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Sample Safari Itineraries

Discover our thoughtfully designed safari experiences, from quick getaways to comprehensive expeditions. Each itinerary showcases Tanzania's incredible diversity and can be customized to your preferences.

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3-5 Days

Quick Getaway Safaris

Perfect for first-time visitors or those with limited time, these short safaris pack maximum wildlife viewing into a few unforgettable days.

3-Day Northern Highlights

Tarangire • Ngorongoro Crater • Lake Manyara

Duration

3 days / 2 nights

Accommodation

Lodge or Camping

Best For

First-time visitors

Highlights

Big Five, Crater views

Day-by-Day Itinerary

  • Day 1: Arrival in Arusha, transfer to Tarangire National Park for afternoon game drive
  • Day 2: Full day exploring Ngorongoro Crater, world's largest intact caldera
  • Day 3: Morning game drive in Lake Manyara, return to Arusha for departure
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6-8 Days

Classic Safari Adventures

Our most popular itineraries combining Tanzania's premier wildlife destinations with comfortable pacing and diverse experiences.

7-Day Northern Circuit Classic

Tarangire • Serengeti • Ngorongoro • Lake Manyara

Duration

7 days / 6 nights

Accommodation

Lodges & Tented Camps

Best For

All experience levels

Highlights

Great Migration, Big Five

Day-by-Day Itinerary

  • Day 1: Arrival in Arusha, briefing and overnight
  • Day 2: Tarangire National Park - elephant herds and baobab trees
  • Day 3-4: Central Serengeti - endless plains and abundant wildlife
  • Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater - world's largest intact caldera
  • Day 6: Lake Manyara - tree-climbing lions and flamingos
  • Day 7: Return to Arusha for departure
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10-14 Days

Comprehensive Expeditions

Extended journeys for the ultimate Tanzania experience, combining multiple circuits, cultural encounters, and optional beach extensions.

12-Day Ultimate Tanzania

Northern Circuit • Southern Circuit • Cultural Experiences

Duration

12 days / 11 nights

Accommodation

Luxury Lodges & Camps

Best For

Experienced travelers

Highlights

Complete Tanzania experience

Day-by-Day Itinerary

  • Days 1-2: Arrival and Arusha National Park exploration
  • Days 3-4: Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Parks
  • Days 5-7: Serengeti National Park - multiple regions
  • Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater and cultural visit
  • Days 9-10: Fly to Selous/Nyerere National Park
  • Days 11-12: Ruaha National Park, return to Arusha
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Themed Experiences

Specialized Safari Itineraries

Unique journeys designed around specific interests, from photography and migration tracking to cultural immersion and conservation experiences.

Great Migration Tracking

Follow the herds across the Serengeti ecosystem with expert guides and mobile camps positioned for optimal viewing.

5-8 days
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Photography Safari

Specialized itineraries with extended game drives, professional photography guidance, and optimal lighting conditions.

7-10 days
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Cultural Safari

Combine wildlife viewing with authentic cultural encounters, visiting Maasai villages and local communities.

6-9 days
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8-12 Days

Southern Circuit Expeditions

Venture into Tanzania's untouched wilderness areas where vast landscapes and incredible wildlife await in pristine, uncrowded environments.

8-Day Southern Wilderness

Ruaha • Mikumi • Udzungwa Mountains

Duration

8 days / 7 nights

Accommodation

Lodge & Camping

Best For

Adventure seekers

Highlights

Pristine wilderness, primates

Day-by-Day Itinerary

  • Day 1-2: Fly to Ruaha National Park, explore Tanzania's largest park with massive elephant herds
  • Day 3-4: Continue Ruaha game drives, boat safari on Great Ruaha River
  • Day 5-6: Transfer to Mikumi National Park, game drives in the "Serengeti of the South"
  • Day 7: Udzungwa Mountains hiking, waterfall trek and primate viewing
  • Day 8: Return to Dar es Salaam for departure
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10-Day Nyerere & Ruaha Explorer

Nyerere National Park • Ruaha • Coastal Extension

Duration

10 days / 9 nights

Accommodation

Luxury Lodges

Best For

Luxury adventurers

Highlights

Boat safaris, wild dogs

Day-by-Day Itinerary

  • Day 1-3: Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous), boat safaris on Rufiji River
  • Day 4-6: Fly to Ruaha, extensive game drives in Africa's largest national park
  • Day 7-8: Walking safaris and night game drives in Ruaha
  • Day 9-10: Coastal extension to Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam for relaxation
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12-16 Days

Combined Adventures

Epic journeys combining multiple experiences - from mountain treks to beach relaxation, creating the ultimate Tanzania adventure.

14-Day Ultimate Tanzania

Northern Circuit • Kilimanjaro Trek • Zanzibar

Duration

14 days / 13 nights

Accommodation

Mixed (Lodge/Camping/Beach)

Best For

Complete experience

Highlights

Summit + Safari + Beach

Day-by-Day Itinerary

  • Day 1-6: Kilimanjaro trek via Machame route to Uhuru Peak
  • Day 7-11: Northern Circuit safari: Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti
  • Day 12-14: Zanzibar beach relaxation and Stone Town exploration
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12-Day North & South Circuits

Serengeti • Ngorongoro • Ruaha • Nyerere

Duration

12 days / 11 nights

Accommodation

Luxury Lodges

Best For

Wildlife enthusiasts

Highlights

Complete Tanzania wildlife

Day-by-Day Itinerary

  • Day 1-6: Northern Circuit: Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti migration areas
  • Day 7-11: Southern Circuit: Ruaha National Park and Nyerere National Park
  • Day 12: Return to Arusha or Dar es Salaam for departure
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Ready to Plan Your Perfect Safari?

These sample itineraries are starting points for your personalized Tanzania adventure. Our expert team will work with you to create the perfect safari experience based on your interests, budget, and travel dates.

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