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12 Best Tanzania Safari tours

Explore Tanzania’s top safari adventures, featuring the renowned Classic Northern Circuit Safari. Embark on a journey through Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park, and Lake Manyara National Park. These meticulously crafted tours promise unforgettable wildlife encounters amidst breathtaking landscapes.

Experience the mesmerizing Great Migration Safari in Serengeti, an unparalleled spectacle of nature. Delve into the abundance of wildlife within the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tarangire National Park beckons with its picturesque vistas and diverse fauna, while the Serengeti Hot Air Balloon Safari offers a unique perspective of the savannah.

For a truly exclusive adventure, opt for the Selous Game Reserve Safari, featuring boat safaris, walking expeditions, and thrilling game drives. Traverse the rugged Ruaha National Park terrains, teeming with many wildlife species. Venture into the Mahale Mountains National Park for an extraordinary chimpanzee trekking experience, observing these primates in their natural habitat.

Conclude your safari in the remote wilderness escapade of Katavi National Park, promising unparalleled seclusion amidst untouched landscapes—Experience Tanzania’s natural wonders on this exceptional safari t like never before.

1. Top Luxury Safaris In Tanzania

10-Days luxury safari and Zanzibar beach

Duration:

10 days

Locations:

Arusha,
Tarangire,
Lake Manyara,
Ngorongoro,
Serengeti and
Zanzibar

Overview:

Embark on an extraordinary journey with this meticulously crafted 10-day itinerary, which is one of 12 Best Tanzania Safari tours blending the exhilarating thrills of a luxury safari with the serene beauty of Zanzibar’s pristine beaches. Throughout this immersive experience, you’ll delve into the heart of Tanzania’s renowned northern safari circuit, where each day promises new encounters with the mesmerizing wildlife that roams the vast plains.

Your adventure begins amidst the iconic landscapes of Tanzania’s premier safari parks, where the legendary Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park await your exploration. Prepare to be spellbound as you traverse the sweeping savannahs, witnessing the age-old dance of predator and prey unfold before your eyes. Marvel at the majestic elephants of Tarangire, roam alongside the pride of lions in the Serengeti and descend into the breathtaking depths of the Ngorongoro Crater, where a world of biodiversity thrives within its ancient volcanic caldera.

After days filled with thrilling safaris and unforgettable wildlife encounters, journey onward to the idyllic shores of Zanzibar, where relaxation and rejuvenation await. Sink your toes into the soft, powdery sands of pristine beaches, as turquoise waters stretch endlessly into the horizon. Whether you seek moments of tranquil solitude or vibrant cultural experiences, Zanzibar offers an array of delights to indulge your senses.

From strolls along palm-fringed shores to immersive dives into the vibrant marine life of the Indian Ocean, each day in Zanzibar invites you to unwind in paradise. Explore the historic streets of Stone Town, where echoes of a bygone era linger in the air, or embark on a culinary journey through the island’s tantalizing flavors and spices.

In the embrace of luxury accommodations that seamlessly blend comfort with authenticity, allow yourself to be swept away by the enchantment of Tanzania and Zanzibar. This meticulously curated journey promises an unforgettable fusion of adventure, relaxation, and discovery, leaving you with memories to cherish for a lifetime.

Highlights:

Day 1: Arrival at the Airport—Mount Meru Hotel

Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Day 3: to Lake Manyara National Park

Day 4: Lake Manyara National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

Day 5: Serengeti National Park

Day 6: Serengeti National Park

Day 7-9: Serengeti national park to Zanzibar

Day 10 transfer to the airport/departure

Best For:

Family, Friends, groups, Couples and honeymooners

8-Days Tanzania Luxury Safari

Duration:

8 days

Locations:

Arusha,
Tarangire,
Lake Manyara,
Lake Natron,
Ngorongoro Crater,
Serengeti and
Lake Eyasi

Overview:

12 Best Tanzania Safari Tours has this fantastic safari of Tanzania tour is an enchanting expedition covering the top wildlife destinations in the Northern Tanzania safari circuit. This definitive safari is all about getting more out of your time in Africa. You will get an opportunity to visit the spectacular Serengeti plains, home to the great migration. Let us create unforgettable experiences for your once-in-a-lifetime safari experience in Tanzania.

Highlights:

Day 1: Arusha- Tarangire National Park

Day 2: Tarangire National Park- Lake Manyara National Park

Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park- Lake Natron National Park

Day 4: Lake Natron National Park- Serengeti National Park – Central Seronera

Day 5: Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Crater

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater- Lake Eyasi

Day 7: Lake Eyasi

Day 8: Lake Eyasi- Arusha

Best For:

Family, Friends, groups, Couples and honeymooners

5-Days Wildebeest Migration Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari

Duration:

5 days

Locations:

Arusha,
Tarangire,
Lake Manyara,
Ngorongoro, and
Serengeti

Overview:

12 Best Tanzania Safari tours this short 5 days safari but complete safari passes through the famous wildlife areas. Experience the best of the open road on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure into the Tanzanian wilderness. The journey is in a 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof to Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti National Park for the game drives. You’ll start and end in Arusha.

Highlights:

Day 1: Tarangire National Park

Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park

Day 3: Ngorongoro Creater

Day 4: Serengeti National Park Central

Day 5: Serengeti National Park to Arusha by Plane

Best For:

Family, Friends, groups, Couples and honeymooners

4-Day Luxury Safari in Tanzania

Duration:

4 days

Locations:

Arusha,
Tarangire,
Lake Manyara,
Ngorongoro, and
Serengeti

Overview:

This is a wonderful tour that surpasses all tours in East Africa. And one among of 12 Best Tanzania Safari tours. This tour comprises all activities that will let a client feel the real holiday and relax to make their minds and souls fresh. Amongst others, you will have game viewing in Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti National Park. This tour makes a complete East Africa holiday and leaves a client with a full detailed knowledge and experience of Tanzania tours.

Highlights:

Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Day 2: Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater

Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti National Park

Day 4: Serengeti National Park to Arusha by Plane

Best For:

Family, Friends, groups, Couples and honeymooners

2. Top Mid-range Safaris In Tanzania

9-Day Mid-range Safari Experience Comfort

Duration:

9 days

Locations:

Arusha,
Tarangire,
Lake Manyara,
Ngorongoro, and
Serengeti

Overview:

This is the ultimate Midrange safari experience. You will get to see the most important highlights: Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. Overnight in the bush, under the stars with a great atmosphere. You will have a chance to see all kinds of animals such as giraffes, zebras, elephants, leopards and lions. And if you are lucky even a rhino! Our guides will take you off the beaten track and give you the best possible safari experience. And one among of 12 Best Tanzania Safari tours.

Highlights:

Day 1 Arusha National Park

Day 2 Tarangire National Park

Day 3 Lake Natron + Waterfalls

Day 4 Natron to Serengeti National Park

Day 5 Serengeti National Park

Day 6 Morning in Serengeti, Afternoon Ngorongoro

Day 7 Ngorongoro Crater

Day 8 Lake Eyasi: Hadzabe & Datoga Tribes Men

Day 9 Lake Manyara National Park

Best For:

Family, Friends, groups, Couples and honeymooners

8-Day Fantastic Midrange Safari in Tanzania

Duration:

8 days

Locations:

Arusha,
Tarangire,
Lake Manyara,
Ngorongoro, and
Serengeti

Overview:

This fantastic safari of Tanzania tour is an enchanting expedition covering the top wildlife destinations in the Northern Tanzania safari circuit. This definitive safari is all about getting more out of your time in Africa. Guided walks in Tarangire give you a perception of Africa’s fauna and flora. You will get an opportunity to visit the spectacular Serengeti plains, home to the great migration. As among of 12 Best Tanzania Safari tours. Let us create unforgettable experiences for your once-in-a-lifetime safari experience in Tanzania.

Highlights:

Day 1 Arusha- Tarangire National Park

Day 2 Lake Manyara National Park

Day 3 Lake Natron

Day 4 Serengeti National Park – Central Seronera

Day 5 Serengeti National Park – Central Seronera

Day 6 Ngorongoro Crater

Day 7 Lake Eyasi

Day 8 Lake Eyasi- Arusha

Best For:

Family, Friends, groups, Couples and honeymooners

5-Day Wildebeest Migration Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari

Duration:

5 days

Locations:

Tarangire,
Lake Manyara,
Ngorongoro, and
Serengeti

Overview:

This short but complete safari passes through the famous wildlife areas. Experience the best of the open road on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure into the Tanzanian wilderness. The journey is in a 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof to Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti National Park for the game drives. You’ll start and end in Arusha.

Highlights:

Day 1 Tarangire National Park

Day 2 Serengeti National Park – central

Day 3 Serengeti National Park – central

Day 4 Ngorongoro Crater

Day 5 Lake Manyara National Park

Best For:

Family, Friends, groups, Couples and honeymooners

4-Day Mid-Range Safari in Tanzania

Duration:

4 days

Locations:

Tarangire,
Lake Manyara,
Ngorongoro, and
Serengeti

Overview:

On this popular safari, you will explore two of Africa’s 7 natural wonders. Watch the breathtaking wildebeest migration at Serengeti and spot one of the rare rhinos in Ngorongoro Crater. On this safari, you will experience an African adventure beyond your wildest dreams.

Highlights:

Day 1: Arusha to Serengeti National Park

Day 2: Serengeti National Park

Day 3: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Best For:

Family, Friends, groups, Couples and honeymooners

3. Top Kilimanjaro Climbing in Tanzania

7 Days Machame Route Trekking

Duration:

7 days

Locations:

Arusha and
Kilimanjaro

Overview:

There’s a reason the Machame Route 7 Days is our most requested tour package: the scenery and trekking experience are unmatched. From tropical rainforests and scorched desert plains to stunning arctic landscapes, you’ll get to experience it all, so don’t miss out on your chance to climb the most popular route on Kilimanjaro. Book early to secure your place! The Machame Route’s exhilarating ascent up to the peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro will satisfy even the most adventurous climber, as your trek approaches from the southwest of the mountain and passes the vast expanse of the Shira Plateau, the heights of the Lava Tower, and the depths of the Southern Ice Field.

On the way, you’ll glimpse rare and exotic wildlife in their natural habitats, making the 7-day Machame Route the perfect choice for both experienced and first-time trekkers. Although the journey can be completed in 6 days, an extra day is often preferred for better acclimatization. If you climb Africa’s tallest mountain only once, make the experience unforgettable, as it is one among the 12 Best Tanzania Safari tours.

Highlights:

Day 1 | Moshi to Machame Gate (1,800m/5,905ft) to Mt. Kilimanjaro, Machame Camp (3,000m/9,840ft) Walking Time: 6-7hrs Distance: 9km Altitude Gain: 1200m/3935ft

Day 2 | Machame Camp (3,000m/9,840ft) to Shira Camp (3,840m/12,600ft) Walking Time: 4-6hrs Distance: 7km Altitude Gain: 840m/2,760ft

Day 3 | Shira Camp (3,840m/12,600ft) to Barranco Camp (3,950m/12,960ft) Walking Time: 6-7hrs Distance: 10km Altitude Gain: 690m/2,264 ft

Day 4 | Barranco Camp (3,950m/12,960ft) to Karanga Valley Camp (4040m/13,250ft) Walking Time: 3-4hrs Distance: 6km Altitude Gain: 90m/295ft

Day 5 | Karanga Valley Camp (4040m/13,250ft) to Barafu Camp (4600m/15,100ft) Walking Time: 3-4hrs Distance: 4km Altitude Gain: 560m/1837ft

Day 6 | Barafu Camp (4,600m/15,100ft) to Summit (5,895m/19,340ft) to Mweka Camp (3,100m/10,170ft) Walking Time: 14-16hrs Distance: 19km Altitude Gain: 1,295 meters (4,240 feet) Altitude Loss: 2,795 meters (9,170 feet)

Day 7 | Mweka Camp (3,100m/10,170ft) to Mweka Gate (1,500m/4,920ft) to Moshi Walking Time: 3-4hrs Distance: 10km Altitude Gain: 1,600m/5,250ft

Best For:

Family, Friends, Groups and Solo

6 Days Kilimanjaro Machame Route Trekking

Duration:

6 days

Locations:

Arusha and
Kilimanjaro

Overview:

Embark on an unforgettable journey to the summit of Africa’s highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, via the Machame Route. This challenging but rewarding trek takes you through lush rainforests, diverse ecosystems, and high-altitude landscapes. With carefully planned acclimatization and breathtaking scenery, the Machame Route offers a thrilling adventure for those seeking to conquer Uhuru Peak.

Highlights:

Day 1 | Machame Gate – Machame Camp

Day 2 | Machame Camp – Shira Camp

Day 3 | Shira Camp – Lava Tower – Barranco Camp

Day 4 | Barranco Camp – Barafu Camp

Day 5 | Uhuru Peak – Millennium Camp

Day 6 | Millennium Camp – Mweka Gate

Best For:

Family, Friends, Groups and Solo

7 Days Lemosho Route Trekking

Duration:

7 days

Locations:

Arusha and
Kilimanjaro

Overview:

The 7-day Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route is one of the most scenic trails on the west of Kilimanjaro, and it is a virtual climate expedition. The shallow mountain stream wanders peacefully through the Barranco Valley’s bottom amid the clouds, while frosting shields the valleys and the azure glaciers extravagantly scatter across the landscape of the ice fields. Immature trees flourish amongst the towering emerald canopies, and the lush vegetation conceals the moist floors, with thick shadows cast down from the bright sun and faint buffalo trails carved into the smooth grounds of the Shira Plateau, where milky white mist clings to and enrobes everything it can.

You will encounter the stunning sights of the Lava Tower and scramble up the impressive Barranco Wall. There is a slight chance of spotting some magnificent wildlife along the leisurely trail. The 7-day Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route provides optimal conditions for acclimatization, which increases your chance of reaching the glorious summit.

Highlights:

Day 1 | Starting point (2,300m) to Mti Mkubwa (2,750m) Trekking Time: 3 hours | Distance: 7 km | Altitude Gain: 450m

Day 2 | Mti Mkubwa (2,750m) to Shira Camp 1 (3,550m) Trekking Time: 6-7 hours | Distance: 10 km | Altitude Gain: 800m

Day 3 | Shira Camp 1 (3,550m) to Shira Camp 2 (3,840m) Trekking Time: 3-4hours | Distance: 8km | Altitude Gain: 290m

Day 4 | Shira Camp 2 (3,840m) to Barranco camp (3,950m) via Lava Tower Trekking Time: 6-7 hours / Distance: 11km / Altitude Gain: 110m

Day 5 | Barranco Camp (3,950m) to Barafu Camp (4,700) Trekking Time: 6 – 7 hours / Distance: 9km / Altitude Gain: 750m

Day 6 | Barafu Camp (4,700m) to Summit (5895m) (Midnight start), descent to Mweka Camp (3100m) Trekking Time: 6 – 7 hours / Distance: 5km / Altitude Gain: 1195m

Day 7 | Mweka Camp (3,100m) to Mweka Gate (1,800m) Trekking Time: 4 – 5 hours / Distance: 10km / Altitude Loss: 1300m

Best For:

Family, Friends, Groups and Solo

8 Days Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route Trekking

Duration:

8 days

Locations:

Arusha and
Kilimanjaro

Overview:

The 8-day Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route is one of the most scenic trails on the west of Kilimanjaro and it is a virtual climate expedition. The shallow mountain stream wanders peacefully through the Barranco Valley’s bottom amid the clouds, and frosting shields the valleys whilst the azure glaciers extravagantly scatter across the landscape of the ice fields. Immature trees flourish amongst the towering emerald canopies and the lush vegetation conceals the moist floors, with faint buffalo trails carved into the smooth grounds of the Shira Plateau and milky white mist clinging to and enrobing everything it can.

Thick shadows cast down from the bright sun while you encounter the stunning sights of the Lava Tower and scramble up the impressive Barranco Wall. There is a slight chance of spotting some magnificent wildlife along the leisurely trail. The 8-day Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route provides optimal conditions for acclimatization, which increases your chance of reaching the glorious summit.

Highlights:

Day 1 | Moshi to Starting point (2,300m) to Mti Mkubwa (2,750m) Walking Time: 3 hours Distance: 7 km Altitude Gain: 450m

Day 2 | Mti Mkubwa (2,750m) to Shira Camp 1 (3,550m) Walking Time: 6-7 hours Distance: 10 km Altitude Gain: 800m

Day 3 | Shira Camp 1 (3,550m) to Shira Camp 2 (3,840m) Walking Time: 3-4hours Distance: 8km Altitude Gain: 290m

Day 4 | Shira Camp 2 (3,840m) to Barranco Camp (3,950m) via Lava Tower Walking Time: 6-7 hours Distance: 11km Altitude Gain: 110m

Day 5 | Barranco Camp (3,950m) to Karanga Camp (3,930m) Walking Time: 4 – 5 hours Distance: 5km Altitude Gain: 200m Altitude Loss: 220m

Day 6 | Karanga Camp (3,930m) to Barafu Camp (4,700m) Walking Time: 2- 4 hours Distance: 4km Altitude Gain: 770m

Day 7 | Barafu Camp (4,700m) to Summit (5,895m) (midnight start) descent to Mweka Camp (3,100m) Walking Time: 14 – 16 hours Distance: 19km Altitude Gain: 1195m