East Africa
Discover Tanzania.
Tanzania holds some of Africa’s greatest wild places. The Serengeti’s open plains, the vast Ngorongoro Crater and baobab-dotted Tarangire offer wildlife encounters that stay with you for a lifetime.
Why travel here
Beyond the obvious highlights.
A good safari is about patience as much as spectacle. Our guides read the landscape, follow the rhythms of the herds and know when to wait quietly by a river crossing. We use small camps in well-chosen locations, so you spend more time watching wildlife and less time driving.
The local perspective
Our Tanzanian guides have spent years in these parks. Travellers also visit a Maasai community project, meet rangers working on conservation and stay at camps that employ and train people from neighbouring villages.
When to go
Every season has its own rhythm.
01
June to October
Dry season with excellent wildlife viewing, cooler nights and the great migration in the northern Serengeti.
02
December to March
Calving season in the southern Serengeti, lush landscapes and fewer vehicles.
03
April to May
Long rains, lower prices and green scenery. Some camps close during this period.
Good to know
Practical notes before you go.
Getting around
Four-wheel-drive safari vehicles with pop-up roofs, and light aircraft for longer distances.
Local customs
Always ask before photographing people, and follow your guide’s instructions around wildlife at all times.
What to pack
Neutral-coloured clothing, a warm fleece for early drives, binoculars, a wide-brimmed hat and a soft duffel bag.
Travel documents
Check current entry requirements with official government sources before departure.
Journeys
