Tanzania routes

Our recommended Tanzania itineraries

Tanzania Migration Safari

Experience Africa's greatest wildlife phenomenon

Duration	Approx. 8 days
Destinations	Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha, Karatu
Activity	Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Luxury, Family

Journey through Tanzania’s varied wilderness, including a night at a colonial-style farmhouse lodge situated beneath the majestic Oldeani Volcano where you can ramble through 500 acres of African farmland. Move on to the famous Southern Serengeti to witness some of the world’s most magnificent wildlife in their natural habitat. This unique experience will give you a taste of real Africa.

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Wild Southern Tanzania

Explore Tanzania's famous game reserves

Duration	Approx. 8 days
Destinations	Selous Game Reserve, Ruaha National Park, Dar es Salaam
Activity	Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Luxury, Family, National Parks

Delve into Africa’s spectacular ecosystems and come face to face with hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, gazelles and maybe even lions. You’ll get an old-world safari experience far from the crowds and deep in the wilderness with nature’s most magnificent creatures in Selous Game Reserve before moving on to Ruaha National Park, where you’ll enjoy a luxurious stay in a secluded camp with exclusive game viewing. Every experience in the wilderness is unique.

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Tanzania Safari and Beach

See all the spectacular wildlife Africa has to offer

Duration	Approx. 11 days
Destinations	Serengeti, Zanzibar, Arusha, Ruaha National Park
Activity	Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Luxury, Beach, Family, National Parks

Visit Tanzania’s most celebrated national parks and get a truly authentic experience of wild Africa. On this trip, you will delve into the Serengeti ecosystem, Masai Mara Game Park and Ruaha National Park for the journey of a lifetime. To finish it off, you will take sanctuary at the Pongwe Resort, where you can bask on its white-sand beaches alongside glistening warm waters that teem with wildlife just waiting to be discovered.

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Kilimanjaro and Tanzania Wildlife Adventure

Explore snow-capped Kilimanjaro and tour wild game reserves

Duration	Approx. 14 days
Destinations	Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tarangire National Park, Arusha, Karatu
Activity	Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Luxury, Family, Trekking, Hiking, National Parks

Hike around the spectacular surroundings of Mount Kilimanjaro, where you will stay in a luxury hotel for six nights before going on safari in Tarangire National Park. There you can view wild game and endemic wildlife, including giraffes, buffalo, warthogs and elephants. Continue your journey to Karatu conservation area where you can ramble along acres of trails and experience untouched wilderness with stunning views of Oldeani Volcano.

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Unexplored Tanzania

Off the beaten path safari and beach escape

Duration	Approx. 15 days
Destinations	Selous Game Reserve, Ruaha National Park, Ras Kutani, Songosongo Archipelago
Activity	Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Luxury, Beach, Family, National Parks

Journey through Tanzania’s culture, wilderness, and secluded tropical oases in this unforgettable two-week adventure. This trip offers the ideal mix of relaxation and exploration, taking you on a journey from glistening waters and white-sand beaches to the rich Selous Game Reserve and Ruaha National Park. After an invigorating adventure, you will visit the secluded islands of the Songosongo Archipelago to complete a truly treasured experience.

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Tanzania Safari, Kilimanjaro and Islands

From mountain top and safari adventure to island beaches

Duration	Approx. 16 days
Destinations	Serengeti, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar, Arusha, Karatu, Dar es Salaam
Activity	Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Luxury, Beach, Family, Hiking

Begin your Tanzanian trip in Arusha, gateway to Northern Tanzania's national parks and the perfect place to acclimatise before you head to Mount Kilimanjaro. Here, you'll take the Rongai route to the summit, which takes you through tropical forest, moorland and mountains. After your mountain exertions, head to Karatu's farmlands, which allow you to explore the wildlife of the Ngorongoro Crater. Next, travel to the world-famous Serengeti for encounters with the Big Five and the wildebeest migration. Finish off your trip on the tropical beaches of Zanzibar, where you can swim and snorkel. Fly home from Dar es Salaam.

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The Best of Kenya and Tanzania

Exploring wilderness in Kenya and Tanzania

Duration	Approx. 13 days
Destinations	Tanzania, Kenya (5 more) Serengeti, Arusha, Karatu, Nairobi, Masai Mara National Park
Activity	Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Luxury, Family, National Parks

Begin your trip in Kenya's cosmopolitan Nairobi, where you can explore the city's busy nightlife, notable museums and restaurant scene. From here, head to the Masai Mara for world-class wildlife watching, including all of the Big Five. Take a guided trek for a thrilling chance to get among the animals. After the Mara, cross into Tanzania to see wildlife from the Serengeti. Again, the Big Five are on offer, but time your trip right and you'll have the chance to see the river crossings of the Great Wildebeest Migration. Next, travel to Karatu's farmlands where you can journey into the Ngorongoro Crater, before finishing your trip at the foot of Mount Meru in Arusha, known for its coffee and crafts. Fly home from Dar es Salaam.

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Serengeti

The best place on earth to see the Big Five
The vast, untamed Serengeti might just be the best place on earth to see wildlife...Read more
Lake Victoria

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Ngorongoro Crater

All off Africa in one 'bowl'
The Ngorongoro Crater is the world's largest intact -- and inactive -- caldera in the world...Read more
Mt. Kilimanjaro

Stand on top of Africa
Standing 5,986m high, Kilimanjaro is Africa's highest peak and one of the continent's most impressive sights...Read more
Tarangire National Park

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Zanzibar

Spice islands
A cultural crossroad for centuries, the Zanzibar archipelago mixes Africa, Arab and Indian influences...Read more
Pemba Island

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Arusha

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Karatu

Gateway to Ngorongoro
Karatu is a small but lively town on the edge of Ngorongoro Conservation Area...Read more
Selous Game Reserve

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Ruaha National Park

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Ras Kutani

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Songosongo Archipelago

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Dar es Salaam

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Tanzania Migration Safari

Experience Africa's greatest wildlife phenomenon

Approx. 8 days
Arusha (1 days) → Karatu (2) → Serengeti (4) → Arusha (1)

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Wild Southern Tanzania

Explore Tanzania's famous game reserves

Approx. 8 days
Selous Game Reserve (3 days) → Ruaha National Park (3) → Ruaha National Park (1)

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Tanzania Safari and Beach

See all the spectacular wildlife Africa has to offer

Approx. 11 days
Arusha (1 days) → Serengeti (3) → Ruaha National Park (3) → Zanzibar (3) → Dar es Salaam (1)

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Kilimanjaro and Tanzania Wildlife Adventure

Explore snow-capped Kilimanjaro and tour wild game reserves

Approx. 14 days
Arusha (1 days) → Mt. Kilimanjaro (7) → Tarangire National Park (2) → Karatu (2) → Arusha (1) → Mt. Kilimanjaro (1)

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Unexplored Tanzania

Off the beaten path safari and beach escape

Approx. 15 days
Ras Kutani (4 days) → Selous Game Reserve (3) → Ruaha National Park (3) → Songosongo Archipelago (4) → Dar es Salaam (1)

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Tanzania Safari, Kilimanjaro and Islands

From mountain top and safari adventure to island beaches

Approx. 16 days
Arusha (1 days) → Mt. Kilimanjaro (7) → Karatu (2) → Serengeti (2) → Zanzibar (3) → Dar es Salaam (1)

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The Best of Kenya and Tanzania

Exploring wilderness in Kenya and Tanzania

Approx. 13 days
Nairobi (1 days) → Masai Mara National Park (4) → Serengeti (4) → Karatu (2) → Arusha (1) → Dar es Salaam (1)

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Tanzania routes

Our recommended Tanzania itineraries

Tanzania Migration Safari

Experience Africa's greatest wildlife phenomenon

Wild Southern Tanzania

Explore Tanzania's famous game reserves

Tanzania Safari and Beach

See all the spectacular wildlife Africa has to offer

Kilimanjaro and Tanzania Wildlife Adventure

Explore snow-capped Kilimanjaro and tour wild game reserves

Unexplored Tanzania

Off the beaten path safari and beach escape

Tanzania Safari, Kilimanjaro and Islands

From mountain top and safari adventure to island beaches

The Best of Kenya and Tanzania

Exploring wilderness in Kenya and Tanzania

Serengeti

The best place on earth to see the Big Five

Lake Victoria

Ngorongoro Crater

All off Africa in one 'bowl'

Mt. Kilimanjaro

Stand on top of Africa

Tarangire National Park

Zanzibar

Spice islands

Pemba Island

Arusha

Karatu

Gateway to Ngorongoro

Selous Game Reserve

Ruaha National Park

Ras Kutani

Songosongo Archipelago

Dar es Salaam

Tanzania Migration Safari

Experience Africa's greatest wildlife phenomenon

Wild Southern Tanzania

Explore Tanzania's famous game reserves