Tanzania Safari Holidays

15 Days/14 Nights

• Enjoy one of the best cheap safaris Tanzania, and get a chance to explore some of the best national parks and wildlife areas in the country.
• Witness a traditional safari as you travel from the wide plains of the Serengeti and the Lake Manyara, to the scenic game reserves near the Ngorongoro Crater and the Tarangire National Park.
• Witness the Big Five, gazelles, buffaloes, impalas and a wide array of other wild animals during your safari in these wildlife-rich areas of the country.
• Unwind in the lush tropical areas and the white sand beaches in Zanzibar for the ultimate relaxation after your safari.

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7 Days/6 Nights

• Indulge in one of the best Tanzania safari holidays with a private Kifaru safari, and get a chance to visit three of the most popular wildlife destinations in the country.
• Explore the Lake Manyara National Park and the Serengeti National Park, and catch sights of large groups of hippos, elegant, wildebeest, gazelles and zebras, along with the Big Five and birds like pelicans and storks.
• Witness thousands of lions, leopards and cheetahs in Serengeti, before heading to the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater.
• Enjoy a picnic here, or witness elephants, big cats, hippos and rhinos, along with numerous birds in this stunning crater area.

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6 Days/5 Nights

• Combine two of the best tanzania safari destinations on this private tour, and visit the scintillating Ngorongoro Crater and the magnificent Serengeti National Park.
• Head over to the highlands near the Ngorongoro Crater via the Lake Manyara National Park and enjoy a spectacular game drive experience here, whilst catching sights of one of the densest animal populations in all of east Africa.
• Then, visit the Serengeti National Park, known as the home of the Big Five, where you can not only spot elephants, lions, rhinos, leopards and buffaloes, but spotted hyenas, cheetahs and more.
• Enjoy early morning and afternoon game drives in the park, or indulge in a bush walk for an ultimate wildlife viewing experience in Africa.

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10 Days/9 Nights

• Discover the main highlights of northern Tanzania in style with these unique safari holidays in Tanzania on a luxurious light aircraft.
• Soak in some of the most panoramic aerial views of the diverse landscapes within the Tarangire National Park, from its dense treetop canopy, to the wild animals roaming around.
• Go for game drives and game walks here, or visit a traditional Masai village to gain insights about this rich and vibrant region.
• Then, visit the Lake Manyara National Park for a morning game drive, or spend the day at the incredible Ngorongoro Crater as you wait patiently to witness the animals here from up close.

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3 Days/2 Nights

• Choose one of the most luxurious safari holidays in Tanzania and view the unique wildlife of the Serengeti National Park with this impeccable fly in safari.
• Enjoy a scenic flying experience on a light aircraft and head to Serengeti where you can go for an afternoon game drive and view the Big Five.
• Head into the wilderness on foot, or a horse ride or even take a hot air balloon safari for the best ways to spot animals in this park.
• Enjoy a stay in the park premises, within close proximity to the wild beasts and lush flora here.

7 Days/6 Nights

• When looking for safari holidays in Tanzania with family, plan a Zazu safari here, and explore the country the Lion King style.
• Mix your wildlife safari with a myriad of cultural activities and experiences for the holiday of a lifetime here.
• Drive all the way to the town of Mto wa Mbu and go a walking tour here to learn about the local life and traditions of the region, before visiting the Lake Manyara National Park to see the animals here.
• Go for game drives and game viewing at the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater to learn all about the exotic animals that call this place their home.

8 Days/7 Nights

• Avail the amazing Simba Safari, which is amongst the best cheap safaris Tanzania for those traveling in small groups.
• Drive across the Masai Steppe all the way to the Lake Manyara National Park where you can enjoy a day full of game drives and spot an abundance of animals as well as birds.
• Go for afternoon drives within the Serengeti National Park and see over 3000 lions, cheetahs and leopards, in addition to other wildlife species.
• Visit the Ngorongoro Crater, which is home to more than 30,000 animals including the Big Five, and the Tarangire National Park, to spot antelopes, buffaloes, zebras as well as elephants.

7 Days/6 Nights

• Traverse through some of the best and most iconic national parks and wildlife reserves in all of east Africa on this one of a kind tanzania safari.
• Head towards the southern regions of the country towards the Lake Manyara National park, whilst crossing the vast plains of Arusha and other regions.
• Enjoy a spectacular early morning game drive in this scenic park, and then drive over to the Serengeti National Park whilst enjoying game viewing en route.
• After a safari in Serengeti, depart for the Ngorongoro Crater for the best wildlife viewing experience in the country.

4 Days/3 Nights

• When looking for short but amazing safari holidays in Tanzania, choose the Nyerere Discovery safari, and get a chance to witness the rich and varied flora and fauna of this beautiful national park.
• Enjoy game drives and wildlife walks in one of the largest national parks in Tanzania and catch sights of different wild animals and birds here.
• See a rich variety of animals, from African wild dogs as hippos, African wolves and more on an open vehicle whilst you are here.
• Choose to explore the park more uniquely by going for a boat safari on the Rufiji river or take a guided walking safari here among the bushes.

6 Days/5 Nights

• Indulge in an authentic and offbeat tanzania safari experience in the remote reserves located in the southern areas of the Nyerere National Park and Ruaha.
• Enjoy soaking in some of the most breath-taking sceneries and natural landscapes here, whilst also getting rewarding views of the wild animals here.
• Spot large populations of elephants and leopards, along with spotted hyenas and birds during your game drives in Ruaha.
• Look out for wild dogs, black and white rhinos, lions as well as other animals roaming freely in the Nyerere National Park.

Located in northern Tanzania, Serengeti National Park is one of the best places to enjoy safari holidays in Tanzania. Known for its grassy plains, this iconic safari destination is one place where you can witness the Great Wildebeest Migration, whilst also catching sights of the Big 5 as well as the zebra migration. Other wildlife species that you can see in Serengeti National Park include big cats like lions, as well as elephants, jackals, warthogs and more. You can also get a chance to see numerous species of birds here, since the Serengeti National Park plays host to a myriad of migratory birds all through the year.

Another place where you can enjoy a tanzania safari is the Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area. The crater is one of the largest volcanic calderas in the whole world, and is a great place to enjoy game drives, where you can even view the Big Five. Located between Serengeti and Karatu, the crater floor is also home to one of the densest animal populations in all of East Africa, with around 30,000 animals residing in the wilderness here. It is here where you can see thousands of lions, cheetahs, rhinos, as well as zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, buffaloes and gazelles in Tanzania.

When looking for places with greenery and animals to indulge in Tanzania safari holidays, the Tarangire National Park is the place to be. Boasting of grassy savannas as well as huge swamps, the park is also the abode of the Tarangire River, which is surrounded by age-old baobab trees. The park also boasts of a rich bird life, where you can not only enjoy game viewing but bird watching too. In addition to having the largest population of elephants in the whole world, the park also houses other animals like antelope species, lions, giraffes and zebras, as well as over 500 species of birds.

You can also visit the Nyerere National Park for a great tanzania safari. The park was formerly the northern part of the old Selous Game Reserve, and became a national park in 2019. Spread across many thousands of acres of land. Home to numerous rivers, lakes as well as lush forests and woodlands, the park has an unspoilt ecosystem which is home to a myriad of wild animals, including elephants, buffaloes, hippos as well as lions, cheetahs, giraffes and crocodiles, to name a few. You can also find wildebeests, impalas, antelopes, waterbucks and African wild dogs in Nyerere National Park, along with birds like Giant kingfishers, African fish eagles, bee-eaters, turacos, African skimmers, and hornbills.

The Mahale Mountains National Park, located on the banks of Lake Tanganyika, is one of the most offbeat places to go for safari holidays in Tanzania. Known as the home to chimpanzees and other species of monkeys, such as vervets and red colobus monkeys, the park is also a great place to indulge in different activities for spotting wildlife. Besides the thousands of endangered chimpanzees, the park also boasts of being the abode of over 50 wildlife species, ranging from olive baboons and leopards, to antelopes and more. You can also enjoy chimpanzee trekking, bird watching and sport fishing in the Mahale Mountains National Park.

Arusha National Park, located in the north-eastern part of the country, is another one of the most favourable locations to enjoy Tanzania safari holidays, especially if you are looking for affordable safaris. While the park does not have wild cats like lions and cheetahs or other wild predatory animals, it is still home to other animal species, including different types of monkeys and birds, which are rather rare and exotic. It is also home to the largest population of giraffes in the whole world, and is characterised by dense rainforests and acacia shrubs. You can also find wildlife species like turacos, blue monkeys, trogons, cape buffaloes as well as flamingos here.

Amongst the most unique destination for safari holidays in Tanzania, the Ruaha National Park is also the largest protected area in the country, lying in both central as well as southern Tanzania. It is also amongst the biggest national parks here, with a plethora of animals that you can see from the many safari camps. The park boasts of having the biggest elephant and rare African wild dogs populations in Tanzania, in addition to animals like buffalos, giraffes, kudus, sables, lions, cheetahs and leopards. The diverse ecosystem of the park also makes it a great place for many migratory bird species.

Known as the largest game reserve in all of Africa, the Selous Game Reserve is arguably one of the best places to indulge in a tanzania safari. With the Rufiji River flowing within the reserve, and numerous rivulets, streams and lakes housed here, the reserve makes up for one of the most spectacular ecosystems in East Africa. In addition to buffaloes, hippos and crocodiles, you can also see lions in the Selous Game Reserve. It is also an important sanctuary for endangered wild dogs, along with animals like elephants, rare black rhinos, and unique wildebeest. The Selous Game Reserve is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

When looking to explore places for safari holidays Tanzania, head to the Katavi National Park, located in the central African Rift Valley and one of the remotest national parks in the country. While it is quite secluded and offbeat, the park still boasts of an incredible wildlife collection, from the Big Five and crocodiles, to antelopes, giraffes as well as over 400 species of birds. You can also witness many grazers here, such as cape buffaloes, reedbucks, zebras, sable antelopes, roan antelopes, and impalas, along with hippos.