few months’ notice.
Tanzania is a popular, welcoming destination. Your guide is with you throughout the safari, and our Arusha office is on call while you travel. As anywhere, follow your government’s travel advice.
Yes. Many of our safaris welcome children, and we plan shorter drives and family-friendly lodges. Tell us their ages when you enquire.
Yes — it’s one of our favourite combinations. Zanzibar is a short flight from Arusha or the Serengeti, and a climb fits easily before or after a safari.
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Safari Type:
Private safari · Mid-range · Lodges and tented camps
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Arusha · Tarangire · Serengeti · Ngorongoro Highlands · Ngorongoro Crater
From $1,700 / person
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Safari Type:
Private safari · Budget camping
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Arusha · Tarangire · Lake Manyara · Central Serengeti · Ngorongoro Highlands · Ngorongoro Crater
From $1,991 / person
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Safari Type:
Private safari · Budget camping
Tarangire | Lake Manyara7 daysBudget campingPlace Visited:
Arusha · Tarangire · Lake Manyara · Central Serengeti · Ngorongoro Highlands · Ngorongoro Crater · Materuni Waterfalls · (Highlight)
From $2,126 / person
View safariPrivate tour · Mid-range
Safari Type:
Private safari · Mid-range · Lodges and tented camps
Tarangire | Serengeti11 daysMid-rangePlace Visited:
Arusha · Tarangire · Serengeti · Ngorongoro Highlands · Ngorongoro Crater · Lake Manyara · Zanzibar Stone Town · ( · Nungwi · (
From $3,530 / person
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